Mkers

Mkers is an eSport team that wants to challenge the gaming world and win challenges. Mkers is headquartered in Rome, Lazio and was founded in 2017.

Mkers is an Italian esports organization that operates professional gaming teams across multiple titles including FIFA, Rainbow Six Siege, NBA 2K, Valorant, Assetto Corsa, and Clash Royale. The organization has achieved notable competitive success, with its FIFA team ranking fourth globally (<a href="https://esportsitalia.com/esports-umbro-italia-diventa-nuovo-sponsor-tecnico-di-mkers/">November 2022</a>). The company focuses on creating entertainment experiences through competitive gaming and content creation. Its content creator network, known as Mkers Fam, comprises ~40 creators, with a combined following of 5 million fans as of J<a href="https://www.mkers.gg/news/mkers-transfer-market-agreement-with-team-liquid-for-surgical-goblin">uly 2023</a>.

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Mkers, founded in February 2017, is an Italian esports organization that has established itself as a leader in the country's competitive gaming scene. The company focuses on fielding professional players across various popular esports titles, including Rainbow Six Siege, FIFA, Valorant, and NBA2K. As of April 2022, Mkers employed 19 marketing and communications staff and over 40 pro players. The organization's vision is to revolutionize the esports and gaming scene in Italy by creating a star system that showcases the skills and talents of its players. Mkers aims to provide unforgettable experiences for fans both online and offline, fostering a community where gamers can share their passion and push the boundaries of what is possible in competitive gaming.
In 2021, Mkers reported an 85% year-on-year growth in turnover. The company has expanded its reach beyond traditional esports activities, collaborating with luxury brands and entering new ventures. In November 2022, Mkers became the technical partner for Inter Milan's esports team, managing their participation in KONAMI tournaments for the 2022/23 season. The organization also opened the Mkers Gaming House in Rome in November 2021, a dedicated training facility for esports athletes featuring state-of-the-art equipment and amenities such as a sim-racing room, PC gaming zone, and living areas.
Key customers and partnerships
Mkers has secured partnerships with several high-profile brands and organizations. In June 2022, luxury fashion brand Dolce & Gabbana announced a collaboration with Mkers for a project called "gooDGame," which involved producing a video series showcasing the lives of esports players from different teams across the globe. The organization has also partnered with Armani, Nestlé, and Gillette. In November 2022, Umbro Italia became the new technical sponsor for all Mkers teams, with the partnership launching through FIFA 23 in-game kits and physical merchandise.
Mkers has established partnerships with prominent football clubs, including Inter Milan and AS Roma. The collaboration with Inter Milan, announced in November 2022, involved managing the club's esports team for KONAMI tournaments. Additionally, Mkers worked with AS Roma in 2020 to launch an official PES team, competing in the eFootball.Pro competition.

Mkers is an Italian esports organization that operates professional gaming teams across multiple titles including FIFA, Rainbow Six Siege, NBA 2K, Valorant, Assetto Corsa, and Clash Royale. The organization has achieved notable competitive success, with its FIFA team ranking fourth globally (<a href="https://esportsitalia.com/esports-umbro-italia-diventa-nuovo-sponsor-tecnico-di-mkers/">November 2022</a>). The company focuses on creating entertainment experiences through competitive gaming and content creation. Its content creator network, known as Mkers Fam, comprises ~40 creators, with a combined following of 5 million fans as of J<a href="https://www.mkers.gg/news/mkers-transfer-market-agreement-with-team-liquid-for-surgical-goblin">uly 2023</a>.In&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mkers.gg/news/mkers-transfer-market-agreement-with-team-liquid-for-surgical-goblin">July 2023</a>, Mkers signed Surgical Goblin, a multiple world champion in Clash Royale, strengthening its competitive roster. Surgical Goblin brought nearly 2 million aggregate followers to the organization, significantly expanding its international reach, particularly in the US, Latin America, and Europe.Key customers and partnershipsIn&nbsp;<a href="https://sp-edge.com/updates/36703">November 2024</a>, Mkers partnered with Al Nassr to launch an esports FC division titled "Esports Al Nassr powered by Mkers."In&nbsp;<a href="https://esportsitalia.com/esports-umbro-italia-diventa-nuovo-sponsor-tecnico-di-mkers/">November 2022</a>, Umbro Italia became the official technical sponsor for all Mkers teams. In the same month, Mkers formed a&nbsp;<a href="https://egw.news/esports/news/20552/futbolnyy-klub-inter-stanovitsya-partnerom-mkers-0lFy_ofnf">partnership</a> with Inter Milan to develop the football club's esports ambitions and improve its esports segment. In this collaboration, Mkers manages Inter's official eFootball team.

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 Al Nassr has formed a partnership with Italian esports organization Mkers to launch "Esports Al Nassr powered by Mkers." The collaboration will see the signing of EA FC 24 World Cup champion Jafonso and the preparation for the FC PRO qualifier in London. Mkers will lend its technical and marketing expertise to the initiative.
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