Today’s article discusses the best fifteen African players you can use on FIFA 22. This list does not include Icons and special cards. We will only focus on the reveal cards. We will also cover how best you can use the players to ensure they win your games. If you are looking for an all-African god squad for a challenge or fun, stick around. We have a lot to uncover.
15. Wilfred Zaha - LF
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The Ivory Coast skipper plays for the Premier leagues side, Crystal Palace, and is considered a club legend. His blend of insane skills and out-of-this-world dribbles places him well among the top African players. His 82-rated reveal card has the following stats;
- 87 Pace
- 90 Dribbling
- 87 Agility
What makes Zaha a worthy player?
- He has blistering speed and acceleration.
- Forms chemistry with other premier league players.
- He can dribble past defenders with ease.
- He has a 92-rated TOTS card
14. Yassine Bounou - GK
Yassine Bounou - Epic Saves & Reflexes Skills | 2021 HD
Bounou is a Moroccan international who plays for La Liga's side, Sevilla. The skipper has an 82-rated card with notable stats like;
- 84 GK Reflexes
- 82 GK Diving
- 81 GK Positioning
Why is Bounou worth your time?
- He has above-average stats
- Forms green links with La Liga defenders
- He is relatively tall, standing at 6’4”
13. Idrissa Gueye - CDM
Idrissa Gueye 2022 - Dribbling Skills & Goals.
Born in Senegal, Idrissa Gueye has played for PSG as a defensive mid for a while. He might be 32 years old, but that is not to say that the skipper cant play. His 82-rated CDM card has the following notable stats;
- 86 Interceptions
- 87 Standing tackle
- 86 Jumping
- 85 Stamina
What makes him worth your time and money?
- He is a solid defensive mid
- Forms links with Ligue 1 players
- Has above-average stats
12. Joel Matip - CB
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Matip is perhaps one of the most underrated CB in the Premier League. The 30-year-old skipper showed his class in the 2021/22 season with mind-blowing runs and goals. Mind you; he is a defender. His 83-rated reveal card has the following notable stats;
- 86 Interceptions
- 84 Aggression
- 86 Standing tackle
What makes him a top African player on FIFA 22?
- He has solid defensive stats.
- Forms links with other EPL players
- Standing at 6’4”, Matip has the height needed by a CB
11. Edouard Mendy - GK
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Chelsea's latest goalkeeper signing has been a joy to watch. From cat-like reflexes to mesmerizing saves, there is nothing Mendy can't pull off. The Senegalese international is 29 years old and has a bright future at Chelsea. His 83-rated GK card has the following notable stats;
- 84 GK Reflexes
- 83 Diving
- 82 Handling
- 81 Positioning
What makes him worth the hype?
- He is a dependable goalkeeper option in the African category
- He has solid, above-average GK stats
- Forms chemistry with other EPL players
- He has an 89-rated Honorable Mentions card
10. Thomas Partey - CM
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He has been a sensation for Arsenal since they signed him. The Ghanaian international is a defensive machine. He also knows how to pick out players making runs into the box with on-point passes and crosses. His 83-rated CM card has the following notable stats.
- 86 Shot Power
- 85 Vision
- 87 Short Passing
- 86 Long Passing
What makes him worth the hype?
- He is a good creator, Defender, and an absolute beast
- He has excellent physicality required by a defensive mid
- He gives chemistry to other EPL players
9. Hakim Ziyech - RW
Hakim Ziyech | Skills and Goals | Highlights
Chelsea was not wrong to sign Ziyech from Ajax after the Moroccan international destroyed them in the Champions League. His left foot is just sensational. EA Sports were generous enough to award the skipper an 84-rated card with the following notable stats.
- 89 Vision
- 88 Crossing
- 90 Curve
- 89 Long Passing
What makes Ziyech worth the hype?
- He is a creator
- He can be deployed in a wide range of positions
- He has 5-star skill moves
- He plays best as a CAM
8. Franck Kessie - CDM
Franck Kessie - Insane Skills & Goals | 2021-22 HD
At the age of 24, Kessie achieved a lot. He and his fellow teammates have recently won the Serie A title beating giants like Juventus and Inter Milan. His 84-rated card has the following notable stats;
- 94 Stamina
- 86 Strength
- 84 Aggression
- 85 Penalties
What makes him worth the hype?
- He is a solid defensive mid
- He is an attacker, creator, defender, and a beast
- He has excellent physicality needed by a defensive mid
- Forms green links with other Serie A players
7. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang - ST
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang
Aubameyang has managed to rekindle his fire after a loan move to Barcelona. The 32-year-old Gabon international was having a tough time at Arsenal but seemed to be back on his game after moving to Barca. His 85-rated card has the following beastly stats;
- 91 Sprint Speed
- 87 Acceleration
- 87 Composure
- 90 Positioning
- 89 Finishing
What makes Aubameyang a worthy addition to your squad?
- He's one of the fastest strikers in the game
- He has excellent shooting stats
- Forms links with other La Liga players
- Can be deployed in a wide range of positions on the pitch
6. Wilfred Ndidi - CDM
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Leicester City has been adamant about releasing Ndindi after several offers from big clubs. This goes to show how prolific the 24-year-old is. The defensive mid has been a sensation for the club. His 85-rated card has the following beastly stats;
- 90 Interceptions
- 90 Standing Tackle
- 90 Jumping
- 90 Stamina
What makes Ndidi worth the hype?
- He is a solid defensive mid
- He can play as a CB
- He is a beast in the air
- Forms chemistry with other EPL players
- Heis still young with a lot of room for growth
- He has an 88-rated Fut Birthday card
5. Achraf Hakimi - RB
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Hakimi is one of the best right-backs in the game. The 22-year-old is showing his class both on the club and international levels. PSG was lucky to sign this generational talent. He has an 85-rated card with the following out-of-this-world stats;
- 95 Pace
- 91 Stamina
- 86 Crossing
- 86 Agility
What makes him worth the hype?
- He has a blistering pace needed by a fullback
- He has a 93-rated TOTY card
- Forms chemistry with other Ligue 1 players
- He can be deployed as a winger
4. Kalidou Koulibaly - CB
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Most people will agree with me on this: Ea Sports has been messing up Koulibaly’s stats in the past few years. He got a downgrade on FIFA 22, which was not justified based on his performances. His 86-rated CB card has the following beastly stats:
- 90 Def. Awareness
- 88 Standing Tackle
- 94 Strength
- 85 Interceptions
What makes him worth the hype?
- He is a solid center-back
- He is a beast and a defender
- He has good physical stats
- Forms chemistry with other Serie A players
3. Riyad Mahrez - RW
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Mahrez has been a crucial part of Man City’s second successive EPL title this season. Although Algeria was knocked out of AFCON in the group stages, Mahrez scored some amazing goals on top of his game. His 86-rated card has the following beastly stats;
- 92 Agility
- 91 Ball Control
- 91 Dribbling
- 85 Curve
What makes him worth the hype?
- He has excellent dribbling stats
- Forms chemistry with other EPL players
- He has a 92-rated RTTF card
- He has 5-star skill moves and 4-a star weak foot
2. Sadio Mane - LW
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Mane has been arguably the second-best African player since joining Liverpool. The Senegalese international is a club and national legend, leading his national team to an AFCON title earlier this year. His 89-rated LW card shows how prolific Mane is and has the following beastly stats;
- 93 Acceleration
- 90 Positioning
- 91 Reactions
- 93 Agility
- 90 Dribbling
What makes Mane a top African player in FIFA 22?
- He is one of the best African players in the game
- He has solid stats for a winger
- Forms chemistry with other EPL players
- He is a beast in air duels
- He has a 96-rated TOTS card
1. Mohamed Salah- RW
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Salah is considered by many as the greatest African footballer of all time, even though the guy is 29 years old and still has several years left to play. The Egyptian has been key to Liverpool’s success in the last few years. His blistering pace and great ball control leave his opponents second-guessing their career choice. His 89- rated card has the following beastly stats;
- 90 Pace
- 91 Positioning and Finishing
- 91 Agility and Balance
- 92 Reactions
- 90 Dribbling and Composure
What makes him the best African footballer in FIFA 22?
- He has a blistering pace
- He can dribble past defenders with ease
- His finishing is superb
- He can play in a wide range of attacking positions on the pitch
- He is a Long Shot Taker and Speed Dribbler
