Who is the favorite to win FIFA 23 Serie A POTM for October? Nicolo Barella and Rafael Leao are among the nominations

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Nominations for FIFA 23 POTM from Serie A for October, including Leao and Barella, have recently been released, and players can now vote for their favorite player to win a special card in the near future. There are currently five nominations and all of them have been outstanding contributors to the Italian first division.

Every month, EA Sports releases unique cards for footballers who become the best player for a given month. All major European leagues are covered under this event, and players can earn these special cards by completing SBCs. More importantly, players can decide on the winner and register their votes.

While all five names have been consistent performers in October, Barella and Leao will undoubtedly be ahead in terms of fan favoritism. Let's look at which players have a potential advantage in getting a particular SBC in the coming days in FIFA 23.

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Given the clubs they play for, Nicolo Barella and Rafael Leao will undoubtedly be hot picks for the special award. The latter has greater popularity within the community due to how skillful his FIFA 23 cards tend to be. They're usually very high on the meta, and any special card will have even stronger stats.

Before analyzing the potential winners, let's take a look at who is in contention for the award:

(Note: The overalls and positions listed here are as per their base cards. POTM cards could have different positions and stats.)

It goes without saying that all five footballers are justified contenders to win the FIFA 23 Serie A POTM in October. AC Milan had a relatively positive month in Serie A, winning four out of their five games. Leao was a solid performer for the Italian team, with two goals and two assists