With the ePremier League finals taking place between 25-26 March, we profile the gamers seeking glory for their clubs.
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SOUTHAMPTON
NAME: Michael Fisher
AGE: 20
GAMER TAG: Michael Fisher
SOCIAL HANDLE: @Michael1Fisher20
CONSOLE: PlayStation
ePL HISTORY: 2022: Group stage, 2021: Group stage, 2020: Group stage
Player Profile:
Gearing up for his fourth ePL campaign, Michael is looking to go all the way and take home the maximum cash prize at this year’s competition. Switching between 4-2-2-2 and 4-3-2-1, Michael is hoping his tactical awareness will give him the edge over the more experienced players in the tournament.
Why should people be excited for the ePremier League?
"It's where you can see the best UK EA SPORTS FIFA talents compete for £100,000! What's not to love?!"
What would it mean to you to win the ePremier League?
"It would mean the world to me, of course."
What formation and style of play do you adopt in-game usually?
"4-2-2-2 and 4-3-2-1 currently."
Who is the most underrated Premier League item in FUT 23?
"David Ginola."
What has been your favourite moment in the ePL so far?
"My personal favourite moment in the ePL so far was my first game last year in the tournament, as it was my first game at a LAN event. It was a very special and exciting experience for me."
ePL Invitational Highlights:
“Just leave it” were the exasperated words of Michael after he fell victim to the trickery of Wolves and the apparent ‘gentleman's agreement’ that meant the players would be kind when picking one another’s team… Wolves ended up with Kevin de Bruyne, while Southampton ended up with a squad full of goalkeepers.
NAME: Tyreece Rowe
AGE: 23
GAMER TAG: RoweEdition
SOCIAL HANDLE: @RoweEdition
CONSOLE: Xbox
ePL HISTORY: Debut
Player Profile:
After experiencing two devastating losses in Club Playoff Grand Finals, Tyreece returned with a vengeance this year and achieved his dream of representing Southampton at the ePremier League. As a professional FIFA player, he plans to use his experience to advance far in this year's tournament.
Why should people be excited for the ePremier League?
"Opportunity to see the UK’s best EA SPORTS FIFA players compete at the highest level."
What would it mean to you to win the ePremier League?
"It would be an unforgettable experience and a dream come true."
What formation and style of play do you adopt in-game usually?
"4-3-3 formation, focusing on quick, attacking play. I use fast, skillful players on the wings to stretch the opposing defense and create scoring opportunities for my forwards."
Who is the most underrated Premier League item in FUT 23?
"Kyle Walker. Incredible defender."
What has been your favourite moment in the ePL so far?
"Knowing that all the hard work paid off and qualifying for my first LAN event."
Invitational Highlights:
Despite playing against Chunkz in the first half, Tyreece and Michael were unable to inflict any real damage as Southampton lost 7-1 with a squad that contained ten goalkeepers and Marc Cucurella at RWB.