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As the two giants of the football game industry, the battle between Konami and EA has been going on for a long time. At first, Konami did not attach much importance to licensing, and mainly focused on improving the game's control, hoping to drive sales through the long-term accumulation of player word-of-mouth effect.
Although the early EA already had many licenses, it was still suspended by Pro Evolution Soccer in terms of gameplay. So at the peak of the PES series, the sales of the FIFA series were far less terrifying than they are today.
However, with the continuous advancement of technology, the handling of the FIFA series has been significantly improved (except for mobile), making the original advantages of Pro Evolution Soccer disappear. Coupled with the huge license that EA originally had, it was in fact a unique situation.
The recently announced list of FIFA23 legends is a grand event of 100 legends. As a live player, to be honest, there is only envy. In this issue, we will take stock of the top ten legendary midfielders that FIFA23 is exclusive to and eFootball 2023 does not license.
Top 10 Unauthorized Legendary Midfielders
1. There are many legendary players who have not been authorized in Pro Evolution Soccer, and this article only counts ten midfielders who have already existed in FIFA games, including three positions: front, center and back.
2. The legendary midfielders who have a version of FIFA games and are not authorized in live soccer are not only listed below, but due to the limitation of article space, this position only counts the ten most representative legends.
3. This article is only based on the current version of the authorization situation, and there is a possibility of copyright changes in the future.
4. The following refers to the historical status of some legends, which only represent personal views, not conclusive, do not like it.
Zidane
With 1 World Cup, 1 European Cup, 3 World Footballers of the Year and 1 Ballon d'Or, Zidane's Honor Book is definitely at the all-time level, and probably the closest man to the king in the last 20 years. His grasp of the team's attack and the decisive role in winning or losing the game need not be described too much. In the era of such developed live broadcast technology, as long as they are not too young, most fans have seen Qi Zu play.
Although a red card in the '06 World Cup final made Zidane's curtain call look a little sad. But at the age of 34, he was still able to stage cycling dribblings and iconic Marseille slalom in highly competitive races, and it can be said that his personal skills and big picture view had reached heights that ordinary players could not achieve at that time.
Zidane also has Zidane in the live game Legends team, but because it is not authorized to use a pseudonym, it cannot be listed. However, from the perspective of his attributes, the model and confrontation are very strong, and there is no shortcoming in speed, and it may be the only existence in the existing front waist.
Riquelme
God gave him enviable talents, but geniuses were destined to walk alone.
This is the commentary tailored for Riquelme by the absolute star of World Soccer, and the most poetic and pertinent historical assessment of his legendary career.
Known as the last classical striker in modern football, he possessed the best foot skills, free-kick ability and big-picture view of world football at the time, but defensive awareness and overall slow attack rate were often accompanied by shortcomings.
So admire his coach for allowing his talent to be displayed and eventually establish the historical status of the master of the art; Coaches who didn't like him put him on the bench and even blamed the team's defeat.
But even so, his magical technical characteristics and brilliant footwork still drive countless fans crazy to this day.
But for some reason, Pro Evolution Football, which has a triple license for Boca, Barça and the Argentine national team, has not yet launched the Riquelme Legend Card, which is also a big pity for players who like him.
Socrates
He is a doctor of dentistry in medicine and a master of the art of football, and at the 1982 World Cup he interpreted the true meaning of samba football with his feet. Socrates, the uncrowned king in the hearts of fans.
Tall, with extremely good foot skills, superb on-field reading skills and very inexplicable passing accuracy, he has become one of the best midfielders in world football in the 80s, in addition to his strong offensive attributes, his defensive ability is also very good, and the defensive coverage area is particularly large, and fans can see him in the front and back.
If such a feature appears in a live soccer game, its strength can be imagined, but unfortunately, Konami does not currently obtain the copyright to Socrates, so we can only look forward to the future.
Barack
Ballack is one of the most famous "pathetic" stars in world football, and for various reasons, his career has never been won by heavyweight honours such as the Champions League and the World Cup.
But for the game, some versions of Barak are the top mythical beasts in FIFA games. Not only does it have a tall model of 189cm, but it also has a strong sense of forward insertion, and can shoot high-quality long-range shots on both sides and feet.
Simply put, it is able to carry and rush, the foot is hard, and the role at both the offensive and defensive ends is significant, which is the most favored type of player in the game.
If Pro Evolution Soccer can be put on the shelf, it is bound to become a member of the mythical beast family. And considering that Ballack once played for Konami's partner club Bayern, there is theoretically the possibility of getting an authorization, so everyone can look forward to it.
Schweinsteiger
From a fledgling winger to the cornerstone of the national team; From the penalty shootout in the Champions League final in '12 years with his back to the goal and not daring to look at his teammates, to the bloody fight to ensure that Germany won the title in the World Cup in '14.
"Piggy" Schweinsteiger spent 12 years answering the question that Bob Dylan sang: "How much road does a man have to travel to be called a man".
Mention Zidane and you think of the Marseille slalom; When you mention Xiao Luo, you will think of the oxtail. And Piglet's style of play, like his nickname, is unpretentious but exceptionally trustworthy.
He not only inherits the glorious tradition of the German all-round midfielder, but also has a strong presence in both attack and defense; And out of the avant-garde around him, he also practiced the kung fu of shooting from a distance.
Such a player is placed in the game, which is a typical hexagonal fighter, but unfortunately, after the live football national service mobile game was launched, Schweinsteiger's Puka has reached the end of his career, and there has been no subsequent launch of a legendary card, so players have never had the opportunity to really experience the strength of the peak piglet, which is also a pity.
Rui Costa
Ingenuity, it's not an exaggeration to describe Rui Costa's style of play as a bard on the pitch.
One of the icons of Portugal's golden generation, he is a template midfielder of the 90s, characterized by a more classical Riquelme and a more modern Zidane, known for his straight shots, rhythmic control and big-picture view.
The senior assist against Racco and the 60-meter long pass to Real Madrid are perfect footnotes in Rui Costa's career, and his use of space seems to open up a god's perspective, and every shot and shot is pleasing to the eye and unexpected.
Although this type of player is not favored in the game, as a classic No.10, Rui Costa's light and elegant dribbling, wide vision and inspired passing still make many fans idolize and his emotional value is immeasurable.
Roy Keane
For Manchester United fans, Keane is the tough guy on the pitch; For the opponents he defended, he is the "villain" on the court.
At his peak, Keane was a well-deserved Manchester United midfield metronome, with the ability to attack and defend with half Pirlo and Gattuso alone, and with him in the middle, a playmaker of Scholes can step forward into the opponent's heart without any burden on the control of the midfield.
But a fiery temper and tenacious willpower both favored his talent and, to some extent, did not fully fulfill it. Whether it was the yellow card in the semi-finals of the Champions League in '99 or the malicious foul that completely ended Haaland's career (the father of Dort's striker), he was saddled with the permanent label of "villain".
And such a legendary superstar with a mixed reputation but great personal charm did not appear in Pro Evolution Soccer, which is a great regret of the game.
Haji
Haji is the greatest player in Romanian history and one of the most remarkable midfielders in world football. He is creative and inscrutable on the pitch. At his peak, Haji was the perfect No.10, with a combination of tactical acumen, precise passing and dazzling dribbling footwork, nicknamed "Eastern European Maradona", "midfield schemer", and the undisputed ace core of the Yellow Roses.
Although his fame may not be as loud as Laudrup, Balderramar and others in the same period, these are not enough to shake the position of Haji's midfield master.
But unfortunately, Konami currently does not have the copyright of the star, so live football players will not have the opportunity to experience the actual combat effect of this "golden left foot".
Essien
The famous commentator Zhang Lu once said that Chelsea played the 452 formation because one Essien was on top of two people.
At his peak, Essien was extremely capable of running, which is in no way inferior to Kante now. What's even more terrifying is that Ghana's beast waist acts not only as a defensive barrier on the field, but also as a stable shooting point, both to get rid of opponents' pressing and to use active forward insertions to complete long-range shots.
So he's not so much a defensive back, but a modern-day version of B2B midfielder. It was only because of the presence of Frank Lampard and Barrack in the Blues' squad that Essien was forced to move back, in a way a form of self-sacrifice.
If such an all-round player can land on Pro Evolution football, he can almost book a seat in advance for the mythical beast, but unfortunately Konami does not have the authorization of Chelsea Club, and if he wants to obtain the copyright, he can only negotiate with the star personally, and this road is obviously slim in front of the deep-pocketed EA.
Gattuso
A midfielder like Pirlo, who is positioned at the front and back, not every coach can find his value; And with a goal-grabbing machine like Gattuso, any manager will find a way to reserve a place for him.
At his peak, Gattuso's stranglehold ability in midfield was enough to make good attacking players mess with themselves, and his innate warrior attributes made him the most jealous "butcher" of opponents.
But his shortcomings are his lack of attacking attributes and poor playmaking skills, resulting in just eight goals in AC Milan's more than 10-year career. At the same time, his defensive movements are rough and easy to eat, and his fierce personality has also taken the initiative to apply for a ruby card for him many times.
However, as the butt of the Milan dynasty, Gattuso perfectly interprets the true meaning of a defensive midfielder, and he and Pirlo will remain in the history of football as a classic pair.