With the ePremier League finals taking place between 25-26 March, we profile the gamers seeking glory for their clubs.
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NOTTINGHAM FOREST
NAME: Ricky Dhillon
AGE: 22
GAMER TAG: RSD
CONSOLE: PlayStation
ePL HISTORY: Debut
Player Profile:
Ricky is competing in his first LAN event and hopes to replicate his qualifying success at this year's ePremier League final.
He describes his playing style as "overload the attack and forget about defending," and aims to outscore his opponents in order to win the ePL trophy.
Why should people be excited for the ePremier League?
"It's the best players across the country competing at the highest level."
What would it mean to you to win the ePremier League?
"Winning the ePremier League would mean that I have proven what it takes to be the best. Especially to do it in my first LAN event would be a great feeling, it would show that I have put in the hard work and made it to the top."
What formation and style of play do you adopt in-game usually?
"4-1-2-1-2 (2). Overload the attack and forget about defending."
Who is the most underrated Premier League item in FUT 23?
"Ones To Watch Antony."
What has been your favourite moment in the ePL so far?
"Watching Shellzz win the ePremier League on penalties."
ePL Invitational Highlights:
Just like his team-mate, Ricky took no time to get used to the inverted formation in the Opposites Day challenge, scoring a precise finish with his out of position striker, Jack Butland.
NAME: Alfie Calder
AGE: 20
GAMER TAG: RedLac
SOCIAL HANDLE: @AC_RedLac
CONSOLE: Xbox
ePL HISTORY: 2022: Group stage, 2021: Group stage
Player Profile:
The 20-year-old from Mansfield has been playing EA SPORTS FIFA competitively since 2020.
Now competing in the ePremier League for the second year running, Alfie is looking to add to his list of accomplishments and make a strong showing for Forest.
Why should people be excited for the ePremier League?
"The ePremier League allows fans to support the club they love on a virtual level and engage with the players on the virtual pitch, providing a unique and exciting experience."
What would it mean to you to win the ePremier League?
"Winning the ePremier League would mean everything to me, as I am hunting for my first trophy."
What formation and style of play do you adopt in-game usually?
"I usually adopt a 4-3-2-1 formation and adopt an "attack or be attacked" style of play."
Who is the most underrated Premier League item in FUT 23?
"Eric Cantona."
What has been your favourite moment in the ePL so far?
"My favourite moment in the ePL so far has been when I participated in the LAN event last year and met all the other EA SPORTS FIFA players!"
ePL Invitational Highlights:
RedLac excelled in the Opposites Day challenge, scoring early with newfound striker, Jack Butland and leading Nottingham Forest to a 3-1 victory.