With the ePremier League finals taking place between 25-26 March, we profile the gamers seeking glory for their clubs.
See: All clubs' profiles and who's in each group
NEWCASTLE UNITED
NAME: Brandon Hughes
AGE: 17
GAMER TAG: Bhughesy
CONSOLE: PlayStation
ePL HISTORY: 2022: Group stage
Player Profile:
After shocking the EA SPORTS FIFA community in last year's competition by knocking out reigning champion Shellzz, Brandon will be hoping to progress further in this year's competition as a Newcastle United player.
Why should people be excited for the ePremier League?
"The ePremier League offers a massive opportunity to watch the best players in the UK compete against each other while representing Premier League clubs, providing high-level and entertaining gameplay."
What would it mean to you to win the ePremier League?
"Winning the ePremier League would be brilliant because of the nice prize pool and it would really help cement my name on the EA SPORTS FIFA scene."
What formation and style of play do you adopt in-game usually?
"4-3-2-1."
Who is the most underrated Premier League item in FUT 23?
"Phil Foden."
What has been your favourite moment in the ePL so far?
"My favourite moment of the ePL so far has been back-to-back qualification to the ePL Finals, this year for Newcastle!"
ePL Invitational Highlights:
A controversial Ruud Gullit headed goal and a thumping Peter Crouch volley, was enough to see Brandon impress in the Headers and Volleys challenge as he dragged Newcastle to a 2-1 victory against AFC Bournemouth.
NAME: Jamie Brown
AGE: 16
GAMER TAG: JBrownn
CONSOLE: Xbox
ePL HISTORY: Debut
Player Profile:
As a lifelong fan of Newcastle United, Jamie hopes to bring the ePL trophy home for his boyhood club. The 16-year-old professional FIFA player plans to use his attacking style of play to outsmart his opponents.
Why should people be excited for the ePremier League?
"The ePremier League offers a massive opportunity to showcase the abilities of both known and unknown players, and it's a perfect chance to demonstrate how exciting esports can be."
What would it mean to you to win the ePremier League?
"Winning the ePremier League would mean a whole lot to me, especially with representing the local team I've supported my whole life."
What formation and style of play do you adopt in-game usually?
"I usually use a 4-2-3-1 formation, with a quick attacking style of play."
Who is the most underrated Premier League item in FUT 23?
"In my opinion, Ones to Watch Antony (86) is the most underrated Premier League player in FUT 23."
What has been your favourite moment in the ePL so far?
"My favourite moment was, of course, qualifying for Newcastle."
ePL Invitational Highlights:
Despite a fast start, Jamie fell victim to the experienced Mitch Hayward in the Header and Volleys challenge, as he dispatched him with a Peter Crouch bullet header.
