5 footballers in FIFA 23 who deserve a higher rating

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FIFA 23 was recently made playable for certain EA Play subscribers on Xbox a month before the official release of the full game. Naturally, this caused quite some commotion in the community on social media, with leaks related to the game rampant on Twitter.

With players having access to the full game, such leaks were inevitable. The entire ratings database of the game appears to have been made public, along with the soundtrack, exclusive kits, and menu design.

This leaked information has caused a lot of online debates regarding whether the ratings are fair or not. There have been some drastic downgrades and impressive upgrades to the club rosters in FIFA 23 based on their performances in the recently concluded season.

Club biases aside, most of the changes are justified. However, EA Sports definitely missed the mark with some player ratings.

Note: This article is subjective and reflects the writer's opinion.

Neymar has been one of the best players over the last decade. In an era dominated by Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, he has consistently been the next best thing, showcasing his talent and skill at both an international as well as a club level.

Neymar has received a downgrade in FIFA 23, putting him at an overall rating of 89. This feels like a rather unwarranted demotion, considering his contributions to PSG's league-winning campaign last season. FUT fans, in particular, have been taken aback by this reveal since Neymar has historically been one of the most overpowering players in the game.

However, with his butchered pace and shooting stats, it will be interesting to see if he retains his effectiveness in FIFA 23.

As the reigning Premier League champions, Manchester City are by far one of the most dominant sides in