EA FC 25 vs UFL: Lionel Messi player rating and stats comparison

With Lionel Messi being among the highest-rated players in the brand new UFL title, gamers will be eager to know how he compares to his EA FC 25 version. Despite being an elite-tier player at this stage of his career, his move to Inter Miami in MLS has led to his overall rating being downgraded in the latest edition of EASports' title.

With UFL being a brand new game in the football simulation genre, there is a lot of hype around their player ratings and stats. When compared to EA FC 25, it is evident that the new game places a lot of importance on Lionel Messi's legacy, as he is one of the highest-rated athletes in the game.

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What are Lionel Messi's stats in UFL?

Lionel Messi is one of the highest-rated players in UFL alongside the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo and Erling Haaland. He has an overall rating of 91, which is a throwback to his prime in the FIFA series. He can play in a plethora of positions, including right wing, left wing, striker, and central attacking midfielder (CAM). He has a five-star left foot and a three-star right foot.

He is 91-rated here (Image via UFL)

These are his detailed in-game stats:

Pace: 88

• Acceleration: 89
• Spring Speed: 88

Shooting: 91

• Finishing: 94
• Shot Power: 94
• Long Shots: 88
• Attack positioning: 87
• Penalties: 83

Passing: 85

• Awareness: 86
• Pass accuracy: 84
• Crossing: 87
• Freekicks: 82

Dribbling: 90

• Dribbling: 90
• Ball control: 92
• Agility: 91
• Composure: 91
• Reactions: 86

Defence: 54

• Tackles: 56
• Interceptions: 48
• Heading: 51
• Defensive positioning: 58

Fitness: 81

• Strength: 81
• Stamina: 89
• Jumping: 71

Based on these attributes, he will undeniably be one of the best dribbling playmakers on the virtual pitch in UFL.

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What are Lionel Messi's stats in EA FC 25?

The former FC Barcelona and PSG superstar has received a downgrade in the latest title by EA Sports, and is now 88-rated overall. He has four-star skill moves and a four-star weak foot, along with the Technical+ PlayStyle. Despite the downgrade, he still has some amazing traits in EA FC 25.

He is 88-rated here (Image via EA Sports)

These are his detailed in-game stats:

Pace: 79

• Acceleration: 86
• Sprint Speed: 73

Shooting: 85

• Attacking positioning: 89
• Finishing: 85
• Shot Power: 83
• Long Shots: 87
• Volleys: 86
• Penalties: 75

Passing: 87

• Vision: 90
• Crossing: 80
• FK Accuracy: 92
• Short Passing: 87
• Long passing: 86
• Curve: 93

Dribbling: 92

• Agility: 90
• Balance: 95
• Reactions: 85
• Ball control: 93
• Dribbling: 93
• Composure: 94

Defending: 33

• Interceptions: 40
• Heading accuracy: 60
• Defensive awareness: 20
• Standing tackle: 35
• Slide Tackle: 24

Physical: 64

• Jumping: 71
• Stamina: 70
• Strength: 68
• Aggression: 44

While these stats are rather underwhelming compared to his 91-rated version in UFL, Messi is still an exceptional playmaker under the FC IQ system of EA FC 25.