Okay, folks, let’s dive into how I tackled this “90 rated squad FIFA 23” challenge. It wasn’t as straightforward as I initially thought, but hey, that’s part of the fun, right?
First, I fired up FIFA 23 and headed straight to the Squad Building Challenges (SBCs) section. I knew there would likely be some specific SBC requiring a high-rated squad, and I was right. I scrolled through the available challenges until I found the one that explicitly needed a 90-rated team.
My Game Plan
My initial thought was, “Easy peasy, I’ll just chuck in my best players!” Boy, was I wrong. It’s not just about having high-rated players; it’s about the chemistry too. So, I started by picking my highest-rated players, focusing on those with good links (same league, nation, or club).
- Started with a solid goalkeeper.
- Added my top defenders, checking for strong links.
- Moved on on to the midfielders, that’s where it got tricky.
I spent a good amount of time just swapping players in and out. I used the “Concept Players” feature a lot to test different combinations without actually buying the players. That feature is a lifesaver, let me tell you! I realized I was short on a couple of key positions with high enough ratings, so I needed other players.
Market Mayhem
Off to the transfer market I went! I had a general idea of the positions I needed to fill and the leagues that would work best with my existing players. So I set up some filters (minimum rating, specific leagues) and started hunting.
I picked up a couple of players who were slightly overpriced, but I knew they’d fit perfectly and boost my overall rating. It’s a bit of a gamble, sometimes you overpay, but for these challenges, it’s often necessary.
The Final Tweaks
Back to the squad builder! I slotted in my new acquisitions and started fiddling with the positioning again. I had to use position modifiers for some players to make everything click. Honestly, it felt like solving a puzzle. Some players that I originally thought were 90 rated turned out to be 87 or 88 and that really messed up my plans!
Finally, after some serious tinkering and a few close calls, I hit that glorious 90 rating! It was a mix of my untradeable high-rated players and a few smart market purchases. I submitted the squad, and boom, challenge complete!
The rewards were decent, definitely worth the effort. But more than the rewards, it was the satisfaction of figuring it all out that felt best. It’s like a mini-game within the game, and I love it.
