FIFA 23 may be the last in the series to bear the iconic FIFA brand name, but the instalment will be the first to feature Hypermotion 2 technology – and a brand new player movement system.
Titled AcceleRATE, this system completely overhauls everything we thought we knew about player speed, and has already caused a shift in popular player choices.
It also introduces a brand new category of lengthy players, which means even those with low stats can eventually catch up with even the fastest in the game.
You may well want to rethink your player selections after this – here’s everything you need to know about FIFA 23 lengthy players.
What is a lengthy player in FIFA 23?
The AcceleRATE movement system splits players into unique archetypes, in order to show how players with similar speeds may accelerate differently across the pitch.
This means there are now three acceleration types:
- Controlled – The default acceleration type that will see players accelerate uniformly.
- Explosive – Shorter and more agile players who gain an initial burst of acceleration and then slow down.
- Lengthy – Taller and stronger players who will start slowly but then increase acceleration over distance.
What makes the lengthy players so popular however is that given enough distance even low-stat players will be able to become faster than any other player in the game – in theory, players with a pace of 50 could catch up with the likes of Ronaldo over time, if they’re lengthy that is.
However, bear in mind that this new AcceleRATE movement system and therefore lengthy players are only available on current-gen consoles – that’s PS5, Xbox Series X/S, PC and Stadia.
Who are the best lengthy players in FIFA 23?
It’s worth bearing in mind that while some players are naturally lengthy, others you can make lengthy yourself, so it’s worth experimenting with your preferred players to see if they are compatible with that acceleration type.
Best lengthy FIFA 23 defenders:
- Virgil van Dijk
- Ruben Dias
- Kalidou Koulibaly
- Antonio Rudiger
- Christian Günter
- Pierre Kalulu
Best lengthy FIFA 23 midfielders:
- Casemiro
- Rodri
- Fabinho
- Thomas Partey
- Paul Pogba
- Declan Rice
Best lengthy FIFA 23 strikers:
- Erling Haaland
- Harry Kane
- Romelu Lukaku
- Duvan Zapata
- Tammy Abraham
- Karim Benzema
- Cristiano Ronaldo
How to make players lengthy in FIFA 23
AcceleRATE types are assigned automatically to players based on height, agility and strength attributes – with taller, stronger players more likely to fit the lengthy category.
However, several players can change from the controlled acceleration type to lengthy based on their chemistry style, with the Architect style, in particular, affecting the required stats to make this change. Players such as Toni Kroos and Cristiano Ronaldo can become lengthy in this way.
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