"I'm supposed to believe this game is realistic": Fans react as EA Sports reveals highest-rated Serie A players in FIFA 23

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With just under two weeks to go before the worldwide release of FIFA 23, EA Sports has revealed a list featuring the top-rated players from Serie A.

The Italian top flight has treated fans to entertaining and technical football for decades. The ability on display in the league has always been reflected in FIFA, with Serie A players being overpowered in the game.

However, recent seasons have seen the league lose a lot of its top names, including Cristiano Ronaldo, who left for Manchester United.

With Paulo Dybala, Ciro Immobile, and Romelu Lukaku being downgraded in FIFA 23, goalkeeper Mike Maignan is the highest-rated Serie A player at 87.

The FIFA community has taken to social media to react to these massive changes in the upcoming edition of the game. Many fans have expressed their opinions on the in-game player ratings and whether they are deserved and accurate or not.

Serie A has historically had one of the best teams for starter squads in Ultimate Team due to the availability of lower-rated overpowered cards. This trend is likely to continue in FIFA 23, but the lack of highly rated players has affected the overall viability of the league in the game.

This fan took to Twitter to express his concerns regarding the issue. He believes that the quality of the league has deteriorated in FIFA.

AC Milan won the 2021-22 Serie A title, with breakout star Rafael Leao taking Europe by storm with his rapid pace and lethal finishing. The youngster has received a decent upgrade in FIFA 23 at 84 overall.

However, fans believe that as one of the best players in the league last season, he deserves a higher overall rating.

Another fan expressed a similar opinion. He argued that as the Serie A MVP for the 2021-22 season, Leao should have a