With the ePremier League finals taking place between 26-27 March, we profile the gamers seeking glory for their clubs.
LEICESTER CITY
NAME: Cosmin Petrescu
GAMER TAG: PCosmin6
SOCIAL HANDLE: @PCosmin6
CONSOLE: PS5
PLAYER PROFILE: Cosmin says he was drawn to competing in ePL after witnessing the inaugural event live in 2019. The Romanian-born gamer represented West Ham United on PlayStation 4 two seasons ago and has been gearing up for the tournament while studying for a business and management degree at the University of Sunderland.
Why should people be excited for the ePL?
It sees the best UK players matching up.
What would it mean to you to win the ePL?
It'd be amazing for me - a dream come true.
What formation and style of play do you adopt in-game usually?
I use the 4-3-2-1 formation as I feel it best fits my style of play. I can defend really well and this formation then allows me to attack dangerously.
Who is the most underrated Premier League item in FUT 22?
97 TOTY Jorginho.
NAME: Tom Painter
GAMER TAG: Painter
SOCIAL HANDLE: @Painter1997
CONSOLE: Xbox
PLAYER PROFILE: The 24-year-old NHS worker from Merseyside reached the inaugural ePL finals in 2019 while representing Huddersfield Town. He fell just short with his beloved Liverpool two years ago, losing the final in the club playoffs, and history threatened to repeat itself last year as he fell 2-0 behind in Fulham's playoff final. However, Thomas battled back to win 5-3.
Why should people be excited for the ePL?
It's the best 40 players in the UK going head-to-head for a cash prize.
What would it mean to you to win the ePL?
It'd be amazing - it'd be my first event win so hopefully this year can be the one.
What formation and style of play do you adopt in-game usually?
I use the 3-4-2-1 formation as it helps me going forward and leads to me scoring more goals.
Who is the most underrated Premier League item in FUT 22?
87 adidas Numbers Up Diogo Jota.
Fans in the UK can watch the finals live on Sky Sports Premier League, with tournament action also shown across Premier League channels (YouTube, web, app, Twitter and Facebook) and on EA's Twitch channel. It will also be on the Sky Sports Football YouTube channel and made available to viewers around the world by the League's international broadcast licensees.