The first details and pictures showing what football fans can expect from Fifa 14 later this year have been released.

While the pictures do not give very much away, the details provide some mouth-watering teasers for new features being added to EA Sports’ long-running footy sim series.

For next season the game promises to be even more realistic than ever, with the emphasis being on making goal-scoring as fun – but also as life-like – as possible.

Here is a summary from EA’s press release of what to expect:

Pure Shot allows players to adjust their stride and approach angle to find the best position for hitting the back of the net. Well-hit balls feel more exhilarating and rewarding. New shot types include pure strikes, as well as off-balance and rushed shots.

Real Ball Physics determines the trajectories of balls, enabling players to kick the ball with force from distance, drill low rising shots with accuracy, and blast dipping or turbulent shots.

Protect The Ball will enable players to fend-off and block defenders from the ball while dribbling at any speed, or out-muscle opponents for position before receiving the pass, then turn defenders to carve out opportunities.

Teammate Intelligence has been improved on both sides of the ball. New decision-making logic delivers tighter, smarter marking and improved run tracking where defenders recognise opportunities to provide support and win back possession, while attacking players have new ways to outsmart their opponents by creating space for themselves, running along the backline and checking their pace.

Sprint Dribble Turns enable players to turn in every direction at sprint speed while preserving momentum, delivering the control and confidence to take on defenders one-on-one.

Variable Dribble Touches introduces variety on touches when sprinting. Skilled players will have better touch and more control when sprinting with the ball.

Global Scouting Network in career mode brings the world of professional scouting to life. Players now develop and refine a scouting network and search for talent year-round. Scouts can evaluate footballers all over the world to uncover the attributes and traits of every player in the game, in preparation for the transfer windows.

There are some other changes to social features and online play bit these gameplay improvements alone should be enough to whet the appetite of any footy fan for what lies ahead.

FIFA 14 is in development at EA Canada and will be available for PS3, Xbox 360 and PC in the autumn.