Why Lionel Messi in FIFA 23 shouldn't have the same overall as Kylian Mbappe?
Leo Messi and Kylian Mbappe in FIFA 23 will be clubmates, but that's not the only thing in common between them. If the Xbox leaks are anything to go by, both superstars will have the same rating of 91, making them the highest-rated players in the game.
Mbappe and Messi aren't there alone, as Real Madrid's Karim Benzema, Manchester City's Kevin de Bruyne, and Barcelona's Robert Lewandowski join them on the list. There has been much discussion on social media over the last couple of days over the ratings of certain footballers.
It was earlier thought that Mbappe would be the highest-rated player when the game is released.
If things stay the same upon full release, Messi will share the podium with the Frenchman, which is sure to delight his fans all over the globe. Yet, there's room for some investigation into whether the Argentine deserves the rating in the first place.
Note: This article reflects the writer's views.
Compared to FIFA 22, the maximum overall at release seems to have been brought down from 92 to 91. It's unclear why EA Sports might have made this decision in the first place, but it has resulted in five superstar footballers sharing the top spot.
It was rumored that Kylian Mbappe would be the highest-rated player in the game, with an overall 92. The Xbox leaks showed otherwise, as there is more than one footballer in the top spot.
Interestingly, 91 overall means that it's a nerf for Messi as far as ratings are concerned. However, the card retains its top spot in FIFA 23 from last year's version. While Mbappe gets a boost from last year's ratings, certain debates can be made.
The Argentine had a very slow start in Paris following a move many didn't foresee. It took place primarily due to mismanagement by Barcelona,
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