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Here are the fastest players in FIFA 23

Pace has always been a crucial stat in FIFA, and while EA says it is less important this year, having some speed demons in your squad can’t hurt.

With that in mind, here are the 10 fastest players in FIFA 23:

• Kylian Mbappé – 97 PACE
• Adama Traoré – 96 PACE
• Vini Jr. – 95 PACE
• Dan James – 95 PACE
• Sheraldo Becker – 95 PACE
• Gerrit Holtmann – 94 PACE
• Iñaki Williams – 94 PACE
• Ismaïla Sarr -94 PACE

Ones to Watch lineup to be announced today

Every year, FIFA selects a few recently transferred players for their "ones to watch" series.

These players receive special cards that can go up in rating throughout the year if they perform well.

For example, if Sanches scores a hattrick for PSG, his card might receive an upgrade.

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FIFA 23 is here, but does the last game in EA’s iconic franchise live up to the hype?

Check out our review here.

Top tip: Apply chemistry styles

Getting the smallest advantage in Ultimate Team can be the difference between victory and defeat.

One great way to get ahead is to use chemistry styles.

These items can be found in packs or in the FUT transfer markets, and they give your players additional stats.

For example, give Harry Kane a viper card and he will gain extra pace, and better shooting (if that's even possible.)

With these cards, you can push many of your player's stats to 99.

What division will I be in next season of FUT Rivals?

Every season, most players will move down a division.

The number of divisions you will drop depends on which division you end the season in.

Here is a list of which division you will be in next season based on your current division:

• Division 10 - Division 10
• Division 9 - Division 9
• Division 8 - Division 9
• Division 7 - Division 8
• Division 6 - Division 8
• Division 5 - Division 7
• Division 4 - Division 6
• Division 3 - Division 5
• Division 2 - Division 4
• Division 1 - Division 3
• Elite Division - Division 2

How many Champion Qualification points do I need to qualify for FUT Champion Rivals?

The amount of points required for FUT Champion Rivals depends on the division you are in at the end of the season.

Here is a list of the points needed for each division.

• Division 10 - 50 points
• Division 9 - 60 points
• Division 8 - 80 points
• Division 7 - 100 points
• Division 6 - 150 points
• Division 5 - 200 points
• Division 4 - 400 points
• Division 3 - 500 points
• Division 2 - 600 points
• Division 1 - 750 points
• Elite Division - 1000 points

What are the rewards for competing in FUT Rivals?

There are three different types of rewards given to FIFA 23 online players every week.

All of these rewards vary depending on what division you are in at the end of the week.

Milestone rewards are based on how many Champion Qualification points you earn, with different rewards given at 20+, 50+ and 90+ points.

Base rewards and Upgrade rewards are given depending on how many matches you win that week.

Players who win four to seven matches will have their choice of three different sets of Base rewards.

Those who win over eight matches that week will also be able to choose from three sets of Upgrade rewards.

A full list of rewards by division can be found on the .

How does FIFA FUT Rivals work?

There are 11 different online divisions where FUT players compete online against other players.

Divisions one through ten are available to all players and where you place is based on how many matches you win.

Division ten is the lowest division, and during a season you can only gain ranks and move up, never move down.

The rewards you gain are based on what division you are in at the end of the week, and how many wins you achieve during the week.

The top division, called the Elite Division, is only available to the best players in the world.

Mo Salah stars in TOTW 2

The game might not be out yet, but we are on our second FUT team of the week already.

This week, those who performed well on international duty take centre stage.

Manchester United’s Christian Eriksen stars with Liverpool’s Mo Salah as two of the best picks you can get your hands on.

Click here to read more.

How much does FIFA 23 cost?

FIFA 23’s price varies depending on the platform and addition you purchase.

Here is a handy guide that outlines the prices:

PC:

• Standard Edition – £49.99 / $59.99
• Ultimate Edition – £79.99 / $99.99

PS4 / Xbox One:

• Standard Edition – £59.99 / $59.99
• Ultimate Edition – £89.99 / $99.99

PS5 / Xbox Series X/S:

• Standard Edition – £69.99 / $69.99
• Ultimate Edition – £89.99 / $99.99

Full FIFA 23 sound track

• Alewya -Jagna
• Ark Woods -First Flight To Mars
• Bad Bunny, Bomba Estéreo - Ojitos Lindos
• Badshah, J Balvin, Tainy - Voodoo
• Bakermat - Madan (King)
• Bianca Costa - Ounana
• Biig Piig - FUN
• blackwave. ft. Abhi The Nomad - a-okay
• Bru-C - Playground
• Chappaqua Wrestling - Full Round Table
• Crooked Colours - Feel It
• Cryalot - Hurt Me
• Danger Mouse & Black Thought (feat. Michael Kiwanuka) - Aquamarine
• Daniela Lalita - Tenía Razón
• FKA twigs ft. Shygirl - Papi Bones
• Flume ft. Caroline Polachek - Sirens
• George FitzGerald - Passed Tense (feat. Panda Bear)
• Gorillaz - New Song
• Greentea Peng - Stuck In The Middle
• Haich Ber Na - So Sick Of Me
• Hak Baker - Bricks in the Wall
• Harry Stone - Daydreaming
• Hayden James & Cassian ft. Elderbrook - On Your Own
• James BKS ft. The Big Hash - High Level
• Ibeyi ft. Pa Salieu - Made of Gold
• Labrinth - Lift Off
• Lane 8 ft. Arctic Lake - All I Want
• Loyle Carner - New Song
• M.I.A. - Beep
• MILKBLOOD - Disco Closure
• moa moa - Drive
• Muddy Monk - Smthng
• Nathan Day - Hello Alien
• Nia Archives - Forbidden Feelingz
• Niko B - Rips in Jeans
• ODESZA - Behind The Sun
• Phantoms ft. Big Wild - Firepit
• Pheelz ft. BNXN - Finesse
• Phoenix - Tonight feat. Ezra Koenig
• PONGO - Kuzola
• ROLE MODEL - forever&more
• ROSALÍA - SAOKO
• Rose Gray - Prettier Than You
• Sampa The Great ft. Angélique Kidjo - Let Me Be Great
• San Holo - All The Highs
• Sea Girls - Falling Apart
• SOFY - Big Talk
• SOHN - MIA
• Stromae - Fils de joie
• The Knocks ft. Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs - Walking On Water
• Trueno, Victor Heredia - TIERRA ZANTA
• Tseba ft. Electric Fields - Must Be Love
• Venice - Can't Sleep
• Willow Kayne - White City
• Wings of Desire - Choose A Life
• Yeah Yeah Yeahs ft. Perfume Genius - Spitting Off the Edge of the World
• Young Fathers - Rice

FIFA 'excited' to have Juventus back

VP at EA David Jackson said of the deal:

“We’re excited to reaffirm our deep commitment to Italian football through this exclusive partnership with Juventus,

“This phenomenal club means so much to us and our fans, and will enable EA Sports to continue to deliver the most authentic and comprehensive interactive football experiences possible in FIFA 23 and beyond.”

Fans delighted to have Juventus back

EA Sports has entered into a partnership with Italian club Juventus, which will see the club return to FIFA 23 under its real name.

Since 2019, Juventus has only appeared in FIFA games under the fake club name Piemonte Calcio.

One fan said: "I kind of want FIFA 23 now that Juventus is back.."

A second said: "Finally no more piemonte calcio in game."

Women's football players given own specific animations

Prior to FIFA 23, the women players included in the game used the same models as their male counterparts.

Now women are no longer an afterthought, and the women players have been given their own specific animations.

The players no longer feel like small men with ponytails, but play how actual women play. 

Between the two kinds of clubs, men’s and women’s, the gameplay now feels completely different, from pacing to contesting for the ball.

Finally, FIFA 23 is making steps towards diversity and inclusion that feel genuine.

What is playing with HyperMotion2 like?

While we didn’t manage to pull off any of the fancy footwork shown off in the reveal trailer, the gameplay felt fast and flowing.

The players have tight turning pivots and no longer feel like they are skating on ice.

Adaptations to the running styles meant the foot races for loose balls looked and felt more tense.

Using powerful players like Rúben Dias to tear up the grass and send the ball flying out into the stands was more than possible.

Compared to previous entries in the series, the box didn’t feel nearly as crowded by the computer AI.

When asked, Rivera claims the team worked hard to improve the AI and make it more intelligent.

“With the position changes that we're doing this year, we are making the defensive positioning a bit wider and we are creating a lot more runs in the box, because it was too crowded.

 “Also, we are reducing the amount of offside runs.”

Just like the team said, we managed to score a number of goals despite a physical battle with the goalie in the air.

What difference does HyperMotion2 make?

All of this serves to make the gameplay feel more realistic and ultimately fair.

The algorithm aims to answer with a higher degree of accuracy who would come off better in each instance of a tackle or challenge for the ball.

The big difference the developers wanted to point out is that when there is an aerial tackle between the goalkeeper and a goal scorer, the player now has a fighting chance.

HyperMotion2 also features AcceleRATE, which animates players in three different running styles.

Players will now run in an explosive, lengthy, or controlled style to give more variety to the action.

Previously, only running speed and acceleration were taken into account of who gets ahead of who.

Now a lengthy runner will ultimately surpass someone running in an explosive style.

Demands met

Running has also been specifically tailored to specific superstars, and players like Davies, Vinicius, and Mbappe will feel incredibly life-like when moving across the pitch. 

Speaking of top players, left-footed footballers are now capable of actually performing their tricks with the left foot, something the community has been demanding for ages.

More animations included

FIFA 23 features a lot of little touches the most dedicated fans will instantly notice. 

The game now offers more animations connecting all the different moves from the player - HyperMotion already added thousands of them, and the outcome was impressive, but this is yet another step forward. 

With high balls, players will be able to stop the ball with their leg and start moving their body within the same animation, and it all feels incredibly life-like. 

Defenders now have more tools, such as stealing the ball with their heel during a sliding tackle, and the same goes for the attackers, who can now pass by hitting the ball with their backs. 

How many Fifa games have been released?

FIFA 23 will be the 30th version of the video-game since its debut.

Since the game's release in 1993, it has become the most popular sports video game of all time.

In 2021, the games total revenue was over £705million.

Is Fifa 23 the last Fifa game?

The first Fifa video game was released in 1993 and has been beloved by sports fans ever since.

The 1993 version of Fifa became the best-selling game of the year, selling over a half a million units.

Since then, the game has gone on to sell up to 26 million units a year.

However, the future of the game has been put into question due to disputes between the game's developer, EA Sports, and Fifa.

EA Sports has always developed the Fifa game, however the gaming developer has announced that it is giving up its Fifa licence due to financial disagreements.