Fans in disbelief after seeing Ronaldinho's stats on Football Manager 27
A screenshot of Ronaldinho's technical, mental and physical attributes on the latest instalment of Football Manager has got people talking ahead of the game's much-anticipated launch.
As part of an early-access preview ahead of its official release on November 10, Football Manager 27 will be available to play for free from 6pm UK time on Thursday (October 29).
The free preview will run for five days, with fans having unrestricted access to all game modes and features.
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Ronaldinho's stats on Football Manager 27 have been revealed
A handful of content creators from the FM community, meanwhile, were granted access to the new game before Thursday's early-access launch, including popular YouTuber DoctorBenjyFM.
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As well as posting his early review of the game, Benjy uploaded a screenshot from FM27 on his X account alongside the caption: "If you're not signing Ronaldinho tonight at 6.10pm, are you even playing FM27 correctly?"
Ronaldinho, of course, has been included in this year's edition after signing for Italian third-division side Ravenna FC.
The 46-year-old, who last played professionally for Fluminense in 2015, has been handed some impressive stats by the guys at Sports Interactive, including 16 first touch and 16 technique.
His brilliance is also reflected in his ratings for flair and vision, although Ronaldinho's physical attributes leave much to be desired.
Plenty of fans have had their say on social media, with one commenting: "The higher crossing than dribbling is baffling. Overall, his stats are significantly better than I expected. Given he’s 46. I cannot wait to play the game tonight."
A second wrote: "Technique 16 is criminal," and a third said: "20 flair and 4 pace is killing me, first signing in my Chelsea save later."
A fourth added: "He should have higher attribute values in composure, concentration, bravery and maybe in anticipation and teamwork. Other than that, they're fair and well-done."
When will Football Manager 27 be released?
As mentioned above, the official launch of Football Manager 27 will take place on 10 November.
However, in a decision that has been welcomed by many fans, Sports Interactive announced a five-day preview period for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass subscribers, running from October 29 to November 3.
It is unusual for a games studio to offer such a lengthy free trial before the launch of a game, but Sports Interactive are clearly keen to impress after a rocky couple of years.
Topics: Ronaldinho, Football Manager, Gaming
Jack Kenmare