FIFA 23 fastest players guide with all Ultimate Team’s speediest cards

Our FIFA 23 fastest players list is a complete sweat-fest – and we make no apologies for it. While FIFA 23 has seen game speed slowed down, 90+ Pace is still the most sought-after attribute among Ultimate Team players, which is why we've produced the guide below. It doesn't stop at gold cards, either. We also have the speediest silver and bronze items, as well as a dedicated FIFA 23 fastest CBs list. Keep on running with your FIFA 23 fastest players guide.

Fastest Ultimate Team players in FIFA 23

Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema tops the FIFA 23 ratings list this year – but with 80 pace, he falls a long way short of the game’s fastest players. No such problem for three-time series cover star Kylian Mbappe, who’s the speediest card you can buy. Not only does Vinicius Jr sit happily in third here, but he’s also a prominent part of our FIFA 23 best young players guide. And German side Leverkusen are surely cheating somehow, with Frimpong and Diaby both legging it into the top ten. 

Fastest FIFA 23 players to buy on a budget

Feeling a little tight for cash and unable to extend to the big-money signings listing above? Then consider this list instead. Everyone here is rated 81 or below, and should therefore be affordable. Traore slipped out of the meta last season after moving to Barcelona, but his return to the Premier League will likely see the Spaniard widely used across the board again this season. To get the best out of him, be sure to learn some FIFA 23 skill moves.

Fastest gold CBs in FIFA 23 Ultimate Team

Division Rivals and Weekend League players are obsessed with pace up front, despite its effectiveness being slightly reduced this year. So what’s the best way to combat a rapid striker? With a similarly speedy centre-back, of course. Those familiar with the new FIFA 23 lengthy acceleration style will always be aware of Koulibaly and Rudiger, although being able to afford them is a different matter entirely. The good news? Top-ranked St Juste is one of the players highly recommended in our list of FIFA 23 signings rated 82 or under. 

Fastest silver cards in Ultimate Team

Heard of FIFA 23 Silver Stars before? Every Wednesday EA releases a new challenge where racking up wins with all-silver teams earns an overpowered new card. As you can imagine, most of the human squads you come up against are stacked with pace. Meaning any or all of the below are recommended options if you’re planning to take on that addictive chunk of Ultimate Team. They’re all wide players though – if you need central options, search for Phil Neumann (CB, Hannover 96), Luca Garritano (CAM, Frosinone) and Aiyegun Tosin (ST, Zurich).

Quickest bronze cards in FIFA 23

Don’t make that face. Bronze teams aren’t just here to supply you with snazzy FIFA 23 kits – although Bohemians and Wrexham definitely deliver on that front. [Click that link to see what we mean.] Stevenage striker Elliott List stands alone at the top of the fastest bronze cards list, while Hatch, Buhagiar and Mileusnic provide the foundations of a super-speedy beginner-level Australian side. Again, if you need central players in addition to List then try Allan Arigoni (CB, FC Lugano) and Paul Smyth (CAM, Leyton Orient).