LumiKin
Metacritic 836+

FIFA 09

Electronic Arts Canada|2008Sports

LumiScore

69

out of 100

Appropriate for ages 6+ with parental supervision

90 min/day recommended

Scored 3 days ago · Methodology v1.0 · 49-dim rubric · Last updated 1 week ago

Score breakdown

Benefits: higher is better. Risks: lower is better. Values highlighted when <30 or >70.

Growth

59/100

Growth Value

  • Spatial Awareness
  • Strategic Thinking
  • Teamwork

Risk

LOW

Engagement Patterns

Minimal pressure to spend or play excessively.

Heads up

💸 Monthly cost: Free

Parent Pro-Tip

Encourage your child to play FIFA 09 with friends or family to foster positive social interaction and teamwork. Discuss sportsmanship and how to handle both wins and losses gracefully. Emphasize the strategic elements of the game, such as team formations and play calls, to maximize cognitive benefits.

Top Skills Developed

Spatial Awareness5/5
Strategic Thinking5/5
Teamwork5/5
Hand-Eye Coordination5/5
Critical Thinking4/5

Development Areas

Cognitive?Problem solving, spatial awareness, strategic thinking, creativity, memory, and learning transfer. Weighted 50% of the Benefit Score.
64
Social & Emotional?Teamwork, communication, empathy, emotional regulation, and ethical reasoning. Weighted 30% of the Benefit Score.
47
Motor Skills?Hand-eye coordination, fine motor control, reaction time, and physical activity. Weighted 20% of the Benefit Score.
65
Overall Benefit Score (BDS)59/100

Representation?How diverse the game's characters are in gender and ethnicity. Higher = more authentic representation. Display only — does not affect time recommendation.

Gender balance
0/3
Ethnic diversity
3/3

Bechdel Test?The Bechdel Test checks whether a game has at least two named female characters who talk to each other about something other than a man. A simple measure of representation.N/A — no named characters

Not applicable for a football simulation game.

Parent Pro-Tip

Playing FIFA 09 can help your child develop valuable skills in strategic planning, quick decision-making, and fine motor control. Engaging in local multiplayer can also enhance social skills and teach the importance of teamwork and emotional regulation in a competitive environment.

What your child develops

FIFA 09 offers a realistic football simulation that can enhance cognitive skills such as spatial awareness, strategic thinking, and critical decision-making. Players develop fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination through precise control inputs. The game fosters teamwork, even with AI teammates, and can promote emotional regulation in competitive scenarios.

Base: UnknownMonthly: FreeReviewed Apr 2026

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About this game

Step onto the pitch and play professional football your way in FIFA 09. Experience the most authentic football simulation EA Sports has delivered as you live the fantasy of playing as a professional player and customise the game to suit your style and ability.