"Like he’s not a Classic 10++++" - EA FC 25 fans debate about the perfect role for Lionel Messi

EA has released a new 92-rated Ultimate Succession Lionel Messi card featuring a Classic 10+ role. However, another card from the same promo, Wanderson, comes with the higher-tier role, Classic 10++. This decision has sparked debate among fans on social media, many arguing that Messi deserved the Classic 10++ role instead.

On the other hand, some fans support this decision, arguing that Messi was never a true Classic 10. However, they were surprised he hadn’t been given the False 9 role, a position where he truly excelled. Some believed he was more of a right winger (RW) than a central attacking midfielder (CAM), only drifting into the CAM position occasionally.

"He was never a classic 10 false 9 or shadow he's closer to rm than he is to classic 10" A fan said.

"When has he EVER played as a 10? Positionally anyway." Another fan added.

"Messi is not a classic 10 like Riquelme. Can play there because he’s good everywhere, but he was better at second striker starting right" A fan tweeted.

"Bcz he never been a Classic 10" Another fan commented.

The Ultimate Succession promo, as the name suggests, pairs two players — one from the past, who has made significant contributions to their club or country, and another from the present, regarded as their successor. In this case, Lionel Messi is paired with Lamine Yamal. The concept is inspired by the same "Dynamic Duos" gene.

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Alongside Lionel Messi, who are the players coming in the Ultimate Succession promo?

Many players are coming with this promo. Here's a complete list:

• Ronaldinho: 94
• Paolo Maldini: 93
• Franco Baresi: 92
• Lionel Messi: 92
• Alessandro Del Piero: 91
• Marquinhos: 90
• Kaka: 90
• Philipp Lahm: 90
• Lamine Yamal: 89
• Steven Gerrard: 89
• Pichon: 89
• Selma Bacha: 89
• Gregor Kobel: 89
• Joshua Kimmich: 88
• Eugenie le Sommer: 88
• Rui Costa: 88
• Sandro Tonali: 88
• Marcus Thuram: 88
• Desiree Scott: 87
• Nico Schlotterbeck: 87
• Clint Dempsey: 87
• Joao Palhinha: 87
• Sonia Bompastor: 87
• Manuel Akanji: 86
• Jorginho: 86
• Yoshida: 86
• Endo: 85
• Lodeiro: 85
• Makengo: 85
• Roman Burki: 85

The list includes Heroes, Icons, and normal players with a +1 to all of their stats. Messi, Ronaldinho, and Maldini are the highlights of this promo.