Revolutionize Your Football Career with These 5 Game-Changing Alternatives to EA Sports FC 24

Highlights

The flawed gameplay and mechanics along with the disappointment over the absence of the 'Master League' in Konami's eFootball 2024 has left fans divided between EA Sports FC 24 and other games.

eFootball PES 2021 Season Update provides PC users with an array of mod-friendly features. These include the addition of new stadiums, player faces, kits, scoreboards, and gameplay modifications. FIFA 23, on the other hand, continues to cater to players who enjoy its career modes. Mods have been developed to address longstanding franchise issues and introduce fresh player faces and kits. For those seeking a tactical and manager-focused experience, Football Manager 2024 is worth considering. Additionally, UFL and Man of the Match deliver highly immersive football experiences.

The advancements made in the FIFA franchise's career modes, now known as EA Sports FC, have garnered high praise from fans. Despite EA Sports FC 24 offering a satisfactory manager mode experience with realistic football simulation features, gameplay mechanics and bugs have left fans unsure of alternative titles to turn to. Konami's eFootball 2024, in particular, received negative reception due to its omission of 'Master League,' which is comparable to EA Sports FC's career mode and the main focus for online-only modes. As a result, fans have been revisiting older entries while eagerly anticipating the release of new games.

5 eFootball PES 2021 Season Update (Modded)

Regrettably, Konami has removed all previous Pro Evolution Soccer entries from all platforms, resulting in only PC players who have purchased and currently own the game being able to utilize mods. Thankfully, eFootball PES 2021 Season Update is highly mod-friendly, offering a wide array of mods for PC players to enhance their gaming experience. These mods range from new stadiums, player faces, kits, scoreboards, to gameplay modifications that alter the mechanics of the game.

Among the numerous available mods, the Ultimate Master League package stands out as it encompasses most of what fans require. This package can be accessed through a Patreon subscription for a mere $5. It features an updated roster, with players receiving new ratings that reflect their recent performances, along with other exciting additions. Despite the limited number of players who can access it, the Ultimate Master League package serves as an excellent alternative to EA Sports FC 24.

4 FIFA 23 (Modded)

FIFA 23

Platform(s) PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, Switch, PC, StadiaReleased September 27, 2022Developer(s) EA Vancouver, EA RomaniaGenre(s) Sports

FIFA 23 to EA Sports FC 24 has seen minimal changes, mainly in its career modes. Fans of FIFA 23 may find it preferable to stick with the previous version, even though it may not be as accommodating to mods as Konami's football titles. Despite frequent updates undoing modifications, FIFA 23 remains worthwhile, particularly as EA Sports now shifts focus to EA Sports FC 24.

Notably, these mods address longstanding issues that have plagued the FIFA franchise and its career mode. They introduce new player faces, kits, and even official licenses for unlicensed teams. Similar to the eFootball 2021 Season Update, FIFER's mods aim to provide a completely revamped and distinctive gameplay experience compared to the original.

3 Football Manager 2024

The Football Manager franchise has maintained the largest database of any football game for many years, featuring teams and players not found in eFootball or EA Sports FC. Unlike most other titles where players control individual team members, Football Manager is a purely tactical game that offers the ultimate football simulation experience, allowing players to step into the shoes of real-life managers.

Every decision made with players, coaches, board members, and other staff members in the chosen club carries significant weight and consequences. As Football Manager 2024 is slated to be released on November 6th, 2023, there is no doubt that this highly anticipated title will captivate fans and keep them eagerly awaiting the new additions for another year.

2 UFL

Strikers Inc.'s upcoming football game will primarily focus on online modes, following the example set by EA and Konami with their franchises. However, there has been confirmation that offline play will also be included. Fans are eagerly anticipating the inclusion of a career mode in this offline play option. Based on what has been showcased so far, UFL appears to be a strong competitor to EA Sports FC 24, as it has already impressed many during its early work-in-progress phase.

If UFL manages to incorporate a career mode similar to EA's well-established feature, it has the potential to offer an offline simulation experience that is even more realistic and immersive than ever before.

1 Man Of The Match

Despite its release still being far away, the new Man of the Match game is poised to offer the ultimate football experience, giving players the freedom to play in any role they desire. Whether as a spectator, a touchline manager, a player on the field, a commentator, or even a club owner, this game stands out as one of the most ambitious in the football genre.

Taking inspiration from popular titles like Football Manager, Man of the Match surpasses EA Sports FC 24 and Konami's eFootball, offering an immersive experience that allows players to engage in a wide range of football-related activities, both on and off the pitch. The game even includes the option for players to use their own custom face scans, providing a level of personalization that was missing from previous FIFA titles. While fans may have to wait until 2025 for its release, Man of the Match is sure to be worth the anticipation for football enthusiasts.