There have been prior instances where footballers' cards were taken off of FIFA games. Following Emiliano Sala's unfortunate accident, his game-day counterpart had been removed from his 19th entry of the franchise. The same thing happened by the arrest of Manchester United star Mason Greenwood in FIFA 23 Coins.
At the moment, the Zambian international's card remains available in all the modes. He was given an graded 76 CM card with a few bright spots that showcase his real-world talent. The Pace of 82 is decent for a card of his rank.
The 72 Passing and 75 Shooting are better however, that's the normal thing for any child who grows more proficient with age. Mwepu's card can also be used as a CDM or CAM in the game to show his versatility.
EA Sports will likely remove the card from FIFA 23 altogether. Fans who play with him in their team will keep their copy in Ultimate Team mode. But, they will become untradable copies so that they are unable to be offered on the marketplace.
It would also mean that it will also mean that the card is completely eliminated from all packs, and will not be offered. The future goals or events that could have rewarded this card during FUT 23 Coins will also be altered. The only thing is that EA Sports might release a limited-edition Mwepu card to mark his achievements during his short career.