The first official FIFA 23 ratings are known and are causing discussions among players. Apparently, some FIFA fans do not agree with all the values.
These are the ratings: The ratings represent the stats with which real football stars are rated in the game. From sprint speed to short passing to shots, headers, defensive behavior – everything is quantified.
These numbers result in a player’s overall rating. A player’s values give an indication of how strong they ultimately are in the game.
Some ratings have already been leaked. First, the values were known through a leak on Xbox. Then followed the first official ratings, which showed the values of the “FIFA ambassadors” and the “Top 23,” as well as the new FIFA 23 icons.
But even these first values are enough to spark discussions among FIFA fans.
Fans do not agree with all ratings for FIFA 23
This is what players are saying: On social media, on Twitter or in the FIFA subreddit, the ratings are being discussed. Numerous players are expressing their opinions there – and are criticizing some of the values.
An example is Tottenham striker Heung-min Son. He was the top scorer in the Premier League last season – but in the ratings, he receives an 89 again, just like last year. A high rating, but given his performance, some players would have wished for an improvement: “Man, what does Son have to do to get an upgrade?” criticizes a user in the FIFA subreddit.
Another example is Robert Lewandowski. He has received a downgrade from 92 to 91, despite winning the championship and the top scorer title in the Bundesliga: “My only real criticism is that Lewa scored 35 goals in 34 league games and 50 in 46 games in all competitions and still somehow gets a downgrade,” criticizes a user in the current top comment on the ratings in the subreddit (via. reddit). Additionally, the low pace of Lewandowski is being criticized.
Kylian Mbappé, on the other hand, is considered too highly rated by some – especially compared to players like Lewandowski, Benzema, de Bruyne, or Messi, who all received the same rating (91): “Putting Mbappé on the same level as Benzema is outrageous; he may have high potential, but he is not on the same level as Benz/Lewa” (via reddit).
Additionally, there are several other points of criticism.
- Some players think Kanté is rated too high with 89 – he was not as strong as he used to be last season: “Kanté being rated higher than Modrić and Kroos, especially after last season, that’s not 2018 EA…” comments one (via. reddit).
- Modric is missed in the Top 23: “Where is Modric? Did EA really downgrade him after his monster season?” criticizes a user (via. reddit).
- There is also criticism of Sadio Mané’s position. It is simply wrong: Mané is listed as a left midfielder but typically plays as a forward at Bayern.
- For Pedri, there is criticism that his 85 rating is very high – and his stats on the card do not really support that.
- Players like Pulisic (82) or Havertz (84) are also considered by some to be rated too highly in comparison.
- Even with the stats of the new icon Xabi Alonso, players were dissatisfied.
Overall, there is much discussion about the values. Fans defend some players, while on the other hand, there is criticism of the ratings.
However, it must be noted: How strong the players ultimately are in the game can only be partially determined by the overall rating. After all, there are always players who fit particularly well into the current FIFA meta. A 84-rated attacker with pace and dribbling skills can be better than a slow 90-rated striker.
So for now, we have to wait and see how the players perform in FIFA 23. But it won’t be long: You can find everything about the FIFA 23 release here.
