Soccerverse, the community-driven soccer management and trading game, has signed an agreement with FIFPRO, the international organization representing professional soccer players. This is the first real move for a blockchain-based soccer title.
According to a press statement shared with Cryptopolitan on Wednesday, the deal grants the project access to the names and images of more than 65,000 players, giving the blockchain game a richer in-game ecosystem with real-world athletes from dozens of national unions.
The license applies to players from more than 70 member associations in footballing countries, including England, France, Italy, Argentina, Portugal, Belgium, Scotland, Norway and Sweden.
The green light from the International Federation of Football Players (FIFPRO) allows Soccerverse to offer an experience similar to soccer titles like Fantasy Manager, much closer than previous on-chain management games.
The deal applies to the release of games in progress on the Polygon blockchain, and Soccerverse has been live since January after more than three years in development.
Football authenticity drives a decentralized football world
Once the licensing agreement is signed, Soccerverse managers will use real players whose track record and identity are recognized worldwide. They will be able to assemble teams made up of top league stars, trade their favorite soccer players and compete within a participant performance-based economy.
The debut of licensed players into the game is expected in the coming weeks through an update that will change how clubs are assembled and how players’ value is determined within the game’s marketplace, similar to real-world scouting and team-building tactics.
Our partnership with FIFPRO is a groundbreaking moment for Soccerverse and a huge win for our community. Trust and authenticity are critical to our vision and this license is our commitment to building a legitimate football world. This is a true partnership that also supports FIFPRO’s important mission, providing a global platform for our entire player population and giving our community the opportunity to discover talent from underrepresented soccer countries.
Soccerverse CEO Andrew Gore.
FIFPRO Commercial Enterprises considers this project an innovative addition to the digital sports industry.
“FIFPRO is pleased to welcome Soccerverse, a community-driven system where fans can form clubs, share influence and build something together. We value partners willing to innovate and rethink standards,” the organization said.
Soccerverse may operate entirely on-chain, but its origins go back decades to early soccer management titles created by members of the team behind it. Developers say these foundations inspired a game economy of established governance mechanisms with the persistence and transparency of blockchain infrastructure.
Gore reiterated the project’s commitment to continuity, adding that users are looking for consistency as they spend a lot of time managing football over multiple seasons.
“If you’re going to invest a lot of time into a game that lasts for months, years, or even decades, as some users did with SM Worlds, it’s reassuring to know that it’s never going to turn off,” he mused.
In late November, Soccerverse partnered with Immutable Play to expand its ecosystem, introduce new reward features, and increase the number of users both inside and outside of the core simulation. According to a statement from Blockchain Games, the integration came with a quest system that allows users to earn gems through simple interactions on channels.
Participants can collect Gems by watching promotional clips, reading official project materials, visiting the Soccerverse website, and following verified social accounts. The prize-based mechanic complements the game’s management loop with a digital wheel that can be spun using gems.
MENA region leads in blockchain gaming, BGA 2025 report confirms
In other blockchain gaming news, the Middle East and North Africa are the most influential and fastest growing region in gaming, according to the 2025 State of the Industry Report. report From Blockchain Game Alliance.
Nearly a fifth of all respondents are now from the region, according to the report, a number that has grown from almost no presence in the survey just a few years ago. BGA’s findings were presented at the Global Blockchain Show Abu Dhabi 2025. Panelists include Alliance Co-Chairman; sandboxMr. Yat Siu, Chairman of Hong Kong-based Animoca Brand, was moderated by Mr. Wissam Younan, CEO of BNC Media Group’s subsidiary in the Middle East.
