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
EVERTON
NAME: Joseph Crown
AGE: 23
GAMER TAG: RoyalFunky
CONSOLE: PlayStation
ePL HISTORY: 2021: Group stage
Player Profile:
A postman for Royal Mail, the 23-year-old is aiming to improve on his 2020/21 ePL campaign by delivering the title for Everton.
Excited by the challenge of playing against the UK's best players, Joseph aims to cause an upset and take Everton all the way.
Why should people be excited for the ePremier League?
"Because it has some of the best UK talent playing in it."
What would it mean to you to win the ePremier League?
"Winning the ePremier League would be a huge accomplishment for me. It's a big deal in the EA SPORTS FIFA community and could open doors for even more success."
What formation and style of play do you adopt in-game usually?
"4-3-2-1 and 4-2-2-2."
Who is the most underrated Premier League item in FUT 23?
"Probably [Eric] Cantona, that guy was scoring all my goals in the qualifiers."
ePL Invitational Highlights:
Despite being optimistic about the Under-21 team that Joseph selected, he wasn’t able to trouble the formidable Diogo and left Everton trailing 2-0 at half-time.
NAME: Joshua Evans
AGE: 18
GAMER TAG: OHH Shif
CONSOLE: Xbox
ePL HISTORY: Debut
Player Profile:
Joshua has followed the tournament since EA SPORTS FIFA 19 and is now aiming to bring home the trophy and emulate past champions.
Proving his prowess in the Everton Club Playoffs, where he emerged victorious on penalties, Joshua hopes to make a splash with his dynamic attacking style at this year's tournament.
Why should people be excited for the ePremier League?
"Because it’s an event that allows the best players in the UK to show their ability."
What would it mean to you to win the ePremier League?
"It would mean a great amount as I have watched the tournaments since EA SPORTS FIFA 19."
What formation and style of play do you adopt in-game usually?
"4-2-2-2 and attacking."
Who is the most underrated Premier League item in FUT 23?
"Adama Traore."
What has been your favourite moment in the ePL so far?
"Winning my Everton Club Playoffs game on penalties."
ePL Invitational Highlights:
Fielding an Under-21 team with exciting prospects such as Wilfired Gnonto and Tino Livramento, Joshua had a tough task to fight back from 2-0 down, but managed to draw the second-half with Liverpool’s Diogo Mendes.
