With the ePremier League finals taking place between 25-26 March, we profile the gamers seeking glory for their clubs.
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LEEDS UNITED
NAME: Tom Stokes
AGE: 28
GAMER TAG: Stokes
SOCIAL HANDLE: @Hashtag_Stokes
CONSOLE: PlayStation
ePL HISTORY: 2022: Group stage, 2021: RO16, 2020: RO16
Player Profile:
Tom has been a staple of the EA SPORTS FIFA community for over five years. He has had the opportunity to compete in numerous tournaments and leagues, including being crowned the EA SPORTS FIFA Global Series PlayStation Playoffs Champion in 2019.
Over the years, Tom has honed his skills and gained valuable experience, which he will put to use with Leeds United in the ePremier League.
Why should people be excited for the ePremier League?
"You get to see some of the country's best FIFA players enhanced by the clubs' rivalry and getting behind the team you follow."
What would it mean to you to win the ePremier League?
"It’d be a culmination of lots of hard work."
What formation and style of play do you adopt in-game usually?
"4-1-2-1-2(2) attacking."
Who is the most underrated Premier League item in FUT 23?
"Ivan Perisic Out Of Position."
What has been your favourite moment in the ePL so far?
"When Norwich beat Chelsea last season"
ePL Invitational Highlights:
Tom Stokes showcased his experience alongside veteran team-mate, Ollelito, to dispatch Manchester United and win the crossbar challenge for Leeds.
NAME: Olle Arbin
AGE: 21
GAMER TAG: Ollelito
SOCIAL HANDLE: @ollelito
CONSOLE: Xbox
ePL HISTORY: 2022: Semi-finals, 2021: Runner-up
Player Profile:
Ollie is a seasoned EA SPORTS FIFA player who has always competed at the highest level, previously winning the EA SPORTS FIFA Global Series Playoffs and numerous other tournaments throughout his career.
More recently, Ollelito was crowned champion of the EA SPORTS Cup and is coming into the tournament in great form. For the third year running, he is representing Leeds and will be hoping to build on last year's performance.
Why should people be excited for the ePremier League?
"It’s my third time in a row qualifying for Leeds United in the ePremier League. I finished second in FIFA 21, finished 3rd in EA SPORTS FIFA 22, and hoping to go a few steps further this time."
What would it mean to you to win the ePremier League?
"Would mean a lot. Leeds United, as a club, has been very supportive towards me and I'm very grateful for that, so I really want to win the trophy for them."
What formation and style of play do you adopt in-game usually?
"I would say I can switch it up by playing fast and slow but I would say my strongest point is my defence and I'm playing very easy in attack. Not a lot of skill moves, more like extra passes."
Who is the most underrated Premier League item in FUT 23?
"I would say Son Heung-min. His finishing is something that I rate a lot."
What has been your favourite moment in the ePL so far?
"Winning the Xbox side of the ePremier League back on EA SPORTS FIFA 21."
ePL Invitational Highlights:
Ollelito displayed his calmness under pressure to hit the crossbar in his last shot of the round and ultimately win the crossbar challenge for Leeds.