FIFA 09 deliver an authentic football simulation that enables you to customize the game to suit your style and ability. New animation technology creates more responsive first-time shooting and passing, faster and more controlled dribbling, and improved trapping. New player momentum physics, which exploits the power of these platform engines, delivers realistic player collisions, authentic jostling for the ball, and more variation in tackling.

• 500 New Animation Sequences - The largest overhaul of the football animation system delivers more responsive, intelligent and realistic physical action. Players move more fluidly around the pitch. Smaller, nimble players possess quicker first steps and have the advantage in sprints.
• New Collision Detection System - With 360 degree coverage players behave according to their physical attributes. Stronger players now possess the strength to knock down smaller players during collisions or use their body and arms to shield the ball in challenges.
• New Shielding System -Player strength and momentum determine outcomes in challenges. Slow the pace of a game with increased control shielding the ball, enabling you to bring support players into the action. Plus, players can push off defenders to create space-at the risk of being called for a foul.
• Pro Skill Moves - Four new skill gives you a total of 32 tricks in your arsenal, making it easier to recreate signature moves of the real-world superstars. Now perform scoop turns, rainbow flicks, heel-to-heel knocks and ball rolls just like Ronaldinho.
• Smart Play Controls - Pass, shoot, and score using a graduated control system. Start with the simplified two-button control system and then learn more controls at your own pace on-the-fly. Now even players new to the game can challenge the best.
• Be A Pro: Seasons - Pick a professional player or create a player and test your football ability over four seasons. Master positioning, improve your attributes and develop into an elite player. Co-operate with up to three friends fixed to their player on the same team, but compete with those same friends on individual challenges. All performances are tracked through detailed statistics.
• Be A Pro Camera -- The unique player-focused Be A Pro camera debuts on PlayStation 2 to immerse you into the action. The new camera tracks your player, re-creating the excitement as if you were on the pitch yourself.
• Manager Mode - Featuring new options for pre-season friendlies, and the ability to create formations to customize your club for each opponent.
• Tournament Mode - Play 61 tournaments, including 42 officially licensed ones, or create one of your own.
• Challenge Mode - Take on the challenge of overcoming a variety of difficult scenarios to earn rewards and unlockables.
• Complete Authenticity - Over 500 licensed teams and 30 leagues all accurately represented with correct kits and badges.