Get ready for an unforgettable football weekend in Seoul, featuring legendary players from around the globe.
Topics covered
UPDATE AT 11:30 AM UK TIME: This weekend, Seoul will serve as the stage for the highly anticipated Nexon Icons Match. Scheduled for Sunday, September 14, this event will bring together football legends such as Gareth Bale, Kaka, and Ronaldinho.
Event Overview
The Nexon Icons Match will feature two competitive teams: Shield United and FC Spear. Welsh star Gareth Bale will represent FC Spear, while iconic managers Arsene Wenger and Rafael Benitez will lead the teams. Wenger, renowned for his tenure with Arsenal, will coach FC Spear, while Benitez, recognized for his success with Liverpool during the ‘Miracle of Istanbul,’ will guide Shield United.
Organized by Nexon, a prominent South Korean video game company known for publishing EA FC in the region, this innovative match aims to bring the exhilarating experience of football to life. Fans will have the chance to witness their favorite football icons in action rather than just through video game cards.
Timeline of Events
The excitement begins on Saturday, September 13, when participating stars will engage in various challenges to build anticipation for the main event. Fans can watch live coverage of the match on EA Sports FC Mobile’s in-game broadcast channel and on EA Sports FC’s official YouTube channel, ensuring broad access to this extraordinary event.
For those without smart TVs, the YouTube app can be accessed via streaming devices like Amazon Firestick or game consoles, providing multiple avenues for fans to tune in and enjoy the spectacle.
Team Rosters
The squads for the Nexon Icons Match feature an impressive array of talent and experience. The roster for FC Spear includes:
- Bum Young Lee
- Gianluigi Buffon
- Ja Cheol Koo
- Ki Hyon Seol
- Bastian Schweinsteiger
- Clarence Seedorf
- Eden Hazard
- Franck Ribéry
- Wayne Rooney
- Gareth Bale
- Kaká
- Steven Gerrard
- Ronaldinho
- Thierry Henry
- Ji Sung Park
- Didier Drogba
Coach: Arsene Wenger
Meanwhile, Shield United boasts an equally impressive lineup:
- Young Kwang Kim
- Iker Casillas
- Alessandro Nesta
- Michael Carrick
- Claudio Marchisio
- Gilberto Silva
- Joo Ho Park
- Sol Campbell
- Claude Makélélé
- Ashley Cole
- Maicon
- John Arne Riise
- Nemanja Vidic
- Carles Puyol
- Young Pyo Lee
- Rio Ferdinand
Coach: Rafa Benitez
As the kickoff approaches, fans worldwide eagerly await this unique opportunity to see their football heroes in an unforgettable matchup.
