Published 16:21 IST, May 27th 2020
Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo's predicted overall ratings for EA Sports FIFA 21
Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are expected to remain at the top of the tree in terms of overall ratings in FIFA 21, but who could claim the top spot?
Barcelona captain Lionel Messi has been tipped for a better overall rating than Juventus superstar Cristiano Ronaldo for EA's highly anticipated FIFA 21. Though Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo will occupy the top two spots for the FIFA 2021 ratings, it seems unlikely the Portuguese winger will overtake his nemesis. The predictions for the FIFA 2021 ratings also suggest that Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo will have a slight increase in their overall ratings.
FIFA 2021 ratings: Lionel Messi FIFA rating predicted to climb up to 95
The Lionel Messi FIFA rating is usually the highest-rated in the EA Sports game and it appears that the Argentine will continue to occupy the top spot in FIFA 21. According to predictions made by Dexerto, the overall Lionel Messi FIFA rating for FIFA 21 is set to go up a notch from 94 to 95. In FIFA 20, Lionel Messi's overall rating was 94. Lionel Messi was awarded the Ballon d'Or for the sixth time in his career after guiding Barcelona to LaLiga glory in the 2018-19 season. Lionel Messi is once again bound to walk away with ultimate bragging rights in the videogame with a predicted 95 overall rating.
Lionel Messi scored 24 goals in 31 appearances for Barcelona this season and has led the Catalan giants to the summit of the LaLiga table. Messi has also registered 16 assists this season for Barcelona. The Argentina skipper scored four goals in as many games for his national side, albeit in friendly games this year. Barcelona are currently two points ahead of second-placed Real Madrid with 11 matchdays remaining and Messi has played a key role in leading Barcelona's quest for third consecutive LaLiga title.
Cristiano Ronaldo FIFA rating predicted to climb up to 94
Cristiano Ronaldo has had another fruitful campaign with Juventus in the Serie A this season. The overall Cristiano Ronaldo FIFA rating for FIFA 21 is predicted to increase from 93 to 94. In FIFA 20, Cristiano Ronaldo's overall rating was 93. The Portuguese attacker has scored 25 goals in 32 appearances across all competitions for the Old Lady. While Cristiano Ronaldo is now 35 years old, the five-time Ballon d'Or winner has been in superb goalscoring form for the Italian giants which could see his overall FIFA 21 rating climb to 94. Cristiano Ronaldo has also registered three assists in the Serie A as Juventus remain a point ahead of Lazio with 12 matchdays remaining.
Updated 16:21 IST, May 27th 2020