Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo did not make the cut this time around as EA Sports FC 25 revealed who the highest rated players in the game are.
The pair were always considered one of the highest-rated players in the game as well as in real life, but the new rankings have reminded football fans across the globe they are in the midst of experience a huge shake-up to the game as they know it.
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Ronaldo and Messi were for a long time the most sought after players in the world of gaming, with their in-game characters being popular with gamers across the globe.
Getting either one of the two, or even both, would represent a dream come true for those who like spending time building virtual football teams.
Now, players might be more excited about securing a Kylian Mbappe, or an Erling Haaland in their game. This is perhaps because they, currently, will be among the best players in EA FC25.
Both attackers have ratings of 91. Only two other players share this number; they are Manchester City's Rodri and FC Barcelona women's star Aitana Bonmati.
All the other players in the game have a rating of 90 and below. These stars with a 90 rating include Jude Bellingham, Vinicius Junior, Kevin De Bruyne and Harry Kane.
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— EA SPORTS FC (@EASPORTSFC) September 9, 2024
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— EA SPORTS FC (@EASPORTSFC) September 9, 2024
The makers of the game confirmed that it will be undergoing an entire tactical revamp that will change the way players approach matters, also impacting the gameplay.
"An overhaul of Team Tactics upgrades positioning at both ends of the pitch and changes how every team plays based on their real-world style, making every match feel fresh and unique," it previously said in an official statement.
"More than 50 new Player Roles will guide the way every player thinks and behaves on the pitch, resulting in more authentic tactical intelligence and movement off the ball."
The game will be released worldwide on all platforms September 27, 2024.
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