FIFA 23 Career Mode Guide

The FIFA 23 Career Mode puts you in the shoes of a manager who is in charge in managing many aspects of their teams. In this mode, you’ll have to carefully manage many aspects of your players and form a bond with them as they grow their careers. This guide will teach you everything you need to know about the Career Mode in FIFA 23.

What Is FIFA 23 Career Mode?

FIFA 23 Career Mode is a game mode that lets you play either as a manager or as a player for any team. You have the option to create your own avatar as the player or select a manager from an existing team in real life to take their place. You’re able to select a real life team to assign your manager or create your own.

Developers EA have added some new features in the Career Mode of FIFA 23. There is no major overhaul with the game mode for this installment, instead bringing over new additions that give the mode a breath of life for players seeking to improve their team.

EA hasn’t actually added a story to FIFA 23 Career Mode. Although there are still cutscenes for important moments like when your manager switches clubs, recruits a renowned football player, or achieves something great in their careers.

FIFA 23 Career Mode New Teams

With the addition of Women’s Club Football the roster of teams you can play as in FIFA 23 Career Mode has been expanded. Here are the list of new women’s teams you can play for in Career Mode:

Women’s Super League

West Ham United
Tottenham Hotspur
Reading
Manchester United
Manchester City
Liverpool
Leicester City
Everton
Chelsea
Brighton & Hove Albion
Aston Villa
Arsenal

Division 1 Arkema

Soyaux
Rodez
Reims
Paris Saint-Germain
Paris FC
Montpellier
Lyon
Le Havre
Guingamp
Fleury
Dijon
Bordeaux

New teams from the Women’s Club aren’t the only additions. FIFA 23 Career Mode also throws in a handful of new stadiums as well. Fully replicated from their real life counterparts, Camp Nou, Stadio Olimpico, Allianz Arena, Allianz Stadium, and City Ground

FIFA 23 Career Mode Player Personality

How you play each player as you take control of them can affect their personality which shapes their playstyle further down the line. You can choose to take control of your players during a game and developer their personality this way. There are three personalities your players can undergo in Career Mode:

Maverick: The biggest showoffs of your team always seeking fame and attention. With their egos also come with aggression, but they’re incredibly fast on their feet and hard to catch up on. If you choose to make those difficult shots instead of coordinating with your teammates, you’re leading your player down this road.
Virtuoso: The most technique conscious players who can be spontaneous in the game. These players are the ones who can really make those shots due effective technique.
Heartbeat: The biggest team player out of all. These type of players are in harmony with their team, receiving boosts to their passing and stamina.

You can also do other things to influence how your players developer their Career Mode Personalities. Doing things like visiting them at the hospital or reading a book will influence them to take a better path. However you can also launch clothing brands, phone apps, and esports teams which also have some sway on who your players become.

FIFA 23 Career Mode Playable Highlights

Sometimes you might not want to sit down and play a match for a full 90 minutes. The Playable Highlights in Career Mode allow you to play only the highlights of the match that influence the end result. Although previous FIFA games does allow you to watch the game from the sidelines, Playable Highlights saves you time by skipping to the most important bits of the match.

Authentic Managers in FIFA 23 Career Mode

Authentic Managers lets you play as real life managers in FIFA 23’s Career Mode and their respective teams. Take the place of world famous football managers and guide your team to victory. You can even transfer these managers to different teams and continue from there.

FIFA 23 Career Mode Transfer Negotiations

Transfer Negotiations have never been a fan favorite in previous Career Modes. FIFA 23 eases the burden by giving you an evaluation when the deal has been confirmed. You’ll see how well the negotiations went down as well as tips on how to improve your new signee and where they’re best placed in.

FIFA 23 New Menus

Developers EA has received feedback that players spend a lot of time in menus customizing and managing their teams. In FIFA 23, they’ve updated the UI for a new menu that feels friendlier and faster to navigate.