Lionel Messi Player Review
Pros
Exceptional smoothness and agility
Messi feels unbelievably smooth on the ball in every situation. His agility is top tier, turns are instant, and overall movement feels incredibly fluid, making him almost impossible to stop in tight spaces.
Elite dribbling and ball control
His dribbling and ball control are among the best in the game. The ball sticks to his feet, joystick response is instant, and he can glide past defenders effortlessly even under heavy pressure.
Good pace and acceleration
While not a pure speedster, he feels fast enough in gameplay. His acceleration is sharp, helping him create separation quickly, especially when cutting inside or driving through central areas.
World-class finishing
Messi’s finishing is elite. He is extremely clinical in front of goal and consistently converts chances inside the box with calm and precision.
Deadly long shots and power shots
Normal long shots and long-range power shots are both excellent. He combines accuracy with power, making him a constant threat from outside the box.
Smart positioning and movement
His positioning is very good. He finds space naturally, makes intelligent movements, and always seems available in dangerous attacking zones.
Outstanding passing and creativity
Passing is brilliant across the board. Short passes, through balls, and creative distributions are top class. His crossing is also pinpoint accurate, adding another creative dimension to his game.
5* weak foot advantage
With a 5* weak foot, Messi is completely unpredictable. He can shoot and pass with equal confidence using either foot, making him extremely difficult to defend.
Positional versatility
He can play as a RW or CAM without any OVR drop and performs excellently in both roles. At RW especially, his dribbling, passing, and finishing feel perfectly balanced.
Elite attacking traits
Traits like Finesse Shot, Long Shot Taker, Playmaker, and Outside Foot Shot elevate his creativity and scoring ability even further, making him lethal in multiple scenarios.
Cons
Height limitation
His height is not ideal, especially when used as a striker. In aerial situations or physical duels, this can sometimes be a disadvantage.
Lower OVR
With newer higher OVR cards available, his overall rating may seem slightly behind. However, in gameplay terms, he still performs at an elite level at ST, RW, or CAM.
Conclusion
Lionel Messi is a world-class attacker with unmatched dribbling, elite creativity, and incredibly reliable finishing. While his height limits aerial impact and his OVR is slightly lower than newer cards, his in-game performance remains absolutely top tier.
Rating 9.9/10