There was absolutely no doubt that Lionel Messi would retain his status as Barcelona's highest-rated player, but the four-time Ballon d'Or winner has also retained his one-point advantage over eternal rival Cristiano Ronaldo - making him the best player in the entire game once again. Both men have received a boost of one point since FIFA 15, keeping the diminutive Argentinian slightly ahead of his Portuguese nemesis. Ronaldo scooped his second Ballon d'Or in December, the culmination of a fantastic calendar year for his Real Madrid side, but Messi has since lead his team to a 2014/15 treble. He has once again established himself as the finest player in the world, scoring an astonishing 58 goals in all competitions. Messi remains the ultimate FIFA player and, although Ronaldo is also sure to dominate the game with his pace and power, retains a crucial edge as the new instalment approaches. Is he destined to always remain one step ahead?
