Thibaut Courtois became an investor in a totally unexpected sport » The first championship in history is coming
Article by Alexandru Tomuțiu – Published on Thursday, 02 April 2026 21:31 / Updated on Thursday, 02 April 2026 21:31
Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois (33 years old)is expanding its investment activities, entering an innovative and growing sports field: that of electric boat racing.
Specifically, the Belgian star has become co-owner and global ambassador of the Sierra Racing Club, a team that competes in the UIM E1 World Championship. This is the first world championship held exclusively with 100% electric racing boats, combining high speed with technological innovation and ecological sensibility.
PHOTO GALLERY. Thibaut Courtois invests in electric boat racing
This investment was made through the NXTPLAY Capital platform, on which Courtois he co-founded it with the entrepreneur Gonzalo Vila. His role will not only be an investment one, but he will actively participate in the team's development and strategy, with the aim of strengthening its international visibility.
Courtois is not the only celebrity who has invested in this project, the list includes names like Will Smith, Tom Brady and LeBron James, a fact that underlines the potential of the initiative.
Sierra Racing Club, with the support of Sierra Space, aspires to play a leading role in the championship. The races of the 2026 season are scheduled to take place in iconic locations such as Lake Como, Monaco, Luanda and Miami.
Along with his business moves, Courtois remains off the field for now. He is recovering from a quadriceps injury, during a period in which real madrid leads crucial battles in La Liga and UEFA Champions League. This decision of his shows that he is already planning his future, investing in a new and rapidly developing sports field.
