It has been over a month since the global launch of FIFA 23, and fans have slowly but surely come to terms with the meta of the game. Although the specifics of gameplay vary with every patch and update, the overall feel of the game has been established. Gamers are becoming more comfortable with the mechanics of FIFA 23, and it has become apparent who the best players in the game are.
The current meta in FIFA dictates that players possessing the lengthy running style under the new AcceleRATE system are overpowered and broken. These footballers can outpace anyone on the pitch over long distances with their galloping strides and can dominate the opposition with their physical presence. However, some players defy the norm with their abilities on the virtual pitch.
Note: This article is subjective and reflects the writer's opinions.
Neymar has historically been one of the most broken and meta players in the franchise. The Brazilian superstar has consistently proved his worth in real life, competing with the likes of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. His talent and skills have been replicated in FIFA as well, as he has retained high overall ratings over the course of the last decade.
Neymar has received a rather harsh downgrade to his overall rating in the latest edition of FIFA, going down from 91 to 89 rated overall. However, he still possesses some incredible attributes that are coupled with the combo of five-star skills and a five-star weak foot. He has the following stats in the six key aspects:
Based on these stats alone, it is evident that Neymar is an elite-tier attacker in FIFA 23. However, the PSG attacker plays even better in-game than his stats suggest.
Despite being downgraded, Neymar has retained his viability and
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