5 of the Most Improved Football Players in FIFA 2023
The release of the most popular football game each year always brings with it a hubbub of excitement and the 2023 version of FIFA was no different. Every time a new game comes out, the developers invariably have to re-evaluate their classification of certain players and teams to account for changes and improvements that have occurred in real life.
So who have been the biggest beneficiaries in FIFA 23? Below, we’ll take a look at a handful of the most improved players in this year’s edition which can help you to fine-tune your transfer strategy and fill up your squad with an array of talent bursting with potential. Read on to find out more.
1) Hugo Ekitike
21-year-old Frenchman Hugo Ekitike created a big buzz around himself by scoring 11 goals in 28 games for Reims. That performance earned him a loan move (with an obligation to buy) to Ligue 1’s big hitters, PSG. With Neymar, Messi and Mbappé all ahead of him in the pecking order, Ekitike has found gametime hard to come by at the Parc des Princes, featuring for just 385 minutes across 25 games in 22/23. However, the FIFA boffins clearly rate him highly and he has shot up to an overall rating of 76, representing a huge gain of 15 points.
2) Tino Livramento
Southampton’s promising young full-back Tino Livramento enjoyed a breakout season in 2021/22, playing 28 league games and cementing himself as one of the stars of the team. That earned him an increase of 14 FIFA points to achieve an overall ranking of 75. Although the youngster suffered an injury-plagued 22/23 season, restricting him to just two appearances, he will surely be in high demand now that Southampton have been relegated, while he’s also eligible for England, Scotland and Portugal at international level.
3) Vitinha
The second PSG player to feature on this list, Vitinha secured a transfer to the French champions rumored to be worth in excess of €40 million in the summer of 2022. He’s wasted no time in stamping his authority on the team, featuring in all but two of PSG’s domestic games last season and his standout performances saw a huge jump in his FIFA ranking of 12 points. With such a wealth of talent at their disposal – and with proven winner Thomas Tuchel at the helm – it’s no surprise that Bitcoin football sportsbooks are predicting PSG could finally break their Champions League hoodoo in 2024.
4) Nico Schlotterbeck
Nico Schlotterbeck is widely regarded as one of the most promising young center backs in world football today. The 23-year-old German came to prominence while plying his trade for FC Freiburg; in his last game for the outfit, he won man of the match in the DFB-Pokal Final, even though his team eventually succumbed on penalties. That was enough to secure him a jump of 10 FIFA points to an overall score of 82, not to mention a big money move to Borussia Dortmund and 10 Germany caps, to boot.
5) Djed Spence
Young wing back Djed Spence has enjoyed a mixed bag of fortunes in recent years. An incredible season in the Championship for Nottingham Forest not only saw his side promoted, but also earned Spence a 10-point rise in his FIFA ranking (to 75) and a much-anticipated transfer to Tottenham Hotspur. However, then manager Antonio Conte made it clear he had not supported the signing and Spence was duly farmed out on loan to FC Rennes. With Ange Postecoglou now in the Spurs dugout, Spence will be hoping for more chances to impress in the coming season.
FIFA is such an enthralling and addictive game to play and stacking your squad with talent for today and tomorrow is a key step to success. With that in mind, these are the kinds of players you want to pursue in the transfer market going forwards.