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10 highest rated players in Football Manager 2023

Ranking the Best players in FM23 After a wildly successful beta run, Football Manager 2023 has finally hit the shelves, giving fans a nice, early Christmas present. The famous football management simulation is widely lauded for its accurate depiction of the ability of players, the working style of clubs, and other nitty-gritty of the global game. So, naturally, fans put a lot of stock in the game’s opinion about football's top players. Today, we will take a look at the most highly-anticipated rankings in Football Manager 2023; find out who the best players are in the game. Now, without further ado, let’s check out the top 10 players in Football Manager 2023.

#10 Lionel Messi Paris Saint-Germain — 180 points

Juventus v Paris Saint-Germain: Group H - UEFA Champions League At launch, was the best player in Football Manager 2022. In the Winter Update, he slipped down to the fourth place. Now, in Football Manager 2023, Messi finds himself in 10th with 180/200 ability points. Lionel Messi and his wife Antonela with his son Thiago who turned 10 years old.Lionel Messi and his wife Antonela with his son Thiago who turned 10 years old. Messi’s lackluster debut season at Paris Saint-Germain is to be blamed for his misfortunes, with him scoring only 11 times in 34 games last season. He, however, has seemingly vouched to turn it around this term, scoring 12 times and claiming 14 assists already in 18 games across competitions.

#9 Virgil van Dijk Liverpool — 181 points

AFC Ajax v Liverpool FC: Group A - UEFA Champions League Liverpool center-back , who has 181 ability points in Football Manager 2023, is the game’s highest-rated defender. Van Dijk was formidable at the back for the Reds in the 2021-22 season and popped up with a few offensive contributions as well. Virgil van Dijk chose Kevin De Bruyne as the one player he would love to play with Virgil van Dijk chose Kevin De Bruyne as the one player he would love to play with The Dutchman appeared in 51 matches last term, pitching in with three goals and five assists. He won the FA Cup and the EFL Cup with the Merseysiders in the 2021-22 season. Van Dijk, however, has had a rather shaky start to the 2022-23 season, making some erroneous judgment calls and getting bypassed by the opposition on a few occasions. Van Dijk has played 20 times thus far this season, scoring once.

#8 Thibaut Courtois Real Madrid — 181 points

RB Leipzig v Real Madrid: Group F - UEFA Champions League Flaunting 181 ability points, 's is the best goalkeeper in Football Manager 2023. The Belgian shot-stopper was one of Los Blancos’ best performers in the 2021-22 season, producing one heroic save after another. THAT incredible Courtois display in Paris ?

THAT incredible Courtois display in Paris ? He made an eye-popping 154 saves (combined) in La Liga, Champions League, and Spanish Super Cup (51 matches total), helping his team secure clinch gold in all three competitions. The Belgian made a staggering nine saves in the Champions League final against Liverpool — the most by any Goalkeeper in a Champions League final. Courtois won the Yashin Trophy for his heroics in October.

#7 Harry Kane Tottenham Hotspur — 183 points

Tottenham Hotspur v Liverpool FC - Premier League With 183 ability points (out of 200), Tottenham Hotspur’s Harry Kane is the top-ranked English player in Football Manager 2023. Even is busting out the moves

Even is busting out the moves The center-forward scored 27 times and provided 10 assists in 50 games last season. He has improved upon his output this term under Antonio Conte, racking up 12 goals and providing three assists in 20 games in all competitions.

#6 Erling Haaland Manchester City — 185 points

Manchester City v Fulham FC - Premier League Manchester City superstar is en route to touching the greatest heights in football, and his 185/200 rating in Football Manager 2023 fairly reflects his progress. Training vibes Training vibes At Borussia Dortmund, Haaland scored 29 goals and claimed eight assists in 30 games (across competitions) last season. The Norwegian has played like a man possessed at City this term, scoring 23 goals and providing three assists in merely 17 games in all competitions. If he keeps this up, it would not be surprising to see him at the summit of Football Manager 2024.

#5 Mohamed Salah Liverpool — 185 points

Tottenham Hotspur v Liverpool FC - Premier League Liverpool ace , who won the Premier League Golden Boot as well as the Playmaker Award last season, has 185 ability points in Football Manager 2023. Salah scored 31 goals and claimed 15 assists in 51 games across competitions in the 2021-22 season, with 23 strikes and 13 assists coming in 35 Premier League matches. Are you taking any Premier League winger over Mo Salah? ?Are you taking any Premier League winger over Mo Salah? ? He endured a slow start to the 2022-23 season but is gradually finding his feet. The Egyptian king has scored 14 times and assisted teammates on five occasions in 20 games this season (across competitions).

#4 Karim Benzema Real Madrid — 185 points

Elche CF v Real Madrid CF - LaLiga Santander Real Madrid skipper and 2022 Ballon d’Or winner is the fourth-highest-rated player in Football Manager 2023, with him securing 185/200 ability points. Benzema enjoyed one of the best individual seasons in football history last term, scoring a staggering 44 goals and claiming 15 assists in 46 games. His goals fired Los Blancos to Champions League, La Liga, and Spanish Super Cup glory. , best player in 2021/22 for the AFE.
, best player in 2021/22 for the AFE. Benzema, unfortunately, has had a difficult time keeping himself fit this season. He has played only 12 matches for the Whites in the 2022-23 season, scoring six times.

#3 Robert Lewandowski Barcelona — 186 points

FC Barcelona v UD Almeria - LaLiga Santander With an ability rating of 190/200, then-Bayern Munich man was FM22’s highest-rated player following the main Winter Update. He has slipped a couple of places and lost four ability points (186/200) to become the third-best player in Football Manager 2023. Five goals and two assists in six games.

Robert Lewandowski received his La Liga Player of the Month award for October Five goals and two assists in six games.Robert Lewandowski received his La Liga Player of the Month award for October Lewandowski scored 50 goals in 46 games for Bayern last season, winning the Bundesliga title as well as the German Super Cup. He has hit the ground running at his new club Barcelona as well, already scoring 18 goals and claiming four assists in 19 appearances across competitions.

#2 Kylian Mbappe Paris Saint-Germain — 188 points

SL Benfica v Paris Saint-Germain: Group H - UEFA Champions League Securing an ability rating of 188/200, PSG poster boy is the highest-rated forward in Football Manager 2023. The Frenchman ended the 2021-22 season as the Parisians’ leading goalscorer as well as assist provider, with him pitching in with 39 goals and 26 assists in 46 matches. His 28 goals and 19 assists in Ligue 1 (35 games) helped PSG to their 10th French title last season. He’s just too good

He’s just too good Mbappe has been on song this term, as well, scoring 18 goals and providing five assists in 19 games across competitions.

#1 Kevin De Bruyne Manchester City — 189 points

Leicester City v Manchester City - Premier League With a staggering 189 ability points out of a maximum of 200, Manchester City superstar is the official best player on Football Manager 2023. The Belgian superstar enjoyed a stellar 2021-22 campaign, winning the Premier League with City and recording 19 goals as well as 14 assists in 45 games in all competitions. Kevin De Bruyne has been ranked as the best player in the world on Football Manager 2023.

Cristiano Ronaldo is ranked 100th Kevin De Bruyne has been ranked as the best player in the world on Football Manager 2023.Cristiano Ronaldo is ranked 100th Out of his 33 goal involvements, 23 (15 goals and 8 assists) came in 30 Premier League games, which helped him clinch the Premier League Player of the Season award. De Bruyne, who was ranked third in the 2022 Ballon d’Or standings, has enjoyed an equally impressive start to the 2022-23 season. He has thus far featured in 18 games for the Cityzens in all competitions, scoring thrice and providing 13 assists. Paul Merson predicts the result of Newcastle vs Chelsea and other EPL GW 16 fixtures! Poll : 0 votes Quick Links More from Sportskeeda Thank You! Show More Comments No thanks Delete Cancel Update Reply ❮ ❯ No thanks Delete Cancel Update Reply ❮ ❯ Be the first one to comment on this story More from Sportskeeda Fetching more content... 1 Logout No Results Found