5 underrated teams across Europe’s top 5 leagues in 2022-23 season


Top 5 underrated teams across Europe’s top 5 leagues in 2022-23 season

Underrated teams in 2023: The 2022-23 football season enters a critical stage of the season with many teams in with a shot at glory, success.

Across Europe, the top teams in Real Madrid, Manchester City, PSG are others have continued their consistent urge for success.

But there are some teams that have surprised one and all with their intensity, passion and committed level of performances.

With performances only getting better and the need to be a part of next season’s UCL; certain teams have raised their standard.

Without further ado, let’s look at the top 5 most underrated teams in 2023 who have gained respect and support across the world with their way of play.

FC Union Berlin

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Union Berlin have been one of the most underrated teams in this season of the Bundesliga.

With 43 points, they stand in 3rd place behind the regulars Bayern, Dortmund and are as much part of the league title race.

Berlin qualified for the Bundesliga in the 2019-20 season and have since grown in stature and increased their levels of performance each season.

The club has the 2nd best defensive record this season and are equally good as an attacking unit.

They haven’t had a top scorer in one player but has been a combination of players helping their cause. FC Union Berlin have even qualified for the Round of 16 in Europe alongside the DFB Pokal.

Their relevance in the competition showcases the rapid strides made in this season.

RC Lens

ImageAfter finishing in 7th place in the previous two Ligue 1 seasons, Lens have made an impact this year.

The French side currently hold the 4th and last UCL spot in the table with 49 points. They too have made rapid strides in the league with top performances from their squad.

Lens currently hold the top place for least goals conceded this season (19).

Florian Sotoca has been their player of the season with the Frenchman scoring as well as setting up important chances.

RC Lens have been one of the shining lights in Europe this season and are rightful contenders to play in Europe last season.

They will look to end the season with a place in the top 4 spots to ensure the magical UCL nights return to their club.

Real Sociedad

ImageSociedad have once again showed their brilliance in the La Liga. The Spanish side are in 3rd place as of today with 43 points.

With a mix of experience and youth, Sociedad have gone about their journey quietly this season and achieved success.

They are poised to enter the UEFA Champions League next season after having missed out last year.

Sorloth, Silva, Merino and Kubo are some of the players who have been sensational for the Spanish side.

Sociedad has held their shape well and conceded the 3rd least number of goals this season (22).

After narrowly missing out on UCL last season, they will be eager to get back into competition this time.

There has been a blend of attacking and defensive spirit in this squad, capable of achieving bigger things come end of season.

AS Roma

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Roma is another underrated team of 2023 having being brilliant in this campaign.

Mourinho managed to win a UECL title last season with the Italian club, to ensure they were on their way up and hasn’t disappointed.

AS Roma is in 3rd place on the Serie A table with 44 points and could even achieve a runners-spot this season. The likes of Dybala, Pellegrini, Ibanez, Tammy have reaped success under the Jose era.

AS Roma have raised their game level and been one of the sides slowly creeping into the top-teams category.

It isn’t surprising given Mourinho is known to get the best of his players throughout his career.

They have been through ups and downs but are surely one of the top contenders to seal Champions League football.

Newcastle United

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Undoubtedly, the team to turn it around in 2022-23 has been the English side, Newcastle. Fondly called Magpies, the Premier League side has made rapid strides after last season.

Newcastle was on the verge of relegation in 2021-22 when Howe was appointed. The English manager helped them turnaround it around with a 11th place. He has then used the summer judiciously to strengthen his side under the new ownership.

The upliftment in St James’ Park has seen them gain supreme support as they currently hold the 5th position in the EPL table.

The likes of Almiron, Guimaraes, Wilson are the players around whom the teams’ success has revolved. A Carabao Cup final on Sunday awaits their efforts.

Newcastle United have been disciplined and understated in their approach. This has seen them become the team with best defensive record in 2022-23 (15).

Amongst all the teams across Europe’s top 5 leagues, Newcastle has made seismic improvement due to which they are flourishing.