EA Sports FC 26 Ratings: Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo Downgraded The football legends no longer rank among the top 50 players in EA Sports FC 26

For more than a decade, Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo have been two of the most dominant figures in EA Sports’ football games. From record-setting FIFA cards to countless top-tier ratings, the pair have consistently defined the series. But in EA Sports FC 26, both legends find themselves in unfamiliar territory—outside the top 50 players for the first time.

📊 Official FC 26 Ratings for Messi & Ronaldo

Lionel Messi: 86 overall
Cristiano Ronaldo: 85 overall

Both ratings mark a drop from last year:

Messi was rated 88 in FC 25, during his second season with Inter Miami.
Ronaldo was rated 86 following his first full season with Al-Nassr.

⚽ Fan Reactions to the Downgrades

The ratings reveal has sparked heated debate across the community:

Some fans argue Ronaldo’s 88 shooting vs. Messi’s 85 is unfair, pointing to Messi’s continued scoring ability.
Others believe Messi’s passing (85) is underrated, with one fan saying: “Messi’s passing should still be in the 90s—you don’t lose that, no matter how old you are.”
Many felt both stars, despite being past their peaks, should still be among the top 50 players.

🏆 A Look Back at Their Peak Ratings

Messi and Ronaldo have dominated the series for years:

Both are the only players to ever achieve a 99 overall rating.
Ronaldo reached it in FIFA 18, while Messi earned it in FIFA 16.
For over a decade, they consistently ranked as the highest-rated players in FIFA history.

Now, their ratings reflect the natural decline late in their careers—but for many fans, it’s a tough adjustment.

✅ Final Thoughts

While Kylian Mbappe and Mohamed Salah lead the ratings in FC 26, the downgrades for Messi and Ronaldo mark the end of an era. Once the unquestioned kings of the virtual pitch, their legacy in FIFA and EA Sports FC will never be forgotten—even if their current stats don’t match their historic dominance.