Lionel Messi NOT the Highest-rated Argentina player in EA SPORTS FC 25, this player replaces Messi!

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The new edition of the popular video game EA SPORTS FC 25 is set to be released in the coming month. And Lionel Messi is reportedly not the highest-ranked Argentine in the edition.

Ahead of the release, the ratings of the top 50 players in EA SPORTS FC 25 have been leaked. Notably, for the first time in its 30-year history, a Spanish outfield player has secured the top spot. This achievement excludes icon cards and other factors, primarily due to career mode.

Another major surprise from the Electronic Arts sports simulator is that Lionel Messi is no longer considered the best Argentine player based on his average rating.

Lionel Messi not Highest-ranked Argentina player in EA SPORTS FC 25

Despite having an impressive average of 88 points, Messi now plays in the MLS, a league often viewed as 'minor'. His influence remains substantial, keeping him among the top 50 footballers in the game.

However, Messi's reign as Argentina's top player has ended in this edition of the game. Inter Milan striker Lautaro Martinez has surpassed him with an average of 89 points. This shift marks a significant moment in EA SPORTS FC 25, where Lautaro takes over as Argentina's best player according to official in-game averages.

Lionel Messi vs Lautaro Martinez EA SPORTS FC 25 Ratings

In the latest ratings, Lautaro has pipped Messi in the criteria of Physicality, Pace, Shooting and Defending, whereas Messi has kept his lead in Dribbling and Passing. The physicality of Messi has been rated as only as 64, compared to Lautaro's 85.

The passage of time inevitably brings new leaders, and Lautaro has now taken up this mantle. The Inter Milan striker had a superb season with the Italian giants and then backed it up with another stellar campaign for Argentina in the Copa America.

The Messi to Lautaro transition signifies the end of one era and potentially the beginning of another. Messi's legacy remains intact, but Lautaro's rise highlights the dynamic nature of football rankings within EA SPORTS FC 25.