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FIFA Soccer 2002

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EA Sports football simulation released in 2001

The briefing

About this game

FIFA Soccer 2002 is a football video game developed by EA Canada and Electronic Arts and published by Electronic Arts. Released on November 21, 2001, it is the ninth main entry in the FIFA series.

Gameplay

The game introduces power bars for passes, with customization options to suit player preferences. Dribbling was reduced to provide a more challenging experience.

Content

  • Features the Swiss Super League, while excluding the Greek League.
  • Includes club emblems for many European teams and major Dutch clubs, despite having no Dutch league.
  • Introduces a Panini-licensed card reward system that unlocks a star player card after winning certain competitions.
  • Includes a bonus mode featuring France, Japan, and South Korea, where players improve a selected team's FIFA ranking through international friendlies.
  • Many international teams are not fully licensed, including some player names.

Platforms

FIFA Soccer 2002 was released for Legacy Mobile Device, Nintendo GameCube, and Sony PlayStation 2.