The FIFA games have consistently been one of the highest-selling sports games around, with each annual entry selling like hotcakes courtesy of its rabid fanbase. Players can't wait to jump into the latest FIFA and check out exactly how the game has changed over the course of its long and historical legacy. Some people might not like the idea of annual releases that don't add anything substantial to the series, but there's no denying that this business model has worked wonders for FIFA.
With the latest entry's release right around the corner, it's only a given that people would already be speculating on the highest-rated players that will appear in the game. Given the form of the following players, it's a fair guess that these maestros of football will enjoy the highest rating in the game.
10 Kylian Mbappe
There's no denying that Kylian Mbappe is easily one of the biggest rising stars in football right now. The transfer fiasco surrounding his move to Real Madrid and the meltdown that followed after he chose to stay in PSG shows just how big of a name he really is in football.
He's been lighting up the scene with his magisterial attacking play, creating and scoring many chances over the course of many prolific seasons. He might be at PSG right now, but everyone in the footballing world knows it's only a matter of time until he decides to switch.
9 Erling Haaland
Another name that comes up with Mbappe time and time again is that of Erling Haaland. The Norwegian striker has been making waves with his amazing attacking displays time and time again, proving that he's one of the most exciting young talents around.
Fans can't wait to see how his career pans out in the Premier League, with Manchester City looking absolutely fearsome with him as a striker. Given that the blue side of Manchester has struggled at times without a striker, it seems that Haaland is poised to rack up some serious numbers in the team if his form carries on.
8 Vinicius Jr.
There's a reason why Vinicius Jr. is held in high regard by many as one of Real Madrid's most promising talents. His importance to the team can be summed up by the fact that the team wouldn't even be holding the Champions League had it not been for his solitary goal that clinched the trophy.
The fact that he's yet to reach his peak shows that Vinicius is going to be a scary beast indeed. La Liga and the rest of Europe's top teams should genuinely be scared at the idea of this pacy winger tearing up their flanks in the next few years.
7 Karim Benzema
For the longest time, Benzema was known by many as the world's most underrated striker who operated in the shadow of Ronaldo in Real Madrid. However, after the Portuguese left Real Madrid, casual fans finally realized just how important Benzema was to the team.
The fact that he's being hailed by many as the obvious winner of the Ballon D'or this season shows just how massive of an impact he had this season. His contributions helped spark the many comebacks for Real Madrid that eventually got them all the way to the title.
6 Mohamed Salah
The Egyptian winger is easily one of Europe's best players by a country mile. Premier League defenders fear Mo Salah and the reasons for this should be fairly obvious — his playmaking skills and amazing dribbling have led to many defenders being embarrassed by this magician.
Without Sadio Mane with him, it's clear that Salah will take some time adjusting to the new playmakers on the team. Thankfully, it seems that Darwin Nunez is shaping up to be a great striker who will help Salah rack up his fair share of assists.
5 Robert Lewandowski
Lewandowski's move to Barcelona definitely rocked the football world when it finally became a reality. Most people genuinely thought that he would never move on from Bayern Munich! Lewandowski's snub for Ballon D'or last year is something that still grates fans to this day. Hopefully, his time at Barcelona will prove to everyone once again why he's one of the best strikers in the world.
4 Virgil Van Dijk
Liverpool's star defender was bound to appear on this list at one point. Even a knee injury didn't stop Van Dijk from proving to everyone why he's one of the best defenders on the planet right now.
Liverpool is a completely different team without him, showing why he's such an integral part of the squad. The Champions League might've been a source of major disappointment for them, but Klopp's Reds are bound to bounce back with this massive Dutchman protecting the back line.
3 Kevin De Bruyne
Belgium is a country filled to the brim with some truly amazing players, including one of the best midfielders in world football right now. Kevin de Bruyne's career resurgence from a Chelsea reject to one of Manchester City's most important players is truly amazing.
Guardiola relies on this midfield maestro to work his magic whenever the team is in a tough spot. The fact that it took years for people to notice de Bruyne's brilliance shows that he made the hard things look deceptively easy, which is the hallmark of a truly great football player.
2 Cristiano Ronaldo
Cristiano Ronaldo is one of the world's greatest football players, with age being the only thing that's fighting against him at this point in his professional career. However, no one can deny that his impact on any football team is nothing short of incredible.
He's definitely on the last legs of his career, and fans should enjoy the last few moments of this amazing football player. Even the ridiculousness during his transfer saga has done nothing to belittle his reputation, no matter how hard his haters might try to prove the same.
1 Lionel Messi
Another player who's considered by many to be football's GOAT is Lionel Messi. The Argentinian's silky feet and quick movement have wowed fans all over the world time and time again.
His stint at PSG might be off to a slow start, but there's no denying that Messi is still an integral part of the team. His vision is simply incredible, letting him make amazing passes and quick moves in the blink of an eye.
FIFA 23 will be released on September 30, 2022 on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Switch, and Stadia.