Alright, so I’ve been grinding away at FIFA 23 Ultimate Team, and let me tell you, building that 85-rated squad was a real journey. I’m not the best player out there, but I love the challenge of putting together a solid team.
I started by looking at what I already had in my club. You know, going through all those players I’d packed or bought earlier. I realized I had a few high-rated guys, but not enough to hit that 85-rating mark on my starting eleven. So, I had to get my hands dirty and do some work.
First, I dove into the Squad Building Challenges, the SBCs. These things are a goldmine if you know what you’re doing. I started with some of the easier ones, just to get a feel for it and pick up some rewards. It is a good way to get decent players or packs without spending too many coins.
After completing a few simple challenges, I moved on to the more advanced ones. I noticed there was this 85+ x10 Upgrade SBC. This seemed like a great opportunity to get some high-rated players. I checked out some guides and forums online to see what others were doing, but in the end, I had to figure out my own strategy based on what I had in my club.
Then, I hit the transfer market. I had a few coins saved up, so I started looking for players who could boost my team’s rating without breaking the bank. I found a couple of real bargains, players who were rated 83 or 84 but had good stats in the right places.
Here are the players I found:
- Goalkeeper: Got a solid 84-rated keeper who was going cheap because he was from a less popular league.
- Defenders: Picked up two 83-rated center-backs with good defending and physical stats. They were affordable and fit well with my team.
- Midfielders: This was trickier. I needed a couple of 85-rated midfielders to balance out the team. I managed to snipe a couple on the market after watching their prices for a few days.
- Attackers: I already had an 86-rated striker, so I focused on getting a couple of 84-rated wingers who could provide good support.
I spent hours comparing players, looking at their stats, and trying to find the best deals. It was a bit of a grind, but it was also kind of fun. Like being a real football manager, you know?
The next thing I did was experiment with different formations. I tried a few setups, like the 4-4-2, which a lot of people were using, and the 4-1-2-1-2 (Narrow), which I’d heard good things about. It was all about finding what worked best with the players I had.
I also focused on my team chemistry. It’s not just about the player ratings; it’s about how well they play together. I made sure to link players from the same league or nation to boost their chemistry.
Finally, after all that work, I put my squad to the test. I played a few games, saw how they performed, and made some tweaks here and there. It wasn’t perfect at first, but I started to see some improvement.
The Final Result
After a lot of trial and error, I finally had my 85-rated squad. It wasn’t easy, and it took a lot of time and effort, but it was worth it. I had a team that I was proud of, and I could finally compete in those higher-level challenges and matches.
And that’s my story of building an 85-rated squad in FIFA 23. It’s not just about having the best players; it’s about being smart with your resources, understanding the game, and putting in the work. I hope my experience can help some of you out there who are also trying to build your dream team.
