Soccerverse Launches Real Player Identities with FIFPRO License, Marking Authenticity Milestone for On-Chain Football Games

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Community-Driven Football Management on Blockchain

Community-driven football management and trading game Soccerverse has signed an agreement with FIFPRO, the international body representing professional footballers, marking an authentic move for blockchain-based football titles.

The deal grants Soccerverse access to the names and images of more than 65,000 players, enriching the blockchain game’s in-game ecosystem with real-world athletes from dozens of national unions. The license spans players from more than 70 member associations from football nations including England, France, Italy, Argentina, Portugal, Belgium, Scotland, Norway, and Sweden.

With FIFPRO’s approval, Soccerverse can deliver an experience significantly closer to traditional football management titles than earlier on-chain management games. The agreement applies to the game’s ongoing release on the Polygon blockchain, where Soccerverse has been live since January after over three years of development.

Building a Decentralized Football Universe

Managers in Soccerverse will now use real players whose performance histories and identities are recognized globally. They can build squads comprising stars from top leagues, trade their preferred footballers, and compete within a participant-performance-based economy.

The debut of licensed players is planned for the coming weeks through an update that will change how clubs are assembled and how player values are determined within the game’s marketplace, mirroring real-world scouting and squad-building tactics.

Partnering with FIFPRO is a landmark moment for Soccerverse and a massive win for our community. Trust and authenticity are critical to our vision, and this license is our commitment to building a legitimate football universe. This is a true partnership that also supports FIFPRO’s vital mission, providing a global platform for the entire collective of players and giving our community the chance to discover talent from under-represented footballing nations.

— Soccerverse CEO Andrew Gore

FIFPRO Commercial Enterprises views the project as an innovative addition to the digital sports industry, stating: “FIFPRO is delighted to welcome Soccerverse, a community-driven system where fans can shape clubs, share influence, and build something together. We value partners who are willing to innovate and rethink the norm.”

Blockchain Permanence and Community Continuity

Soccerverse operates fully on-chain, with its origins stretching back decades through earlier football management titles created by team members. Developers say these foundations informed the game’s economy, combining established management mechanics with the permanence and transparency of blockchain infrastructure.

CEO Gore emphasized the project’s commitment to continuity, noting that users value consistency when dedicating significant time to multi-season football management. “If you are going to invest loads of your time into a forever game that spans months, years, or even decades, it’s comforting to know that it can never get turned off,” he explained.

In late November, Soccerverse expanded its ecosystem by partnering with Immutable Play to introduce new reward features and increase user engagement. The integration included a quest system allowing users to earn Gems through simple interactions, including watching promotional content, reading project material, visiting the website, and following verified social accounts. Players can use collected Gems to spin a digital wheel within the game’s management loop.

Regional Growth in Blockchain Gaming

In broader blockchain gaming developments, the Middle East and North Africa have become the most influential and fastest-growing contributors to the gaming sector, according to the 2025 State of the Industry Report from the Blockchain Game Alliance.

The report shows that nearly one-fifth of survey respondents now come from the region, a significant rise from its near absence in surveys just a few years ago. These findings underscore the accelerating adoption of blockchain gaming technologies across emerging markets.