FIFA 23 ratings: The highest-rated players are revealed

By Mark White
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FIFA 23 ratings have been unveiled – and there are some shocks at the top

FIFA 23's highest-rated player, Karim Benzema
(Image credit: EA)

The FIFA 23 ratings are out – and there are some big surprises with neither Lionel Messi nor Cristiano Ronaldo the highest-rated player in this year's version of the game.

That honour goes to French forward Karim Benzema, widely expected to scoop the Ballon d'Or for his role in helping Real Madrid to a 14th Champions League victory and La Liga title to boot. Benzema is only rated 91, however. 

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Mark White
Mark White
Content Editor

Mark White has been at on FourFourTwo since joining in January 2020, first as a staff writer before becoming content editor in 2023. An encyclopedia of football shirts and boots knowledge – both past and present – Mark has also represented FFT at both FA Cup and League Cup finals (though didn't receive a winners' medal on either occasion) and has written pieces for the mag ranging on subjects from Bobby Robson's season at Barcelona to Robinho's career. He has written cover features for the mag on Mikel Arteta and Martin Odegaard, and is assisted by his cat, Rosie, who has interned for the brand since lockdown.