Fans stunned as Cristiano Ronaldo handed shock upgrade for FC25 following ratings leak

Many of the proposed EA FC25 ratings have been leaked ahead of the release of the game, and fans are baffled by what Cristiano Ronaldo has been given.

Ronaldo enjoyed an exceptional first full season in the Saudi Pro League following his move after the termination of his Manchester United contract in 2022.

The Portugal star scored a staggering 35 goals and also registered an impressive 11 assists in just 31 games last campaign.

Unfortunately for the five-time Ballon d'Or winner, he couldn't take his league form into Euro 2024 during the summer break, as Portugal were knocked out by France at the quarter-final stage.

However, Ronaldo seems to have returned to his goalscoring ways as he netted in Al Nassr's first game of the new SPL season with the star edging ever closer to the 900 career goal mark.

With the new domestic season now well underway, the hype is starting to increase for the release of EA's annual football release, and ratings are already being linked via @DonkTrading.

According to the leak, Ronaldo will be receiving a minor upgrade to his FC24 rating with his passing and physical attributes both receiving a boost.

Warra upgrade for CR7 🥶🇵🇹#FC25 pic.twitter.com/iVzAvkNQ3m

— Donk (@DonkTrading) August 24, 2024

Ronaldo's rating will remain at 86, but fans online are unimpressed with how high the 39 still is considering the level he currently plays in.

One fan said: "He should have been an 81 rating."

Another added: "He defo should have been downgraded."

A third questioned the credibility of the SPL: "Even if his rating has stayed the same, how has he managed to get an upgrade in some stats? He plays in the Saudi League."

It wasn't just Ronaldo catching heat for his rating, with Lionel Messi (rated 88) also considered to be too high.

They explained: "Should be downgraded to below walkout level. Same with Messi. Not giving enough credit to people who perform in the top leagues."

However, some fans believed Ronaldo's performances and goal return last season deserved an even higher rating.

One comment said: "How come he doesn't get a proper upgrade after the last season?! What other 39-year-old player scores over 50 goals in a season?"

Another replied: "He deserves 88, he was amazing last season."