Lionel Messi 89 OVR - FC 25 Team of the Week

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RW RM CAM ST Argentina Major League Soccer Inter Miami CF
Left Foot ★★★★ WF ★★★★ Skills Explosive 169 cm 67 kg 37 yrs
Lionel Messi
89
RW
RM CAM ST
L 4★4
Messi
PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 81 86 89 93 34 65
Argentina Major League Soccer Inter Miami CF
90 GOLD 88 GOLD 89 TEAM OF THE WEEK
81 Pace [simulator]
Acceleration
88
Sprint Speed
75
86 Shooting
Finishing
86
Positioning
14
Long Shots
88
Shot Power
84
Penalties
76
FK Accuracy
94
Volleys
87
89 Passing
Vision
92
Short Pass
89
Long Pass
88
Curve
95
Crossing
82
FK Accuracy
94
93 Dribbling
Ball Control
94
Dribbling
94
Composure [simulator]
95
Balance
96
Agility
91
Reactions
86
34 Defending
Def. Awareness
21
Interceptions
41
Stand Tackle
36
Slide Tackle
25
Heading
62
65 Physical
Strength [simulator]
69
Jumping
72
Aggression
45
Stamina [simulator]
71

Player Info

Full NameLionel Messi
Overall 89
Position RW RM CAM ST
Preferred FootLeft
Weak Foot★★★★
Skill Moves★★★★
AcceleRATEExplosive
Height169 cm
Weight67 kg
Age37
Nation Argentina
League Major League Soccer
Club Inter Miami CF
Card ID50489671
Base ID158023

PlayStyles

Scoring
Finesse Shot
Finesse Shot
Chip Shot
Chip Shot
Power Shot
Power Shot
Dead Ball
Dead Ball
Acrobatic
Acrobatic
Low Driven Shot
Low Driven Shot
Game Changer
Game Changer
Precision Header
Precision Header
Passing
Incisive Pass
Incisive Pass
Pinged Pass
Pinged Pass
Tiki Taka
Tiki Taka
Inventive
Inventive
Long Ball Pass
Long Ball Pass
Whipped Pass
Whipped Pass
Ball Control
First Touch
First Touch
Press Proven
Press Proven
Rapid
Rapid
Technical
Technical
Trickster
Trickster
Defending
Aerial Fortress
Aerial Fortress
Anticipate
Anticipate
Block
Block
Intercept
Intercept
Jockey
Jockey
Slide Tackle
Slide Tackle
Physical
Bruiser
Bruiser
Enforcer
Enforcer
Long Throw
Long Throw
Quick Step
Quick Step
Relentless
Relentless
GK
Cross Claimer
Cross Claimer
Deflector
Deflector
Far Reach
Far Reach
Far Throw
Far Throw
Footwork
Footwork
Rush Out
Rush Out

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      Counter Matchups

      How to Beat Lionel Messi

      Model-driven shortlist

      Best counters use compact rest-defense, aggressive first contact, and denial of high-value shot zones.

      Top 6 players most likely to win this matchup

      Patrick Vieira
      90
      CM
      CDM
      R 3★4
      Vieira
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 84 81 82 85 90 92
      France Icons ICONS

      Footwork to contain dribble threats

      Lúcio
      91
      CB
      R 3★3
      Lúcio
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 84 74 76 79 93 91
      Brazil Serie A TIM

      Footwork to contain dribble threats

      Lilian Thuram
      90
      RB
      CB
      R 3★3
      Thuram
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 90 61 79 77 92 92
      France Icons ICONS

      Footwork to contain dribble threats

      Javier Mascherano
      89
      CB
      CDM
      R 3★4
      Mascherano
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 80 56 78 76 92 89
      Argentina LaLiga Santander

      Footwork to contain dribble threats

      N'Golo Kanté
      89
      CDM
      CM
      R 3★4
      Kanté
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 81 69 80 84 89 83
      France 'MBS Pro League (SAU 1 Al Ittihad

      Footwork to contain dribble threats

      Gennaro Gattuso
      87
      CDM
      CM
      R 3★3
      Gattuso
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 80 63 75 71 89 88
      Italy Icons ICONS

      Footwork to contain dribble threats

      Tactical plan to neutralize this profile

      phase-by-phase approach
      Deny half-turn receptions

      Maintain back-pressure and front-screen support so first touch is forced away from goal.

      Compact box rest-defense

      Keep central distances short and invite low-value wide shots instead of central combinations.

      Early body contact before strike

      Time shoulder contact on setup touch to reduce shot quality without overcommitting.

      Trap weak-foot release side

      Show onto weaker release lane and close supporting angles to cut final action quality.

      Recommended Formations

      dynamic counter setups
      5-3-2

      Three CBs crowd the striker, wingbacks cover wide threats.
      4-2-3-1

      Double pivot screens the striker and supports fullbacks.
      4-4-1-1

      Second striker drops to disrupt link play.
      Chemistry & Fit

      Synergy Around Lionel Messi

      Model-driven fit

      Best synergy comes from creators behind him, overlapping support outside him, and structures that feed him touches near goal.

      Top 6 players with the best chemistry and role fit

      Federico Redondo
      85
      CM
      CDM
      R 3★3
      Redondo
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 83 75 82 85 82 88
      Argentina Major League Soccer Inter Miami CF

      Strong club chemistry link + League chemistry support

      Luis Suárez
      88
      ST
      R 4★4
      Suárez
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 86 91 84 87 47 85
      Uruguay Major League Soccer Inter Miami CF

      Strong club chemistry link + League chemistry support

      Juan Román Riquelme
      90
      CAM
      R 5★4
      Riquelme
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 82 86 92 92 35 68
      Argentina Icons ICONS

      National-team style familiarity + Creator behind the forward line

      Maxi Moralez
      85
      CAM
      CDM CM
      R 4★4
      Moralez
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 85 83 84 86 63 68
      Argentina Major League Soccer New York City FC

      League chemistry support + National-team style familiarity

      José Sosa
      86
      CM
      CDM CAM
      R 4★4
      Sosa
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 83 82 91 88 78 80
      Argentina CONMEBOL Libertadores Estudiantes

      National-team style familiarity + Creator behind the forward line

      Alexis Mac Allister
      90
      CM
      CDM
      R 4★4
      Allister
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 85 87 90 90 83 83
      Argentina Premier League Liverpool

      National-team style familiarity + Creator behind the forward line

      Tactical environments that suit this card

      fit-by-fit approach
      Creator behind, runner outside

      Give him a passer underneath and one overlap or weak-side runner so he can attack different defensive references.

      Box occupancy timing

      He thrives when the far-post and cutback zones are both attacked, not when he is left alone against the full line.

      Early service patterns

      Quick switches, driven crosses, and incisive half-space entries increase the value of his movement.

      Counterpress for repeat attacks

      Hold the structure close around him so second balls and loose clearances come straight back into finishing territory.

      Best Formations For This Card

      shape and role fit
      4-2-3-1

      Provides a creator underneath, width outside, and stable spacing around the striker lane.
      4-3-3

      Good for isolations, overlap timing, and repeat service from multiple angles.
      4-4-2

      Useful when he benefits from a nearby strike partner and more direct box occupation.
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