Another wonderful feature of the popular EA Sports FIFA game is the Ones to Watch section which are special limited edition player cards in FIFA Ultimate Team that celebrate the biggest signings of the season.
These dynamic upgrades have the potential to increase in ratings based on the players’ real-life performances.
With the promo having started with FIFA 18, Ones to Watch involves only players that have changed clubs over the summer and sees them receive upgrades through performance-based special items such as Man of the Match or Team of the Week.
Additionally, OTW players are eligible for a “Wins to Watch” upgrade which is activated if their team wins three of their next eight domestic league games starting from Friday 30th September. It is essentially an automatic upgrade which they will receive whether they feature in the games or not.
As the 2022 FIFA World Cup also has a big impact on the season, a new upgrade opportunity will be available in place of Team of the Week called ‘Nations to Watch’. This will see Ones to Watch items become eligible for a one-off upgrade if their national team wins a World Cup game, regardless of the player’s availability for the game.
The likes of Erling Haaland, Casemiro, Robert Lewandowski and Sadio Mane all moved clubs ahead of the season, meaning there are some phenomenal items to look forward to in the Ones to Watch feature of FUT in FIFA 23. This is absolutely exciting for fans who will not be disappointed with the quality available.
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FIFA 23: One To Watch List
Below are the top 20 players included in the FIFA 23 Ones To Watch team, alongside their OVR rating at the start of the game.
- Robert Lewandowski – 91
- Sadio Mané – 89
- Erling Haaland – 88
- Antonio Rüdiger – 87
- Paulo Dybala – 86
- Gabriel Jesus – 83
- Aurélien Tchouaméni – 82
- Nico Schlotterbeck – 82
- Darwin Núñez – 82
- Antony – 82
- Corentin Tolisso – 81
- Tyler Adams – 76
- Steven Bergwijn – 80
- Matthijs De Ligt – 85
- Raheem Sterling – 86
- Renato Sanches – 80
- Richarlison – 81
- Sergiño Dest – 77
- Angel Di Maria – 84
- Franck Kessié – 84
It is pertinent to note that the Ones to Watch item is user-friendly as it keeps a player’s latest upgrade should they go out on loan during the season, that progress is boosted when next they receive an upgrade at their new club or a Nations to Watch upgrade during the World Cup.
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