Having become the new virtual card game to follow for football fans who have a few cryptocurrencies to spend, Sorare posted a new record with the sale of a card bearing the image of Norwegian striker Erling Haaland for 609,000 euros.
A colossal number that even the rarest of Pokémon cards have trouble reaching. But then why such a craze around this player and especially a card that only exists in the blockchain?
You have to know how Sorare works to understand it. Indeed, this online game sells more or less rare cards and allows you to form your own virtual team to subsequently generate income through matches organized in this digital world. And the more a card is rare, in this case the one auctioned by Erling Haaland is unique, the more it costs and can bring in big. Provided that the player connects in real life with good performances within his team. In the case of the 21-year-old, a lot of hope is pinned on him at Borussia Dortmund, and his good stats make him one of the most coveted players in the world. Bettors can therefore bet big to get income accordingly.
Football players also buyers
Auctioned last week on the Sorare platform, the card in question was sold for 265 Etheruem, the electronic money most often used to buy NFTs. A sum that was equivalent that day to more than 609,000 euros.
You should also know that many football players, very wealthy, bid on Sorare, regularly raising the rating of certain players. Frenchman Antoine Griezmann had also bought his own limited edition card. It is even possible to buy cards from professional footballers. A point that satisfies the fans.