FIFA 23 is almost upon us, and many fans want to prepare themselves by picking the perfect player for Career Mode.
While some players start out strong, they are already far into their career with not much room for improvement.
Some FIFA 23 players have more potential than others.
For the perfect mix of highly-rated players that will still improve as the game goes on, these are the perfect professionals to choose.
Here’s our list of the players with the most potential in FIFA 23’s Career Mode:
10. Jude Bellingham – 91
Bellingham is one of England’s upcoming stars.
At just 19 years old, English player Jude Bellingham has a long and successful career ahead of him.
Currently playing for Borussia Dortmund, he’s been part of the English national side since he was 17.
One of the strongest midfielders in the game, Bellingham began his career with Birmingham City’s under-8s.
Bellingham will start his career rated 84, but with the right training can reach his potential of 91.
9. Dušan Vlahović – 91
Vlahović is a powerhouse for Juventus.
Serbian player, Dušan Vlahović, is now fully represented in FIFA 23 thanks to a new licensing deal with Juventus.
During his 2016 debut, Vlahović won both the league and two Serbian cups.
The young striker won Italy’s Serie A Player of the Year before being bought for a huge transfer fee by Juventus.
Vlahović starts out at a respectable 84, but has great potential to reach 91.
8. Kai Havertz – 91
Havertz was snapped up by Chelsea.
Since being bought by Chelsea in 2020, Kai Havertz has gone from strength to strength.
Havertz helped Chelsea take the UEFA Champions League Cup and FIFA Club World Cup scoring the winning goal in both finals.
He’s also been playing for Germany’s national team since he was just 18.
You can’t go wrong choosing Havertz, who starts at 84 with the potential for 91.
7. Florian Wirtz – 91
The second German on this list, Florian Wirtz has remained in the Bundesliga since his debut.
Despite being just 19 years old, he has already made his international debut for Germany at the 2022 World Cup qualifiers.
Due to his age, he’s not drowning in accolades like some of the others on this list, but he’s still recognised as a strong talent.
If you choose Wirtz, you will start out with a rating of 82, but you have the chance to reach 91.
6. Gianluigi Donnarumma – 92
Donnarumma also plays for PSG.
Beginning his international career aged 17, Gianluigi Donnarumma is the goalkeeper for Italy’s national team.
At 6’5”, he dominates the goal, and is an imposing figure for almost any striker to face.
He helped Italy win the Euros in 2020 with this strong command of the goal.
Donnarumma will start out his career at an impressive 88, but can improve further to 92.
5. Vinícius Júnior – 92
A key player for Real Madrid.
The Brazilian winger, Vinícius Júnior, is one of Real Madrid’s strongest players, where he was transferred aged 16.
Not only did he help the club win last year’s La Liga title, but he also scored the winning goal in the UEFA Champions League Final.
He’s a good all-rounder with great pace, dribbling skills, and spot-on shooting.
If you choose Júnior, you will start off rated 86 with the potential to reach 92.
4. Phil Foden – 92
Phil Foden is a big player for Man City.
The second English player on the list, Phil Foden not only plays for the national team, but also Premier League club Manchester City.
In 2017, Foden was named BBC’s Young Sports Personality of the year, the same year he made his City debut.
He’s also the youngest Premier League winner, taking the title twice with the club.
Foden starts out Career Mode strong at 85, but can go even further to 92.
3. Pedri – 93
Pedri was called up at a young age.
Barcelona’s Pedri is known for his exceptional technical quality when playing.
Then 17, Pedri was promoted to Barcelona’s main team in 2020, and scored his first goal for the club at his Champions League debut.
Another player who has shown a lot of potential despite his young age.
Players using Pedri will start with a rating of 85, with the potential to reach 93.
2. Erling Haaland – 94
Haaland goes from strength to strength at Man City.
Recently purchased by Manchester City, Erling Haaland has been making waves at his new club.
Scoring ten goals in just six games with his new team he’s taking the Premier League by storm.
He’s also one of the nominees for the league’s Player of the Month and with good reason.
Haaland will start out with an impressive 88, but, if played right, can go all the way to 94.
1. Kylian Mbappé – 95
PSG and France’s star player.
As the FIFA three-time cover star, it’s no surprise that the people at EA Sports think that Kylian Mbappé is packed with potential.
Despite being just 23 years old, he has won France’s Ligue 1 Player of the Year three times.
In the last World Cup he helped France take Croatia in the final 4 – 2 with his goal-scoring prowess.
Starting at a rating of 91 with the potential for 95, Mbappé is the best in the game.
Written by Georgina Young on behalf of GLHF.
