10 best African players in FIFA 23

With the launch of FIFA 23, fans were eagerly awaiting the announcement of the updated player ratings. As anticipated, these new ratings showcased a mix of positive and negative changes, with some players seeing a decrease in points and rankings while others displayed impressive improvements. While not conclusive, the FIFA 23 ratings can be a valuable resource in determining the best player in Africa. Here, we present a list of the top ten African players in FIFA 23.

1. Mohamed Salah

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Mohammed Salah has an impressive rating of 90 in FIFA 23, making him a formidable player on the virtual pitch. Notably, he holds the esteemed title of being the highest-ranked African player in the sixth position.

In FIFA 23, Salah’s exceptional skills lie in Dribbling (90), Shooting (89), and Passing (82), showcasing his finesse and accuracy. However, it is worth mentioning that Salah’s abilities in Defending (45) and Physicality (75) are comparatively weaker.

2. Sadio Mane

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Sadio Mane holds a remarkable overall rating of 89 in FIFA 23, securing the 13th position in the rankings. Among all the Left Midfielders in FIFA 23, he boasts the highest rating. Mane’s exceptional attributes in FIFA 23 encompass Pace (90), Dribbling (88), and Shooting (83). However, his Defending (44) and Physicality (77) skills are comparatively weaker.

3. Kalidou Koulibaly

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Kalidou Koulibaly is among the best African defenders in FIFA 23. With an impressive overall score of 87, he holds the 37th position in the game. Koulibaly’s exceptional attributes in FIFA 23 lie in his defensive prowess (88), physicality (85), and pace (82). However, he falls short in shooting (33) and passing (59).

4. Edouard Mendy

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Edouard Mendy, with an impressive FIFA 23 rating of 86, has claimed the top position among African goalkeepers. Globally, he stands at the 47th spot. His exceptional abilities as a goalkeeper in FIFA 23 include remarkable Dribbling (88), Physicality (85), and Pace (84). Despite a lower Defence rating (34), he excels in Goalkeeper Reflexes (88).

5. Riyad Mahrez

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Riyad Mahrez’s FIFA 23 rating stands at 86, placing him at the 52nd position. He has ascended one spot higher compared to his FIFA 2022 rating. In FIFA 23, Mahrez excels in Dribbling (90), Shooting (83), and Pace (80). Nevertheless, his weaker areas encompass Defence (38) and Physicality (60).

6. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang

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Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang plays the position of a striker and is recognized as one of the top players in FIFA 23. Despite his impressive abilities, his overall rating in FIFA 23 is 85, ranking him at the 89th position worldwide.

Aubameyang demonstrates his skills as a striker for Chelsea FC, consistently delivering exceptional performances. Notably, his exceptional attributes in FIFA 23 consist of impressive Pace (87), accurate Shooting (84), and remarkable Dribbling (79).

7. Achraf Hakimi

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Achraf Hakimi is among the best young African players in FIFA 23. His FIFA 23 rating is 85, which ranks him in position 98.Achraf Hakimi’s strengths in FIFA 23 are his Pace (92), Dribbling (80), and Passing (79). However, his weaknesses are his Shooting (75) and Defending (75). Also, he is not good at taking penalties (60).

8. Franck Yannick Kessié

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Franck Yannick Kessié misses out among the top 100 players in FIFA 23. He ranks in position 105, with an overall FIFA rating of 84.Frank Yannick Kessié excels in Physicality (87), Defence (82), and Dribbling (79). However, Kessié rarely shows weaknesses in his game, and his lowest score is Volleys, rated at 60.

9. Thomas Partey

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Thomas Partey is part of Arsenal FC and the Ghanaian national team. He has an impressive overall rating of 84 in FIFA 23. Despite this, he is currently ranked 114th globally. Partey’s exceptional abilities in Physicality (83), Dribbling (80), and Defending (80) make him a formidable presence on the field.

However, his skills in Pace (65) and Shooting (71) are comparatively weaker. Additionally, Partey may not be the most reliable player when it comes to penalty kicks. It is worth noting that he achieved great success by winning the La Liga title with Atletico Madrid in the 2020-21 season before joining Arsenal.

10. Joel Matip

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Joel Matip has shown remarkable improvement in FIFA 23, making him one of the standout players. With a rating of 84, he has climbed an impressive 58 spots in the rankings, now positioned at 136. In terms of his performance, Matip’s Defense attribute has seen the most significant improvement, now rated at 87.

His Physicality stands at 78, and his Dribbling has also seen a boost, now rated at 71. However, it is worth noting that he may not be the best choice for penalty shootouts.