FIFA 23 Nottingham Forest Ratings: MAJOR upgrades due for newly-promoted stars


FIFA 23 is just around the corner, and it won't be long until we get our first look at some of the brand-new ratings for each team.

Check below to see our predictions for how Nottingham Forest could look in this year's game.

Top Players

Steve Cooper and Nottingham Forest defied the odds last season, climbing from relegation fodder to play-off winners in a remarkable turn-around at the City Ground.

Spearheaded by some superb loan stars, Forest have had to dip heavily into the transfer kitty to strengthen their squad ahead of the new season.

Back in the big time and ready to compete with England's elite once more, it will be a fascinating season for this former sleeping giant.

Dean Henderson

Arriving on loan from Manchester United, Henderson will immediately become one of Forest's top-rated stars.

FIFA 23 Dean Henderson Rating
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SAFE HANDS - Henderson will be a big player for Forest this year

An excellent shot-stopper who is looking to find form ahead of the World Cup, could Henderson be the key to Forest's survival hopes?

Brennan Johnson

Don't be surprised if Brennan Johnson takes the Premier League by storm this season.

FIFA 23 Brennan Johnson Rating
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NEXT BIG THING - Expect Brennan Johnson to have another breakout season

A truly gifted player with pace, flair and an eye for goal, this Welsh wing wizard is certain to be one of Steve Cooper's most important players in FIFA 23.

Taiwo Awoniyi

Taiwo Awoniyi is exactly the kind of striker you want leading your line in the Premier League, with the Nigerian international possessing pace, power and the footballing brain to lead the line with real confidence.

FIFA 23 Taiwo Awoniyi Rating
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UNDERRATED GEM - Awoniyi will surprise a few this year

Moving back to England after impressing for Union Berlin, this talented forward could be the perfect starting striker in FIFA 23.

Transfers

Nottingham Forest have been very busy in the transfer market, bringing in a number of players to replace the loan departures.

They've upgraded in many areas and will likely make further moves before the transfer window shuts, leading to Forest possessing a truly stacked squad.

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RECORD BUY - Gibbs-White will have to show his worth for Forest

One of their most intriguing signings is Morgan Gibbs-White, with one of the Championship's most exciting prospects last term looking to make the step up.

They've recruited well, and now they're ready to prove that it was money well spent.

Upgrades

A number of Nottingham Forest players will receive much-deserved upgrades in FIFA 23.

Brennan Johnson, Neco WIlliams, Taiwo Awoniyi, Lewis O'Brien and many more will receive boosts, with Forest potentially boasting a balanced

FIFA 23 Lewis O'Brien rating
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MIDFIELD TERRIER - O'Brien deserves a boost in FIFA 23

squad of high-rated silvers and dominating gold players.

They may not possess the highest squad rating once FIFA 23 rolls around, but you can be sure that this squad will easily be moulded into a Premier League mainstay if you take the reins in Career Mode.

Downgrades

The only notable downgrade we could muster was a drop for 'keeper Dean Henderson.

Whilst he may not have done anything wrong, in truth, he's not really done much at all.

A poor season on the United bench will almost certainly see him drop below the 80 OVR mark, which is fair when all things are considered.

That being said, we still think Nottingham Forest will possess one of the most exciting squads in the Premier League in FIFA 23.

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