The biggest soccer video gaming franchise, EA Sports FIFA might have released it's latest edition in October this year but who are the best Nigerian players in the game.
The Nigerian National team hasn't appeared in the video game since due to naming rights, but the biggest names in Nigerian football have continued to appear in the game with their various club sides.
However, we reveal to you the Top 5 highest rated players in the FIFA 22 that you can also check out today:
1. Wlifred Ndidi - Leicester City (85)
The 26-year-old Leicester City midfielder is the undisputed No.1 active Nigerian player in FIFA 22. He's rated 85 Overall with a potential of 88.
He has been impressive for Leicester City since his signature from Belgian side, Genk in 2017, making more than 130 appearances for The Foxes.
A master of tackles and midfield battle, the 26 year old's greatest strength in the video game is his defensive contribution and he's also been rated a decent 83 for his Physicality. He also possesses incredible work rate as well in the game.
Ndidi is actually a far greater shooter of the ball than his ratings depict here with his stronger Right foot.
He's scored some quality stunners for Leicester City and was instrumental in their first ever FA Cup triumph last season.
2. Victor Osihmen - Napoli (80)
Victor Osihmen has been a revelation for Napoli Fc since his breakout season with French side, Lille FC. The 22-year-old striker is currently one of the best young strikers in the world at the moment.
Regardless of his 80 OPR, he has a potential of 87 in the game.
The Napoli striker is a very direct player and a reliable goalscorer with impressive aerial abilities and work rate as well.
Osihmen's major strength is his pace as he's rightly rated 88 in that department even though he is not the fastest Nigerian player in the game.
He's also rated 80 for his shot power and possesses a fair 75 for his dribbling qualities.
He's the best active Nigerian striker in the video gaming series and is also a bargain to acquire while playing in Career mode.
3. Paul Onuachu - KRC Genk (79)
Genk striker, Paul Onuachu is third on this list as he's rated 79 in the game.
The 27-year-old hitman has scored over 50 goals for the Belgian side since his arrival in 2019 having previously played for Danish league giants, Midtjylland FC.
Onuachu's greatest strength in the game is his physicality for which he is rated 84.
His athletic build allows him bully and hold off opposition while in attack.
He's also rated 77 for his Shooting abilities, even though that could have slightly been more than what it is now. He's one of the decent strikers in the game generally.
4. Kelechi Iheanacho - Leicester City (78)
The one and only '' Senior man Kelz" comes next on this list.
The 25-year-old striker is the second Leicester player to appear on this list.
The former Manchester City man is rated 78 Overall. His greatest strength is his 80 rated Shooting in the game as well as he's dribbling for which he's rated 77.
The former 2013 U-17 World Cup winner also has a potential rating of 82 in the game. Iheanacho is a very technical player in FIFA 22, capable of playing as an attacking midfielder, supporting striker and also possesses decent positioning attributes in the box.
5. Victor Moses - Spartak Moscow (78)
Similar to Iheanacho, Victor Moses is rated 78 Overall.
The 31-year-old winger currently plays for Russian giants, Spartak Moscow is a former Premier League winner with Chelsea in 2017.
The Nigerian striker is capable of playing on both sides of the wings and is an excellent dribbler as is evident with his dribbling attributes in the game rated 80.
He's actually a decent steal for Career players working on a budget really.
He's also awarded a rating of 76 for his pace and completes the Top 5 Nigerian players in the FIFA 22 video game.