The recent EA FC 25 player rating leak has given us a chance to compare the two greatest players in the game.
The football video game landscape has shifted for superstars Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi in recent years.
They are no longer the highest-rated players in the popular video game as their respective careers come to an end.
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Messi above Ronaldo in EA FC 25 ratings
According to a recent leak on social media, Ronaldo's EA Sports FC 25 rating is now a disappointing 86, perhaps not so disappointing considering he is almost 40 years old. His rating is unchanged from EA FC 24, where he dropped four points from his FIFA 23 card.
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His great rival Messi is expected to lose two points, but still maintain a higher rating than Ronaldo. The leaked card shows Messi's overall rating at 88, down from last season's game.
Cristiano Ronaldo: 86 overall rating (no change from EA FC 24)
Lionel Messi: 88 overall rating (down 2 points from last season)
The EA Sports FC 25 ratings are yet to be officially confirmed, but this leak has generated excitement among gamers and football fans across the globe.
The hghest rated player in this year's game is Manchester City midfielder Rodri.