Cristiano Ronaldo might have the same overall rating as Lionel Messi in Fifa 19 but he will take great pleasure in being recognised as the game’s best player.
Ronaldo has finished in top spot in the list of the 100 best players in Fifa 19 which have been filtered out by EA Sports throughout the week.
Both Ronaldo and Messi have been given an overall rating of 94; with the former considered faster, more skillful and more threatening in front of goal than his perennial rival.
Messi’s superior dribbling and passing have been recognised but he’s technically finished as runner-up this year behind Ronaldo, who will be the game’s cover star.
An explanation on the EA Sports website reads: “The Fifa 19 cover star’s career has been packed with awards and trophies, but after his high-profile move to Juventus this season, it’s clear that Ronaldo isn’t done racking up silverware.
“The Portuguese forward continues to play like the world’s best, and his ratings are evidence of an astoundingly talented player.
“Ronaldo beats defenders left and right when attacking, burning them with his 90 Pace and bamboozling them with a 90 Dribbling rating.
“But the most complete forward in football stands above the rest with a 93 Shooting rating, evidence of a natural finisher who puts away more chances than he misses on a regular basis.”
Neymar, Luka Modric, Kevin de Bruyne, Eden Hazard, Sergio Ramos, Luis Suarez, David de Gea and Toni Kroos close out the top 10.
