FC 24: Ronaldo OUT, Messi IN as EA reveal Top 20 highest-rated players in new game
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OFFICIAL: EA FC 24 Top 20 highest-rated players revealed| Photo Credit: X(@EASPORTSFC)

FC 24: Ronaldo OUT, Messi IN as EA reveal Top 20 highest-rated players in new game

David Ben 18:47 - 12.09.2023

Cristiano Ronaldo failed to make the Top 20 list of highest-rated players in the new EA Sports FC 24 game while Leo Messi made the Top 10 in EA's latest ratings reveal.

As fans continue to prepare for the official release of EA SPORTS FC 24, football continues to say goodbye to one of the most legendary rivalries in the modern era.

The Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo era is finally concluding in what has been a remarkable decade of unbridled greatness.

EA certainly took this personally following their official ratings reveal of the best players in the upcoming game FC 24.

EA SPORTS FC 24
Erling Haaland in EA FC 24| Screenshot via FIFAUTeam

Whether we like it or not, football fans and fans of the iconic video game franchise have to get used to the fact the duo’s incredible adventure at the peak of European football is officially over.

Earlier in January, Ronaldo completed a mega-money move to Saudi Arabia to become the highest-paid athlete in the world.

Lionel Messi said his goodbye to Europe as well, completing a switch to the United States with MLS franchise club Inter Miami.

Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi | Photo Credit: Imago

There have been debates amongst fans of the gaming community on what Messi and Ronaldo’s rating will be in the new EA SPORTS FC 24 game, amid constant leaks from multiple gaming insiders.

However, that speculation seems to have finally ended after EA released its first official ratings for FC 24.

Cristiano Ronaldo missing from Top 20 highest-rated players on EA FC 24

Cristiano Ronaldo EA FC 24
Cristiano Ronaldo is not amongst the Top 20 highest-rated players on EA FC 24| Photo Credit: Imago

EA released a list of the highest-rated players in their new game and while Lionel Messi managed to make the cut, his Portuguese counterpart was nowhere to be found - in what is a major hint of a possible downgrade from his previous ratings in the now-defunct EA SPORTS FIFA 23 series. 

Lionel Messi FC 24 rating
Lionel Messi maintains a 90+ rating in FC 24 || Photo Credit: Imago

Ronaldo, 38,  was awarded an overall rating of 90 in FIFA 23, while Messi,36, was awarded a 91.

Both players received a downgrade of -1 and -2 respectively.

Cristiano Ronaldo FIFA 23 Rating| Photo Credit: FUTBIN
Lionel Messi FIFA 23 Rating| Photo Credit: FUTBIN

However, despite Lionel Messi getting a downgrade of -1 in FC 24, the Argentine World Cup winner still manages to make the Top 10 list of highest-rated players in the game, while Ronaldo completely misses out of the Top 20 - although, the Al-Nassr star’s rating is yet to be officially revealed.

OFFICIAL: Top 20 Highest-Rated Players in EA SPORTS FC 24

EA FC 24
Liverpool players in EA FC 24| Photo Credit: X(@EASPORTSFC)

Check out the full list of Top 20 highest-rated players in FC 24 as Manchester City stars dominate the list of a historic treble-winning campaign last season.

As per the official EA SPORTS FC 24 site the list also includes a number of top talents dominating women’s football as we know it today.

1. Kylian Mbappe (Paris Saint-Germain) - 91 OVR (0)

Kylian Mbappe is the highest-rated player in EA FC 24
Kylian Mbappe is the highest-rated player in EA FC 24| Photo Credit: EA.com

2. Alexia Putellas (Barca Femeni) - 91 OVR

Alexia Putellas is the highest-rated women's player in EA FC 24
Alexia Putellas is the highest-rated women's player in EA FC 24| Photo Credit: EA.com

3. Erling Haaland (Manchester City) - 91 OVR (+3)

Erling Haaland is one of the highest-rated players in EA FC 24
Erling Haaland is one of the highest-rated players in EA FC 24| Photo Credit: EA.com

4. Kevin De Bruyne (Manchester City) - 91 OVR (0)

Kevin de Bruyne is one of the highest-rated players in EA FC 24
Kevin de Bruyne is one of the highest-rated players in EA FC 24|Photo Credit: EA.com

5. Aitana Bonmati (Barca Femeni) - 90 0VR

Aitana Bonmati is one of the highest-rated players in EA FC 24
Aitana Bonmati is one of the highest-rated players in EA FC 24|Photo Credit: EA.com

6. Lionel Messi (Inter Miami) - 90 OVR (-1)

Lionel Messi is one of the highest-rated players in EA FC 24
Lionel Messi is one of the highest-rated players in EA FC 24|Photo Credit: EA.com

7. Sam Kerr (Chelsea W) - 90 OVR

Sam Kerr is one of the highest-rated players in EA FC 24
Sam Kerr is one of the highest-rated players in EA FC 24|Photo Credit: EA.com

8. Karim Benzema (Al-Ittihad) - 90 OVR (-1)

Karim Benzema is one of the highest-rated players in EA FC 24
Karim Benzema is one of the highest-rated players in EA FC 24|Photo Credit: EA.com

9. Thibaut Courtois (Real Madrid) - 90 OVR (0)

Thibaut Courtois is one of the highest-rated players in EA FC 24
Thibaut Courtois is one of the highest-rated players in EA FC 24|Photo Credit: EA.com

10. Harry Kane (Bayern Munich) - 90 OVR (+1)

Harry Kane is one of the highest-rated players in EA FC 24
Harry Kane is one of the highest-rated players in EA FC 24|Photo Credit: EA.com

11. Caroline Graham Hansen (Barca Femeni) - 90

Caroline Graham Hansen is one of the highest-rated players in EA FC 24
Caroline Graham Hansen is one of the highest-rated players in EA FC 24|Photo Credit: EA.com

12. Robert Lewandowski (Barcelona) - 90 OVR (-1)

Robert Lewandowski is one of the highest-rated players in EA FC 24
Robert Lewandowski is one of the highest-rated players in EA FC 24|Photo Credit: EA.com

13. Mohamed Salah (Liverpool) - 89 OVR (-1)

Mohamed Salah is one of the highest-rated players in EA FC 24
Mohamed Salah is one of the highest-rated players in EA FC 24|Photo Credit: EA.com

14. Kadidiatou Diani (Lyon W) - 89 OVR

Kadidiatou Diani is one of the highest-rated players in EA FC 24
Kadidiatou Diani is one of the highest-rated players in EA FC 24|Photo Credit: EA.com

15. Mapi Leon (Barca Femeni) - 89 OVR

Mapi Leon is one of the highest-rated players in EA FC 24
Mapi Leon is one of the highest-rated players in EA FC 24|Photo Credit: EA.com

16. Ruben Dias (Manchester City) - 89 OVR (+1)

Ruben Dias is one of the highest-rated players in EA FC 24
Ruben Dias is one of the highest-rated players in EA FC 24|Photo Credit: EA.com

17. Vinicius Jr (Real Madrid) - 89 OVR (+3)

Vinicius Junior is one of the highest-rated players in EA FC 24
Vinicius Junior is one of the highest-rated players in EA FC 24|Photo Credit: EA.com

18. Rodri (Manchester City) - 89 OVR (+2) 

Rodri is one of the highest-rated players in EA FC 24
Rodri is one of the highest-rated players in EA FC 24|Photo Credit: EA.com

19. Neymar Jr (Paris Saint-Germain) - 89 OVR (0)

Neymar is one of the highest-rated players in EA FC 24
Neymar is one of the highest-rated players in EA FC 24|Photo Credit: EA.com

20. Alex Morgan (San Diego Wave FC) - 89 OVR

Alex Morgan is one of the highest-rated players in EA FC 24
Alex Morgan is one of the highest-rated players in EA FC 24|Photo Credit: EA.com

When will EA SPORTS FC 24 be released?

EA Sports FC 24 will be available on the PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X / S, Xbox One, PC, and Nintendo Switch on September 29.

However, HyperMotionV technology is only available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC versions. 

Meanwhile, EA Play members will receive early access to the game with a 10-hour trial beginning on September 22.

 EA Play Pro members will also enjoy unlimited access to the EA Play Pro Edition of the game – including Ultimate edition content – starting September 22.

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