Microtransactions will always be a big FUT 23 Coins issue however small, incremental changes and the power of the new generation consoles makes FIFA 22 feel like an important upgrade without any revolutionary or thrilling features from EA's side. -- Jordan Oloman, September 27, 2021

Player Career comes with a new personality system that allows you to, in most dramatic air quotes, take on the role of your chosen footballer. For me, this was equivalent to earning 25 'Maverick points when I purchased a "High-end Hybrid Mattress' for a Serbian striker in the K-League, so you can picture how long I was with this.

You can now choose an actual Manager (or Ted Lasso, however real you consider him to actually be) in Manager Career. a Manager Career however, the game isn't much fun unless you choose to cosplay as a mute Jason Sudekis or dress as Eddie Howe in a lovely sweater, there's really not much to do except stare at the sloppy cutscenes. The time you spend importating AFC Richmond for its brief novelty could have could been used to, for example, implementing Women's Club Football into Career Mode however it's not included. This is a pity because the women's game is such an excellent example of effectiveness of EA's HyperMotion motion capture technology. It offers authentic animations that increase the immersive tension.

You'll be more assertive with the 3-4-3 formation, which provides two slots each for left and right midfielders. Three center backs take on the role as best they can. Pace is the key to this form of play, especially for the defensive players, who need to compensate for their limited numbers by the ability to run.

The wingers should also have speed at their disposal as they will need to assist on the back should they need to. Attack is usually the best defensive option in FIFA 23, even if this method isn't completely without the risk.

When you play 3-4-3 you tend to exert pressure from in the flanks. The 4-2 formation has a unique design that primarily comes from the center. Amidfielders with speed are crucial to execute successful flanking maneuvers - however, they can eat up the stamina you desperately need to counterattack. So choose your method carefully.

Due to the presence of four defenders and two defensive midfielders, there is an extremely solid foundation to build up your game and be able to deal well against attacking opponents. If you're often facing problems defensively it's not a bad choice.

If you're fortunate enough to have an abundance of top attacking midfielders in your team and don't want to let them languish on the bench, the formation of 4-2-3-1 could be one option worth considering.

It's still the defensive anchor of the 4-2-2 formation, however, on the offensive side, it features a powerful spearhead made up of talented and fast players who can generate scoring opportunities primarily through smart passing. This is where you'll need the ability to buying FUT 23 Coins discern the correct timing as well as the space to execute the right ground-level moves if you are hoping to succeed.