FIFA 18: Lionel Messi's evolution from 2005 to 2018

FIFA 17

Messi in FIFA 17

Come FIFA 17 and a new look Messi treated gamers but behind the blonde exterior was the typical Messi magic. A solid 93, the frostbite engine on FIFA 17 made Messi look more realistic than ever. Add to that the dribbling ability and goal scoring prowess, and Messi was still very much in the loop for best player in the world. As could be seen in reality, Messi had now transitioned into a creator of goals more than a scorer, with more assists lining up and helping the likes of Neymar and Suarez hit the back of the net. His maturity and experience were there for all to see, and with his versatility on the pitch, gamers could play him up front or on the wings and he’d perform admirable everywhere. The smoothness of the game has set things up quite well to see what Messi will be rated in FIFA 18.