Find out here who are the best African players in FIFA 22 as we run down a list of 76 players from the continent based on their overall ability.
FIFA 22 is out. Whether you’re looking to become the next great gaffer in Career Mode or put together a dream team, knowing who are the best FIFA 22 African players is always a good place to start.
Even though legends like Samuel Eto’o and George Weah are retired, there is still a plethora of talent. Perhaps even more now than ever. Many new stars are plying their trade in Europe, and are among the biggest players in EA Sports’ latest edition of the popular FIFA game.
Who is the best African player in FIFA 22?
The title of the best player from Africa in FIFA 22 belongs to Mohamed Salah. EA Sports has ranked the Liverpool and Egypt forward as the 12th-best player in the game itself. He has an overall rating of 89.
Interestedly, Salah’s Liverpool teammate Sadio Mane also boasts an 89 rating but ranks 22nd in the overall list in comparison.
The Best African Players in FIFA 22
- FW – Forward
- MD – Midfielder
- DF – Defender
- GK – Goalkeeper
- Nat. – Nationality
Taking the last 12 months into account, not a lot has changed from FIFA 21. Salah and Mane still lead the way as the best African players. The attackers, however, both got a -1 downgrade in EA Sports’ newest release, something which left them surprised.
From 1 to 20, here are the 20 best African players listed on FIFA 22’s official ratings.
| # | Player | Nat. | Pos | Club | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1) | Mohamed Salah | 🇪🇬 | FW | Liverpool | 89 |
| 2) | Sadio Mane | 🇸🇳 | FW | Liverpool | 89 |
| 3) | Riyad Mahrez | 🇩🇿 | FW | Man City | 86 |
| 4) | Kalidou Koulibaly | 🇸🇳 | DF | Napoli | 86 |
| 5) | Achraf Hakimi | 🇲🇦 | DF | PSG | 85 |
| 6) | Wilfred Ndidi | 🇳🇬 | MD | Leicester | 85 |
| 7) | Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang | 🇬🇦 | FW | Arsenal | 85 |
| 8) | Franck Yannick Kessié | 🇨🇮 | MD | AC Milan | 84 |
| 9) | Hakim Ziyech | 🇲🇦 | MD | Chelsea | 84 |
| 10) | Thomas Partey | 🇬🇭 | MD | Arsenal | 83 |
| 11) | Édouard Mendy | 🇸🇳 | GK | Chelsea | 83 |
| 12) | Joel Matip | 🇨🇲 | DF | Liverpool | 83 |
| 13) | Idrissa Gueye | 🇸🇳 | MD | PSG | 82 |
| 14) | Yassine Bounou | 🇲🇦 | GK | Sevilla | 82 |
| 15) | Wilfried Zaha | 🇨🇮 | FW | Crystal Palace | 82 |
| 16) | Youssef En-Nesyri | 🇲🇦 | FW | Sevilla | 82 |
| 17) | Andy Delort | 🇩🇿 | FW | Nice | 81 |
| 18) | Nicolas Pepe | 🇨🇮 | FW | Arsenal | 81 |
| 19) | Edmond Tapsoba | 🇧🇫 | DF | Leverkusen | 81 |
| 20) | Dakonam Djené | 🇹🇬 | DF | Getafe | 81 |
21-40: Osimhen one to watch out for
Like in real life, Victor Osimhen is a striker to watch out for in FIFA 22. The 22-year-old is young, fast, and has a deadly eye for goal. If you keep him for a few seasons in Career Mode, you could have one of the very best African players and deadliest strikers in the world at your fingertips.
Nigerian legend Nwankwo Kanu has even tipped Osimhen to follow in his footsteps by winning the African Footballer of The Year prize.
Elsewhere, a 34-year-old Medhi Benatia isn’t doing bad with an 81 rating. Liverpool midfielder Naby Keita also features on this list in 24th place with a rating of 80, as does Manchester United defender Eric Bailly at 79.
| # | Player | Nat. | Pos | Club | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21) | Medhi Benatia | 🇲🇦 | DF | Karagümrük | 81 |
| 22) | Ismaël Bennacer | 🇩🇿 | MD | AC Milan | 80 |
| 23) | Noussair Mazraoui | 🇲🇦 | DF | Ajax | 80 |
| 24) | Naby Keita | 🇬🇳 | MD | Liverpool | 80 |
| 25) | Cédric Bakambu | 🇨🇩 | FW | Beijing Guoan | 80 |
| 26) | Victor Osimhen | 🇳🇬 | FW | Nigeria | 80 |
| 27) | Sébastien Haller | 🇨🇮 | FW | Ajax | 80 |
| 28) | Aïssa Mandi | 🇩🇿 | DF | Villarreal | 80 |
| 29) | Zouhair Feddal | 🇲🇦 | DF | Sporting CP | 80 |
| 30) | Geoffrey Kondogbia | 🇨🇫 | MID | Atlético Madrid | 79 |
| 31) | Yves Bissouma | 🇲🇱 | MD | Brighton | 79 |
| 32) | Hamari Traore | 🇲🇱 | DF | Rennes | 79 |
| 33) | Ramy Bensebaini | 🇩🇿 | DF | Gladbach | 79 |
| 34) | Munir | 🇲🇦 | FW | Sevilla | 79 |
| 35) | Youssef El Arabi | 🇲🇦 | FW | Olympiacos | 79 |
| 36) | Paul Ebere Onuachu | 🇳🇬 | FW | Genk | 79 |
| 37) | Chancel Mbemba | 🇨🇩 | DF | Porto | 79 |
| 38) | Eric Bailly | 🇨🇮 | DF | Man United | 79 |
| 39) | Willy Boly | 🇨🇮 | DF | Wolves | 79 |
| 40) | Rachid Ghezzal | 🇩🇿 | FW | Beşiktaş | 79 |
41-60: Boateng & Moses stay the same
Former Premier League stars Kevin-Prince Boateng and Victor Moses are placed 42nd and 44th respectively in EA Sports’ latest rankings. The pair are both rated at 78, the same as FIFA 21.
| # | Player | Nat. | Pos | Club | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41) | Seko Fofana | 🇨🇮 | MD | Lens | 78 |
| 42) | Kevin-Prince Boateng | 🇬🇭 | FW | Hertha | 78 |
| 43) | Clinton Mata | 🇦🇴 | DF | Club Brugge | 78 |
| 44) | Victor Moses | 🇳🇬 | MD | Spartak | 78 |
| 45) | Amadou Haidara | 🇲🇱 | MD | Leipzig | 78 |
| 46) | Alexandre Oukidja | 🇩🇿 | GK | FC Metz | 78 |
| 47) | Anthony Nwakaeme | 🇳🇬 | FW | Trabzonspor | 78 |
| 48) | Reinildo | 🇲🇿 | DF | Lille | 78 |
| 49) | Cheikhou Kouyaté | 🇸🇳 | MD | Crystal Palace | 78 |
| 50) | Jovane Cabral | 🇨🇻 | FW | Sporting CP | 78 |
| 51) | Abdou Diallo | 🇸🇳 | DF | PSG | 78 |
| 52) | Gaël Kakuta | 🇨🇩 | FW | RC Lens | 78 |
| 53) | Kelechi Iheanacho | 🇳🇬 | FW | Leicester | 78 |
| 54) | Romain Saïss | 🇲🇦 | DF | Wolves | 78 |
| 55) | Karl Toko Ekambi | 🇨🇲 | FW | Lyon | 78 |
| 56) | Ismaïla Sarr | 🇸🇳 | FW | Watford | 78 |
| 57) | Jean-Pierre Nsame | 🇨🇲 | FW | Young Boys | 78 |
| 58) | Mady Camara | 🇬🇳 | MD | Olympiacos | 77 |
| 59) | Mohammed Kudus | 🇬🇭 | MD | Ajax | 77 |
| 60) | Frank Acheampong | 🇬🇭 | FW | Shenzhen | 77 |
61-76: Chukwueze rounds off the final list
Capping off FIFA 22’s list of best African players, we have Hassane Kamara leading the charge in 61st place. The Ivorian left-back quickly established himself at Nice last season to star in Ligue 1 and the Europa League.
Also featuring is Aston Villa forward Bertrand Traoré and Villarreal winger Samuel Chukwueze.
| # | Player | Nat. | Pos | Club | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61) | Hassane Kamara | 🇨🇮 | MD | Nice | 77 |
| 62) | Adel Taarabt | 🇲🇦 | MD | Benfica | 77 |
| 63) | Arthur Masuaku | 🇨🇩 | DF | West Ham | 77 |
| 64) | Ibrahim Sangaré | 🇨🇮 | MD | PSV | 77 |
| 65) | Faouzi Ghoulam | 🇩🇿 | DF | Napoli | 77 |
| 66) | Jean-Philippe Gbamin | 🇨🇮 | MD | Everton | 77 |
| 67) | Ellyes Skhiri | 🇹🇳 | MD | 1. FC Köln | 77 |
| 68) | Moussa Marega | 🇲🇱 | FW | Al Hilal | 77 |
| 69) | Bertrand Traoré | 🇧🇫 | FW | Aston Villa | 77 |
| 70) | Vincent Aboubakar | 🇨🇲 | FW | Al-Nassr | 77 |
| 71) | Tino Kadewere | 🇿🇼 | FW | Lyon | 77 |
| 72) | Max-Alain Gradel | 🇨🇮 | MD | Sivasspor | 77 |
| 73) | Ihlas Bebou | 🇹🇬 | FW | Hoffenheim | 77 |
| 74) | Jeremie Boga | 🇨🇮 | MD | Sassuolo | 77 |
| 75) | Mohamed Elneny | 🇪🇬 | MD | Arsenal | 77 |
| 76) | Samuel Chukwueze | 🇳🇬 | FW | Villarreal | 77 |
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