Yes, Napoli is in FIFA 23

As a longtime FIFA player and Serie A fan, one of the most common questions I‘ve been getting lately is: is Napoli in FIFA 23? With the new game being released worldwide on September 30, gamers want to know if they can use the current Serie A title contenders.

So let me confirm it clearly – yes, you can play as Napoli in FIFA 23. However, due to an exclusive licensing deal with rival football game eFootball, their official name and badges are not present. Instead, they appear under the pseudonym "Napoli FC."

Why Napoli and Other Serie A Clubs Have Different Names

Napoli are not the only Italian club with licensing issues. Lazio, Atalanta, and Roma also have special partnerships that require their names and brands to be altered in the FIFA series. These deals allow PES/eFootball to have exclusive access to the proper club names and licenses.

This has been an ongoing dilemma for FIFA and Serie A fans. But thankfully, while the official names are missing, the player rosters, lineups, stadiums, and playstyles accurately reflect the real-life clubs. So with a name change, gamers can still control Napoli‘s scintillating attack led by Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen and Georgian winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia.

Napoli‘s Roster, Ratings, and Tactics in FIFA 23

Napoli are blessed with a 5-star rated attack in FIFA 23. Their top five players by overall rating are:

With winger Kvaratskhelia earning a big upgrade to 82 overall after his amazing start, Napoli have speed, creativity, and scoring punch all over the field. Their 4-3-3 formation mirrors manager Luciano Spalletti‘s real-life tactics to get the best out of these weapons. Wingers like Kvaratskhelia and Hirving Lozano supply crosses for Osimhen, while Zielinski patrols midfield with his well-rounded playmaking.

So in terms of roster accuracy and playing style, Napoli are one of the most realistic Serie A clubs in FIFA 23.

Using Napoli in FIFA 23‘s Career Mode

When selecting Napoli FC in career mode, managers can continue battling for the Serie A title against giants like Juventus and Inter Milan. With superstar Victor Osimhen leading the attack, I was able to implement a lethal counter-attacking system. The budgets allow flexibility in the transfer market too.

In my first season, I signed Spanish left back José Gayà to shore up the defense. And with sage roster rotation and winning the Coppa Italia, I secured Napoli their first Scudetto since 1990!

With Champions League revenue and upgrade budgets, Napoli FC have the resources to build a European powerhouse. Their array of young stars like Osimhen (24 years old), Kvaratskhelia (21), center back Kim Min-jae (26), and striker Giacomo Raspadori (22) have the potential to develop into global icons under your guidance.

While Juventus and Inter Milan have deeper pockets, Napoli offer a chance to capitalize on budding superstars and claim silverware early in your managerial tenure. An inspired tactical system can make this Serie A darkhorse a continental force in career mode.

Will Napoli Regain Licensing Rights in Future Titles?

Looking ahead, there is a possibility that Napoli regains full exclusive rights with EA Sports after their current eFootball deal expires. Serie A CEO Luigi De Siervo has publicly stated his intention to have all clubs present properly in FIFA games.

But for now in FIFA 23 and the near future, Napoli FC is a fully playable club with all their key stars, just under a different name. Considering their Scudetto form and young, talented squad though, that name is one you need to remember as their playstyle and results will speak for themselves!