5 cheap Lionel Messi alternatives in FIFA 17

#3 Iuri Medeiros

Iuri Medeiros has a high potential of 86 in the game

Iuri Medeiros is yet another exponent of Portugal’s flourishing pool of pacey, creative wingers. The 22-year-old is at Boavista, on loan from Sporting CP and has impressed with his dribbling and passing abilities. He is known for threading deft through balls and creating goal-scoring opportunities for his teammates.

He has earned an overall rating of 77 in FIFA 17, with his dribbling at 81 and pace at 82. The Portuguese has the ability to beat defenders with ease, as well as sending his teammates through on goal with accurate through balls. A high balance at 92 helps Medieros to be on his feet as he takes on the opposition.

Moreover, a high free kick accuracy of 75 and the high potential of 86, makes him a brilliant player to have in your team. Very much like Messi, he can be used to run with the ball and create scoring opportunities.

In Ultimate Team, the youngster costs a meagre 400 coins as opposed to Messi’s high value. In Career Mode, he is valued at €10.5m, which is justified considering his high potential.