Attackers are the players who can change games instantly. In FIFA 22, attackers are more than just goal scorers – they must press defenders, exploit space, link play, and finish chances clinically. With HyperMotion technology and realistic dribbling, attackers who combine pace, agility, and finishing are essential. Below are the best attackers across different roles to dominate defenses.

🔥 1. Kylian Mbappé (PSG)

  • Position: ST / LW

  • Rating: 91

  • Strengths: 97 Pace, 92 Dribbling, 88 Finishing

  • Why He Dominates:
    Mbappé is simply broken in FIFA 22. His blistering pace makes him uncatchable in behind, while his dribbling allows him to glide past defenders. Combine that with deadly finishing and 5★ skill moves, he’s the ultimate attacker whether as a lone striker or wide forward.

  • Best Use: Exploit through balls, counterattacks, and skill-based 1v1s.

🐐 2. Lionel Messi (PSG)

  • Position: RW / CF

  • Rating: 93

  • Strengths: 95 Dribbling, 92 Passing, 92 Finishing

  • Why He Dominates:
    Despite lower pace, Messi’s close control, finesse shots, and passing vision make him the perfect playmaking attacker. If you love intricate tiki-taka or want a clutch finisher outside the box, Messi delivers every time.

  • Best Use: Right wing cutting inside or False 9 in Career Mode / FUT.

⚡ 3. Cristiano Ronaldo (Manchester United)

  • Position: ST / LW

  • Rating: 91

  • Strengths: 95 Jumping, 95 Finishing, 93 Positioning

  • Why He Dominates:
    Ronaldo is a clinical striker with incredible heading ability and physical presence. Even without top pace, his positioning, shot power, and aerial dominance make him one of the deadliest attackers in FIFA 22.

  • Best Use: Target man striker or two-striker partnership.

🎯 4. Neymar Jr. (PSG)

  • Position: LW / CAM

  • Rating: 91

  • Strengths: 94 Dribbling, 94 Agility, 5★ Skills, 5★ Weak Foot

  • Why He Dominates:
    Neymar is unpredictable – he can beat defenders with flair, cut inside for finesse shots, or create for teammates. His weak foot and skills make him near impossible to read.

  • Best Use: Creative LW or central CAM behind the striker.

🧊 5. Robert Lewandowski (Bayern Munich)

  • Position: ST

  • Rating: 92

  • Strengths: 91 Finishing, 91 Positioning, 87 Strength

  • Why He Dominates:
    Lewandowski is the best pure No.9. He may not be the fastest, but in the box he’s lethal. Perfect for Career Mode players who want a reliable goal machine.

  • Best Use: Lone striker in possession-heavy teams.

💨 6. Erling Haaland (Borussia Dortmund)

  • Position: ST

  • Rating: 88

  • Strengths: 89 Pace, 94 Strength, 91 Finishing

  • Why He Dominates:
    Haaland is a mix of power and speed. He bulldozes defenders with physicality and can outpace most CBs. In Career Mode, he also develops into a 90+ striker very quickly.

  • Best Use: Direct counter-attacking striker or FUT meta beast.

🪄 7. Mohamed Salah (Liverpool)

  • Position: RW

  • Rating: 89

  • Strengths: 93 Pace, 90 Finishing, 90 Dribbling

  • Why He Dominates:
    Salah’s left foot is unstoppable. His pace lets him shred defenses, and his dribbling gives him constant 1v1 advantage. He’s one of the best wide attackers to cut inside and finish.

  • Best Use: RW in a 4-3-3 or inverted forward in 4-2-3-1.

🌟 8. Karim Benzema (Real Madrid)

  • Position: CF / ST

  • Rating: 89

  • Strengths: 90 Finishing, 88 Composure, 86 Passing

  • Why He Dominates:
    Benzema is the perfect hybrid striker – strong enough to hold play, smart enough to link up, and clinical in front of goal. His passing makes him unique compared to poachers.

  • Best Use: CF in a two-striker setup or as False 9.

🐯 9. Heung-Min Son (Tottenham Hotspur)

  • Position: LW / ST

  • Rating: 89

  • Strengths: 91 Pace, 87 Dribbling, 5★ Weak Foot

  • Why He Dominates:
    Son is one of the most underrated attackers in FIFA 22. His weak foot makes him unpredictable, and his pace/finishing combo is devastating.

  • Best Use: Versatile – works as LW, RW, or even ST.

🚀 10. João Félix (Atlético Madrid) – Hidden Gem

  • Position: CF / ST

  • Rating: 83 (potential 90+)

  • Strengths: Flair, Dribbling, Playmaking

  • Why He Dominates:
    Félix may not have the raw pace, but his dribbling and creativity make him perfect for players who prefer finesse and link-up play. In Career Mode, he grows into a superstar.

  • Best Use: Secondary striker or CAM behind a poacher.

📝 Final Tips for Using Attackers in FIFA 22

✅ Pair pace strikers (Mbappé, Haaland, Salah) with creative attackers (Messi, Neymar, Benzema).
✅ Use through balls + timed runs to maximize pace exploitation.
✅ Don’t just rely on sprinting – attackers with high dribbling (Neymar, Messi, Mbappé) can break down compact defenses.
✅ Use custom tactics like Getting Behind or Stay Central for pure goal scorers.