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
CHELSEA
NAME: Najib Hassan
AGE: 16
GAMER TAG: nhaych
CONSOLE: PlayStation
ePL HISTORY: Debut
Player Profile:
Najib is excited to play for his childhood team, Chelsea, in the ePremier League and aims to do his side proud by winning the trophy.
He hopes his passion and determination will give him an edge, just as they did in the qualifiers where he beat much more experienced players on his way to the Grand Finals.
Why should people be excited for the ePremier League?
"This year's ePL will be full of goals, unpredictable games and most importantly, passion!"
What would it mean to you to win the ePremier League?
"Everything. I'm already over the moon to make it, but to win would truly be surreal."
What formation and style of play do you adopt in-game usually?
"Very balanced and I try to play as direct as possible."
Who is the most underrated Premier League item in FUT 23?
"Ivan Perisic's new card."
What has been your favourite moment in the ePL so far?
"Making the ePL for my childhood club."
ePL Invitational Highlights:
Najib excelled in the 1 Player 2 Controllers challenge, scoring a well-worked first-half goal and leading Chelsea into half time with a 1-0 advantage.
NAME: Steve Friend
AGE: 21
GAMER TAG: Loobylarry
CONSOLE: Xbox
ePL HISTORY: Debut
Player Profile:
Steve, a new player on the scene, shocked himself and the EA SPORTS FIFA community, when he scored the game-winning goal in the 121st minute in the Finals of the Chelsea Club Playoff.
As the Chelsea representative for the ePremier League, Steve will again use his "hope for the best" mentality to surprise more experienced players and make a name for himself in the competitive gaming world.
Why should people be excited for the ePremier League?
"It’s EA SPORTS FIFA 23 - you never know what’s going to happen."
What would it mean to you to win the ePremier League?
"It would be a great achievement, but I'm happy to have gotten to this stage in all honesty."
What formation and style of play do you adopt in-game usually?
"4-2-2-2 and to be honest, it’s more hope for the best than a style."
Who is the most underrated Premier League item in FUT 23?
"POTM Miguel Almiron."
What has been your favourite moment in the ePL so far?
"My 121st-minute winner in the Chelsea Club Playoffs."
ePL Invitational Highlights:
Steve was wary going into the 1 Player 2 Controllers challenge, as it didn’t suit his quick passing game and this showed as he fell to a 1-0 second-half defeat versus West Ham’s Dan Wright to draw the tie 1-1.