There have been prior instances when FIFA 23 Coins footballers' tickets were taken off of FIFA games. After Emiliano Sala's unfortunate accident the player's card was removed from the 19th entry in the franchise's 19th entry. The same action was followed after the arrest of Manchester United star Mason Greenwood in FIFA 23.
The Zambian international's card is available in all of the modes. He was awarded a 75-rated CM card, with some striking spots reflecting his real-life talent. The 82 Pace is more than decent for a card of his rank.
The 72 Passing and 75 Shooting are better, but it's a natural for any player who is better over time. Mwepu's card can also be played as a CDM , or CAM and demonstrates his versatility.
EA Sports will likely remove the card in the near future out of FIFA 23 altogether. The players who are part of his team will keep their copies in the Ultimate Team mode. However, they'll be turned into untradable versions which means they cannot be sold in the market.
It also means that the card will be completely taken out of all packs, and will no longer be offered. Any goals or future events which might have been rewarded by cards in FIFA 23 will be modified. In the meantime, EA Sports might release a special edition Mwepu card to mark his achievements during his short career.
Mwepu is also likely to remove him from careers mode and offline matches. But the players will be allowed to play with others licensed by Brighton and take them for a spin when they are in the career phase. For the young talent, it's a real shame, but it seems to be a wise choice in hindsight.
The footballing community has been deprived of several players in the past due to injuries, illnesses, and more. It was not something that anyone would have anticipated to buy FUT 23 Coins happen, but sadly, it has.