FIFA 22 player ratings confirmed: Messi, Lewandowski, Ronaldo, Mbappe

Every year, EA SPORTS ranks the best players in the world for its FIFA games – from the Bundesliga in Germany, La Liga in Spain, to the Premier League in England. The FIFA 22 player ratings are bound to reward class performances and ruffle some feathers.

FIFA 22 will be the first game in the series to have debuted on Xbox Series X|S and PS5 consoles, so the expectations are stacked high.

In the last 12 months, since FIFA 21 launched, almost every domestic league season has had some big surprises. The Ligue 1 trophy went to Lille, who pipped PSG by a point to break their winning run, and Chelsea denied Manchester City a historic season by beating them in the Champions League final.

With so many top players moving clubs, like Sergio Aguero to Barcelona, Sergio Ramos leaving Real Madrid, and Georginio Wijnaldum moving to PSG – let’s run through how the top 50 players in the FIFA 22 Ratings Collective have shaped up this time around.

Don’t forget, acquiring world-class players in FIFA 22 begins by getting the best start possible in Ultimate Team and using your time effectively in Early Access. So, check out our Early Access guide to ensure you stay ahead of the competition.

FIFA 22 ratings release date

FIFA 22 player ratings will be arriving in September 2021, with the game’s full launch coming on October 1.

FIFA 22 Top 100

EA is set to reveal the Top 100 players for FIFA 22, which will reveal a list of best defenders, midfielders, attackers, and goalkeepers.

So far, we’ve seen the top 22 which were finally showcased on September 13 via the official EA SPORTS Twitter page, and to no surprise, Lionel Messi has taken the crown once again.

Let the debates begin 🗣️ The #FIFA22 Top 22 are here. #FIFARatings

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— EA SPORTS FIFA (@EASPORTSFIFA) September 13, 2021

Don’t forget, you can check out the full list of player ratings below, including the top 11 best players in FIFA 22 — all ranked 90 or above — as well as the full list of top 50 players, unveiled by EA SPORTS.

Best player ratings in FIFA 22, revealed

11. Marc-Andre Ter Stegen (90) – FIFA 22 player ratings

Marc-Andre Ter Stegen is the heart of Barcelona’s defence, and is one of the world’s best stoppers.

10. Manuel Neuer (90) – FIFA 22 player ratings

As impressive as Manuel Neuer’s peaks are, what’s more incredible is how long he’s been among the world’s true elite.

9. N’Golo Kante (90) – FIFA 22 player ratings

Chelsea’s beating heart, N’Golo Kante, is the clear best defensive midfielder in the world right now.

8. Harry Kane (90) – FIFA 22 player ratings

Tottenham might not have had a great season, but Harry Kane netted 33 goals in all competitions – nine more than the previous campaign.

7. Jan Oblak (91) – FIFA 22 player ratings

Jan Oblak picked up a La Liga medal as part of Diego Simeone’s strong Atletico Madrid side and is arguably the best goalkeeper around.

6. Neymar Jr. (91) – FIFA 22 player ratings

Neymar wasn’t as prolific this season for PSG in Ligue 1, so a 90 OVR FIFA 22 rating wouldn’t be a shock.

5. Kylian Mbappe (91) – FIFA 22 player ratings

Mbappe, FIFA 21’s cover star, excelled during the 2020/21 season. He fired in 42 goals in all competitions – 12 more than last year – making him worthy of a FIFA 22 upgrade.

4. Kevin De Bruyne (91) – FIFA 22 player ratings

Kevin De Bruyne has arguably been the best player in the Premier League for the last 12 months.

2. Cristiano Ronaldo (91) – FIFA 22 player ratings

Cristiano Ronaldo scored 36 goals in 44 games for Juventus last season and is showing no signs of slowing down.

2. Robert Lewandowski (92) – FIFA 22 player ratings

Robert Lewandowski is arguably the most lethal No.9 in world football, racking up 48 goals in a single season.

1. Lionel Messi (93) – FIFA 22 player ratings

Lionel Messi looks set to be FIFA 22’s highest-rated player, after netting 38 goals for Barcelona in their disappointing La Liga season.

Top 50 FIFA 22 player ratings

Ranking	Player name	Team	Position	OVR
#1	Lionel Messi	PSG	RW	93
#2	Robert Lewandowski	Bayern Munich	ST	92
#3	Cristiano Ronaldo	Man United	ST	91
#4	Kevin De Bruyne	Man City	CM	91
#5	Kylian Mbappe	PSG	ST	91
#6	Neymar Jr	PSG	LW	91
#7	Jan Oblak	Atletico Madrid	GK	91
#8	Harry Kane	Tottenham	ST	90
#9	N’Golo Kante	Chelsea	CDM	90
#10	Manuel Neuer	Bayern Munich	GK	90
#11	Marc-Andre Ter Stegen	Barcelona	GK	90
#12	Mohamed Salah	Liverpool	RW	89
#13	Donnarumma	PSG	GK	89
#14	Karim Benzema	Real Madrid	CF	89
#15	Virgil van Dijk	Liverpool	CB	89
#16	Joshua Kimmich	Bayern Munich	CDM	89
#17	Heung Min-Son	Tottenham	LM	89
#18	Alisson Becker	Liverpool	GK	89
#19	Thibaut Courtois	Real Madrid	GK	89
#20	Casemiro	Real Madrid	CDM	89
#21	Ederson	Man City	GK	89
#22	Sadio Mane	Liverpool	LW	89
#23	Luis Suarez	Atletico Madrid	ST	88
#24	Sergio Ramos	Free Agent	CB	88
#25	Bruno Fernandes	Man United	CAM	88
#26	Romelu Lukaku	Chelsea	ST	88
#27	Raheem Sterling	Man City	LW	88
#28	Toni Kroos	Real Madrid	CM	88
#29	Erling Haaland	Borussia Dortmund	ST	88
#30	Keylor Navas	PSG	GK	88
#31	Marquinhos	PSG	CB	87
#32	Ruben Dias	Man City	CB	87
#33	Leon Goretzka	Bayern Munich	CM	87
#34	Andy Robertson	Liverpool	LB	87
#35	Thomas Müller	Bayern Munich	CAM	87
#36	Sergio Aguero	Barcelona	ST	87
#37	Paul Dybala	Juventus	CF	87
#38	Luka Modric	Real Madrid	CM	87
#39	Jadon Sancho	Manchester United	RM	87
#40	Frenkie De Jong	Barcelona	CM	87
#41	Angel Di Maria	PSG	RW	87
#42	Trent-Alexander Arnold	Liverpool	RB	87
#43	Paul Pogba	Manchester United	CM	87
#44	Marco Verratti	PSG	CM	87
#45	Wojciech Szczesny	Juventus	GK	87
#46	Ciro Immobile	Lazio	ST	87
#47	Hugo Lloris	Tottenham	GK	87
#48	Lorenzo Insigne	Napoli	ST	86
#49	Sergio Busquets	Barcelona	CDM	86
#50	Joao Cancelo	Man City	RB	86

FIFA 22 ICON ratings and FUT Hero ratings

FIFA 22 features two types of legend cards, which are called ICONs and FUT Heroes. The latter is the newest addition to the game, and they will connect in Ultimate Team by just their league and nation – rather than being part of a specific team.

The FUT Hero ratings can be found below:

Abedi Pele – 89
Fernando Morientes – 89
Jurgen Kohler – 89
Mario Gomez – 88
Antonio Di Natale – 88
Diego Milito – 88
Jorge Campos – 87
Ivan Cordoba – 87
Joe Cole – 87
Jerzy Dudek – 86
Freddie Ljungberg – 86
Aleksandr Mostovoi – 86
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer – 86
Robbie Keane – 86
Sami Al-Jaber – 86
Tim Cahill – 85
Clint Dempsey – 85
Lars Ricken – 85

FUT Heroes are lower-rated than standard ICONS.

Premier League best XI in FIFA 22

The Premier League has some of the best players from around the world, but which ones make up the best possible starting XI in FIFA 22?

Luckily, EA has provided the answer and there’s no denying, this is a team no one would want to come up against online.

With players from Manchester United, Manchester City, Liverpool, and Tottenham making up the majority of the eleven, it’s definitely stacked with talent.

Player name	Team	Position	OVR
Cristiano Ronaldo	Manchester United	ST	91
Harry Kane	Tottenham Hotspur	ST	90
Mohamed Salah	Liverpool	RW	89
Son Heung-Min	Tottenham Hotspur	LM	89
Bruno Fernandes	Manchester United	CAM	88
Kevin De Bruyne	Manchester City	CM	91
N’Golo Kante	Chelsea	CDM	90
Andy Robertson	Liverpool	LB	87
Virgil van Dijk	Liverpool	CB	89
Trent Alexander Arnold	Liverpool	RB	87
Ederson Santana de Moraes	Manchester City	GK	89

So, that rounds off our FIFA 22 player ratings for this year’s game. Soon enough, EA SPORTS will roll out the full list of ratings which will show us exactly where every single player ranks in-game.

Until then, follow us for more FIFA news @UltimateTeamUK, and don’t forget to check out our Companion App guide to get a head start in your FUT journey.

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