: Italian midfielder Matteo Brighi (Parma) surprisingly held the highest rating in the game at 97. Game Modes FIFA Soccer 2003 (USA)
: The European cover featured Roberto Carlos (Real Madrid), Ryan Giggs (Manchester United), and Edgar Davids (Juventus). In the US, Landon Donovan appeared solo. FIFA Football 2003
: Using the right analog stick (on consoles), players could perform feints, skill moves, and one-touch passes. : Italian midfielder Matteo Brighi (Parma) surprisingly held
The game introduced several fundamental changes to player movement and ball physics to move away from the "arcade" feel of previous titles. : Using the right analog stick (on consoles),
: A status bar tracks player energy; sprinting (R1/RB) depletes it, which slows the player down until they recover at a normal pace.
: For the first time, the ball was treated as an independent object rather than being "glued" to the player's feet, making dribbling and trapping more difficult at high speeds. Featured Leagues and Teams