FIFA 09

Hundreds of new animation sequences and a new collision detection system with 360-degree coverage enable players to behave according to their physical attributes.

Players’ speed, direction and force now determine everything from the severity of the collision to the outcome of possession. In addition, contact occurs with shoulders, arms, and legs.

Stronger players possess the strength to knock smaller players off the ball or to use their body and arms to shield the ball in challenges. Revisions to the animation system reward the skillful player in one-on-one situations between attackers and defenders.

Tuned acceleration attributes mean faster players gain quicker first steps and win out in sprints.

Furthermore, four new skill moves—scoop turns, rainbow flicks, heel-to-heel knocks and ball rolls—give you a total of 32 tricks in your arsenal to perform just like Ronaldinho.

From the moment you step onto the pitch, FIFA 09 challenges you to think and react like a real football player through the popular innovative Be A Pro feature – now expanded to multiple seasons and featuring the unique Be A Pro camera that tracks your player, re-creating the excitement and rush of the goal-bound run.

In Be A Pro: Seasons you choose a professional player and then develop his skills in a single outfield position. Take on individual challenges to develop your player attributes and earn team glory. Enjoy top-tier football action at your own level with the new Smart Play controls.

Football fans new to the game can play like a pro, controlling only shooting and passing using a two-button control scheme and gradually mastering all controls as they become adepts.

With new Smart Play controls and AI assistance, players can learn at their own pace while still playing entertaining matches with more advanced players.