Ted Lasso fans have been obsessed with Zava since his first appearance on Season 3’s second episode and they cannot wait for his character to make its way to FIFA 23. AFC Richmond’s brash new star played by Maximilian Osinski has been quite the show-stealer. The Zlatan Ibrahimovic-inspired eccentric striker is all set to take the new season forward and promises some exciting episodes.
For the uninitiated, Ted Lasso’s influence is so massive that EA Sports’ FIFA 23 features the fictional AFC Richmond managed by the titular character. All the player characters from Apple’s runaway hit TV series are available in the football game’s roster. Now that Zava has been introduced, fans cannot wait for his avatar to be added to the game as well.
Will Zava’s character from Ted Lasso’s third season be introduced in FIFA 23?
As of now, there is no official confirmation from either Apple TV nor Electronic Arts regarding when Zava will be added to FIFA 23. However, given the character’s immediate popularity, both parties will be interested in introducing Zava as early as possible.
ZAVA!!!!! #RichmondTillWeDie pic.twitter.com/562bBVcDqF
— AFC Richmond (@AFCRichmond) March 27, 2023
In fact, fans have begun to campaign on Twitter and other social media platforms calling for Zava’s addition to the AFC Richmond roster on FIFA 23. Given that EA Sports frequently updates their player ratings and club transfers, we can look forward to getting Zava in the game real soon.
Yo please tell me there’s going to be a Zlatan/Zava player added to the AFC Richmond squad on FIFA 🙏🏽 #TedLasso
— Doctor Doomscroll (@drewaraujo) March 23, 2023
In fact, reports suggest that Zava could make his way to the game even before the ongoing third season of Ted Lasso reaches its conclusion. Regardless, the character’s popularity shows that more new characters could be added to the team and this would reflect on FIFA 23 as well.
Who is Zava from Ted Lasso Season 3 based on?
AFC Richmond signing Zava has been one of the most memorable events of Ted Lasso’s third season. The outlandish star made his first appearance on “(I don’t want to go to) Chelsea.”
The club’s owner Rebecca manages to make an offer that he couldn’t refuse. She signs him from right under the nose of her ex-husband. Zava’s entry on the show embodies his arrogant personality as he wears sunglasses throughout.
The Zlatan Ibrahimovic Parody in #TedLasso is amazing…
Zava. 14 clubs, 15 seasons. Leaves nothing but chaos and trophies in clubs pic.twitter.com/ltGDJMf43P
— Inqiad Bin Ali🔰 (@AliInqiad) March 22, 2023
The character is based on real-life football superstar Zlatan Ibrahimovic from Sweden. Both Zava’s looks and personality seems to have been based off of Zlatan. This is evident from the line that Zava had played for 14 clubs in 15 years. Zlatan too had played for 10 different clubs, some of them even rivals.
How is Ted Lasso and AFC Richmond available for playing on FIFA 23?
Apple, Warner Bros. TV and EA Sports entered a collaboration that has paid off really well. FIFA 23 features characters from Ted Lasso as well as the team’s name and the eccentric manager.
Players can play with AFC Richmond on different gameplay modes or play as Jason Sudeikis’ Ted Lasso in a managerial career mode. It also includes the addition of fan favorite characters like Jamie Tartt, Sam Obisanya, Roy Kent and Dani Rojas.
Interestingly, the game features Nelson Road, the fictional club’s home stadium along with Ted Lasso’s assistant Coach Beard. Zava’s addition to this exciting lineup on FIFA 23 x Ted Lasso is not too far away in the future.
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