EA FC’s Ultimate Team, previously recognized as FIFA, has transcended traditional gaming status to become a global sensation. Since its inception in 2009, UT has evolved into a cultural phenomenon, captivating gamers for more than 15 years and serving as a cornerstone of revenue for industry giant EA Sports.
Influencers like KSI and his Sidemen group captured attention for their comedic exploits on the game, propelling the mode to new heights. Presently, its popularity has surged so much so that online betting platforms such as Fanatics Sportsbook now embrace Esports betting as a legitimate activity. Fanatics also offer deposit match bonuses and a loyalty program known as FanCash that can be used with esports bets. Ultimate Team has also set the stage for others like CS:GO and Valorant to rise as betting stars.
One of the main attractions of Ultimate Team is the opportunity it offers to construct and personalize your team, starting from modest origins and transforming it into a dominant force of top performers. Across its timeline, specific player cards have gained prominence for being exceptionally dominant – or labeled as OP in UT lingo – owing to their outstanding statistics, synergy with teammates, or their alignment with the prevailing meta in the virtual realm. Here, we delve into the two sweatiest attacking partnerships that once instilled dread in opponents worldwide.
Ruthless Romans
The trio of Gervinho, Seydou Doumbia, and Victor Ibarbo, renowned for their notoriety, struck fear into opposing defenses in FIFA 15. This formidable attacking force, fueled by the Giallorossi, instilled dread due to the exceptional speed possessed by each player. Gervinho, the ex-Arsenal star, was a key man in teams seeking pure speed and agility. His incredible pace and precise ball-handling skills turned him into a threat on the left flank.
Doumbia, meanwhile, was a proficient goal scorer known for exploiting defenses with his remarkable speed and agility. His card was particularly renowned for its exceptional acceleration and stability, enabling him to power his way past defenders before using his astute finishing to net goal after goal. Finally, Ibarbo was a nearly flawless physical specimen known for his capability to effortlessly evade challenges, coupled with lightning speed that rendered him near unstoppable.
Moscow x Nigeria Connection
Before the pace was heavily limited by EA’s Vancouver studios, FIFA 13 featured the striking duo of Emmanuel Emenike and Ahmed Musa, who were – to put it bluntly – rapid. Both Nigerian stars exhibited remarkable chemistry as they were both in the Russian Premier League, meaning that you could pair them up with devastating effect.
Emineke possesses the skill to collect the ball while in motion, allowing the Spartak Moscow striker to effortlessly bear down on goal. Additionally, his adept use of skill moves endeared him to fans with a penchant for flair while posing a challenge to adversaries. Musa was somewhat of an overlooked hero in this collaboration. While his striking companion impressed with the ball, the CSKA Moscow forward’s continuous sprints and willingness to keep running made him a reliable goal-scoring danger, usually providing service for his ruthless teammate.
