For the first time since FIFA 10, neither Lionel Messi nor Cristiano Ronaldo will be the outright highest-rated player in FIFA 23.
The Ronaldo vs Messi debate has been a constant among football fans over the last 15 years, with the two having both dominated the football scene since making their debuts. Both Ronaldo and Messi have either shared the highest rating in a FIFA title or have been the sole occupier of the spot since FIFA 10. But after both players received downgrades to their FIFA 23 ratings, it truly is the end of an era.
EA Sports have begun the rollout of FIFA 23 rating reveals over the last few days, with the top 23 players, top 25 Premier League players, 25 most improved players and ambassador ratings having all been confirmed. Ronaldo's downgrade to 90 overall means he's the joint-second highest-rated player in FIFA 23, whilst Messi is ranked joint-first at 91 rated.
