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We are just 18 days away from the official release date of FIFA 22 and EA Sports have dropped the top 22 players in the game.
The publisher has once again rated Lionel Messi as the world's best player with a whopping 93 rating.
However, for the first time in years, second place is NOT Cristiano Ronaldo.
It's instead Robert Lewandowski with a 92 rating after yet another stellar year for Bayern Munich. New Manchester United forward Ronaldo is third and rated 91.
Four players join Ronaldo as a 91 rating in the form of cover star Kylian Mbappe, Kevin De Bruyne, Neymar and Jan Oblak.
Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk are two notable downgrades following a poor season for Liverpool.
Egypt international Salah remained one of the Reds' best players, but they failed to put up a decent defence of their Premier League crown.
Van Dijk didn't play after October due to a knee injury sustained against Everton in the Merseyside Derby.
Check out the entire list in full below.
Let the debates begin :speaking_head:️ The #FIFA22 Top 22 are here. #FIFARatings
- EA SPORTS FIFA (@EASPORTSFIFA) September 13, 2021
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FIFA 22 launches on October 1 on PS5, Xbox Series X, PS4 and Xbox One.
The game will be available on September 27 for those who choose to pre-order the Ultimate Edition.
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Topics: Lionel Messi, FIFA 22, Cristiano Ronaldo