"These ratings make no sense": Fans react as EA Sports reveals the top 1000 players in FIFA 23

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With under two weeks left to go before the release of FIFA 23, EA Sports has finally provided fans with an extended player rating database by revealing the top 1000 players in the game. Although the top rated players from each individual league have already been revealed, with the release of the full database, fans can finally start building their starter squads for FIFA 23.

This is one of the most exciting times in the annual FIFA cycle, when the community gets to analyze the ratings and create concept teams for their starter squads in the upcoming game. All of this generates more hype for the game's release as fans share their creations on social media.

With the official list of the top 1000 players being released, the community has spared no time in expressing their opinion on Twitter, commenting on the stats attributed to various players.

Any revelations regarding the new game are always accompanied by debates and discussions on Twitter, with disgruntled fans voicing their concerns. The latest ratings release has had a similar effect, with social media being replete with starter squads, memes, and hot takes.

One particular fan made an interesting observation, noting that Harry Maguire is slower in FIFA 23 than David De Gea, despite being an outfield player. The Manchester Unite skipper has been the target of many such comparisons and jokes because of his poor stats in-game.

Another fan took to Twitter to express his disapproval of the rating comparison between English midfielders Jordan Henderson and James Ward-Prowse. The Liverpool captain had an underwhelming 2021/22 season, while the Southampton star has been incredible for the Saints in the Premier League.

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