With the ePremier League finals taking place between 25-26 March, we profile the gamers seeking glory for their clubs.
See: All clubs' profiles and who's in each group
WOLVERHAMPTON WANDERERS
NAME: Kai Harris
AGE: 22
GAMER TAG: KaiFIFA
SOCIAL HANDLE: @KaiFIFA_
CONSOLE: PlayStation
ePL HISTORY: 2022: Group stage
Player Profile:
Welsh EA SPORTS FIFA player, Kai, is back representing Wolves in the ePL for the second year running and will be hoping to improve on last year's group stage exit. Partnering for the second year running with EA SPORTS FIFA coach and experienced player, Joey, Kai is hoping the chemistry with his team-mate will be enough to help Wolves take home the ultimate prize.
Why should people be excited for the ePremier League?
"It’s the biggest UK-based EA SPORTS FIFA tournament."
What would it mean to you to win the ePremier League?
"It would mean everything."
What formation and style of play do you adopt in-game usually?
"4-4-2/4-3-2-1."
Who is the most underrated Premier League item in FUT 23?
"Not underrated, but WC Yaya Toure."
What has been your favourite moment in the ePL so far?
"Going back-to-back to represent Wolves."
Invitational Highlights:
Cool, calm and unphased by the pre-match fighting talk, Kai had the luxury of sitting back and watching Chunkz step-up as Wolves dominated Southampton in a somewhat controversial 7-1 thrashing.
NAME: Joey Sharpe
AGE: 29
GAMER TAG: Joey
SOCIAL HANDLE: @JoeyySharpe
CONSOLE: Xbox
ePL HISTORY: 2022: Group stage, 2019: Group stage
Player Profile:
Professional EA SPORTS FIFA player and coach, Joey is back representing Wolves in the ePL for the second year running. Excited to be returning to what he calls "the best UK LAN event", Joey is looking forward to the prospect of competing again after a year of coaching.
Why should people be excited for the ePremier League?
"The ePremier League is the best UK LAN event, featuring lots of top players and providing a great time for all."
What would it mean to you to win the ePremier League?
"Winning the ePremier League would mean a lot to me, I probably would focus on playing again more than coaching as I have been doing coaching this season."
What formation and style of play do you adopt in-game usually?
"4-3-2-1."
Who is the most underrated Premier League item in FUT 23?
"Son Heung-min."
What has been your favourite moment in the ePL so far?
"Qualifying for the second year in a row and representing Wolves with my team-mate, Kai."
ePL Invitational Highlights:
Fighting talk between Joey and Southampton’s Michael Fischer before the challenge began, but Joey had the last laugh as Wolves dispatched Southampton 7-1.