With the ePremier League finals taking place between 25-26 March, we profile the gamers seeking glory for their clubs.
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TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR
NAME: Thomas Leese
AGE: 24
GAMER TAG: Tom Leese
SOCIAL HANDLE: @TomLeese
CONSOLE: PlayStation
ePL HISTORY: 2022: Group stage, 2021: Quarter finals, 2020: Winner
Player Profile:
After winning the competition three years ago on his debut ePL Finals representing Watford, Tom is now hoping to regain his title representing the club he supports, Tottenham Hotspur. The 24-year-old from Cheshunt, has played professionally since finishing his A-levels and creates content on his Twitch and YouTube channels.
Why should people be excited for the ePremier League?
"The ePremier League is an opportunity to see the best players competing in one tournament while representing Premier League clubs, which only happens once a year. It's a special event for that reason."
What would it mean to you to win the ePremier League?
"Winning the ePremier League would mean everything to me. Winning it in 2020 was one of the greatest moments in my career and replicating that success would be an unreal accomplishment."
What formation and style of play do you adopt in-game usually?
"I am currently using a 4-4-2 formation and trying to high press, then dominate the game in possession."
Who is the most underrated Premier League item in FUT 23?
"Ivan Perisic."
What has been your favourite moment in the ePL so far?
"Winning the ePremier League in 2020, or any time I've played for Spurs!"
ePL Invitational Highlights:
After a strong start in the Fun House challenge, Tom struggled with limited vision but managed to win the first half 3-2 and give his teammate an advantage going into the second-half.
NAME: Spencer Ealing
AGE: 26
GAMER TAG: Gorilla
SOCIAL HANDLE: @Huge_Gorilla
CONSOLE: Xbox
ePL HISTORY: 2022: Group stage, 2021: Group stage, 2020: RO16
Player Profile:
The 26-year-old from Birmingham reached the ePL finals three years ago and has been playing EA SPORTS FIFA competitively for the past seven years. Partnering with former champion, Tom, for the second year running, Spencer is hoping the chemistry with his team-mate will push the Spurs duo to the title.
Why should people be excited for the ePremier League?
"The best players competing against each other."
What would it mean to you to win the ePremier League?
"It would be an amazing achievement to win with my teammate, Tom."
What formation and style of play do you adopt in-game usually?
"4-4-2 and direct."
Who is the most underrated Premier League item in FUT 23?
"Thilo Kehrer CB."
What has been your favourite moment in the ePL so far?
"The excitement of representing Spurs again with my good friend and teammate, Tom!"
ePL Invitational Highlights:
Despite wearing the fun goggles in the latter stages of the second half of the Fun House challenge, Spencer managed to hold on and secure the draw which won the Invitational challenge for team Chunkz.
