De Bruyne overtakes Lionel Messi in FIFA 21 as the player with the best passing stats

Manchester City midfielder Kevin De Bruyne had a scintillating Premier League campaign previous season. His performance was furr celebrated with his crowning as PFA Player of Year, first Man City player to bag award. De Bruyne's achievements have w been well documented in EA Sports' FIFA 21 as he beat Argentine icon, Lionel Messi, in passing numbers.

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De Bruyne FIFA 21 stats: Belgian maestro bags top pass rating 

Lionel Messi is counted amongst best pass-masters in world. He has received praise across all quarters for his vision and passing ability. However, six-time Ballon d'Or winner has been pipped by De Bruyne in FIFA 21 best passing stats. De Bruyne FIFA 21 passing stats clock in at 93; deservedly, Premier League fans would say. 

Meanwhile, Lionel Messi FIFA 21 pass stats rate him at 91, two points less than De Bryne FIFA 21 passing rating. On or hand, Barcelona captain is tied with Real Madrid metrome Toni Kroos. 2014 World Cup winner with Germany is ackwledged far and wide for his passing abilities. 

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De Bruyne FIFA 21: Eriksen, Silva make it to FIFA 21 best passing stats

De Bruyne FIFA 21 pass rating stands at 91, which means he comfortably takes his place in FIFA 21 top players list. Besides Belgian maestro, Manchester United midfielder Bru Fernandes has racked up an 88 passing rating in FIFA 21. Interestingly, Portuguese midfielder's passing rating is same as that of former Premier League superstars Christian Eriksen and David Silva. 

Trent-Alexander Arld played a key role in Liverpool's maiden Premier League triumph last season. England full-back has received an 87 pass rating in this edition of FIFA. Man United midfielder Paul Pogba endured an injury-prone season last year. Still, France international has mand to bag an 86 passing rating, making it to FIFA 21 top players' list. 

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FIFA 21 top players: Lionel Messi tops list, Cristia Ronaldo follows 

Despite De Bruyne FIFA 21 rating, Lionel Messi has emerged as highest-rated player in game. Barcelona legend, who was on verge of an exit this summer, has racked up an overall of 93. He is followed by arch-rival and Juventus superstar Cristia Ronaldo at 92, followed by Robert Lewandowski, who tched up a 91 rating following his treble success with Bayern Munich  previous campaign. 

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