FIFA Soccer 07 vs FIFA Soccer 2004
Side-by-side comparison of features, pricing, ratings, and alternatives.
FIFA Soccer 07 brings the excitement of the world's most popular sport to your living room with licensed teams, realistic player animations, and deep tactical options. Play solo in Career Mode, challenge friends locally, or go online for competitive matches. Developed by EA Canada and published by EA Sports, this title offers a polished simulation that captures the spirit of the 2006 season, delivering hours of immersive gameplay for both casual fans and hardcore football enthusiasts.
FIFA Soccer 2004, the eleventh entry in EA's iconic series, brings the excitement of real‑world football to PC and PlayStation 2. Featuring secondary divisions, off‑the‑ball control and Football Fusion, it lets players manage promotions and integrate with Total Club Manager 2004 for a deeper experience. The game’s cover stars Alessandro Del Piero, Thierry Henry and Ronaldinho, and its title sequence was filmed at St James’ Park, underscoring its authentic football atmosphere.
- Extensive licensed roster
- Deep career mode with player development
- Robust online multiplayer options
- Realistic physics and animations
- Deep promotion system adds long‑term goals
- Off‑the‑ball control offers tactical nuance
- Integration with Total Club Manager expands gameplay
- Strong multiplayer options for PC and PS2
- Graphics dated by modern standards
- Limited platform availability (PC, PS2 only)
- Online matchmaking can be inconsistent
- Graphics dated compared to modern titles
- Limited platform availability (no Xbox or GameCube)
- Learning curve for off‑the‑ball mechanics
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The Verdict
AI-generated from listing dataBoth games cost the same, but FIFA 2004 offers deeper club promotion and manager integration, while FIFA 07 provides a larger licensed roster and more robust online play.
Key differences
- •FIFA 2004 includes secondary divisions and promotion battles; FIFA 07 focuses on a single-player career for an individual player.
- •FIFA 2004 links to Total Club Manager 2004; FIFA 07 does not have a comparable management tie‑in.
- •FIFA 07 supports online multiplayer for up to 8 players via LAN/internet; FIFA 2004 only mentions multiplayer/co‑op without online specifics.
- •FIFA 07 features a more extensive licensed club and national team roster; FIFA 2004’s roster size isn’t specified.
- •Critic scores differ: 80/100 for FIFA 2004 vs 75/100 for FIFA 07.
Gameplay & fun factor
FIFA 2004’s promotion system and off‑the‑ball control add tactical depth not present in FIFA 07.
Platform availability
Both are limited to PC and PS2 with no Xbox or GameCube support.
Price & value
Both have the same MSRP of $49.99.
Multiplayer / co‑op
FIFA 07 offers online multiplayer for up to 8 players; FIFA 2004 only lists generic multiplayer.
Content & replayability
FIFA 2004’s club promotion and Total Club Manager integration give longer‑term goals than FIFA 07’s single‑player career.
Difficulty & accessibility
FIFA 07’s description lacks a steep learning curve, whereas FIFA 2004 notes a learning curve for off‑the‑ball mechanics.
Graphics & performance
Both are described as having graphics dated by modern standards.
Choose FIFA Soccer 07 if…
Players who prioritize a large licensed roster and robust online multiplayer.
Choose FIFA Soccer 2004 if…
Players who want deep club management, promotion battles, and tactical control.
Common questions
Do both games support online multiplayer?
Only FIFA 07 explicitly supports online multiplayer for up to 8 players; FIFA 2004 does not specify online play.
Is there a significant price difference?
No, both are priced at $49.99 MSRP.
Which game has a higher critic rating?
FIFA 2004 has a higher critic score (80/100) compared to FIFA 07 (75/100).