FIFA 23 is getting closer and closer. For the release of the last FIFA title of its kind, Ones to Watch (OTW) are still expected in Ultimate Team mode. These special cards focus mainly on top players who have changed clubs between – Season s. This also includes prominent names from the Bundesliga.

EA Sports already announced that the Ones to Watch cards will be released with official FIFA 23 release on September 30.

What are OTW cards?

OTW cards are dynamic special cards that are available with the same values as their gold cards at the start of FIFA Ultimate Team. However, they can increase in value as the – Season progresses. This usually happens when the player in question receives an upgrade in Team of the Week: Then the values of the OTW version are also taken over one-to-one.

Which players can be considered as OTW?

Since this week it is certain: Robert Lewandowski will play for FC Barcelona with immediate effect. The top striker is leaving FC Bayern Munich for a transfer fee of 45 million euros. Besides the world footballer from Poland, who is a clear candidate for the Ones to Watch in FIFA 23, there are also many other players who could get such a card in EA Sports’ new title. Last year, there were 29 OTW cards, including Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. Meanwhile, we go into eleven top favorites for the new edition.

Robert Lewandowski

• From FC Bayern Munich to FC Barcelona

Lewandowski is the most successful striker of recent years. At FC Bayern, he broke Gerd Müller’s goal record, among others: Lewandowski scored 41 goals in the 2020/2021 – Season . Last – Season , the Polish international added 35 goals to his tally. He is said to have signed a four-year contract with FC Barcelona.

Erling Haaland

• From Borussia Dortmund to Manchester City

Already in June, the transfer from the Norwegian was certain. Manchester City is said to have transferred 60 million euros to BVB for the young star striker. The 21-year-old has scored 61 goals in 66 Bundesliga games, in the Champions League even 23 goals in just 19 games.

Antonio Rüdiger

• From Chelsea FC to Real Madrid

The German international is one of the top defenders to change clubs this year. After the end of his contract with Chelsea FC, Real Madrid has secured the services of the 29-year-old. Thus, he becomes a teammate of compatriot Toni Kroos.

Other players who are eligible as OTW card in FIFA 23.

Sadio Mané

• From Liverpool FC to FC Bayern Munich

With Mané, a world-class player is coming to the Bundesliga. The German record champion has transferred 70 million euros to Liverpool FC for the Senegalese. In FIFA, the 30-year-old was one of the most popular players.

Aurélien Tchouameni

• From AS Monaco to Real Madrid

The defensive midfielder is the most expensive transfer of the summer so far. (As of July 20, 2022) The transfer fee for the 22-year-old Frenchman is 80 million euros.

Darwin Núñez

• From Benfica Lisbon to Liverpool FC

The 23-year-old Uruguayan changes the club for 75 million euros. After the departure of Sadio Mané, the attacker could fill the gap at the Premier League champions.

Karim Adeyemi

• From RB Salzburg to Borussia Dortmund

The 20-year-old striker is a new top talent moving to the Bundesliga. Borussia Dortmund has paid 30 million euros to RB Salzburg.

Raheem Sterling

• From Manchester City to Chelsea FC

The England international is known for his pace and can shine especially as a left winger. The London club is said to have transferred over 55 million euros to the Premier League champions.

Brenden Aaronson

• From RB Salzburg to Leeds United

EA often focuses on new faces in the Premier League. Another young talent of this kind is Brenden Aaronson. The 21-year-old US American is moving from RB Salzburg to Leeds United for just over 30 million euros. For RB, the attacking midfielder has already shown his class on several occasions in the Austrian Bundesliga as well as in the Champions League.

Matthijs de Ligt

• From Juventus Turin to FC Bayern Munich

The Dutchman is considered one of the world’s best central defenders. FC Bayern spent 67 million euros to sign de Ligt from the Italian record champions. Ex-Bayern coach Louis van Gaal is said to have convinced his compatriot of the German record champion.

Kalidou Koulibaly

• From SSC Napoli to Chelsea FC

Kalidou Koulibaly is described as a “beast” in FIFA 22. The brawny Senegalese is not only fast, but also extremely strong in terms of physicality – not to mention his tackling quality. Chelsea FC paid almost 40 million euros to Napoli for the center back.