How to Play as AFC Richmond in FIFA 23 (Ted Lasso)
Tad Lasso fans can now play as AFC Richmond in FIFA 23, and even use the clueless coach and his team in the game’s management career mode.
When NBC Sports and Jason Sudeikis created their now infamous Teddy Lasso Commercials in 2013, few could predict how popular the character would end up becoming. Almost a full decade later, the fictional manager now has his own Apple TV show, in which he manages the fictional AFC Richmond, a yo-yo club seeking stability under a new owner and manager.
Despite the show’s massive popularity, it still came as a bit of a surprise to most when EA announced that Lasso and AFC Richmond would be appearing in the latest installment of the publisher’s annual soccer game. FIFA 23 Players can even use Lasso as a coach in career mode, meaning fans of the show can help lead the team to Champions League glory if they so choose.
How to play as AFC Richmond in FIFA 23
Although the Greyhounds are a Premier League team Teddy Lassothose who hope to play as them FIFA 23 must look elsewhere. AFC Richmond can be found in the Rest of the World section., along with a selection of all-star teams and real teams whose leagues are not in the game. These include Wrexham AFC, the club of Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney and the subject of another popular series, Welcome to Wrexham.
How to Play as Ted Lasso in FIFA 23 Career Mode
For those who just can’t get enough of Ted Lasso, FIFA 23 allows players to take on the role of the unsuspecting coach in the game’s career mode. They have to Start a new manager career, then choose to play as a real manager when prompted. You will be able to Find Lasso in the Rest of the World section, with AFC Richmond being his default club. If players decide to stay with the Greyhounds, they will have to exchange one of the existing Premier League sides to make room for them.
How is AFC Richmond rated in FIFA 23?
AFC Richmond has a four star rating in FIFA 23, which would make them one of the worst teams in the EPL if they hadn’t been placed in the Rest of the World section instead. However, this is a bit of a misnomer as their starting XI is actually quite strong and can rival Arsenal and West Ham. Some Teddy Lasso Fans might be a little disappointed by some of the individual player ratings, but anyone who watches football will know that EA has actually been incredibly generous, especially for a team that — on the show, at least — lost last season in the Championship.
| player | position | valuation |
|---|---|---|
| Zoreaux | GC | 76 |
| O’Brien | GC | 75 |
| McAdoo | cb | 80 |
| Dimensions | cb | 77 |
| Reynolds | cb | 76 |
| Winchester | cb | 76 |
| Babatunde | cb | 75 |
| dixon | RB | 78 |
| Good man | LB | 79 |
| kent | CM | 83 |
| Bumbercatch | CM | 79 |
| Montlaur | CDM | 77 |
| Obisanya | rm | 81 |
| Kukoc | rm | 75 |
| Hughes | LM | 78 |
| cake | ST | 84 |
| rojas | ST | 82 |
| Roberts | ST | 78 |
| tail burning | ST | 75 |
FIFA 23 is available for PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series S|X, Nintendo Switch and PC.