The ratings of players in FIFA 23 are out, and the response has been just as divisive as ever. After all, these ratings are nowhere near enough to justify a player's actual worth in the beautiful game, with their talent and potential dramatically shifting as they play in the best leagues in the world.
Carrying out special skills in any FIFA game is always satisfying, and FIFA 23 is no exception. The list of Five-Star Skill players in the game has been released, and players can't wait to hone their skills by using the abilities of these players and leaving their opponents in the dust.
10 Paul Pogba (85) - Juventus
Paul Pogba is a brilliant midfield talent who had a rough spell at Manchester United. After several seasons that were pretty mixed, Pogba went back to Juventus to become a consistent first-team starter.
He might not have reached his full potential in Juventus, but there's no denying that the player is still cut from a different cloth. After coming back from his injury, there's no stopping Paul Pogba from reaching the heights of European football once again.
9 Memphis Depay (85) - Barcelona
Memphis Depay's free transfer to Barcelona has been a pretty high-profile move indeed. He's become a strong squad member who can pull off some amazing stuff with his technical ability.
He still has a long way to go before endearing himself with the fans. However, there's no denying that he's one of the most skilled footballers around, and this is reflected in FIFA 23 with his Five-Star Skill rating as well.
8 Riyad Mahrez (86) - Manchester City
Riyad Mahrez's amazing campaign at Leicester City attracted many eyes toward the Algerian maestro. It was clear that this player's talent was truly special, and it was only a matter of time before a big club swooped him up.
Mahrez is a brilliant player who makes impressive runs and gives players no hope when they're squared off against him in a 1v1 situation. This is the case in FIFA 23, with good players able to pull off some sizzling skills to beat their man.
7 Thiago Alcantara (86) - Liverpool
The seamless manner in which Thiago has become a starter in a star-studded Liverpool squad should be enough to prove just how talented he really is. He's a tour-de-force in their midfield and one of their most valuable players.
His dribbling skills are also one of a kind, and it's easy to see why he's one of the highest-rated Five-Star Skillers in FIFA 23. Fans can't wait to tear through defenses with Thiago's great dribbling and passing skills in the game.
6 Kingsley Coman (86) - Bayern Munich
Bayern Munich is a team that is positively loaded with amazing talent, with Kingsley Coman reaching his peak years with his squad. He's a great player that Bayern has relied on in their time of need over and over again.
His amazing skills mean players can showboat quite a bit to humiliate opponents in FIFA 23. With the bulk of his career remaining, only time will tell if Coman will spend the entirety of this time in Munich or move somewhere else.
5 Christopher Nkuku (86) - RB Leipzig
One of the biggest talents around right now that most clubs are actively seeking out, Christopher Nkuku is proving time and time again why he deserves to have the spotlight on him. He's easily one of the best players in a Leipzig squad that's genuinely struggling right now.
As a result, it's only a matter of time before Nkuku moves to a bigger club. It'll be a huge blow for Leipzig, with the team struggling to retain their top superstars to maintain a degree of consistency in the league after a fantastic debut season.
4 Vinicius Jr. (86) - Real Madrid
One of the best young players around now; it's clear that Vinicius Jr. is shaping up to be a superstar. The fact that his simple dance has rattled the entirety of La Liga shows why everyone is scared of this attacking sensation.
Vinicius is already one of Real Madrid's most important players, scoring a vital goal in the Champions League final last season that won them this illustrious trophy. Defenders are always terrified of seeing this mercurial talent on the ball, with his technical ability being nothing short of extraordinary.
3 Neymar (89) - PSG
Neymar is a name that every football fan is aware of at this point. This Brazilian sensation joined Barcelona and became a part of one of the most iconic attacking trios in history, despite their short time together.
His transfer to PSG for a whopping €222 million has been cited by many to be responsible for the inflation of players in the modern transfer market. He's been consistently great for the club despite the lack of a Champions League for a super team that should've ideally won this trophy a while ago.
2 Cristiano Ronaldo (90) - Manchester United
Most people were split down the line regarding Ronaldo's rating and Five-Star Skills in the game. However, this is just indicative of how massive Ronaldo's fandom really is, with his haters never missing out on an opportunity to try and tear him down.
While he might be playing more of a passive role this season, there's no denying that Ronaldo is still one of the world's greatest football players. His best years might be behind him, but even an aging Ronaldo is an asset to a massive team like Manchester United.
1 Kylian Mbappe (91) - PSG
Mbappe is one of the biggest and most notable talents in world football. His snubbing Real Madrid at a time when the transfer was all but done made for one of the biggest transfer stories at the time, with his new contract at PSG giving this player a ton of privileges that shows just how desperate PSG was to retain their star player.
At such a young age, Mbappe has already proven that he's the very best in the world at what he does. Some people argue that he might need to leave France and prove himself in another league. Still, another player by the name of Lionel Messi was also criticized for performing in the same league, so perhaps this criticism is completely unwarranted for Mbappe as well.