FIFA 23 rumors hint at Lionel Messi getting a Ligue 1 POTM SBC: Expected release dates, speculative cost, and more
Lionel Messi is rumored to be the Ligue 1 POTM SBC in FIFA 23 for the month of September.
On October 18, 2022, reliable leaker FUT Sheriff backed claims that the Argentine had been voted the best player in the French top flight for the previous month.
POTM SBCs add special cards to the game, which must be unlocked via the associated challenges.
If the rumors about Lionel Messi's Ligue 1 POTM SBC are true, it will cause a massive shift in the FIFA 23 market, especially considering his immense popularity.
Since the SBC hasn't been released in the game, no official information is available. However, based on history and trends, it is possible to predict when the card will become available.
Lionel Messi is one of the five highest-rated base cards available in FIFA 23. He received a further upgrade when his RTTK card was added to the game a couple of weeks ago.
The card is the highest-rated option for the promo and will receive an upgrade as Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) have all but confirmed their progression to the next round.
If the Argentine is the POTM in Ligue 1 for September, it will be a different matter altogether. All POTM cards are only available as SBCs, so players must complete the challenge. The card will be untradeable and won't be added to any in-game packs. If players don't complete the challenge, they won't be able to get the card.
Traditionally, Ligue 1 POTM SBCs have always been released on Thursdays (with one exception). EA Sports doesn't like to tinker with dates, which means they will likely remain the same for FIFA 23.
Based on these factors, if Lionel Messi is announced as the POTM of Ligue 1, his SBC could arrive today (October 19, 2022) or tomorrow (October 20, 2022).
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