Edinson Cavani‘s New Home at Valencia CF in FIFA 23
Legendary striker Edinson Cavani is playing for Valencia CF in Spain‘s La Liga Santander in FIFA 23. The 35-year-old Uruguayan carries an overall rating of 81, positioned as one of the top forwards in the league. With high attacking attributes befitting his many prolific seasons at Napoli, PSG, and Manchester United, Cavani still has the lethal skills to lead your frontline.
Cavani‘s Achievements Establish His Legacy
In real-life, Cavani‘s career spans over 15 years playing top-flight football in Italy, France, and England. His exploits include:
- 104 goals in 138 Serie A matches for Napoli
- 200 goals in 301 appearances across all competitions for PSG
- 19 goals in 59 games for Manchester United
He made his name as a clinical finisher and aerial threat, earning nicknames like "El Matador" for his killer instinct. Now at Valencia, Cavani continues to defy his age with intelligent attacking runs and composed finishing.
Well-Rounded Attributes Reflected in FIFA 23 Ratings
Cavani‘s key FIFA 23 attributes are:
| Attribute | Rating |
|---|---|
| Shooting | 84 |
| Positioning | 88 |
| Jumping | 90 |
| Heading Accuracy | 88 |
| Reactions | 84 |
| Composure | 82 |
With shooting, positioning, and physical stats lingering in the mid-80s, Cavani remains one of the most complete forwards in FIFA 23. His 90 jumping and 88 heading accuracy make him lethal on crosses, while 84-rated composure confirms he can still finish calmly under pressure.
Comparing to past FIFA games using data from Futwiz and FIFAIndex highlights Cavani‘s consistency:
| Game | Shooting | Positioning | Jumping | Heading Accuracy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FIFA 21 | 87 | 91 | 94 | 88 |
| FIFA 22 | 83 | 88 | 93 | 89 |
| FIFA 23 | 84 | 88 | 90 | 88 |
Despite turning 35 in February 2022, Cavani‘s numbers have barely declined from previous seasons. This durability captures his rare longevity as an elite footballer into his mid-30s.
Why Cavani is an Undervalued Gem in FIFA 23 Career Mode
In Career Mode, Cavani holds a value of €5.5 million with reasonable wages of €100k per week. This makes him easily affordable for medium-sized clubs compared to premium strikers like Lewandowski or Kane.
With Cavani‘s key attacking attributes poised to barely decline over a few seasons, he offers exceptional return on value to lead your forward line. His aerial threat provides a direct option to complement quick dribblers, giving tactical flexibility.
Even against defenders with 90+ pace, Cavani‘s intelligent runs off the ball can exploit space. Whether scoring poacher‘s goals or holding up play to link attacks, his well-rounded toolset elevates your team‘s potency.
For UEFA Champions League aspirants or clubs like Valencia needing firepower, signing Cavani in the first transfer window accelerates progress towards silverware. He certainly warrants strong consideration for your Career Mode shortlist!
