FIFA 23: Why Real Madrid's Karim Benzema deserves to be the highest rated player in the game
FIFA 23 is the talk of the town in the footballing world, and with under a month to go before the release of the full game, the hype is higher than ever within the community.
In the weeks leading up to the release of the game, EA Sports usually reveals the official top 100 rated players in the game in a gradual, staggered manner. However, they might have to readjust their schedule this year, owing to the fact that the entire ratings database was leaked on social media.
A bizarre Xbox glitch recently made FIFA 23 playable to certain EA Play subscribers, a full month before the official release. With unrestricted access to the entirety of the game, leaks were abundant on Twitter, including the top ten highest rated players in the game.
Surprisingly, there is no individual top dog in the FIFA 23 ratings, with five players sharing the spot at 91 rated. However, many fans are suggesting that Real Madrid's Karim Benzema deserves to lead the pack after a stellar 2021/22 season.
Note: This article is subjective and reflects the writer's opinions.
Real Madrid's 2021/22 season was historic for many reasons. The club is nothing short of royalty in the world of European football, but ever since the departure of their star forward Cristiano Ronaldo in 2019, the club have struggled to regain the form which won them the Champions League an unprecedented three times in a row.
However, Los Blancos (a nickname for Real Madrid) saw a resurgence last season under the leadership of Carlo Ancelotti, securing the league title as well as the Champions League.
The Spanish club's run through the knockout stages of the coveted European title was legendary, and Karim Benzema was at the forefront of it all, making a strong case for him becoming the highest
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