In Messi, Mbappé, and Neymar, PSG has three of the highest-rated players in FIFA 23. On their day, the trio is pretty much unstoppable, and, so far this season, it seems as though most days belong to them. With this in mind, it's easy to see why so many players are keen to play as the French champions in this year's edition of FIFA.
Despite their attacking excellence though, PSG's squad is fairly thin on talent, meaning that players will need to think carefully about how to best utilize the tools at their disposal. Finding the best formation and starting eleven for PSG in FIFA 23 really can be the difference between success and failure, and so players will definitely want to do so if they plan to main the Parisians.
The Best Formation for PSG in FIFA 23
Finding a system that can accommodate Neymar, Mbappé, and Messi is incredibly important for those planning to use PSG in FIFA 23. Thankfully, there are plenty of great options, but the most versatile is probably the 4-3-3 Atack formation, which provides the talented trio with plenty of space in which to work their magic, while also ensuring that the midfield doesn't get overrun or leave the defense too exposed.
The Best Starting 11 for PSG in FIFA 23
Though PSG has one of the best starting elevens around these days, they don't offer much in the way of squad depth, meaning that the team practically picks itself. Neymar, Mbappé, and Messi obviously occupy the front three positions, while Verratti is the best option at CAM. Just behind him, Fabian and Soler fill the two central midfield positions and should do a decent enough job shielding the backline.
Speaking of defense, this is the only area of the pitch where players will have any real decisions to make. Marquinhos and Hakimi are no-brainers and Mendes just about edges the left back position, but whether to pick Kimpembe or Ramos alongside Marquinhos is a little less clear. Kimpembe is arguably the smarter choice though, due to Ramos' inferior pace and physicality. As both are among the best goalkeepers in FIFA 23, players can't really go wrong with either Donnarumma or Navas, but Donnarumma's superior diving and kicking stats just about give him the edge.
Tactics and Instructions
When it comes to defense, players should opt for a balanced style without too much width, while for offense they should go with fast build-up play and forward runs for chance creation. Given how talented the front three are, direct passing can also work, but most players will probably prefer to exploit their pace in attack unless they enjoy going past opposition defenders using skill moves.
Instruction-wise, both Neymar and Messi should stay forward, cut inside, and aim to get in behind the defense, while Mbappé should be instructed to stay central and get in behind. As for the midfield, Verratti should be allowed to roam freely to exploit the space created by the attackers, while one of the two behind him will ideally stay back while the team is attacking. Players may also want to have the two full-backs join the attack and overlap with the wingers, which should help to create a bit more space.
FIFA 23 is available on PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series S|X, Nintendo Switch, and PC.