Electronic Arts and Warner Bros Interactive Entertainment has just announced the arrival of AFC Richmond to EA Sports FIFA 23 which have fans be able to take control of their favorite club across multiple game modes. Players will also get access to a number of AFC Richmond items will be available to unlock across FIFA Ultimate Team (FUT) and Pro Clubs.

Ted Lasso will be also be available as a selectable manager of AFC Richmond in Career Mode, as fans can play as their favorite mustached manager running the show for AFC Richmond or any team of their choosing.

Players can also create their own Manager or select a real-world licensed manager to take control of AFC Richmond as well as creating a Player and join the AFC Richmond squad in a league of their choosing.

Jason Sudeikis says that “I am truly fortunate, and deeply grateful, to have had many special moments in my career thus far, and I consider this experience among the best of them.” He also states that “As long-time fans of EA SPORTS FIFA, having Ted Lasso and the whole AFC Richmond squad incorporated into the newest version of the game is truly a dream come true for myself and the rest of the fellas. Our cast and crew work tremendously hard on this show, and we are flattered that it resonates with so many folks. We look forward to our fans having the opportunity to play with, play as, and even play against their favorite AFC Richmond characters.”

As part of the ‘Rest of The World’ league in Kick Off, Online Seasons with Roy Kent, Jamie Tartt, Sam Obisanya and Dani Rojas all featuring as part of the Greyhounds’ squad, fans will be able to play as AFC Richmond in the iconic home stadium, Nelson Road.

Related content in FUT and Pro Clubs will be available through objectives, challenges, and rewards, designed to be attainable by all players from launch. This includes Ted Lasso and Coach Beard manager items, AFC Richmond kits and other FUT club and stadium vanity items including badges, flags and more, in addition to Nelson Road Stadium being included in Pro Clubs.

FIFA 23 will be available on PS 5, Xbox Series X & S, PC, Stadia, PS4, and Xbox One on 30th September.