For the first time in NWSL history, there can be arguments over players’ FIFA ratings. It’s an annual tradition for plenty of other leagues with the release of EA Sports’ game franchise, and now with NWSL’s addition to the game on Mar. 15 and today’s release of players’ ratings, we can finally get in on what is sure to be a spicy few days of banter over who deserves the top overall rating, who got snubbed and which teams were underestimated before the season even starts.
San Diego Wave forward Alex Morgan earned the honor of top overall rating at the launch. The FIFA The Best nominee is the only player in the league to hit the 90. Her high overall rating stays consistent with her most recent rating for the U.S. women’s national team (Morgan has been playable in the game since 2016, when EA added select women’s national teams to the mix). She’s still the only American to be rated at a 90 or above for club or country.
Notably, the NWSL’s release of player ratings provided a top 10, but three goalkeepers are tied with an overall score of 85. Here’s the top 11:
Top NWSL players in FIFA 23
| Overall rating | Player | Team | Postition |
|---|---|---|---|
|
90 |
Alex Morgan |
San Diego Wave FC |
ST |
|
88 |
Debinha |
KC Current |
CAM |
|
87 |
Rose Lavelle |
OL Reign |
CAM |
|
87 |
Sophia Smith |
Portland Thorns… |
