Dribbling the entire defence and scoring goals in FIFA 23 gives a lot of satisfaction to everyone. If you wish to achieve the same, it would be better to employ players with the highest dribbling stats in the game, combined with 4-star or 5-star skill moves.
Essentially, the dribbling stat consists of several components like ball control, balance, and more. Keeping this in mind, you must find those footballers who are well-rounded in all these to have the best experience on the ball. To make it easier for you, the section below lists the best dribblers you may end up signing inside FIFA 23’s Career Mode.
The stats and ratings below are as of FIFA 23’s latest May Squad update.
10 Mohamed Salah, Liverpool
Mohamed Salah has been among the best wingers in world football ever since his transfer to Liverpool. Over the past few years, he has played a significant role in the club’s success and even helped them achieve UEFA Champions League glory during the 2018-2019 season.
Within FIFA 23’s Career Mode, Mohamed Salah ranks among the best dribblers with a dribbling stat of 88. The 89-rated right-winger can be a menace in the attack for your club, and he can easily play two or three seasons at the top level, which is why you must consider signing him.
9 Riyad Mahrez, Manchester City
Another right-winger on this list is Manchester City’s Riyad Mahrez, and the Algerian has been playing tremendously for the Manchester-based club. He is excellent on the ball and has great passing and shooting, making him quite influential on the attack.
If you are looking for a good dribbler to get inside the Career Mode, the player could be the perfect choice due to the 89 dribbling, alongside 5-star skill moves. You can breeze past your opponent’s defence and set up great balls for your striker.
8 Thiago Alcântara, Liverpool
Even though injuries have affected Thiago Alcântara a lot, the Spaniard has had a remarkable career, playing for clubs like FC Barcelona, Bayern Munich, and now Liverpool. The midfield maestro can control the entire game, and his outstanding passing can break through whole defences.
When looking at his dribbling in FIFA 23, he has a stat of 89, and when coupled with 86 passing, he can become a vital asset for your team’s midfield. You can put him on a development plan and play him for a couple of seasons before he drops below the rating of 80.
7 Paulo Dybala, Roma
Paulo Dybala is having a fantastic season for Roma under José Mourinho, and the Argentine forward is a joy to watch due to his incredible movement on the ball. He is among the finest centre forwards you can sign in FIFA 23 and will undoubtedly bolster the team’s attack.
Regarding his dribbling in the game, Paulo Dybala has a stat of 90, and controlling him is very fun. You can also convert him to an attacking midfielder role, and the 86-rated player will create loads of chances for the attack.
6 Vinícius Júnior, Real Madrid
According to the statistics, Vinícius Júnior has performed the most successful dribbles during the 2022-2023 season, so including him on the list is quite understandable. He essentially boasts a dribbling stat of 90 and can cause havoc for the opponent fullbacks; hence, you can try signing the winger for your club in FIFA 23.
Moreover, given that he is pretty young and will last longer than others on this list, you wouldn’t worry about retirement or an overall decrease. You will, however, need to have sufficient funds to get your hands on the wonderkid.
5 Marco Verratti, PSG
Marco Verratti is among the finest midfielders in the world, despite not having an outstanding season this year. The Italian has been a crucial piece in the star-studded PSG team and helps control the tempo and move the ball ahead.
Besides passing the ball great, Marco Verratti can dribble excellently, which is reflected in FIFA 23 as he holds up a dribbling stat of 91. You can primarily play him at the central midfield spot, but he also does well at defensive midfield.
4 Bernardo Silva, Manchester City
Bernardo Silva stands out as one of the better performers in the highly-stacked Manchester City side. The Portuguese midfielder is quite versatile, and upon signing him in the Career Mode, you can play him in the CM role, CAM role, and even in the wings.
Although Bernardo Silva isn’t that pacey, he has great ball control, balance, and agility, helping you dribble the opponents and create goal-scoring opportunities with his world-class passing. When speaking about his exact numbers, the player has 92 dribbling in the game and ranks among the highest.
3 Kylian Mbappé, PSG
With what we might consider the conclusion of the Messi and Ronaldo era, Kylian Mbappé now emerges as the future of football. Everything about the French player’s game makes him an elite player on the pitch, be it his pace, shooting, dribbling, and so on.
Upon focusing particularly on his dribbling in FIFA 23, he is tied with Bernardo Silva at 92 dribbling. But because he’s also one of the game’s fastest players, he can easily evade defenders with a seamless combination of dribbling and bursts of speed. However, if you want to try your hand at buying him, you must be in charge of a top team due to his high valuation.
2 Neymar, PSG
Neymar is considered to be among the greatest dribblers in modern football, and he is true to his Brazilian roots. Inside FIFA 23’s Career Mode, he has the second-highest dribbling with a stat of 93, and you can toy with your opponent’s defenders when using him.
You can mostly use him on the left wing, where he shines by cutting inside and scoring some fantastic goals. Aside from that, the player is highly creative, enabling him to be an ideal candidate to be developed into an attacking midfielder similar to Paulo Dybala.
1 Lionel Messi, PSG
Lionel Messi, one of the best, if not the best footballer in history, is simply the finest dribbler in FIFA 23, and he features 94 dribbling inside the game. Just like in real life, you can use the Argentine to carry the ball across the entire opponent team and score goals.
You would have to spend a considerable amount to get Lionel Messi in the first season. Nonetheless, with his contract expiring, you can look forward to signing him on a pre-contract deal or hope for him to become a free agent in the second season.