With a score of 93 out of 100 Messi has the highest player ratings in the upcoming video game FIFA15, which is out in the UK September 26th.
In a bid heighten the anticipation, makers EA Sports released a countdown of the top 50 players on the newest installment of the popular franchise.
Cristiano Ronaldo came in second, beaten by a single point. Bayern and Dutch winger Arjen Robben was third with a total of 90 points.
The ratings are deduced based on player performances in league and cup performances over the past season and it determines player capabilities when used on the game.
Paris Saint-Germain striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Bayern Munich goalkeeper Manuel Neuer were ranked fourth and fifth respectively, despite sharing the same ratings as third placed Robben.
Chelsea winger Eden Hazard rounded up the top ten with a rating of 88. He was the only Premiership player to finish in the top 10 edging out Manchester United’s Robin Van Persie and Radamel Falcao.
Here is a list of Fifa 15’s top 10 players
- Lionel Messi – 93
- Cristiano Ronaldo – 92
- Arjen Robben – 90
- Zlatan Ibrahimovic -90
- Manuel Neuer – 90
- Andres Iniesta – 89
- Luis Suarez – 89
- Bastian Schweinsteiger 88
- Franck Ribery – 88
- Eden Harzard – 88