FIFA 23: Top Young Star Player Ratings, Release Date and Best New Features

FIFA 23 could be one of the most exciting soccer video games we have seen in a while.

The game is slated to be released on Sept. 27 and be available to play on a number of consoles, including Xbox, Playstation, PC and the Nintendo Switch.

While stars like Erling Haaland, Kylian Mbappé and Robert Lewandowski highlight some of the highest-rated players available in FIFA 23, it's the young stars who could make a splash in this year's version of the game.

So, let's take a look at the top young players and some of the new features in FIFA 23.

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Top Young Players

The players at the top of the FIFA 23 ratings have mostly been around for a while, including Karim Benzema (91 overall), Kevin De Bruyne (91 overall), Mbappé (91 overall), Lionel Messi (91 overall) and Lewandowski (91 overall).

However, there is still a competitive bunch of players 21 years old or younger:

1. Pedri, CM, Barcelona: 85 overall
2. Jude Bellingham, CM, Borussia Dortmund: 84 overall
3. Alphonso Davies, LB, Bayern Munich: 84 overall 
4. Florian Wirtz, CAM, Bayer 04 Leverkusen: 82 overall
5. Bukayo Saka, RM, Arsenal: 82 overall
6. Jamal Musiala, CM, Bayern Munich: 81 overall
7. Josko Gvardiol, CB, RB Leipzig: 81 overall
8. Rodrygo, RW, Real Madrid: 81 overall
9. Nuno Mendes, LB, Paris Saint-Germain: 80 overall
10. Jurrien Timber, CB, Ajax: 80 overall
11. William Saliba, CB, Arsenal: 80 overall
12. Jeremie Frimpong, RB, Bayer 04 Leverkusen: 80 overall
13. Gavi, CM, Barcelona: 79 overall 

Full list of highest-rated young players available at EA.com

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New Gameplay Features

FIFA 23's new gameplay features include HyperMotion2 Technology, which makes for "ultra-realistic gameplay," according to EA Sports. The technology features "more high-quality, true-to-life animations than ever before."

EA Sports also highlights a new skill-based, risk-versus-reward shooting mechanic, redesigned set pieces and advanced on-pitch physics, including impact physics, net-interaction physics and player awareness.

In addition, shooting, defending, passing and CPU AI tactical awareness are among the football variety advancements.

The HyperMotion2 Technology, advanced 11 vs. 11 match capture, machine learning, technical dribbling, ML-Jockey, accelerate and composed ball striking will only be available on NextGen consoles.

Cross-play is also new this year, allowing players on Xbox and Playstation, for instance, to play against one another.

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Women's Club Football

Women's football was introduced to the FIFA video game in FIFA 16. However, it was limited to international teams only.

In FIFA 23, players will be able play as women's club teams for the first time ever. Teams in the Barclays FA Women's Super League and the French Division 1 Féminine will be available to play at launch.

EA Sports has said it will expand its offering of women's leagues at some point in the future, which could include the United States' NWSL.

Here's a quick look at some of the top-rated women in the game, including Alexia Putellas, who is the highest-rated player in the entire game.

1. Alexia Putellas, CM, Spain (Club: Barcelona): 92 overall 
2. Sam Kerr, ST, Australia (Club: Chelsea): 91 overall 
3. Wendie Renard, CB, France (Club: Lyon): 91 overall 
4. Ada Hegerberg, ST, Norway (Club: Lyon): 91 overall 
5. Marie-Antoinette Katoto, ST, France (Club: Paris Saint-Germain): 90 overall 
6. Lucy Bronze, RB, England (Club: Barcelona): 90 overall 
7. Alex Morgan, ST, United States (Club: San Diego Wave FC): 90 overall 
8. Caroline Graham Hansen, RW, Norway (Club: Barcelona): 90 overall 
9. Christiane Endler, GK, Chile (Club: Olympique Lyonnais): 89 overall 
10. Vivianne Miedema, ST, Netherlands (Club: Arsenal): 89 overall 

Full list of women's players available at EA.com

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Ted Lasso and AFC Richmond

AFC Richmond, the fictional club in the Apple TV+ series Ted Lasso, will be a playable team in FIFA 23.

The Greyhounds will be featured in the Rest of World category and can be used in career mode, kickoff and online play. Fictional Richmond manager Ted Lasso, played by Jason Sudeikis, will also be available in career mode.

Popular characters from the show, including Roy Kent, Jamie Tartt, Sam Obisanya and Dani Rojas, will be featured in the game as well.

In addition, AFC Richmond's home stadium, Nelson Road, and team items including kits, tifos and other content, will be available to unlock in FIFA Ultimate Team and Pro Clubs.