FIFA 23 is going nice, as Ted Lasso and AFC Richmond are joining the line-up
In a crossover that was hard to imagine, EA Sports have announced that when FIFA 23 launches, sorry Switch players, gamers will discover a new team and coach in the form of Ted Lasso and the AFC Richmond squad.
This isn’t some random token inclusion, no because Ted Lasso will be available as a selectable manager of AFC Richmond in Career Mode, as fans can play as their favourite moustached manager running the show for AFC Richmond or any team of their choosing. Players can also create their own Manager or select a real-world licensed manager to take control of AFC Richmond, or create a Player and join the AFC Richmond squad in a league of their choosing.
Fans will also be able to play as AFC Richmond as part of the ‘Rest of The World’ league in Kick Off, Online Friendlies and Online Seasons with Roy Kent, Jamie Tartt, Sam Obisanya and Dani Rojas all featuring as part of the Greyhounds’ squad.
"l am truly fortunate, and deeply grateful, to have had many special moments in my career thus far, and I consider this experience among the best of them," said Emmy Award-winner Jason Sudeikis. "As long-time fans of EA SPORTS FIFA, having Ted Lasso and the whole AFC Richmond squad incorporated into the newest version of the game is truly a dream come true for myself and the rest of the fellas. Our cast and crew work tremendously hard on this show, and we are flattered that it resonates with so many folks. We look forward to our fans having the opportunity to play with, play as, and even play against their favorite AFC Richmond characters."
“It is so f***ing cool to be in FIFA. I’m not sure this is going to help dispel the CGI rumours but f*** it, totally worth it,” said Emmy Award-winner Brett Goldstein, who plays AFC Richmond player Roy Kent. “I look forward to beating my nephew in a game with me as Roy Kent and him as Jamie Tartt. He’s gonna be furious.”
There will also be content for Pro Clubs to earn, including Ted Lasso and Coach Beard items, AFC Richmond kits an more.
If all that wasn’t enough to get you into the Ted Lasso mood, AFC Richmond’s iconic home stadium, Nelson Road, will also feature in FIFA 23.