The Next Generation of FIFAPowered by the third generation of the EA Sports' soccer engine, FIFA 09 features more than 250 core gameplay additionsand enhancements that deliver the most responsive, intelligent and realistic action ever for the series.

Enjoy turningdefenders with more controlled dribbling and ball control, snapping off precision shots with improved first-timeshooting mechanics and firing beautifully timed passes with greater accuracy, placing the ball exactly where you wantit. With new player momentum physics the speed and weight of the player determines everything from the distance of aslide tackle and the power of a header to the severity of player collisions and the height of a player's jump.

Plus,players now behave according to their physical attributes with larger, stronger players dominating collisions, battlesfor control of the ball, and position in challenges for two player headers.Custom Team TacticsFIFA Soccer 09 features new Custom Team Tactics that gives you all the tools to become a first-team coach. For the firsttime, go inside the game engine to customize the positioning and support play of your teammates and decide exactly howyour team will play in any situation.

Now you are the player, coach and manager. You have the power to adjust andcustomize tactical settings so CPU players and your team perform just like the real-world team plays or how you think itshould play. Save your tactics and then make strategic decisions to exploit your opponent's weaknesses, all on-the-fly.