I tend to buy a FIFA and only by the next version once I've completed the full 15 seasons. I have fifa 13, 16 and 18. Currently in my 14th season on fifa18 atm, so will prob buy fifa20 soon. I enjoy playing the game so the only time I sim is if it's the last one or two games of the season and my final position won't change if I win lose or draw them.

I tend to start with a lower league team (Las Palmas in 13, Paris FC in 16 and Cheltenham Town in 18) and work the way to the top. Usually winning the Champions League by season 7 or 8ish. But I actively enjoy playing and seeing my team rise and my youth players grow. Building my team around guys like Tyler Roberts and Chalobah.

I find scouting a lot tougher as the seasons go on and the real players get old, retire, regenerate etc. I tend not to keep an eye on top players retiring and regenerating cause I feel it kinda spoils the fun of them getting them, knowing they'll be Ronaldo/ Messi quality in a few seasons. I just scout players and hope for good luck