EA Sports has announced the official player ratings for its highest-rated Gold Cards in FIFA 23, and the top 23 make for some interesting reading. The usual stalwarts Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo no longer lead the pack, both slipping down the rankings by a significant chunk. Manchester United's bench warmer falls the hardest, landing in eighth. Messi retains some dignity in fifth, but the legends of the game have now been replaced at the top.
Real Madrid's Karim Benzema — hot off a phenomenal goal-scoring year — jumps a whopping 13 places into the top spot. He's followed closely by Barcelona's new recruit Robert Lewandowski, and Kylian Mbappé and Kevin De Bruyne take third and fourth respectively.
Here's the top 23 in full, along with the new player ratings:
- Karim Benzema (Real Madrid) — 91
- Robert Lewandowski (Barcelona) - 91
- Kylian Mbappé (PSG) — 91
- Kevin De Bruyne (Manchester City) — 91
- Lionel Messi (PSG) — 91
- Mohamed Salah (Liverpool) — 90
- Virgil Van Dijk (Liverpool) — 90
- Cristiano Ronaldo (Manchester United) — 90
- Thibaut Courtois (Real Madrid) — 90
- Manuel Neuer (Bayern Munich) — 90
- Neymar Jr (PSG) — 89
- Heung Min Son (Tottenham Hotspur) — 89
- Sadio Mané (Bayern Munich) — 89
- Joshua Kimmich (Bayern Munich) — 89
- Casemiro (Manchester United) — 89
- Alisson (Liverpool) — 89
- Harry Kane (Tottenham Hotspur) — 89
- Ederson (Manchester City) — 89
- N'Golo Kanté (Chelsea) — 89
- Jan Oblak (Atletico Madrid) — 89
- Erling Haaland (Manchester City) — 88
- Toni Kroos (Real Madrid) — 88
- Marquinhos (PSG) — 88
Of course, while these are the highest-rated players at the start of the game, that doesn't necessarily mean they'll be the ones you always come across in Ultimate Team. Depending on the meta, some of these cards may not be usable while other players in the lower 80s are considered essential. Nevertheless, these are the cards many FIFA 23 players will be yearning for. When the game launches for PS5 and PS4 on 30th September 2022, at least.
Which cards will you want to add to your squad? Start putting your starting 11 together in the comments below.
[source ea.com]
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What’s the pace / acceleration? Nothing else matters.
oof haaland is low, expected top10 minimum
Haaland wil be 90-91 in Fifa 24
Looking at those scores you can tell Americans make this game....
Is Benzema really the best player in the world right now?
I think these ranks show there's not really a standout superstar anymore.
I remember when AC Milan legend Andriy Shevchenko went from one of the highest rated PES FIFA player ratings to then joining Chelsea lol. Haaland ratings should be higher here. I'd pick Haaland over Lewandowski, Mbappe or Benzema anyday
@get2sammyb he is winning balon d'or so yes.
Haaland is the superstar along with Mbappe. but i guess they want one last payday with the oldies before it becomes non fifa titled
and so it begins....the infomercials for this year's casino simulator has landed, and every penny you spent last year is deemed obsolete.
And look at how off the mark they are. Benzema the best. Salah still a 90? He's been out of form for almost a year. Harry Kane an 89 and above Haaland even if Haaland were still at Dortmund? I guess it leaves room to make 'special' cards for us to pay to try and obtain.
What's the best card in Magic the Gathering?
I thought slabhead would be up there.
@thefourfoldroot1 your comment is absolutely on the nose.
@ApostateMage who Harry Maguire are you having a laugh. Maybe at international level where he tends to be a bit more solid reliable at the back but not so much at club level
@thefourfoldroot1 brilliant!
Despite his age Messi is still number one. He doesn’t score as much anymore, but if you see his insight and the way he passes the ball. It’s still the top.
And where is Frankie de Jong? Seriously he should at least be in the Top 10.
I think it looks okay, if anything. The four at 91 imo can be bumped to 92 maybe. The best players in the world only at 91/100 just doesn't sit right with me lol. Though I guess when Ronnie and Messi were at a higher rating than 91 they did score an obscene amount.
@riceNpea that last line got me 🤣
I've been out of the fut loop for a minute but you cleared it up for me why the base ratings are as low as they are.
Back when I played we only had totw and toty 😭
@get2sammyb Benzema has always been class. Always had to sacrifice himself, but now it’s his time to shine. Ballon d’or guaranteed.
I don’t think anyone on that’s list is as good as a pure footballer as Benz (not including the 2 goats at their best of course).
I think the biggest head-scratcher here is no Modric in the top 23.
That's interesting with no modric in top 23,a fantastic footballer ,he would be in my top 10,and benzema will win Ballon d'or, gets better with age after wonderful season last year,some many great players, I haven't bought a fifa game since 16 ,got fifa 22 free through ps essential ,and really enjoy it on ps5 ,I may buy this years if reviews are very gd but I'll wait for a few months after release I think first
@UltimateOtaku91 actually it's usually handled by EA Montreal & Bucharest. Quote me if I'm wrong
I'm a Liverpool supporter, but Salah and Van Dijk being that high is laughable.
@get2sammyb he is, no competition either.
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