Why Lionel Messi shouldn't be the highest-rated player in FIFA 23
It is only a matter of time before FIFA 23 is released, and the hype surrounding player ratings is rapidly building up.
The release of a new iteration of the game every year is always accompanied by speculation about the highest-rated player.
Lionel Messi is undoubtedly one of the best players in the history of football. Whether he is the greatest of all time is a contentious topic that always elicits an opinionated response from anyone who follows the beautiful game.
Messi is the highest-rated player in FIFA 22. However, one could argue that the Argentine shouldn't be the highest-rated player in FIFA 23.
Note: This article is subjective and solely reflects the opinions of the writer
Lionel Messi's success with PSG and the Argentine national team won him an unprecedented seventh Ballon d'Or last year. However, many believe that his performances at an individual level left much to be desired.
Listed below are some of the reasons why Messi shouldn't be the highest-rated player in FIFA 23.
Messi has often been a victim of his own high standards. His perceived rivalry with Cristiano Ronaldo over the last decade has spurred both players to great heights. Naturally, after years of these two dominating on the field, their recent descent in form has been under heavy scrutiny.
Ronaldo failed to achieve the accolades he hoped for with Manchester United. However, he was among the leading scorers in the Premier League and was named the club's Player of the Year.
The opposite was true for Messi. The forward won the Ligue 1 title with PSG and had some impressive performances in the second half of the season. However, he had a lackluster season at the individual level. He ended the league campaign with 21 goal contributions, which included only
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