FIFA 23: 5 footballers who would be better than Cristiano Ronaldo
Cristiano Ronaldo will be no weakling in FIFA 23 even though he could be on the receiving end of a downgrade in his overall rating. If the closed beta is anything to go by, he will have a rating of 90 when the game releases. He was rated at 91 in FIFA 22, and it seems that Manchester United's poor performance last season has resulted in him receiving a downgrade.
90 is no poor rating, especially when considering Cristiano Ronaldo's age. However, there is an element of meta in FIFA 23 that is determined by how the game's engine works. This results in some players being better than others even if they have a lower overall rating.
As effective as Cristiano Ronaldo could be in the game, few options could be better than him. While these footballers might not have the same position or playstyle, they can still lead the attack more effectively than the Portuguese star in FIFA 23.
Disclaimer: Players with similar playstyles have been considered with reasonable leeway of freedom and all judgments are based on ratings revealed in the closed beta. Results could change based on modifications in the full release.
A very like-for-like replacement, Erling Haaland has been notching up numbers a younger Cristiano Ronaldo would be envious of. Unlike the Portuguese during his early days, Haaland is a direct forward who has built a solid reputation based on his goal-scoring record.
He has been a success since his early days, which has seen him grandly grace the Bundesliga. The Norwegian now plies the trade for Ronaldo's city rivals, Manchester City.
Haaland's overall rating in FIFA 23 is expected to be less than that of Cristiano Ronaldo. However, he will be a better option considering the key stats, which will help him to dominate the meta. He
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