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This year's iteration of the most popular sports video game franchise ever is set to be another hit. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/fifa-23-release-dates-price-consoles-new-features-and-pre-order-news/blt5cd75d1c38499fdc" target="_blank">Scheduled for release on September 30, 2022</a>, it will be available to play across the majority of consoles and is packed full of new features. On September 12, the best 23 players in <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/category/fifa-23/1/bltbb26aeddc9368957" target="_blank">FIFA 23</a> have been revealed - and some of the decisions are bound to spark debate.<script type="application/json" data-placement="fcplayer-semantic">{"type":"fcplayer-semantic","data":{"embedCode":"//cdn.fcp.codes/embed-code-template/embed-code-template.js#SEMANTIC_5704afb8-c10b-4ba5-9cb4-d7fb6098ef90"}}</script>

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Marquinhos is the second best centre-back in FIFA 23 and is sure to be in high demand on Ultimate Team this season due to his high pace and defending attributes. <picture><source srcset="https://assets.goal.com/images/v3/blt1bc64b0fded8f09a/Marquinhos_207865.png?format=webp" type="image/webp"><source srcset="https://assets.goal.com/images/v3/blt1bc64b0fded8f09a/Marquinhos_207865.png?format=jpg" type="image/jpeg"><img src="https://assets.goal.com/images/v3/blt1bc64b0fded8f09a/Marquinhos_207865.png?format=jpg" alt="Marquinhos FIFA 23" data-source="EA Sports" data-copyright="EA Sports" perform:prop="uuid:blt1bc64b0fded8f09a;width:523;height:827"></picture>

Marquinhos | PSG | 88

It is hard to remember at time when Kroos wasn't dominating the midfield for Real Madrid. His set-piece delivery makes the German a real danger on the game. <picture><source srcset="https://assets.goal.com/images/v3/blt6288a9c01c1c979f/Kroos_182521.png?format=webp" type="image/webp"><source srcset="https://assets.goal.com/images/v3/blt6288a9c01c1c979f/Kroos_182521.png?format=jpg" type="image/jpeg"><img src="https://assets.goal.com/images/v3/blt6288a9c01c1c979f/Kroos_182521.png?format=jpg" alt="Toni Kroos FIFA 23" data-source="EA Sports" data-copyright="EA Sports" perform:prop="uuid:blt6288a9c01c1c979f;width:523;height:827"></picture>

Toni Kroos | Real Madrid | 88

Haaland's card looks scarily good this season. The striker can do it all and is bound to bang in a load of goals for your team. <picture><source srcset="https://assets.goal.com/images/v3/bltf3375aa41a374c38/Haaland_239085.png?format=webp" type="image/webp"><source srcset="https://assets.goal.com/images/v3/bltf3375aa41a374c38/Haaland_239085.png?format=jpg" type="image/jpeg"><img src="https://assets.goal.com/images/v3/bltf3375aa41a374c38/Haaland_239085.png?format=jpg" alt="Haaland FIFA 23" data-source="EA Sports" data-copyright="EA Sports" perform:prop="uuid:bltf3375aa41a374c38;width:523;height:827"></picture>

Erling Haaland | Manchester City | 88

Oblak is not quite the best goalkeeper in FIFA 23 - but he is not far off the honour. He will take some beating regardless. <picture><source srcset="https://assets.goal.com/images/v3/blt01346f357643b042/Oblak_p200389.png?format=webp" type="image/webp"><source srcset="https://assets.goal.com/images/v3/blt01346f357643b042/Oblak_p200389.png?format=jpg" type="image/jpeg"><img src="https://assets.goal.com/images/v3/blt01346f357643b042/Oblak_p200389.png?format=jpg" alt="Oblak FIFA 23" data-source="EA Sports" data-copyright="EA Sports" perform:prop="uuid:blt01346f357643b042;width:523;height:827"></picture>

Jan Oblak | Atletico Madrid | 89

Kante is not the best in an attacking sense, but in terms of defending few midfielders can hold a candle to his incredible attributes.<picture><source srcset="https://assets.goal.com/images/v3/blt08ff6e7e38ac4415/Kant%C3%A9_215914.png?format=webp" type="image/webp"><source srcset="https://assets.goal.com/images/v3/blt08ff6e7e38ac4415/Kant%C3%A9_215914.png?format=jpg" type="image/jpeg"><img src="https://assets.goal.com/images/v3/blt08ff6e7e38ac4415/Kant%C3%A9_215914.png?format=jpg" alt="Kante FIFA 23" data-source="EA Sports" data-copyright="EA Sports" perform:prop="uuid:blt08ff6e7e38ac4415;width:523;height:827"></picture>

N'Golo Kante | Chelsea | 89

Pep Guardiola has claimed that Ederson could play outfield if he wanted too. In FIFA 23 you can make this a reality if you wish.<picture><source srcset="https://assets.goal.com/images/v3/blta12626ec3d66deb2/Ederson_210257.png?format=webp" type="image/webp"><source srcset="https://assets.goal.com/images/v3/blta12626ec3d66deb2/Ederson_210257.png?format=jpg" type="image/jpeg"><img src="https://assets.goal.com/images/v3/blta12626ec3d66deb2/Ederson_210257.png?format=jpg" alt="Ederson FIFA 23" data-source="EA Sports" data-copyright="EA Sports" perform:prop="uuid:blta12626ec3d66deb2;width:523;height:827"></picture>

Ederson | Manchester City | 89

Kane's shooting attributes are going to turn a lot of heads in FIFA 23. If only he was that little bit quicker.<picture><source srcset="https://assets.goal.com/images/v3/blt754ec508c0d8c4c0/Kane_202126.png?format=webp" type="image/webp"><source srcset="https://assets.goal.com/images/v3/blt754ec508c0d8c4c0/Kane_202126.png?format=jpg" type="image/jpeg"><img src="https://assets.goal.com/images/v3/blt754ec508c0d8c4c0/Kane_202126.png?format=jpg" alt="Harry Kane FIFA 23" data-source="EA Sports" data-copyright="EA Sports" perform:prop="uuid:blt754ec508c0d8c4c0;width:523;height:827"></picture>

Harry Kane | Tottenham | 89

Alisson is looking wonderfully rounded on this iteration of FIFA and he is set to you back a pretty penny on Ultimate Team. <picture><source srcset="https://assets.goal.com/images/v3/blt1f59b0a0165a4ee2/Alisson_212831.png?format=webp" type="image/webp"><source srcset="https://assets.goal.com/images/v3/blt1f59b0a0165a4ee2/Alisson_212831.png?format=jpg" type="image/jpeg"><img src="https://assets.goal.com/images/v3/blt1f59b0a0165a4ee2/Alisson_212831.png?format=jpg" alt="Alisson FIFA 23" data-source="EA Sports" data-copyright="EA Sports" perform:prop="uuid:blt1f59b0a0165a4ee2;width:523;height:827"></picture>

Alisson | Liverpool | 89

New club, same old Casemiro. The Brazilian is once again looking very tasty on FIFA 23 with his physical attributes standing out.<picture><source srcset="https://assets.goal.com/images/v3/blt45167857fd5638dd/Casemiro_200145.png?format=webp" type="image/webp"><source srcset="https://assets.goal.com/images/v3/blt45167857fd5638dd/Casemiro_200145.png?format=jpg" type="image/jpeg"><img src="https://assets.goal.com/images/v3/blt45167857fd5638dd/Casemiro_200145.png?format=jpg" alt="Casemiro FIFA 23" data-source="EA Sports" data-copyright="EA Sports" perform:prop="uuid:blt45167857fd5638dd;width:523;height:827"></picture>

Casemiro | Manchester United | 89

Kimmich is one of the most well-rounded footballers of all time - and his FIFA card reflects this jack-of-all-trades nature. <picture><source srcset="https://assets.goal.com/images/v3/blt0c1bc7fe1c4b57a1/Kimmich_212622.png?format=webp" type="image/webp"><source srcset="https://assets.goal.com/images/v3/blt0c1bc7fe1c4b57a1/Kimmich_212622.png?format=jpg" type="image/jpeg"><img src="https://assets.goal.com/images/v3/blt0c1bc7fe1c4b57a1/Kimmich_212622.png?format=jpg" alt="Kimmich FIFA 23" data-source="EA Sports" data-copyright="EA Sports" perform:prop="uuid:blt0c1bc7fe1c4b57a1;width:523;height:827"></picture>

Joshua Kimmich | Bayern Munich | 89

Mane's summer switch to Bavaria has not affected his attributes. He is a must-have for any looking to build a Bundesliga Ultimate Team. <picture><source srcset="https://assets.goal.com/images/v3/blt20c2b67528da8caf/Man%C3%A9_208722.png?format=webp" type="image/webp"><source srcset="https://assets.goal.com/images/v3/blt20c2b67528da8caf/Man%C3%A9_208722.png?format=jpg" type="image/jpeg"><img src="https://assets.goal.com/images/v3/blt20c2b67528da8caf/Man%C3%A9_208722.png?format=jpg" alt="Mane FIFA 23" data-source="EA Sports" data-copyright="EA Sports" perform:prop="uuid:blt20c2b67528da8caf;width:523;height:827"></picture>

Sadio Mane | Bayern Munich | 89

Son has again reached parity with his Spurs partner in crime, Kane, on FIFA 23. Quite right, too. The South Korean enjoyed an incredible 2021-22 season.<picture><source srcset="https://assets.goal.com/images/v3/bltc807bdade6707ba6/Son.png?format=webp" type="image/webp"><source srcset="https://assets.goal.com/images/v3/bltc807bdade6707ba6/Son.png?format=jpg" type="image/jpeg"><img src="https://assets.goal.com/images/v3/bltc807bdade6707ba6/Son.png?format=jpg" alt="Son Heung-min FIFA 23" data-source="EA Sports" data-copyright="EA Sports" perform:prop="uuid:bltc807bdade6707ba6;width:523;height:827"></picture>

Son Heung-min | Tottenham | 89

Neymar has begun the 2022-23 season in amazing form. Keep this up and his FIFA rating is destined to reach the 90s once more. <picture><source srcset="https://assets.goal.com/images/v3/blt085bda9975d7b8c9/NeymarJr_190871.png?format=webp" type="image/webp"><source srcset="https://assets.goal.com/images/v3/blt085bda9975d7b8c9/NeymarJr_190871.png?format=jpg" type="image/jpeg"><img src="https://assets.goal.com/images/v3/blt085bda9975d7b8c9/NeymarJr_190871.png?format=jpg" alt="Neymar FIFA 23" data-source="EA Sports" data-copyright="EA Sports" perform:prop="uuid:blt085bda9975d7b8c9;width:523;height:827"></picture>

Neymar | Paris Saint-Germain | 89

Aging like a fine wine, Neuer has risen to be the joint-best goalkeeper in FIFA this year. <picture><source srcset="https://assets.goal.com/images/v3/bltaa2b4b72bd59b2cd/Neuer_167495.png?format=webp" type="image/webp"><source srcset="https://assets.goal.com/images/v3/bltaa2b4b72bd59b2cd/Neuer_167495.png?format=jpg" type="image/jpeg"><img src="https://assets.goal.com/images/v3/bltaa2b4b72bd59b2cd/Neuer_167495.png?format=jpg" alt="Manuel Neuer FIFA 23" data-source="EA Sports" data-copyright="EA Sports" perform:prop="uuid:bltaa2b4b72bd59b2cd;width:523;height:827"></picture>

Manuel Neuer | Bayern Munich | 90

And Courtois is the man with whom Neuer shares the honour of being the highest-rated shot-stopper on the game.<picture><source srcset="https://assets.goal.com/images/v3/blt50d2cad1a0a61e80/Courtois_192119.png?format=webp" type="image/webp"><source srcset="https://assets.goal.com/images/v3/blt50d2cad1a0a61e80/Courtois_192119.png?format=jpg" type="image/jpeg"><img src="https://assets.goal.com/images/v3/blt50d2cad1a0a61e80/Courtois_192119.png?format=jpg" alt="Courtois FIFA 23" data-source="EA Sports" data-copyright="EA Sports" perform:prop="uuid:blt50d2cad1a0a61e80;width:523;height:827"></picture>

Thibaut Courtois | Real Madrid | 90

Ronaldo's 2021-22 season was not one of his best - but EA Sports have kept him as one of the elite forwards in FIFA 23. <picture><source srcset="https://assets.goal.com/images/v3/bltfa9fa13df46ef5e6/Cristiano_Ronaldo_20801.png?format=webp" type="image/webp"><source srcset="https://assets.goal.com/images/v3/bltfa9fa13df46ef5e6/Cristiano_Ronaldo_20801.png?format=jpg" type="image/jpeg"><img src="https://assets.goal.com/images/v3/bltfa9fa13df46ef5e6/Cristiano_Ronaldo_20801.png?format=jpg" alt="Ronaldo FIFA 23" data-source="EA Sports" data-copyright="EA Sports" perform:prop="uuid:bltfa9fa13df46ef5e6;width:523;height:827"></picture>

Cristiano Ronaldo | Manchester United | 90

Van Dijk is again the best defender on the game - and few could argue that he does not deserve the honour. <picture><source srcset="https://assets.goal.com/images/v3/blte319f17124b0ca89/vanDijk_203376.png?format=webp" type="image/webp"><source srcset="https://assets.goal.com/images/v3/blte319f17124b0ca89/vanDijk_203376.png?format=jpg" type="image/jpeg"><img src="https://assets.goal.com/images/v3/blte319f17124b0ca89/vanDijk_203376.png?format=jpg" alt="Van Dijk FIFA 23" data-source="EA Sports" data-copyright="EA Sports" perform:prop="uuid:blte319f17124b0ca89;width:523;height:827"></picture>

Virgil van Dijk | Liverpool | 90

Salah will be a complete nightmare to defend against in FIFA 23. Just look at those dribbling and shooting attributes. <picture><source srcset="https://assets.goal.com/images/v3/blt0c0766a836b260a5/Salah_209331.png?format=webp" type="image/webp"><source srcset="https://assets.goal.com/images/v3/blt0c0766a836b260a5/Salah_209331.png?format=jpg" type="image/jpeg"><img src="https://assets.goal.com/images/v3/blt0c0766a836b260a5/Salah_209331.png?format=jpg" alt="Mohamed Salah FIFA 23" data-source="EA Sports" data-copyright="EA Sports" perform:prop="uuid:blt0c0766a836b260a5;width:523;height:827"></picture>

Mohamed Salah | Liverpool | 90

In a decision that will no doubt cause absolutely no debate whatsoever, Messi is rated higher than Ronaldo on FIFA 23.<picture><source srcset="https://assets.goal.com/images/v3/blt9ee7ad2eccb5910e/Messi_158023.png?format=webp" type="image/webp"><source srcset="https://assets.goal.com/images/v3/blt9ee7ad2eccb5910e/Messi_158023.png?format=jpg" type="image/jpeg"><img src="https://assets.goal.com/images/v3/blt9ee7ad2eccb5910e/Messi_158023.png?format=jpg" alt="Messi FIFA 23" data-source="EA Sports" data-copyright="EA Sports" perform:prop="uuid:blt9ee7ad2eccb5910e;width:523;height:827"></picture>

Lionel Messi | Paris Saint-Germain | 91

The second member of the 91-rated club is De Bruyne, who enjoyed another spectacular season for Manchester City last time out. <picture><source srcset="https://assets.goal.com/images/v3/bltdc96373d3da191e6/De-Bruyne_192985.png?format=webp" type="image/webp"><source srcset="https://assets.goal.com/images/v3/bltdc96373d3da191e6/De-Bruyne_192985.png?format=jpg" type="image/jpeg"><img src="https://assets.goal.com/images/v3/bltdc96373d3da191e6/De-Bruyne_192985.png?format=jpg" alt="De Bruyne FIFA 23" data-source="EA Sports" data-copyright="EA Sports" perform:prop="uuid:bltdc96373d3da191e6;width:523;height:827"></picture>

Kevin De Bruyne | Manchester City | 91

Good luck catching Mbappe on FIFA 23. That combination of pace and dribbling will be deadly. <picture><source srcset="https://assets.goal.com/images/v3/bltb8f792533e3c0a31/Mbapp%C3%A9_231747.png?format=webp" type="image/webp"><source srcset="https://assets.goal.com/images/v3/bltb8f792533e3c0a31/Mbapp%C3%A9_231747.png?format=jpg" type="image/jpeg"><img src="https://assets.goal.com/images/v3/bltb8f792533e3c0a31/Mbapp%C3%A9_231747.png?format=jpg" alt="Mbappe FIFA 23" data-source="EA Sports" data-copyright="EA Sports" perform:prop="uuid:bltb8f792533e3c0a31;width:523;height:827"></picture>

Kylian Mbappe | Paris Saint-Germain | 91

If you are looking for a focal point for your Liga Ultimate Team, you have two choices. The first is Barcelona newbie Lewandowski. <picture><source srcset="https://assets.goal.com/images/v3/blt5ca7c43b8f902953/Lewandowski_p188545-1.png?format=webp" type="image/webp"><source srcset="https://assets.goal.com/images/v3/blt5ca7c43b8f902953/Lewandowski_p188545-1.png?format=jpg" type="image/jpeg"><img src="https://assets.goal.com/images/v3/blt5ca7c43b8f902953/Lewandowski_p188545-1.png?format=jpg" alt="Lewandowski FIFA 23" data-source="EA Sports" data-copyright="EA Sports" perform:prop="uuid:blt5ca7c43b8f902953;width:523;height:827"></picture>

Robert Lewandowski | Barcelona | 91

And the second is Benzema, who looks set to win his maiden Ballon d'Or in 2023. Good luck choosing between the pair.<picture><source srcset="https://assets.goal.com/images/v3/blt21638b14aa0cd87b/Benzema_165153.png?format=webp" type="image/webp"><source srcset="https://assets.goal.com/images/v3/blt21638b14aa0cd87b/Benzema_165153.png?format=jpg" type="image/jpeg"><img src="https://assets.goal.com/images/v3/blt21638b14aa0cd87b/Benzema_165153.png?format=jpg" alt="Benzema FIFA 23" data-source="Getty Images " data-copyright="Getty Images" perform:prop="uuid:blt21638b14aa0cd87b;width:523;height:827"></picture>

Karim Benzema | Real Madrid | 91

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