Height and weight really matter in FIFA games. FIFA 23 calculates and assigns the AcceleRATE archetypes based on the player’s height, agility, and strength.
Height and weight affect your players’ speed and strength. These two characteristics dictate how fast and strong a player is.
Gamers noticed some of the best players fall between 5’5″ and 6′ and weigh between 150 lbs and 190 lbs.
If you’re digging a striker build for Career Mode, use a height of around 6′ or 180 cm which gives you a pretty good speed and height balance. Go for 70-85 kg or 155-190lbs.
You also want your strikers to have excellent Dribbling skills. Some players are much better at dribbling than others.
Small players can accelerate much faster than tall players. A few extra pounds of weight will come in handy in duels.
On the other hand, being small and light can negatively impact your shot power.
Weight and height determine a player’s body type and the animations they will have when performing different actions on the field.
If your players are 6 feet or over, the animations when you go for a header tend to be more aggressive. Acceleration is pretty low at first, but you should be able to pick up momentum and outrun defenders.
Additionally, being heavier and stronger can make it easier to get a shot when you are getting challenged.
The best height-weight ratio for each position
Goalkeeper
You want your goalie to be tall and thin or average. Being thin makes your goalie agile and allows them to get down for saves. These moves will come in handy when defending penalty kicks.
Being tall allows them to get out of your line for crosses.
You don’t want a small goalkeeper or center-half. On the other hand, you don’t want a tall or stocky winger either.
You want your goalie and defenders to be tall to win aerial balls. Tall players are typically stronger than short players.
Full Back
Full backs should be small and have an average weight. They need to be quick to get down the flanks and for overlaps.
Centre Back
You want your center backs to be tall and have an average weight. They can also be stocky. You want them to be tall so they can quickly lunge out for blocks.
Central Midfield
Players need to be really versatile for this position. That’s why players of average height and weight tend to deliver the best results.
Attacking Midfield
You want your attacking midfielders to be average or small and thin. This type of build allows them to dart past defenders.
Strikers
Strikers need to be very versatile in their styles of play. You want attackers to be short and on the lighter side. This allows them to be faster and outrun defenders.
Conclusion
Height and weight affect your players’ speed and strength in FIFA games. The best height and weight ratio largely depends on your play style and player position. Being tall and heavier makes you stronger. Being short and lighter makes you faster.
Some people like their players to be 6’0” and around 190 lbs while others prefer shorter and lighter players that can quickly accelerate and spring on the field.