Why Ronaldo's FIFA 23 card will still be strong in the game and can be an useful option for your squad

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Much has been made about Ronaldo's future in FIFA 23 following the reveal of his card and the stats on it.

Many feel that the card has been seriously downgraded from what it used to be and will no longer be as viable as it used to be in the past. This is due to the decline in overall, which stands at 90 now, and individual attributes from what they were in FIFA 22.

There has been a stiff debate over the ratings of certain footballers as EA Sports have revealed the top 23 cards in this year's game.

Ronaldo is technically the second-highest-rated footballer in the game. However, that's not to overlook the fact that he shares the position with two of his fellow rivals from Liverpool. Additionally, there are five footballers ahead of him in the game.

This has naturally caused discontent among many, given how popular Manchester United's Portuguese superstar is. Some are already claiming that he's finished as far as FIFA 23 is concerned, and the card won't be usable.

However, things might not be as binary as some claim them to be, and there's still room for it to shine when the game eventually releases.

To understand how good or bad the card will be, one has to analyze Ronaldo's card in FIFA 23. First, the overall has been reduced by 1, from 91 to 90. It also has an 81 Pace, which is noticeably lesser than last year but excels in shooting with a 92 rating.

The card also has 85 Dribbling, which seems quite realistic based on how the Portuguese's playstyle has changed from his earlier days. One weakness appears to be the 75 Physicality, but then again, he's a center-forward. At first glance, the noticeable change is the pace of the card, as it's a vital stat in the game engine.

Unless things radically change with FIFA 23, the pace