FIFA 23 Xbox leak reveals top 10 overall player ratings including Messi, Ronaldo, and more

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With just over a month to go before the official release of FIFA 23, EA Sports appears to have an issue on their hands. Their flagship football simulator was apparently made playable for some players who pre-ordered the game, which has led to a massive outroar in the community.

With the full version of the game out for certain lucky individuals, leaks were bound to happen. Twitter has been in a frenzy, with people leaking ratings, stats, kits, and even the full official soundtrack.

The FIFA community is always excited about the overall ratings of their favorite players whenever a new game is released. This is an annual process, with the best players in the world being recognized and rewarded for their performances in-game, receiving a rating befitting their talents.

Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi have shared the top spots between them over the last decade, asserting their dominance on the virtual pitch as well. In FIFA 22, a third name was thrown into the mix, with Robert Lewandowski being the second-highest player in the game behind Lionel Messi.

However, with the latest Xbox leak, players can see that there is no top dog leading the rankings anymore. Instead, the top spot is shared amongst several players at 91 rated.

Many had expected that as the featured cover star for FIFA 23 and following a stellar season with PSG, Kylian Mbappe would be the highest rated player in the game. Earlier, leaks had suggested that the French superstar would be 92 rated in FIFA 23, but the leaks showed something entirely different.

Lionel Messi, the current Ballon D'Or holder and the highest rated player in FIFA 22, is 91 rated in FIFA 23. This did not come as too much of a surprise, as he had an underwhelming first season with PSG.

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