The Elite players in this year's FIFA game
It's heartbreaking for fans who still can't attend live football matches - but at least you can get behind your team from the comfort of your own home during these pandemic times.
With FIFA 21 on its way, you might even be able to take your favorite team/s to new virtual heights and fill those dusty trophy cabinets. But, of course, you'll need the right players to do the job - unless you're playing as one of the best teams in the world... I guess you're already sorted!
EA Sports has dropped the player ratings ahead of the sports simulation game's launch on October 6th 2020, so you can check out who are the elite players from around the world. We've rounded up the top 10 players based on overall ratings, with some familiar names reappearing among the ranks - as well as some new faces.
1. Lionel Messi (RW)
OVERALL RATING - 93
SKILL MOVES - ★★★★
WEAK FOOT - ★★★★
TOP STATS:
Ball Control, Dribbling & Composure - 96
Finishing, Balance & Vision - 95
2. Cristiano Ronaldo (ST)
OVERALL RATING - 92
SKILL MOVES - ★★★★★
WEAK FOOT - ★★★★
TOP STATS:
Finishing, Jumping, Positioning, Reactions & Composure - 95
Shot Power - 94
3. Robert Lewandowski (ST)
OVERALL RATING - 91
SKILL MOVES - ★★★★
WEAK FOOT - ★★★★
TOP STATS:
Finishing & Positioning - 94
Reactions - 93
4. Kevin De Bruyne (CAM)
OVERALL RATING - 91
SKILL MOVES - ★★★★
WEAK FOOT - ★★★★★
TOP STATS:
Vision, Crossing & Short Passing - 94
Long Passing - 93
5. Neymar Jr (LW)
OVERALL RATING - 91
SKILL MOVES - ★★★★★
WEAK FOOT - ★★★★★
TOP STATS:
Agility - 96
Ball Control & Dribbling - 95
6. Jan Oblak (GK)
OVERALL RATING - 91
SKILL MOVES - ★
WEAK FOOT - ★★★
TOP STATS:
Goalkeeper Handling - 92
Goalkeeper Reflexes & Goalkeeper Positioning - 90
7. Virgil van Dijk (CB)
OVERALL RATING - 90
SKILL MOVES - ★★
WEAK FOOT - ★★★
TOP STATS:
Marking & Standing Tackle - 93
Strength - 92
8. Kylian Mbappé (ST)
OVERALL RATING - 90
SKILL MOVES - ★★★★★
WEAK FOOT - ★★★★
TOP STATS:
Acceleration & Sprint Speed - 96
Agility, Reactions & Dribbling - 92
9. Mohamed Salah (RW)
OVERALL RATING - 90
SKILL MOVES - ★★★★
WEAK FOOT - ★★★
TOP STATS:
Acceleration - 94
Sprint Speed & Reactions - 92
10. Sadio Mané (LW)
OVERALL RATING - 90
SKILL MOVES - ★★★★
WEAK FOOT - ★★★★
TOP STATS:
Acceleration - 95
Sprint Speed, Agility & Reactions - 93
Grab your officially licensed FIFA 21 game from Fanatical now. Or pre-order the FIFA 21 Ultimate Edition and get the following bonuses:
- Three Days Early Access.
- Cover Star Loan Item, for 5 FUT matches.
- Special Edition FUT Kits and Stadium Items.
- Up to 24 Rare Gold Packs, 2 per week for 12 weeks.
- FUT Ambassador Player Pick, choose 1 of 3 player items for 3 FUT matches.
- Career Mode Homegrown Talent, local youth prospect with world-class potential.
