Dominik Walser competes in the BFV eFootball League. He is an e-athlete and captain of the FSV Inningen. In the interview, he talks about the fascination of eSports.
Which player did you really want to have on your team and why?
At first I turned to experienced FIFA players in our club, the first thing I thought of was Stefan Ruoff. I then filled the team with a young player from our first team (Maximilian Krist) and two youth football players (Laurin Fendt and Luca Rossa). When it came to team composition, the main thing I found was a good mix of young and experienced players.
How could you convince each one?
I explained to them how it works and that because of our large squad, it doesn't matter if someone can't. Ultimately, however, everyone simply felt like representing the club on the virtual stage.
Do your fear opponents play in the Bayern League?
So far there are no fear opponents and I hope that it stays that way and that we can present ourselves well.
"In my opinion, it sharpens the senses and the ability to concentrate"
How many hours a day do you train to represent your club properly?
We have not yet conducted a joint training session, but we want to train together more often in the near future. Everyone is currently training for themselves. I personally currently train for about 2-3 hours a day.
Do you take fitness or skill tests?
Since only active soccer players play in our team, we didn't do that. However, it would be an opportunity to continue working on dexterity throughout the season and in the training sessions.
And does that also help in other life situations?
In my opinion, it sharpens the senses and the ability to concentrate and of course that can also help in other life situations.
How much self-discipline is required to get ESport and your girlfriend under one roof in addition to your football career?
It is a bit stressful, especially since I train a youth team in the C-youth district league in addition to my own football career, which also takes a lot of time. However, if you are passionate about it and really want something, you can do it all in everyday life. A certain amount of self-discipline is of course essential.
"I see investing money in FIFA as a waste of money"
What formations and tactics do you use to get the title?
In principle we have no uniform formation. My standard formation for years is actually a classic 4-2-3-1 with two 6s to close the center. If in doubt, this can also change to a 4-1-4-1 if more pressure is required to the front. I am convinced that everyone needs their individual formation to play FIFA successfully, so I do not tell players which formation to play with. But we will keep exchanging which formations work best to get the best out of each game.
Which team do you send into the race?
I have usually played with Sheffield United in 85 mode so far. But now that I could see from the rules that only Bavarian teams are allowed, I still have to deal with which team best supports my formation.
How much money have you spent so far?
Except for the € 55 for the game itself, none at all. I see it as a waste of money to invest money in FIFA, especially since you start from zero again after a year. Furthermore, pure investments are not a guarantee for good players, even if they naturally increase the chances.
"When in doubt, I always prefer the soccer field, because I prefer to be active"
Which three players are a must-have for your Ultimate team?
In my Bundesliga team at Werner PotM, Perisic 87er (Story) and Konaté UCL live are the pillars of my team.
Personally:
How many controllers have you broken?
Fortunately, not yet. He has only flown once in my entire career. I'd rather hit him on the couch and it doesn't matter to him;)
What excites you most about FIFA and which scenarios threaten league operations?
What annoys me the most is the ever-conceding goals by bugs, which in my opinion accumulate in FIFA 20 compared to previous generations. I also see these scenarios as a threat to a fair esports league. Because a player can perform flawlessly throughout the game and still concede a goal through a game error. By this I mean, for example, scenes when the goalkeeper pulls his legs away from the defender who is about to clear the ball. For the league, I hope that such scenes occur as rarely as possible and above all not in a way that is decisive for the game, so that the better and not the happier FIFA player really wins.
If you have a choice: what do you choose? Console or soccer field?
When in doubt, I always prefer the soccer field, because I prefer to be active. However, I don't see this as either or, but rather playing FIFA as a supplement to sport. It is also a good way to deal with different tactics. And while I'm completely broke after 2 hours of football, you can play FIFA for a much longer time with short breaks.
Is the eSport Bayernliga the springboard to inherit MoAubameyang?
I would wish. Especially since the league also gives players the chance, who are not necessarily the ultimate team sweaters and only get through their good team, but can convince themselves in the 85er mode, which is also played in the virtual Bundesliga.
