The beautiful game is back in the virtual world as FIFA 23 returns to showcase the best male and female soccer stars from around the globe. From the stingiest defenders and goalkeepers to versatile midfielders and the best strikers in FIFA 23, players have a chance to take these skilled superstars in their hands and wreak havoc against their opponents.
FIFA 23 has released its ratings for players featured in the game, and the best players in the game show a wide variety of high stats and abilities. Pace, shooting, dribbling, defense, and physicality are all important traits to score high in, and the top overall stars have elite skill and talent in all these categories. Throw in high attack and defensive work rates and an ability to use either foot and the goals will come in bunches.
Owning the top spots as the best overall players are French Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema and Spanish Barcelona Women midfielder Alexia Putellas. Benzema makes an impressive jump, climbing 13 spots from FIFA 22 to number one with a 91 overall rating, tying Les Bleus teammate Kylian Mbappe, who shares the FIFA 23 cover with Sam Kerr. Putellas' rating also skyrocketed to the top as she earned a 92 overall rating after missing the top ten last year. Reigning UEFA Players of the Year Benzema and Putellas both post at least a 90 rating in positioning, ball control, and composure to go long with their high finishing ability, and all of these skills are important when putting the ball in the back of the net. Here are the rest of the top-ranked players behind Benzema and Putellas in FIFA 23.
FIFA 23's Top Rated Male Players
Rank |
Player Name |
Home Country |
Team |
Position |
Rating |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Karim Benzema |
France |
Real Madrid |
Striker |
91 |
2 |
Robert Lewandoski |
Poland |
Bayern Munchen |
Striker |
91 |
3 |
Kylian Mbappe |
France |
Paris Saint-Germain |
Striker |
91 |
4 |
Kevin De Bruyne |
Belgium |
Manchester City |
Center Midfielder |
91 |
5 |
Lionel Messi |
Argentina |
Paris Saint-Germain |
Right Wing |
91 |
6 |
Mohamed Salah |
Egypt |
Liverpool |
Right Wing |
90 |
7 |
Virgil Van Dijk |
Netherlands |
Liverpool |
Center Back |
90 |
8 |
Cristiano Ronaldo |
Portugal |
Manchester United |
Striker |
90 |
9 |
Thibaut Courtois |
Belgium |
Real Madrid |
Goalkeeper |
90 |
10 |
Manuel Neuer |
Germany |
Bayern Munchen |
Goalkeeper |
90 |
FIFA 23's Top Rated Female Players
Rank |
Player Name |
Home Country |
Team |
Position |
Rating |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Alexia Putellas |
Spain |
Barcelona |
Center Midfielder |
92 |
2 |
Sam Kerr |
Australia |
Chelsea |
Striker |
91 |
3 |
Wendie Renard |
France |
Olympique Lyonnais |
Center Back |
91 |
4 |
Ada Hegerberg |
Norway |
Olympique Lyonnais |
Striker |
91 |
5 |
Marie Katoto |
France |
Paris Saint-Germain |
Striker |
90 |
6 |
Lucy Bronze |
England |
Barcelona |
Right Back |
90 |
7 |
Alex Morgan |
United States |
San Diego Wave |
Striker |
90 |
8 |
Caroline Graham Hansen |
Norway |
Barcelona |
Right Wing |
90 |
9 |
Christiane Endler |
Chile |
Olympique Lyonnais |
Goalkeeper |
89 |
10 |
Vivianne Miedema |
Netherlands |
Arsenal |
Striker |
89 |
With the introduction of new features like the inclusion of women's teams in FIFA 23 and returning game modes like Ultimate Team, there are plenty of ways for FIFA lovers to utilize these gifted players and take advantage of the skills the best soccer players have to offer. Every position is packed with game-changing talent, leading to some truly frightening opportunities to pour on goals. And with cross-platform play available, FIFA 23 players can challenge others even more for online supremacy.