The Fastest Players in FIFA 23

Speed is one key factor in FIFA 23 and this applies to both attackers and defenders. Fast attackers will help you outrun your opponent’s defenders while fast defenders are crucial to defend against counterattacks. 

The subsequent paragraphs will show you a list of the fastest players in FIFA 23, including top-tier players such as Mohamed Salah, Kylian Mbappe, and Sadio Mane. 

Players included in this list boasts of at least 70 Agility, 72 Sprint Speed, and 72 Acceleration, as those are core stats in rating a fast player in FIFA 23. 

At the bottom of the article, you’ll find a full list of the fastest players in FIFA 23.

Kylian Mbappe (Pace 97 –  OVR 91)

Team: Paris Saint-Germain
Age: 23

Pace: 97

Sprint Speed: 97

Acceleration: 97

Skill Moves: Five Stars

Best Attributes: 97 Acceleration, 97 Sprint Speed, 93 Dribbling

First on the list is Paris Saint-Germain superstar Kylian Mbappe, a truly special player with 97 Pace, 97 Sprint Speed, and 97 Acceleration. 

In current day football, Kylian Mbappe is a perfect representation of a speedster, with his equally rated Pace, Sprint Speed, and Acceleration at 97. However, the 91-rated Frenchman also possesses such a high rating on another aspect that works wonderfully with high speed, a notable mention being Mbappe’s 93 Dribbling.

Kylian Mbappe has been Paris Saint-Germain’s driving force since his first day joining the club on a £156.8m move from AS Monaco in 2018, making him one of the most expensive players in the world at only 19 years of age. 

Mbappe proves his worth every season by contributing to the Parisian side’s attacks. Last season, the French forward flourished by scoring a total of 39 goals and contributing 26 assists in 46 games for Paris Saint-Germain across all competitions. 

Mohamed Salah (Pace 90 –  OVR 90)

Team: Liverpool
Age: 30

Pace: 90

Sprint Speed: 91

Acceleration: 89

Skill Moves: Four Stars

Best Attributes: 93 Finishing, 93 Reactions, 92 Positioning

When talking about speed, you can always expect Mohamed Salah’s name to be mentioned. The Egyptian is one of the fastest players FIFA 23 with 90 Pace, 91 Sprint Speed, and 89 Acceleration.

As an attacker, the 90-rated Mohamed Salah is the complete package. More than just speed, Mohamed Salah is a splendid finisher with his 93 finishing. This pairs well with his 93 Reactions and 92 Positioning to make him an all-rounder attacker. 

Mohamed Salah has played for some of the best clubs across Europe including Chelsea FC and AS Roma, but he made his breakthrough after his £36.6m move from AS Roma to Liverpool back in 2017. 

The winner of the 2018 Puskas Award has always been Liverpool’s main man in attack. Hence, making it not surprising when he scored 23 goals in the 2021/22 season, where he won the joint Premier League golden boot alongside South Korean striker, Son Heung-Min.

Sadio Mane (Pace 90 –  OVR 89)

Team: FC Bayern Munchen
Age: 30

Pace: 90

Sprint Speed: 90

Acceleration: 91

Skill Moves: Four Stars

Best Attributes: 93 Agility, 91 Reactions, 91 Acceleration

Sadio Mane is the first player to represent Bundesliga on this list. The Munich-based attacker is rated at 90 Pace, 90 Speed, and 91 Acceleration. 

There is no questioning Mane’s speed, but he shines the most at top speed on the ball, where his 93 Agility and 91 Acceleration come to life. He is also a reliable finisher with his 91 Reactions. 

Sadio Mane made a name for himself playing for Liverpool after a £37m move from Southampton to Liverpool in 2016. He is now on a new adventure in the Bundesliga upon a £28.80m move from Liverpool to FC Bayern Munchen in the summer window of 2022. 

The Senegalese striker, though known for his speed, is particularly appreciated for his consistent performance on the pitch. In his last season with Liverpool, he managed to register 23 goals and five assists playing a total of 51 games. 

Neymar Jr (Pace 87 –  OVR 89)

Team: Paris Saint-Germain
Age: 30

Pace: 87

Sprint Speed: 86

Acceleration: 88

Skill Moves: Five Stars

Best Attributes: 95 Dribbling, 94 Ball Control, 93 Composure

Next up is Neymar Jr, a skillful player with 87 Pace, 86 Sprint Speed and 88 Acceleration. 

The Brazilian is not the fastest player on this list, but he is one of the most skilful with the ball. Asides possessing 95 Dribbling and 94 Ball Control, the Brazilian rounds up with 93 Composure to help him deal with even the best defenders. 

Neymar has always been one of the biggest prospects since his early days playing for Santos. He established himself as one of the best players in the world when he moved to FC Barcelona in 2013, which unfortunately only lasted for four years as he made a record-breaking £199.80m move to Paris Saint-Germain in 2017. 

Despite battling frequent bouts of injuries throughout last season, Neymar showed class by recording 13 goals and eight assists in just 23 games for Paris Saint-Germain. 

Vinícius Jr (Pace 95 –  OVR 86)

Team: Real Madrid CF
Age: 21

Pace: 95

Sprint Speed: 95

Acceleration: 95

Skill Moves: Five Stars

Best Attributes: 95 Acceleration, 95 Sprint Speed, 94 Agility

One of the youngest players on this list is Vinícius Jr. The Real Madrid attacker is rated at 95 Pace, 95 Sprint Speed, and 95 Acceleration.

Vinícius Jr’s game revolves around his 95 Acceleration and 95 Sprint Speed, which always comes in handy in the face of counterattacks. Additionally, he carries himself well in the opponent’s territory with his 94 Agility. 

The 21-years old attacker is a product of one of the best youth academies in Brazil, Flamengo. He made his move to Europe after Real Madrid CF signed him for £40.50m in 2018. 

The Brazilian started out on a very slow pace in his debut season in Real Madrid. However, last season became a headliner for him as he raked in 22 goals across all competitions for Real Madrid, including one in the Champions League final which saw Real Madrid edging out Liverpool in a 1-0 victory. 

Christopher Nkunku (Pace 88 –  OVR 86)

Team: RB Leipzig
Age: 24

Pace: 88

Sprint Speed: 89

Acceleration: 87

Skill Moves: Five Stars

Best Attributes: 90 Balance, 89 Sprint Speed, 89 Dribbling

Christopher Nkunku is the second Bundesliga player on this list. He deserves a shoutout as he currently boasts of 88 Pace, 89 Sprint Speed, and 87 acceleration.

Nkunku’s 89 Sprint Speed allows him to be listed amongst the fastest players in FIFA 23, but his specialty lies in his 89 Dribbling which pairs magnificently with his 90 Balance. 

The French attacker was raised within Paris Saint-Germain’s youth academy, where he managed to climb up to the first team with the Parisian giant. However, he only made himself known after his £11.70m to RB Leipzig in 2019.

The 2021/22 season was Nkunku’s proudest season which saw him contributing 35 goals and 20 assists in 52 games with RB Leipzig. 

Kingsley Coman (Pace 92 –  OVR 86)

Team: FC Bayern Munchen
Age: 26

Pace: 92

Sprint Speed: 90

Acceleration: 94

Skill Moves: Five Stars

Best Attributes: 94 Acceleration, 92 Agility, 90 Sprint Speed

Rounding up this list is another Munich-based player Kingsley Coman, with 92 Pace, 90 Sprint Speed, and 94 Acceleration. 

Kingsley Coman is always a key player in attack with his 90 Sprint Speed and 94 Acceleration, allowing him to swiftly get ahead of the opponent’s defenders. He also carries himself smoothly in attack with his 92 agility to accompany his speed. 

Coman is a top player who has played for Europe’s biggest clubs including Paris Saint-Germain and Juventus, before making a £18.90m move to FC Bayern Munchen in 2017 after two short years in Italy. 

The 26-year-old Frenchman has always been a key player wherever he played, including with the Bundesliga champion FC Bayern Munchen, where he reeled in eight goals and six assists in their title-winning campaign last season. 

All of the fastest players in FIFA 23

The table below is a list of the fastest players in FIFA 23 sorted according to their pace.

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