FIFA 19: 8 Surprises From The Top 100 Players

by Jamie Kennedy

1. Messi & Ronaldo Have The Same Rating

FIFA 19 Top 1 10
EA Sports

Last year, Cristiano Ronaldo regained the cover star crown from Dortmund's Marco Reus, and he was logically named the best player in FIFA 18. One full point above Lionel Messi (Ronaldo had 94 to the Barca man's 93), CR7 stood out on his own as the world's greatest.

This year, he's sharing the throne.

Messi has been elevated back into contention, and stats between he and Ron are remarkably tight. Both superstars have an overall rating of 94, and Messi actually has some better skills than his old La Liga rival. His Dribbling is six points better off, and his Passing seven. On the flip side, Ronaldo has the advantage when it comes to Pace, Shooting, Defending and Physical attributes.

Before the Top 10 was revealed, it was expected that Ronaldo would continue his march towards isolation at the top of the charts. Another (smaller) surprise comes from the fact that he and Messi are now two points ahead of PSG's main man Neymar. The little Brazilian won't like that one bit.

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What other surprises did you spot in EA's Top 100 for FIFA 19? Let us know down in the comments section below!

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Lifelong wrestling, video game, music and sports obsessive who has been writing about his passions since childhood. Jamie started writing for WhatCulture in 2013, and has contributed thousands of articles and YouTube videos since then. He cut his teeth penning published pieces for top UK and European wrestling read Fighting Spirit Magazine (FSM), and also has extensive experience working within the wrestling biz as a manager and commentator for promotions like ICW on WWE Network and WCPW/Defiant since 2010. Further, Jamie also hosted the old Ministry Of Slam podcast, and has interviewed everyone from Steve Austin and Shawn Michaels to Bret Hart and Trish Stratus.