The same complaint we've had with FIFA 23 Coins Madden NFL 23 and NBA 2K23: despite how much we dislike the way they tilt the playing field in favor of whoever pays the most, enough people are playing and investing in it that EA keep doubling down on it instead of the fair and balanced models we prefer.
FIFA 22 marks the beginning of the next technology in virtual football, and , while it's not re-inventing the ball it does make the attacking and defensive gameplay is fluid from moment to moment. Inconsistencies in goalkeeping and visuals aside, this year's FIFA remains among the most nuanced and enjoyable online sports games on the market. New features across Career Mode and Volta Football have made FIFA's most popular modes more enjoyable to play.
Microtransactions will always be a big issue, but small iterative changes and the power of the new generation consoles can make FIFA 22 seem like an excellent upgrade without anything new or particularly exciting by EA's side. - Jordan Oloman, September 27, 2021
Player Career is a brand new persona system that lets you use the most dramatic air quotes, take on the role of your favorite footballer. In my case, this came to receiving 25 'Maverick Points in exchange for a 'High-end Hybrid Mattress' for a Serbian striker in the K-League, so you can imagine how long I was with that.
You can now choose the real manager (or Ted Lasso, however real you want him to represent) in Manager Career. a Manager Career however, unless you want to cosplay as Jason Sudekis, a mute Jason or dress as Eddie Howe in a lovely sweater, there's really not much to FUT 23 buy Coins do beyond gawp at the silly cutscenes.