FIFA 23 is approaching and more information about the game is being released. Now EA Sports showcased some of the so-called “OTW Players” – cards that can continuously improve.
What are OTW Players in FIFA 23? OTW Players have been around for a few years in Ultimate Team. OTW stands for “Ones To Watch” – players that you should keep an eye on.
Only players who have switched clubs in real football for the new season can receive these cards. The special thing about them is that they have the opportunity to improve their stats over time.
How does the OTW Upgrade work? As in the past, an upgrade occurs whenever the player receives a performance-based special card – for example, a “Team of the Week” or “Man of the Match” card. This means that the better a player is in real life, the stronger their OTW card can become.
Additionally, there is an upgrade when the player’s team achieves 3 wins in the league from 8 matches starting September 30. The player does not have to play themselves.
What’s new: As a third possibility, there will be an upgrade for the World Cup: In FUT 23, the “Nations to Watch” system should also provide better stats. Players can receive a one-time upgrade if their national team wins a game at the World Cup. The player does not have to play and apparently does not have to be part of the team either (via EA.com).
The first 4 players who can receive such a card have now been announced.
These are the first 4 OTW Players in FIFA 23
Who gets an OTW card? Via Twitter, EA Sports showed the first 4 names:
These include:
- Erling Haaland, who moved from Dortmund to ManCity
- Raheem Sterling, who left ManCity for Chelsea
- Darwin Núñez – who moved from Benfica to Liverpool
- Richarlison – the new signing from Tottenham came from Everton
Notably: So far, these are only Premier League players. But many more players are expected to come. However, these four are already interesting.
Haaland is already getting according to the Xbox leak a strong card with a rating of 88, if it stays that way until the FIFA 23 release.
Looking at his current numbers, many Team-of-the-Week cards could be coming: In 6 Premier League games, Haaland has already scored 10 goals. If this continues, the OTW card could be amazing.
But the other cards are exciting as well, since Sterling and Richarlison have already been favorites among FIFA players for years due to their ratings. And Núñez could get a few upgrades at Liverpool.
When will the cards be released? It is expected that the OTW cards will be introduced with the release on September 30 – after all, the upgrade counter will start from then on. OTW cards are usually part of the early events in Ultimate Team. However, you will likely need some luck to get them.
Additionally, pre-orderers of the Ultimate Edition will receive such a player in Ultimate Team – which one it is remains a matter of luck as well.
