FIFA 23 ratings - Three Liverpool players feature in top 23 after deserved upgrades

Three members of the Liverpool squad have been included in EA Sports' top 23 highest-rated players on FIFA 23 after a fantastic 2021/22 campaign.

Liverpool won the domestic double, reached the Champions League final and finished one point off the Premier League title, with the Reds improving massively on their previous campaign. Mohamed Salah was a stand-out player for Liverpool last season along with Virgil van Dijk and Alisson, and the trio have been included in the 23 highest-rated players of FIFA 23.

In total, 11 Premier League stars are included in the top 23 list. The ratings reveal also confirms that FIFA 23 will be the first FIFA title since FIFA 10 where neither Cristiano Ronaldo or Lionel Messi will be the outright highest-rated player in the game, as five players share top spot.

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Despite the incredible performances from Salah, Van Dijk and Alisson last season, none of them are sharing the first-place spot in FIFA 23. But, both Salah and Van Dijk did receive upgrades to their overall ratings.

In FIFA 22, Salah received a harsh downgrade from 90 to 89 rated overall, but the Egyptian has returned to his 90 rating in FIFA 23. When comparing Salah's stats from FIFA 22 and FIFA 23, the 30-year-old has seen his shooting stat increase from 87 to 89 and his passing upgrade from 81 to 82, but the rest of his stats have remained the same.

Liverpool three highest-rated FIFA 23 players compared to their FIFA 22 stats (EA SPORTS FIFA)

Van Dijk also saw his rating increase from 89 to 90 overall after being downgraded like Salah in FIFA 22. The defender's biggest stat increase has been in his pace, jumping from 78 to 81.

The Netherlands international's physicality has increased from 84 to 86, and the rest of his stats have remained the same as his previous card. Alisson stayed at 89 overall in FIFA 23, with the keeper receiving a -1 for his handling, a +1 for his kicking and a +2 for his speed.

Here's the entire list of the 23 highest-rated players in FIFA 23.

The 23 highest-rated players in FIFA 23 (EA SPORTS FIFA)

1. Kevin De Bruyne (Manchester City) - 91 rated

2. Robert Lewandowski (Barcelona) - 91 rated

3. Lionel Messi (Paris Saint-Germain) - 91 rated

4. Kylian Mbappe (Paris Saint-Germain) - 91 rated

5. Karim Benzema (Real Madrid) - 91 rated

6. Virgil van Dijk (Liverpool) - 90 rated

7. Mohamed Salah (Liverpool) - 90 rated

8. Cristiano Ronaldo (Manchester United) - 90 rated

9. Manuel Neuer (Bayern Munich) - 90 rated

10. Thibaut Courtois (Real Madrid) - 90 rated

11. N'Golo Kante (Chelsea) - 89 rated

12. Alisson (Liverpool) - 89 rated

13. Ederson (Manchester City) - 89 rated

14. Heung-Min Son (Tottenham Hotspur) - 89 rated

15. Harry Kane (Tottenham Hotspur) - 89 rated

16. Jan Oblak (Atletico Madrid) - 89 rated

17. Sadio Mane (Bayern Munich) - 89 rated

18. Joshua Kimmich (Bayern Munich) - 89 rated

19. Neymar Jr (Paris Saint-Germain) - 89 rated

20. Casemiro (Manchester United) - 89 rated

21. Marquinhos (Paris-Saint Germain) - 88 rated

22. Toni Kroos (Real Madrid) - 88 rated

23. Erling Haaland (Manchester City) - 88 rated

Salah and Van Dijk were ranked sixth and seventh on the list respectively, with the pair two of five players rated 90 overall. Alisson was one of 10 players rated 89 overall.

Former Red Sadio Mane also made the top 23 list for FIFA 23, with the Bayern Munich winger remaining at 89 overall after playing a vital role in Liverpool's success last season. The Senegal international has received a -1 downgrade in his pace and dribbling stats, while every other stat remained the same.

FIFA 23 will be released worldwide on Friday, September 30, 2022. FIFA 23 is the final instalment in EA Sports' FIFA franchise, with the 30-year partnership between EA and FIFA coming to an end earlier this year.

FIFA 23 is developed by EA Vancouver and EA Romania and will be available worldwide on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC, Stadia, PS4, and Xbox One on September 30. Early access for FIFA 23 Ultimate Edition begins on September 27, 2022.

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