The well-known German YouTube star EliasN97 reflected on his beginnings as a FIFA professional during a live stream in EA FC 24. In retrospect, he still sees one thing as a major problem.
How does EliasN97 perceive his time as a FIFA pro? When asked if EliasN97 misses anything about his eSports career, his answer is twofold. While he misses playing itself, he is glad not to be subjected to the particular strain of being an eSports athlete in FIFA anymore.
The life of a FIFA professional brings with it a very special challenge. In the same breath, he draws a comparison with other eSports.
Check out the video to see what problem the streamer exclusively sees for FIFA.
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EliasN97 on FIFA: ‘Not relying 100 % on skills.’
What bothers EliasN97 about eSports in FIFA? The streamer sees the skill of the players as a major problem and mentions in this context that the skill gap (the gap between professionals and regular players) is not as big as in other games.
As a comparison, he brings up his colleague Rezon from FOKUS CLAN, who is a professional Fortnite gamer. He believes that Rezon would leave EliasN97 no chance in 100 one-on-one duels due to the significant skill differences.
In FIFA, these comparisons really only apply to the very best players. Professionals who do not belong to the best players run the risk of losing even against regular players.
What EliasN97 might mean by this and why it is so, you can read further below.
So that you might also experience the thrill of beating a professional, we recommend our Offensive guide. With five simple tips, you’ll suddenly improve and definitely score more goals in EA FC 24.
FIFA: Former professional questions suitability for eSports
Why is it particularly difficult as an eSports athlete in FIFA? Besides the fact that eSports athletes in FIFA or now EA FC 24 have to adapt to a new game every year, there is a particularly decisive factor that makes it difficult for eSports athletes in FIFA.
The randomness or arbitrariness in matches has been the dominant topic in FIFA eSports for several years. Hardly any other game faces as much criticism every year as the football simulation. Gameplay errors, meta mechanics that lead to exploiting bugs, or momentum are just a few keywords that belong to this category.
This randomness, which is also seen as partially intentional by players, makes it hard to consistently showcase one’s skill in the game.
Games like Counter-Strike or Fortnite are not subject to this arbitrariness. As randomness would have it, the previously shown video clip on TikTok is a classic example of the powerlessness of a FIFA player.
At 0:27, you can see how the opposing player shoots a ball against the post, which would be a certain goal in nine out of ten cases.
We cannot protect you from randomness, but we promise that with these tactics and formations in EA FC 24, you will still have more chances for success.
