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
FULHAM
NAME: Sam Wilson
AGE: 19
GAMER TAG: Gangle
SOCIAL HANDLE: @SamGangle
CONSOLE: PlayStation
ePL HISTORY: Debut
Player Profile:
Sam is a relative unknown in the world of EA SPORTS FIFA, bursting onto the scene by winning Fulham's Club Playoffs. He is now looking to build on his play-off success and put on a strong showing for Fulham.
Why should people be excited for the ePremier League?
"It's the biggest event in the UK EA SPORTS FIFA scene with all the best players and fans can get behind the clubs they support."
What would it mean to you to win the ePremier League?
"It would be huge: not just financially, but to have all the hours I've put in over the last two years rewarded at my first event would be amazing."
What formation and style of play do you adopt in-game usually?
"I tend to play a 4-2-3-1 and much prefer an end-to-end style game. Playing against possession-based players is the worst."
Who is the most underrated Premier League item in FUT 23?
"Lucas Paqueta RTTK as box to box midfielder is unreal. Especially with the 5* skills."
What has been your favourite moment in the ePL so far?
"In general, watching Brentford's run to the final last year was amazing to watch and inspired me, but personally, the moment I qualified this year was an unbelievable feeling."
ePL Invitational Highlights:
Despite a consolation goal against stand-in opposition, Chunkz, Sam wasn’t able to reduce the deficit versus Nottingham Forest in the Opposites Day challenge.
NAME: Alexander James Shaw
AGE: 24
GAMER TAG: Shawrey
SOCIAL HANDLE: @Shawrey_
CONSOLE: Xbox
ePL HISTORY: 2022: Group stage, 2020: Quarter-finals, 2019: Group stage
Player Profile:
A familiar face to many in the gaming scene, Shawrey has been competing in the EA SPORTS FIFA Global Series competitions for many years, as well as appearing at each ePremier League tournament to date.
In 2020, Shawrey reached the console semi-finals as a Watford representative, his best finish so far. He will take part in his fourth ePremier League and alongside a new team-mate, Shawrey will aim to deliver the goods for Fulham.
Why should people be excited for the ePremier League?
"A great LAN event full of amazing players and always well put together."
What would it mean to you to win the ePremier League?
"Winning the ePL would mean everything to me, with it being my fourth time making the tournament."
What formation and style of play do you adopt in-game usually?
"4-2-2-2 & Attacking."
Who is the most underrated Premier League item in FUT 23?
"One To Watch Antony."
What has been your favourite moment in the ePL so far?
"Qualifying for my fourth ePL was a great moment."
ePL Invitational Highlights:
Conceding early to a poachers finish from make shift forward, Jack Butland, Shawrey struggled to beat the man he named “2-metre Peter” Peter Crouch in goal and fell to a 1-0 first-half defeat against Nottingham Forest in the Opposites Day challenge.
