FIFA 22 player ratings confirmed: Messi, Lewandowski, Ronaldo, Mbappe

Every year, EA SPORTS ranks the best players in the world for its FIFA games – from the Bundesliga in Germany, La Liga in Spain, to the Premier League in England. The FIFA 22 player ratings are bound to reward class performances and ruffle some feathers. 

FIFA 22 will be the first game in the series to have debuted on Xbox Series X|S and PS5 consoles, so the expectations are stacked high.

In the last 12 months, since FIFA 21 launched, almost every domestic league season has had some big surprises. The Ligue 1 trophy went to Lille, who pipped PSG by a point to break their winning run, and Chelsea denied Manchester City a historic season by beating them in the Champions League final.

With so many top players moving clubs, like Sergio Aguero to Barcelona, Sergio Ramos leaving Real Madrid, and Georginio Wijnaldum moving to PSG – let’s run through how the top 50 players in the FIFA 22 Ratings Collective have shaped up this time around.

Don’t forget, acquiring world-class players in FIFA 22 begins by getting the best start possible in Ultimate Team and using your time effectively in Early Access. So, check out our Early Access guide to ensure you stay ahead of the competition.

Contents

• FIFA 22 ratings release date
• FIFA 22 Top 100
• Top 50 FIFA 22 player ratings
• FIFA 22 ICON ratings and FUT Hero ratings
• FIFA 22’s Premier League Best XI

FIFA 22 ratings release date

FIFA 22 player ratings will be arriving in September 2021, with the game’s full launch coming on October 1.

FIFA 22 Top 100

EA is set to reveal the Top 100 players for FIFA 22, which will reveal a list of best defenders, midfielders, attackers, and goalkeepers.

• Read More: All FIFA 22 leaks: Custom tactics changes, new formations & more

So far, we’ve seen the top 22 which were finally showcased on September 13 via the official EA SPORTS Twitter page, and to no surprise, Lionel Messi has taken the crown once again.

Don’t forget, you can check out the full list of player ratings below, including the top 11 best players in FIFA 22 — all ranked 90 or above — as well as the full list of top 50 players, unveiled by EA SPORTS.

Best player ratings in FIFA 22, revealed

11. Marc-Andre Ter Stegen (90) – FIFA 22 player ratings

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Marc-Andre Ter Stegen is the heart of Barcelona’s defence, and is one of the world’s best stoppers.

10. Manuel Neuer (90) – FIFA 22 player ratings

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As impressive as Manuel Neuer’s peaks are, what’s more incredible is how long he’s been among the world’s true elite.

9. N’Golo Kante (90) – FIFA 22 player ratings

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Chelsea’s beating heart, N’Golo Kante, is the clear best defensive midfielder in the world right now.

8. Harry Kane (90) – FIFA 22 player ratings

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Tottenham might not have had a great season, but Harry Kane netted 33 goals in all competitions – nine more than the previous campaign.

7. Jan Oblak (91) – FIFA 22 player ratings

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Jan Oblak picked up a La Liga medal as part of Diego Simeone’s strong Atletico Madrid side and is arguably the best goalkeeper around.

6. Neymar Jr. (91) – FIFA 22 player ratings

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Neymar wasn’t as prolific this season for PSG in Ligue 1, so a 90 OVR FIFA 22 rating wouldn’t be a shock.

5. Kylian Mbappe (91) – FIFA 22 player ratings

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Mbappe, FIFA 21’s cover star, excelled during the 2020/21 season. He fired in 42 goals in all competitions – 12 more than last year – making him worthy of a FIFA 22 upgrade.

4. Kevin De Bruyne (91) – FIFA 22 player ratings

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Kevin De Bruyne has arguably been the best player in the Premier League for the last 12 months.

2. Cristiano Ronaldo (91) – FIFA 22 player ratings

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Cristiano Ronaldo scored 36 goals in 44 games for Juventus last season and is showing no signs of slowing down.

2. Robert Lewandowski (92) – FIFA 22 player ratings

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Robert Lewandowski is arguably the most lethal No.9 in world football, racking up 48 goals in a single season.

1. Lionel Messi (93) – FIFA 22 player ratings

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Lionel Messi looks set to be FIFA 22’s highest-rated player, after netting 38 goals for Barcelona in their disappointing La Liga season.

Top 50 FIFA 22 player ratings

FIFA 22 ICON ratings and FUT Hero ratings

FIFA 22 features two types of legend cards, which are called ICONs and FUT Heroes. The latter is the newest addition to the game, and they will connect in Ultimate Team by just their league and nation – rather than being part of a specific team.

• Read More: FIFA 22 TOTW 1 Predictions | FUT Team of the Week

The FUT Hero ratings can be found below:

• Abedi Pele – 89
• Fernando Morientes – 89
• Jurgen Kohler – 89
• Mario Gomez – 88
• Antonio Di Natale – 88
• Diego Milito – 88
• Jorge Campos – 87
• Ivan Cordoba – 87
• Joe Cole – 87
• Jerzy Dudek – 86
• Freddie Ljungberg – 86
• Aleksandr Mostovoi – 86
• Ole Gunnar Solskjaer – 86
• Robbie Keane – 86
• Sami Al-Jaber – 86
• Tim Cahill – 85
• Clint Dempsey – 85
• Lars Ricken – 85

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FUT Heroes are lower-rated than standard ICONS.

Premier League best XI in FIFA 22

The Premier League has some of the best players from around the world, but which ones make up the best possible starting XI in FIFA 22?

Luckily, EA has provided the answer and there’s no denying, this is a team no one would want to come up against online.

With players from Manchester United, Manchester City, Liverpool, and Tottenham making up the majority of the eleven, it’s definitely stacked with talent.

So, that rounds off our FIFA 22 player ratings for this year’s game. Soon enough, EA SPORTS will roll out the full list of ratings which will show us exactly where every single player ranks in-game.

• Read More: FIFA 22 Team of the Week 1 countdown: release time, TOTW leaks

Until then, follow us for more FIFA news @UltimateTeamUK, and don’t forget to check out our Companion App guide to get a head start in your FUT journey.