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FIFA 23 Ones to Watch: OTW promo explained & predictions
FIFA 23 Ones to Watch is set to be the first major promo of FUT 23, so here’s everything we know about the event so far.
FIFA 23 Ones to Watch is expected to be the first major promo of this season’s Ultimate Team, celebrating the most exciting moves from the summer transfer window. Here’s how FIFA 23 OTW will work, along with the players likely to feature.
Ones to Watch is always one of the most interesting and exciting promos in any FIFA, mainly because it tends to be the very first major event of the year. FIFA 23 will be no exception, as EA look to shine the spotlight on the biggest transfers of the summer.
FIFA 22 OTW was arguably the biggest ever, as both Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo switched clubs in a crazy end to the transfer window. While FIFA 23 OTW is unlikely to have as many groundbreaking signings to choose from, some of the game’s highest-rated players have been on the move.
Here’s everything you need to know about FIFA 23 Ones to Watch, from how the cards will work to the players we expect to see.
- Is there a FIFA 23 Ones to Watch start date?
- FIFA 23 Ones to Watch explained
- FIFA 23 Ones to Watch predictions
Is there a FIFA 23 Ones to Watch start date?
EA are yet to confirm when FIFA 23 Ones to Watch will kick off, but we can look at previous years to gain a pretty good idea.
Last year, OTW got underway on October 1, the same day as FIFA 22’s worldwide release. With this in mind, we’d expect FIFA 23 OTW to begin on Friday, September 30, 2022.
This is the expected FIFA 23 release date based on various leaks and the usual schedule, but we’ll add new information to this section once it’s available.
FIFA 23 Ones to Watch explained
FIFA 23 OTW will award special live cards to players who have recently moved to a new club. These dynamic items will go up in rating depending on how well the player performs for their club in real life.
Each time a OTW star is handed a TOTW after a top display in their domestic league, the card will increase in rating and stats to match the most recent one.
For example, in FIFA 22, Dayot Upamecano started out at an 82-rated card after his move to Bayern Munich. But, by the end of the year, he was 87-rated and one of the best center-backs that the Bundesliga had to offer.
They will also receive an extra +1 boost for winning a certain number of matches after the promo begins. Last year, the threshold was five wins out of 10 games after October 2.
We’ll update this section with more specific information once EA officially announces the promo.
FIFA 23 Ones to Watch predictions
The summer transfer window is far from closed, but we’ve already seen some major signings that are a shoo-in to be a FIFA 23 OTW. On top of that, there are plenty of deals that are on the verge of going through that will surely make the cut.
Here are our predictions for FIFA 23 Ones to Watch so far:
| Player Name | Transfer | Transfer Confirmed? | Predicted Rating |
| Robert Lewandowski | Bayern Munich to Barcelona | Yes | 92 |
| Erling Haaland | Borussia Dortmund to Manchester City | Yes | 90 |
| Sadio Mane | Liverpool to Bayern Munich | Yes | 90 |
| Paulo Dybala | Juventus to Roma | Yes | 87 |
| Raheem Sterling | Manchester City to Chelsea | Yes | 87 |
| Frenkie De Jong | Barcelona to Manchester United | No | 87 |
| Romelu Lukaku | Chelsea to Inter Milan | Yes | 86 |
| Kalidou Koulibaly | Napoli to Chelsea | Yes | 86 |
| Angel Di Maria | PSG to Juventus | Yes | 86 |
| Paul Pogba | Manchester United to Juventus | Yes | 85 |
| Franck Yannick Kessie | AC Milan to Barcelona | Yes | 85 |
| Matthijs de Ligt | Juventus to Bayern Munich | Yes | 85 |
| Jules Kounde | Sevilla to Barcelona | Yes | 84 |
| Gabriel Jesus | Manchester City to Arsenal | Yes | 83 |
| Raphinha | Leeds United to Barcelona | Yes | 83 |
| Aurelien Tchouameni | AS Monaco to Real Madrid | Yes | 82 |
| Boubacar Kamara | Marseille to Aston Villa | Yes | 82 |
| Richarlison | Everton to Spurs | Yes | 82 |
| Darwin Nunez | Benfica to Liverpool | Yes | 81 |
| Renato Sanches | Lille to PSG | Yes | 81 |
| Mario Gotze | PSV to Eintracht Frankfurt | Yes | 81 |
| Ivan Perisic | Inter Milan to Spurs | Yes | 81 |
| Ryan Gravenberch | Ajax to Bayern Munich | Yes | 80 |
| Karim Adeyemi | RB Salzburg to Borussia Dortmund | Yes | 76 |
We’ll be keeping this page up to date with all the latest confirmed transfers that we think will make the cut in FIFA 23 Ones to Watch, so be sure to keep checking back.
For more on FIFA 23, check out the brand-new Icons and FUT Heroes leaked for the game so far.
Image credits: EA Sports
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FIFA 23 devs drop major hints about Pro Clubs’ crossplay future
FIFA 23 Pro Clubs won’t have crossplay at launch, but developers EA Sports have confirmed it’s in the plans for the future.
FIFA 23 fans were disappointed when EA Sports announced that crossplay wouldn’t be coming to the game at launch. Thankfully, some new details from the developers has teased that it could arrive further into the game’s lifespan.
For years, FIFA fans have been begging EA Sports to introduce cross-platform play to the series. With games like Call of Duty, Fortnite, and Apex Legends all making use of the system, FIFA seemed like an obvious candidate for crossplay.
For the first time, FIFA 23 is set to include cross-platform play, but left players disappointed with the news that it would only be available in a limited number of modes.
For many, the biggest blow was the fact that Pro Clubs would not utilize the system at all, meaning players couldn’t team up if they were on different consoles. While Pro Clubs won’t be crossplay at launch, EA Sports have suggested that might not be the case for the entirety of the game’s lifespan.
EA teases Pro Clubs crossplay in the future
In their August 8 Pitch Notes for FIFA 23, Game Design Director for Pro Clubs and VOLTA Football Richard Walz spoke candidly about the lack of crossplay in these modes, and provided an update on the future of the modes.
“I share your desire to see crossplay in Pro Clubs,” he stated, “And understand the frustrations for not seeing it included in the launch of FIFA 23. While we’re excited with the first steps to bring new crossplay features to FIFA 23, we also recognize what crossplay functionality could mean to the Pro Clubs modes, with the potential for improving matchmaking, and allowing friends from different platforms of the same generation to play together.”
“With the scale of such an important feature, our goal is to bring you the best possible experiences. As we look at our crossplay future, we’re focused on matchmaking in Pro Clubs, VOLTA, and FUT Co-op, as well as cross-platform lobby invites and ultimately cross-platform Pro Clubs.”
When FIFA 23 launches, only 1v1 modes will have crossplay enabled. That means Ultimate Team Friendlies, Divisional matches, and Weekend League, along with Online Seasons.
FIFA 23 is set to include some majors changes, with both player and manager Career Mode receiving updates, along with new FUT Icons.
Image Credits: EA Sports
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FIFA 23 Pro Clubs: Cross-play, Leveling changes, skill games, more
FIFA 23’s Pro Clubs mode introduces several new features, like skill games, season progression changes, and new Perks.
Here’s everything you need to know about FIFA 23’s Pro Clubs mode including the latest news on cross-play inclusion, changes to leveling and progression, as well as the new skill games feature.
EA Sports are set to deliver new features across each of FIFA 23’s game modes including Career Mode, Ultimate Team, and Pro Clubs. As the final iteration of the iconic franchise to boast the FIFA branding, expectations are high for FIFA 23.
While Ultimate Team tends to receive the bulk of the attention from players, Pro Clubs is a well-liked mode with a passionate community that enjoys teaming up with friends online.
FIFA 23 is set to deliver some changes and improvements when it comes to Pro Clubs, and here’s a breakdown of what you should expect.
- FIFA 23 Pro Clubs post-launch cross-play
- Pro Clubs leveling changes & new Perks in FIFA 23
- Pro Clubs & Volta shared seasonal progression
- FIFA 23 Pro Clubs skill games
FIFA 23 Pro Clubs post-launch cross-play
Fans of Pro Clubs were shocked and appalled when they discovered that FIFA 23 would exclude the highly requested cross-play feature from impacting the mode’s gameplay. It’s the first time that a FIFA game will have cross-play and Pro Clubs players were furious with the exclusion.
The backlash from the decision to exclude Pro Clubs from cross-play functionality has led to a statement from EA.
The statement confirmed that EA “recognize what cross-play functionality could mean to the Pro Clubs mode with the potential for improving matchmaking and allowing friends from different platforms of the same generation to play together. “
It’s a positive sign to see the devs address player concerns. They reaffirmed that while FIFA 23 will not have cross-play for Pro Clubs at launch, it is something they’re working on: “As we look at our cross-play future, we’re focused on matchmaking in Pro Clubs, VOLTA, and FUT Co-op, as well as cross-platform lobby invites and ultimately cross-platform Pro Clubs.”
However, there’s no confirmation if the future they refer to is one that will affect FIFA 23 post-launch or rather the next footballing title they produce.
Pro Clubs leveling changes & new Perks in FIFA 23
EA have amended the method to level up your player in FIFA 23 Pro Clubs. After continuous player complaints of slow progression over the years, EA have finally decided to make the grind a more simple and rewarding task.
You’ll receive more XP after a match to ensure “fair distribution of XP for supporting players who contribute to success without putting the ball in the back of the net themselves.”
Here are the changes to leveling you will experience in FIFA 23 Pro Clubs:
- The amount of XP required to move from level to level has decreased considerably.
- The amount of XP required to reach the maximum level has been decreased.
- The maximum level has been increased from 25 levels to 100.
- Players can earn a maximum of 185 Skill Points.
- All Perks will be unlocked through the course of the first 25 levels. Beyond level 25, players will continue to unlock more perk slots, and earn more Skill Points.
These changes have been implemented to reduce the effort needed to max out your level.
In addition to these leveling changes, EA are also introducing four new Perks to Pro Clubs. Perks can be utilized to alter your performance on the pitch so unlocking valuable ones can lead to more success.
Here are the four new Perks and what they do:
Attacking Perks
- Poacher – Increases your all-around finishing (including boosts to Volleys, Finishing, and Heading Accuracy) when inside the box.
Chance Creation Perks
- Light Passes – Increases your teammates’ ability to trap and control your passes.
Defensive Perks
- Interceptor – Improves your ability to intercept & disrupt your opposition’s passes & shots when defending and in close proximity to the ball.
- Chase Down – Increases your pace when defending immediately following a loss of possession. The perk will deactivate after 40 in-game seconds if you have not regained possession.
Pro Clubs & Volta shared seasonal progression
For the first time, Pro Clubs will adopt a season progression system in FIFA 23. This new seasonal system will share its progress with the Volta experience. Playing either mode will level up your player and you’ll earn shared seasonal progress as a result.
Furthermore, players will be able to earn rewards in Volta, such as player cosmetics, and bring them back to equip in Pro Clubs matches. This is great news for FIFA 23 players as you’ll have more chances to progress through the six-week season.
FIFA 23 Pro Clubs skill games
The new skill games feature will give players something to do while waiting for their Pro Clubs teammates to come online. Completing these skill games will contribute to your player’s growth.
You can also compete with your teammates for bragging rights within your club as you attempt to land the highest score possible in each of the mini-games.
Ultimately, you’ll experience less wasted time than ever in FIFA 23 Pro Clubs as there will always be a method to earn XP even when your teammates are offline.
For more, check out FIFA 22’s 5 players who are most deserving of an upgrade in FIFA 23.
Image Credit: EA Sports
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FIFA 23 Premier League ratings: Every team’s best players predictions
The Premier League is set to host some of the best players in FIFA 23, so we’ve predicted who will have the highest rating for each club.
The Premier League will be home to some of FIFA 23’s brightest stars, with players from the likes of Manchester City and Liverpool set to dominate Ultimate Team. Here are our predictions for the top Premier League ratings in FIFA 23, as well as every team’s best players.
Each and every year, EA updates its roster of players with new ratings based on how they performed in the previous season, and FIFA 23 is no exception. The 2021/22 campaign saw some exceptional performances, which will no doubt be reflected in the FIFA 23 ratings.
One of the biggest leagues to feature in FIFA 23 is the Premier League. Whether you’re building your dream Ultimate Team or embarking on a Career Mode, the English top-flight is likely to play a part.
But who will be the best players in the Premier League? We’ve put together our predictions for the top 10 highest-rated Premier League players in FIFA 23, and highlighted the best players from each club.
- FIFA 23 Premier League top 10 player rating predictions
- FIFA 23 Premier League rating predictions: Every team’s best players
FIFA 23 Premier League top 10 player rating predictions
| Player | Club | Upgrade / Downgrade | Rating |
| Kevin De Bruyne | Manchester City | – | 91 |
| Cristiano Ronaldo | Manchester United | – | 91 |
| Mohamed Salah | Liverpool | +1 | 90 |
| Heung Min-Son | Spurs | +1 | 90 |
| Harry Kane | Spurs | – | 90 |
| Alison Becker | Liverpool | +1 | 90 |
| Ederson | Manchester City | +1 | 90 |
| Erling Haaland | Manchester City | +2 | 90 |
| Virgil Van Dijk | Liverpool | – | 89 |
| Trent Alexander-Arnold | Liverpool | +2 | 88 |
After they two fought tooth and nail for all three domestic trophies last season, we’re expecting Manchester City and Liverpool to dominate the ratings in FIFA 23.
After winning Premier League Player of the Season, Kevin De Bruyne will likely keep his lofty 91 rating, sharing the top spot with Cristiano Ronaldo, who also enjoyed a great individual season in a struggling United team.
We’ve listed Erling Haaland as one of the highest climbers, who should receive a large bump after his high-profile move to City. Trent Alexander-Arnold is also expected to be rewarded after his best season to date, managing 12 assists from right back.
Heung Min-Son also registered his most prolific year in the Premier League so far, finishing as the joint-top goalscorer. This should be enough to see him move up a rating and join the coveted 90 club.
FIFA 23 Premier League rating predictions: Every team’s best players
While most clubs won’t have a shot of landing a player in the top 10, it’s still interesting to see how EA upgrades and downgrades stars from across the league. Every team had both standouts and flops that should be reflected when FIFA 23 rolls around.
With this in mind, we’ve made our predictions for every Premier League club’s top three players in FIFA 23:
AFC Bournemouth
| Player Name | Upgrade / Downgrade | Rating |
| Jefferson Lerma | +1 | 76 |
| Dominic Solanke | +3 | 75 |
| Ben Pearson | – | 75 |
Arsenal
| Player Name | Upgrade / Downgrade | Rating |
| Gabriel Jesus | +1 | 84 |
| Martin Odegaard | +2 | 84 |
| Bukayo Saka | +3 | 83 |
Aston Villa
| Player Name | Upgrade / Downgrade | Rating |
| Emiliano Martinez | – | 84 |
| Lucas Digne | – | 84 |
| Philippe Coutinho | +1 | 83 |
Brentford
| Player Name | Upgrade / Downgrade | Rating |
| Ivan Toney | +4 | 80 |
| Thomas Strakosha | -1 | 79 |
| Ben Mee | – | 79 |
Brighton
| Player Name | Upgrade / Downgrade | Rating |
| Leandro Trossard | +2 | 79 |
| Lewis Dunk | – | 78 |
| Pascal Gross | +1 | 77 |
Chelsea
| Player Name | Upgrade / Downgrade | Rating |
| N’Golo Kante | -2 | 88 |
| Raheem Sterling | -1 | 87 |
| Kalidou Koulibaly | – | 86 |
Crystal Palace
| Player Name | Upgrade / Downgrade | Rating |
| Wilfred Zaha | +1 | 83 |
| Vicente Guaita | -1 | 79 |
| Eberechi Eze | +2 | 79 |
Everton
| Player Name | Upgrade / Downgrade | Rating |
| Jordan Pickford | – | 83 |
| Allan | -1 | 82 |
| Dominic Calvert-Lewin | +1 | 82 |
Fulham
| Player Name | Upgrade / Downgrade | Rating |
| Aleksandar Mitrovic | +4 | 79 |
| Harry Wilson | +3 | 78 |
| Tom Cairney | +2 | 77 |
Leeds United
| Player Name | Upgrade / Downgrade | Rating |
| Rodrigo | – | 79 |
| Jack Harrison | +1 | 78 |
| Patrick Bamford | – | 78 |
Leicester City
| Player Name | Upgrade / Downgrade | Rating |
| Wilfred Ndidi | – | 85 |
| Jamie Vardy | -2 | 84 |
| Youri Tielmans | – | 84 |
Liverpool
| Player Name | Upgrade / Downgrade | Rating |
| Mohammed Salah | +1 | 90 |
| Alisson Becker | +1 | 90 |
| Virgil Van Dijk | – | 89 |
Manchester City
| Player Name | Upgrade / Downgrade | Rating |
| Kevin De Bruyne | – | 91 |
| Erling Haaland | +2 | 90 |
| Ederson | +1 | 90 |
Manchester United
| Player Name | Upgrade / Downgrade | Rating |
| Cristiano Ronaldo | – | 91 |
| Bruno Fernandes | – | 88 |
| Jadon Sancho | -1 | 86 |
Newcastle United
| Player Name | Upgrade / Downgrade | Rating |
| Allan Saint-Maximin | +3 | 82 |
| Bruno Guimaraes | +3 | 82 |
| Kieran Trippier | -2 | 82 |
Nottingham Forest
| Player Name | Upgrade / Downgrade | Rating |
| Jesse Lingard | – | 79 |
| Taiwo Awoniyi | +2 | 76 |
| Philip Zinckernagel | +1 | 76 |
Southampton
| Player Name | Upgrade / Downgrade | Rating |
| James Ward-Prowse | +3 | 84 |
| Stuart Armstrong | +2 | 79 |
| Kyle Walker-Peters | +2 | 79 |
Spurs
| Player Name | Upgrade / Downgrade | Rating |
| Harry Kane | – | 90 |
| Heung Min-Son | +1 | 90 |
| Hugo Lloris | – | 87 |
West Ham United
| Player Name | Upgrade / Downgrade | Rating |
| Declan Rice | +3 | 85 |
| Jarrod Bowen | +4 | 82 |
| Thomas Soucek | – | 82 |
Wolves
| Player Name | Upgrade / Downgrade | Rating |
| Ruben Neves | +1 | 83 |
| Raul Jimenez | -1 | 82 |
| Jose Sa | +3 | 82 |
EA are yet to reveal the full slate of Premier League ratings in FIFA 23. As soon as they do, we’ll be sure to update this page with the latest information.
For more on FIFA 23, be sure to check out how to preorder the game and how to get early access with EA Play.
Image credits: EA Sports / Premier League
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