20 of the best: JOE’s Ultimate FIFA playlist (1998 – 2016)

What do you think of when you hear the word 'FIFA'?

'Corrupt officials?' Perhaps... but also a video game that has become so ingrained into football culture that players now complain when their stats don't comply with their inflated opinions of themselves.

@EASPORTSFIFA I can't believe you guys...Pace 60....ok I am not as quick as I once was but I am quicker than that!! 70 at least!

— Rio Ferdinand (@rioferdy5) March 20, 2013

One thing there is never controversy over is the FIFA games' soundtrack. It's usually brilliant. Here's 20 of its best tracks. Enjoy. Let us know if we have left out your favourite in the comments. 

The Caesars - Jerk it Out - FIFA 2004

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pOWZAt6Gj3U Clip via MeJagIch

The Jam - A Town Called Malice - FIFA 04

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YfpRm-p7qlY Clip via TheJamVEVO

The Flaming Lips - Yeah, Yeah, Yeah - FIFA Street 2

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kjrUOlK2714 Clip via Warner Bros. Records 

Muse - Supermagic Blackhole - FIFA 07

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=545pMVI9yHQ Clip via Froobin

The Strokes - Machu Picchu -FIFA 12

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_7T76-e_hXU Clip via moremusic

LCD Soundsystem - I Can Change - FIFA 11

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nl2sMqyOWV4 Clip via GamesoundtracX

Moby - Bodyrock - FIFA 01

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SwgnNa0PLWg Clip via Technotano

New Order - Blue Monday - FIFA 05

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oaBPFTZ8NFk Clip via FIFASoundtrackcom

Kasabian - Club Foot - FIFA 13

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hm7CsMUnqRg Clip via DiggoryGamings kanal

Dandy Warhols - We Used To Be Friends - FIFA 04

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CJenyRTEayc Clip via FIFASoundtrackcom

Fatboy Slim - The Rockafeller Skank - FIFA 99

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vz1OBH4Qllg Clip via PrinceDade

Crystal Castles - Not In Love - FIFA 12

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bT0TsNED8nE Clip via GamesoundtracX

The Vaccines - Wreckin’ Bar (Ra Ra Ra) - FIFA 12

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=juSvewY-mQw Clip via GamesoundtracX

The Black Keys - Tighten Up - FIFA 11

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XgN1cHYqNQg Clip via GamesoundtracX

Editors - Munich - FIFA Street 2

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rgCUOE0lvVE Clip via Fabio Parizoto

Kings Of Leon - Red Morning Light - FIFA 04

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0QT-q4khN9E Clip via joão ribeiro

Architecture In Helsinki - Escapee - FIFA 12

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=25WAeVRFyvo Clip via GamesoundtracX

Stone Roses - Fools Gold - FIFA 04

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NbMFQmJ72Sk Clip via FIFASoundtrackcom

MGMT - Kids - FIFA 09

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uys4atmcOHQ Clip via FIFASoundtrackcom

Blur - Song 2 - FIFA 98

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8w0X1bSrUHs Clip via Kanal von Kilertune