The FIFA 23 player ratings are set to signal the end of an era. For the first time since FIFA 07, neither Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo are destined to sit atop the summit, with cover star Kylian Mbappe ready to grasp the crown as we head into EA’s last ‘FIFA’ branded sports game before the license expires next season.
In truth, it’s been coming. Both Messi and Ronaldo lost a certain spark after their 2021 moves to Paris Saint-Germain and Manchester United respectively, despite quality individual returns. The beginning of Mbappe’s reign is likely to underline a year of pretty significant change among the top 100 rated players – though do note this doesn’t include the FIFA 23 icons or FUT Heroes. Great seasons for the likes of Real Madrid, Liverpool, and Manchester City should be rewarded, while the numbers likely won’t be so kind for those on the other side of Manchester.