I still have nightmares about Victor Ibarbo to this day. And I really wish I was joking – I woke up in a cold sweat the other day thinking he would ruin my Ultimate Team record again! FIFA 14, one of the most beloved editions of EA Sports’ iconic football video game series, featured numerous players who became legends in the virtual world. Among these… Read More »Why Victor Ibarbo was Unstoppable on FIFA 14
A promising talent on the pitches of Football Manager 2008, Henri Saivet was a wonderkid who captured the imaginations of players on computer screens the world over! Despite his real-life career not reaching the dizzying heights predicted by the game, Saivet’s legacy in the Football Manager community remains indelible. Myself included. Henri Saivet’s emergence in Football Manager 2008 came at a time when the game… Read More »Henri Saivet: The French Prodigy of FM 08
Sometimes you need that kind of ‘utility player‘ to provide your squad with the cover it needs to sustain its talent. And Anthony Vanden Borre is a case which blows this low-cost thinking out the water! When you think about it, the concept of a ‘utility player‘ is an inherently negative one – as it seems to suggest that the reason for one’s inclusion in the team… Read More »Anthony Vanden Borre: The Ultimate FM Utility Man (2007)
Take me back to the days where I got home from school, had a few slices of toast and loaded up FIFA Street until my eyes went fuzzy. Life was so much simpler back then, wasn’t it. How good was FIFA Street? The FIFA Street series, known for its vibrant street football gameplay and arcade-style mechanics, has captured the hearts of football fans worldwide. And… Read More »FIFA Street vs. FIFA Street 2: Which is Better?
I absolutely adored Football Manager 2008 (‘FM 08’), and I can’t even begin to count how many hours I racked up on that thing, but at least something great and useful came out of it, I guess! The Best Bargains on Football Manager 2008 As even the most novice FM player will know, if you’re looking to build successful teams without breaking the bank, discovering… Read More »6 Bargain Buys from Football Manager 2008
In the older editions of FIFA (like this one), you needed certain attributes from your striker to beat your friends. And Christian Benteke pretty much had everything you could ask for, and more! The towering Belgian striker, was a force to be reckoned with on the pitch. At 6’3″ with an impressive physical presence, Benteke’s in-game representation perfectly captured his real-life prowess at that period… Read More »Christian Benteke: The Unexpected Beast of FIFA 14
If you’re the kind of person that can sit there rattling off old-school footballer’s names like Royston Drenthe, then there are a couple of things I want to say to you. Firstly, you should really check out The Football Game Co, as I think you’ll enjoy it. Secondly, meet me in a bar or something so we can play it together! As I’ve mentioned before… Read More »Royston Drenthe: FM 08’s Next Big Thing
If I were to make a combined XI of my all-star Football Manager finds, it would be led by the filthy BAGSMAN that was Fraizer Campbell on FM 08. As I mentioned in this article on Pablo Piatti, the game changed forever in 2008. Not like a year later when the game finally went to a 3D match engine, but this was the year when… Read More »Fraizer Campbell: The Unbelievable Forward of FM 08
I always loved Adriano, and I also loved video games. So seeing the two come together so beautifully on PES 6 made me the most insufferable kid you could ever hope to meet. ‘Do you wanna play PES?’, my unassuming friend would say. ‘Bagsy Inter Milan’, would be my reply. Known for his thunderous left foot and powerful physique, the man became the stuff of… Read More »When Adriano Was Unstoppable on PES 6
I will take personal responsibility for unearthing the gem that is Andres Guardado – arguably my greatest ever find on Football Manager 2007. And I’m claiming that! Having a good left-back or left-winger is one thing. It’s a total other thing to have one person be equally as good in both! When thinking about Football Manager patrons, it’s a real shame that Andres Guardado isn’t a name that reels… Read More »Andres Guardado: FM 07’s Left Boot of Dreams
