Here’s an odd crossover: FIFA and Marvel.

EA has announced a collaboration with Marvel that reimagines some of the most famous footballers of yesteryear as superheroes.

EA has confirmed five players as superheroes so far.

FIFA 23 World Cup FUT Heroes Marvel superheroes

Donovan is The Brave - a clear nod to Captain America.

Carvalho is The Anticipator.

Toure is the Greek god-like The Citadel.

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And South Korean star Park Ji-Sung is Tigerheart.

The base versions of FUT Heroes are available at the launch of FIFA 23 in September.

Who will get the superhero treatment next?

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With any luck Marvel will reimagine ex-England striker Peter Crouch as The Beanpole.

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