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
BRIGHTON & HOVE ALBION
NAME: Marc Marley
AGE: 22
GAMER TAG: Marley
SOCIAL HANDLE: @MarcMarleyyy
CONSOLE: PlayStation
ePL HISTORY: 2022: Group stage, 2021: RO16, 2020: Finalist, 2019: RO16
Player Profile:
Marc, from Motherwell, is one of the top-ranked EA SPORTS FIFA players in Scotland. This will be his fifth season participating in the ePL. He finished as runner-up to Tom Leese in the cross-console Grand Final three seasons ago and reached the semi-finals and quarter-finals in previous tournaments.
The Champion’s trophy is the only ePL accolade eluding Marc, and he is determined to win it this year.
Why should people be excited for the ePremier League?
"The ePL is the biggest event in the UK and one of the most stacked events in the EA SPORTS FIFA 23 Global Series calendar."
What would it mean to you to win the ePremier League?
"It would mean a lot. The Champions trophy is the only one I've not achieved from playing ePL. I've finished runner-up, semi-finalist, and quarter-finalist, so it would be good to win it all."
What formation and style of play do you adopt in-game usually?
"4-3-2-1 High press."
Who is the most underrated Premier League item in FUT 23?
"Out of position Ivan Perisic."
What has been your favourite moment in the ePL so far?
"Winning the Xbox bracket on EA SPORTS FIFA 20."
ePL Invitational Highlights:
Despite a strong start, Marc’s experience wasn’t enough to guide Brighton to a win as they were pipped to victory in the Volta challenge by the Crystal Palace duo.
NAME: Jacob Budge
AGE: 23
GAMER TAG: RagnarFIFA47
SOCIAL HANDLE: @RagnarFIFA47
CONSOLE: Xbox
ePL HISTORY: Debut
Player Profile:
A determined player, Jake proved the doubters wrong by winning the BHAFC Finals via penalty shootout. Now, as the representative for Brighton in the ePremier League, he aims to bring home the trophy. Partnering with experienced player Marc, the Brighton duo are poised to be a formidable force in the competition.
Why should people be excited for the ePremier League?
"All the best players around the UK are coming together for the biggest tournament in the UK this year, it can't get much better."
What would it mean to you to win the ePremier League?
"After working so hard to get here, it would mean everything as I've had a lot of people doubt me, and I want to show that anything is possible."
What formation and style of play do you adopt in-game usually?
"I play 4-4-2 and don't normally stick to the meta. Every year, I just play keep-ball football, creating a lot of chances."
Who is the most underrated Premier League item in FUT 23?
"Ivan Perisic."
What has been your favourite moment in the ePL so far?
"My penalty shootout win in the Brighton Club Playoffs."
ePL Invitational Highlights:
The flair and finishing was on show in this challenge, but Jacob couldn’t find the pivotal goal to tie the Volta challenge with Crystal Palace.
