While players can learn about football strategy, teams, and leagues, this is a secondary benefit. The core gameplay loop focuses more on competitive skill and team building through virtual card acquisition, limiting its broader educational impact to a score of 2.

The Ultimate Team mode heavily features randomized card packs (loot boxes) for acquiring players, which is a significant driver of in-game purchases. This model, combined with time-limited events that incentivize spending or excessive play, presents a high risk for addictive monetization, warranting a score of 5.

The game offers positive social interactions through couch co-op and local competitive play, fostering light social competition and shared experiences. However, the online environment can also expose players to intense competitive pressure and potentially negative interactions, balancing the score to a 3.

Ultimate Team's live-service model incorporates seasonal content, daily objectives, and time-limited events that encourage consistent engagement to earn rewards or avoid missing out. This constant cycle can create significant time pressure and FOMO (Fear Of Missing Out), contributing to a score of 4.

Online play includes competitive matches and potential for user interaction through chat, which can expose players to intense competitive pressure, unsportsmanlike conduct, or even harassment. This potential for negative social experiences in online environments leads to a social risk score of 4.