Alright, let’s talk about my little FIFA 23 experiment with Man Utd. Figured I’d document this ’cause why not, right?
So, first things first, I loaded up FIFA 23. I always start with Career Mode. I mean, who doesn’t want to try and rebuild United, eh?
Choosing the Difficulty: This is always a pain. I’m decent, but not pro-level. Went with World Class, figuring it’d be a good challenge but not controller-smashingly frustrating.
Sorting out the Squad: Man Utd’s squad in FIFA 23… it’s alright, but needs work. First thing I did was ship out a couple of deadwood players. No names mentioned, but some were just not cutting it. Then, I started scouting for some young talent. Needed some fresh legs and potential stars. Spent a good chunk of my budget on a young winger with high potential. We’ll see if he pans out.
Tactics, Tactics, Tactics: Gotta tweak those tactics. I fiddled around with the formation, settled on a 4-3-3 attacking. Set the team instructions to be high press after possession loss and fast build up play. Wanted to play an aggressive, attacking style. Didn’t always work, mind you, but that was the plan.
First Season Woes: The first season was a bit of a rollercoaster. Beat some big teams, got thrashed by some smaller ones. Classic United, really. Finished 4th in the league, which was decent enough to qualify for Champions League. Made it to the FA Cup final, but lost to City. Gutted.
Transfers and Training: Second season, I doubled down on the youth development. Sent some players out on loan, focused on training the ones I kept. Brought in a solid center back to shore up the defense. That helped a lot. Also, invested in better scouts. Those guys are worth their weight in gold, finding hidden gems.
Second Season Success: Second season was much better. Won the Premier League, finally! Beat Liverpool to the title by a few points. Also won the Champions League, which was insane. The young winger I signed in the first season turned into a world-beater. Worth every penny.
Where I Screwed Up: I got too attached to some players. Should have sold them when their value was high, but I kept them around for sentimental reasons. That cost me in the long run, as they started declining. Lesson learned.
- Key Takeaways:
- Youth development is crucial.
- Don’t be afraid to sell players.
- Tactics matter, but so does player morale. Keep your squad happy.
Final Thoughts
Overall, it was a fun experiment. Rebuilding Man Utd in FIFA 23 is a challenge, but it’s doable. Just takes time, patience, and a bit of luck. Plus, you know, knowing when to rage-quit and take a break.
