Knowing Thierry Henry's birthday, however is only so much fun. For the 06 version, the developers at EA Canada have jammed every detail of every team and player into the game, making it the most thorough, most accurate representation of FIFA football we've seen yet. On the pitch, rules and settings can be adjusted to suit nearly any style of play.ĮA's other football franchise remains popular but isn't always the choice of the most serious soccer fans. In addition to the 20 leagues, hundreds of clubs, and thousands of players represented by the FIFA license, the game series' Create-a-player features return, allowing gamers to design their own athletes, teams, and tournaments. This year's edition also features an expanded Management mode, which challenges team owners to make smart trades for a powerful, well rounded roster, and follows a single franchise for up to 15 virtual years of play. The '06' edition of EA's annual soccer extravaganza features new dribbling, shielding, and tackling moves, encouraging gamers to master the midfield game.