Every year the release of the latest FIFA video game is one of the most anticipated moments of the video gaming year. The series has proven to be one of the most popular of all time, especially within the sporting world.
With all the soccer seasons now wrapped up after a very long season, the expectation and anticipation is incredibly high for the new game. But after the 2019/20 season, which ten soccer stars will end up with the highest ratings this year?
10 Lionel Messi
We kickstart the list with arguably the most predictable name to be one of the top ten highest-rated players on the game in Lionel Messi. The Barcelona player has been arguably the greatest soccer player in the history of the sport, and despite getting older, he continues to produce incredible statistics.
Messi is just simply outstanding as a soccer player. The things he can do inside the ring are absolutely incredible, from scoring wonder goals to his dribbling or playing stunning passes, he can do it all and he will certainly be a top ten rated player on the game.
9 Cristiano Ronaldo
Another of the most obvious soccer stars who will certainly be in the top ten players for FIFA 21 is Cristiano Ronaldo. Much like Lionel Messi, he might be getting older, but he isn't slowing down with his performances.
Ronaldo has been incredibly dominant since moving to Italy to play for Juventus, and with his goals and assists continuing to rack up, there's no way his score will be dropped down out of the top 10.
8 Neymar
Neymar is another player who will absolutely be involved in the top ten highest-rated players in the game. He's one of the best players in the world and has all the potential to become the number one name in soccer.
He's going to be up there in the ratings for this year's game, which is certainly deserved by how many goals and assists he provides in real life. His speed and trickery on the ball are superb, and his score will reflect that.
7 Virgil Van Dijk
It's rare that defenders will be rated so high to break into the top 10 highest-rated players in the game. However, when it comes to Virgil Van Dijk, it is easy to see how there will be an exception to that as he's such a great talent.
The Liverpool defender has been an immense rock at the back for the club in the season where they became Premier League Champions. Calm and composed, strong in the tackle, dominant in the air, and good on the ball, there's little to not love about the Dutch defender.
6 Jan Oblak
Much like defenders, seeing a goalkeeper be in the top 10 highest-rated players might seem like a strange idea. But a good shot-stopper is just as important as a star striker, and there are few better in world soccer than Jan Oblak.
He is capable of pulling off some truly incredible saves and he is always commanding of his area, which is crucial for any goalkeeper. While there are several top keepers who could contend with him, at the moment, Oblak just stands out the most.
5 Timo Werner
It might be a little too early for Timo Werner to burst into the top 10 rated players on the game, but he is certainly going to come close. FIFA might consider waiting to see if he has a major season at Chelsea after making the transfer, but he has been one of the top soccer players in Europe this season.
Werner's goals and assists in the Bundesliga have been consistent and fantastic, proving he is going to be one of the worlds elite players. He has pace and great accuracy in his shooting, which could see him squeeze into the top 10.
4 Eden Hazard
Despite the fact that Eden Hazard is one of the best players in the world, there is actually a chance his score could dip in this game if FIFA is harsh. His debut season hasn't quite gone to plan for Real Madrid, and not just because of a global pandemic.
However, despite his inability to recreate the form everyone knows he is capable of, he could still easily rank in the top 10 players on the game, purely due to how talented everyone knows he is.
3 Sadio Mane
Previously, Sadio Mane has just missed out on being in the top ten, with FIFA tending to prefer Mohammed Salah instead. However, this season, there's no doubt that Mane has stood up and proven himself to be just as good as his Egyptian counterpart, if not better.
No matter which player is rated higher, Mane has certainly stepped up and as Liverpool continue to dominate world football, it would not be a shock to see him in the top ten.
2 Kylian Mbappe
It was recently revealed that Kylian Mbappe will be the cover star of FIFA 21, and because of that, it is almost guaranteed that he will be in the top ten players on the game. Only the top stars make the cover of the game, and they normally get rewarded with a great rating.
Aside from being on the cover, it is hard to argue that Mbappe deserves to be one of the top 10 highest-rated players on the game. He's an exceptional talent and someone who is only going to get better as he continues.
1 Kevin De Bruyne
The Manchester City playmaker should also be making the top 10 and could even be in the top five highest-rated players. His assist and goal statistics are unbelievable for an attacking midfielder and his passing his simply off the charts.
Few players can pass a ball like De Bruyne and that is why he will rank up there in the top 10. He has easily been Manchester City's greatest player this season, and that will see him rank high in this game.