Fifa Soccer 2002 -

Players gained the ability to aim passes using the analog stick, moving away from the automatic "magnetic" passing of previous years.

FIFA 2002 is fondly remembered for its heavy focus on trance and electronic music, curated during the peak of that genre's popularity: FIFA Soccer 2002 — Review - Gamecritics.com FIFA Soccer 2002

The game featured highly detailed environments with pyrotechnics, team-specific chants, and vibrant crowds. Players gained the ability to aim passes using

The game introduced several foundational mechanics that defined the series for years: until Lionel Messi in 2012.

Arsenal legend Thierry Henry was the global cover athlete. This was notable as it was the last time a single player appeared alone on a FIFA cover for over a decade, until Lionel Messi in 2012.