With the FIFA 23 player ratings now released, EA Sports once again has its fans asking a simple, timeless question: who is the best soccer player in the world? No two FIFA players will ever agree on an answer, but EA has now made its opinion known, listing the top 23 ranked players in the game--which is strange, but it's FIFA 23, so EA gets a pass on this one.
Is the top player in FIFA at launch deserving of the title, or should another ascend to the throne? Here are the top 23 players in FIFA 23 this year. Let the debates commence.
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The French striker gained two rating points from last year's game, which helps him ascend to being the best player in FIFA 23--marking the first time in over a decade that the top overall ranking wasn't occupied by Messi or Ronaldo. Benzema breaks the six-way tie at 91 overall with higher ratings in passing, dribbling, and speed over the second-ranked Lewandowski, earning him the top spot.
The second of six players tied at 91 overall, Lewandowski beats out the third-ranked Mbappe for second overall thanks to higher marks in shooting, defense, and physicality. The Polish striker is the all-time leading goal scorer in Polish history, with his tough, physical presence overpowering defenders around the world.
The cover star for FIFA 23, Mbappe's incredibly fast and efficient style put him in the top three best players in the game this year. He scored nine goals in seven games for Paris Saint-Germain in 2022, increasing his career
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