5 times Cristiano Ronaldo had a higher rating than Lionel Messi in FIFA

#3 FIFA 08

Messi in FIFA 08

As FIFA 08 rolled in, Ronaldo had already become United's most influential player and Messi was on the verge of doing the same at Barcelona. These two talented players had made a niche for themselves within a talented pool of superstars in Europe and it was beginning to become clear what the hype was all about.

Ronaldo's brilliant season at United earned him the 91 rating yet again and solidified him as one of the best players the game had to offer. Messi jumped too, making it to 86 and hot on the trail of the Portuguese player who had earned his name amongst the very best in the sport.