Lionel Messi 85 OVR - FC 27

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RW RM CAM ST Argentina Major League Soccer Inter Miami CF
Left Foot ★★★★ WF ★★★★ Skills Explosive 169 cm 67 kg 38 yrs
Lionel Messi
85
RW
Tiki Taka
Finesse Shot
Dead Ball
Game Changer
RM CAM ST
L 4★4
Messi
PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 78 85 85 90 33 64
Argentina Major League Soccer Inter Miami CF
78 Pace [simulator]
Acceleration
84
Sprint Speed
73
85 Shooting
Finishing
84
Positioning
86
Long Shots
87
Shot Power
84
Penalties
75
FK Accuracy
93
Volleys
89
85 Passing
Vision
87
Short Pass
85
Long Pass
84
Curve
90
Crossing
80
FK Accuracy
93
90 Dribbling
Ball Control
94
Dribbling
89
Composure [simulator]
92
Balance
89
Agility
84
Reactions
80
33 Defending
Def. Awareness
20
Interceptions
40
Stand Tackle
35
Slide Tackle
24
Heading
60
64 Physical
Strength [simulator]
68
Jumping
70
Aggression
44
Stamina [simulator]
70

Player Info

Full NameLionel Messi
Overall 85
Position RW RM CAM ST
Preferred FootLeft
Weak Foot★★★★
Skill Moves★★★★
AcceleRATEExplosive
Height169 cm
Weight67 kg
Age38
Body TypeLionel Messi
Real FaceNo
Shirt No.10
Nation Argentina
League Major League Soccer
Club Inter Miami CF
Card ID158023
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

Roles

RW Roles
Wide Playmaker++ Winger+
CAM Roles
Half-Winger+
ST Roles
False 9++
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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

      Irene Paredes
      87
      CB
      Bruiser
      Long Ball Pass
      Aerial Fortress
      Jockey
      R 2★3
      Paredes
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 71 52 67 68 88 84
      Spain Liga F FC Barcelona

      Footwork to contain dribble threats + Defensive PlayStyles for isolation duels

      Marquinhos
      86
      CB
      Intercept
      Aerial Fortress
      Anticipate
      Jockey
      R 3★3
      Marquinhos
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 78 56 75 74 89 80
      Brazil Ligue 1 McDonald's Paris SG

      Footwork to contain dribble threats + Defensive PlayStyles for isolation duels

      Alessandro Bastoni
      86
      CB
      Pinged Pass
      Long Ball Pass
      Whipped Pass
      Block
      L 2★2
      Bastoni
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 74 46 75 76 88 82
      Italy Serie A Enilive

      Footwork to contain dribble threats + Defensive PlayStyles for isolation duels

      Achraf Hakimi
      86
      RB
      Relentless
      Low Driven Shot
      Whipped Pass
      Press Proven
      RM
      R 4★4
      Hakimi
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 92 79 82 83 82 79
      Morocco Ligue 1 McDonald's Paris SG

      Footwork to contain dribble threats + Defensive PlayStyles for isolation duels

      Willian Pacho
      85
      CB
      Bruiser
      Anticipate
      Block
      Jockey
      L 2★3
      Pacho
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 80 34 62 62 86 86
      Ecuador Ligue 1 McDonald's Paris SG

      Footwork to contain dribble threats + Defensive PlayStyles for isolation duels

      Leah Williamson
      86
      CB
      Anticipate
      Long Ball Pass
      Jockey
      Bruiser
      CDM
      R 3★3
      Williamson
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 74 48 73 72 88 77
      England Barclays Women’s Super League Arsenal

      Footwork to contain dribble threats + Defensive PlayStyles for isolation duels

      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

      Paulo Dybala
      85
      CAM
      Game Changer
      Finesse Shot
      Dead Ball
      Incisive Pass
      ST
      L 5★3
      Dybala
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 80 85 84 87 41 64
      Argentina Serie A Enilive

      National-team style familiarity + Creator behind the forward line

      Florian Wirtz
      88
      CAM
      Incisive Pass
      Finesse Shot
      Chip Shot
      Low Driven Shot
      CM ST
      R 4★4
      Wirtz
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 80 82 88 90 54 67
      Germany Premier League Liverpool

      Creator behind the forward line + Supplies early service into dangerous zones

      Kevin De Bruyne
      86
      CM
      Whipped Pass
      Dead Ball
      Incisive Pass
      Pinged Pass
      CAM
      R 4★5
      Bruyne
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 66 83 92 84 65 72
      Belgium Serie A Enilive Napoli

      Creator behind the forward line + Supplies early service into dangerous zones

      Sakina Karchaoui
      86
      CM
      Inventive
      Whipped Pass
      Technical
      Intercept
      LB CAM LW
      L 5★4
      Karchaoui
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 89 76 87 88 77 69
      France Arkema Première Ligue Paris SG

      Creator behind the forward line + Supplies early service into dangerous zones

      Cole Palmer
      86
      CAM
      Inventive
      Finesse Shot
      Low Driven Shot
      Game Changer
      RM ST
      L 4★3
      Palmer
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 75 83 87 87 50 65
      England Premier League Chelsea

      Creator behind the forward line + Supplies early service into dangerous zones

      Joshua Kimmich
      87
      CDM
      Long Ball Pass
      Finesse Shot
      Whipped Pass
      Press Proven
      RB CM
      R 3★4
      Kimmich
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 72 74 89 84 83 79
      Germany Bundesliga FC Bayern

      Creator behind the forward line + Supplies early service into dangerous zones

      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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