After part 8, which in my opinion was the worst part so far, the pace is finally back in the gameplay. Dribbling freaks will be able to try actions by heart again.
The A.I. has been upgraded again which will make you struggle at first, but with a bit of persistance you will feel satisfied after being able to score. And that's what football is all about, isn't it?
Even more licenses have been put in the game, and you will now be able to play full licensed competitions like the Dutch, Spanish and Italian leagues. That means real shirts, real stadiums and real logo's.
On the graphic and sound part Konami still has to admit their superior in EA's FIFA, but on the gameplay side it stays king in my opinion.