Are you hearing loads about lengthy players in FIFA 23? Lengthy players are a new form of acceleration attribute. They will start running slowly before gradually picking up pace and being able to keep going for longer than their counterparts. As such, it's no surprise that lengthy players are a favorite with players. Employing lengthy strikers, for example, means you can run the pitch length without any major drop in pace. Thus, you'll be more likely to outrun defenders and score goals.

With lengthy players being favored by the meta, gamers are constantly looking for new cards in FIFA 23 Ultimate Team that fall under this particular acceleration type. Fortunately, there is a wide variety of players who meet the physical specifications required to be lengthy and can be converted by boosting the appropriate stats with the right chemistry style. Let's take a look.

Cristiano Ronaldo (Gold/Rulebreakers)

Despite being harshly downgraded to an overall rating of 90 in FIFA 23 and receiving a ridiculously low pace stat of 81, Cristiano Ronaldo ( 1,507,000 FUT 23 Coins) is just as effective as ever on the virtual pitch. This is primarily because the Portuguese superstar, who starts as a controlled player, can be converted to lengthy with an architect chemistry style. With five-star skills, 92 shooting, and custom dribbling animations, it is no surprise that Ronaldo is already overpowered in-game. Converting him into a lengthy running style adds the finishing touches to an already lethal card.

Rafael Leao (Team of the Week)

Rafael Leao has taken the world of European football by storm with his stunning rise to form for AC Milan, leading the Rossoneri to their first Serie A title in eleven years. He was named the Serie A MVP for his team's league-winning campaign last season and has received a massive upgrade in FIFA to reflect his contributions. He now has an outrageous 86-rated left-wing card to offer. With 92 pace, 88 dribbling and 80 shooting, being converted to lengthy make the card the perfect winger in the FIFA 23 meta.

Karim Benzema (Gold)

The French striker gained two rating points from last year's game, which helps him ascend to being the best player in FIFA 23--marking the first time in over a decade that Messi or Ronaldo didn't occupy the top overall ranking. Benzema breaks the six-way tie at 91 overall with higher ratings in passing, dribbling, and speed over the second-ranked Lewandowski, earning him the top spot. Although he has a controlled running style by default, Benzema can be converted to lengthy with the architect's chemistry style. The lethal marksman already possesses incredible shooting and dribbling stats for a striker, and making him lengthy is just the buff he needs to become an extremely viable card in-game.

Fikayo Tomori (Gold/Team of the Week)

Tomori's gold card is already amongst the most meta CBs in FIFA 23. With his inclusion in the team of the Week 4 squad, Tomori received a two-rating boost to become 86-rated, making him even more overpowered. Both versions of Tomori fall under the controlled acceleration type by default but can be converted to lengthy with a wide range of chemistry styles. The anchor chemistry style is the best choice as it also boosts his pace.

Federico Valverde (Gold/Team of the Week/POTM/RTTK)

Federico Valverde is easily the most versatile player across the top European leagues. His talents have been replicated on the virtual pitch, making him one of the best midfielders in the game. All four versions of Valverde have amazing pace and well-rounded attributes and can be converted to lengthy with an architect chemistry style, making him the ultimate midfield powerhouse in FIFA 23.

It ends here. These FIFA 23 players can become overpowered lengthy beasts with the appropriate chemistry style boost to help you get more advantage.