5 footballers who could be the fastest centre-back in FIFA 23

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The release of FIFA 23 is just around the corner, and EA has started providing players with details about the entry's gameplay mechanics. The introduction of additional motion-captured animations through Hypermotion 2.0 could make this the most realistic depiction of the beautiful game.

In FIFA 22, EA attributed centre-backs with more pace than ever to counter the speed of attackers and provide players with a balanced gaming experience. However, the quickest CBs in the game aren't necessarily the highest-rated ones.

FIFA games have had a history of attributing ridiculous pace to lower-rated CBs to reflect their real-life prowess. This trend will probably continue in FIFA 23.

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

At just 22 years old, Maxence Lacroix has made a name for himself in the Bundesliga as one of the top defensive prospects in the world. However, his real-life abilities are often overshadowed by his popularity in FIFA, where the Frenchman is known for being one of the fastest CBs.

With an overall rating of just 79, the Wolfsburg defender is definitely set to get upgraded in FIFA 23. He has featured regularly for his club and continues to grow and develop as a player.

With a pace rating of 88 in FIFA 22, any further upgrades will surely put him in contention to be the fastest centre-back in the entire game.

Despite being only 76 rated overall, Jeremiah St-Juste is not only the speediest CB in FIFA 22 with a pace rating of 91, but he is also one of the fastest players in the game.

The Dutchman made a name for himself in the Bundesliga while playing for FSV Mainz and recently secured a transfer to Sporting CP.

St-Juste has not had a great 2021-22 season. However, he is just 25 years old and