Lionel Messi 96 OVR - FIFA 20 Choose Your Idol

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RW Argentina LaLiga Santander FC Barcelona
Left Foot ★★★★ WF ★★★★ Skills 170 cm 72 kg 33 yrs
Lionel Messi
96
RW
L 4★4
Messi
PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 91 94 94 98 42 70
Argentina LaLiga Santander FC Barcelona
99 TOTY 99 TOTS 97 POTM_LALIGA 97 B_MOMENTS 97 FUT-CHAMPIONS 96 POTM_LALIGA 96 SHAPESHIFTER 95 TOTW 95 TOTY_NOMINEE 95 FUT-CHAMPIONS 94 94 UCL_RARE 96 CHOOSE YOUR IDOL
91 Pace [simulator]
Acceleration
95
Sprint Speed
87
94 Shooting
Finishing
97
Positioning
96
Long Shots
96
Shot Power
87
Penalties
76
FK Accuracy
96
Volleys
89
94 Passing
Vision
96
Short Pass
94
Long Pass
94
Curve
95
Crossing
89
FK Accuracy
96
98 Dribbling
Ball Control
98
Dribbling
99
Composure [simulator]
98
Balance
96
Agility
94
Reactions
96
42 Defending
Def. Awareness
35
Interceptions
43
Stand Tackle
39
Slide Tackle
28
Heading
75
70 Physical
Strength [simulator]
72
Jumping
72
Aggression
50
Stamina [simulator]
79

Player Info

Full NameLionel Messi
Overall 96
Position RW
Preferred FootLeft
Weak Foot★★★★
Skill Moves★★★★
Work RateMed / Low
Height170 cm
Weight72 kg
Age33
Nation Argentina
League LaLiga Santander
Club FC Barcelona
Card ID100821319
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

      N'Golo Kanté
      97
      CDM
      R 2★3
      Kanté
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 91 88 95 95 97 93
      France Premier League Chelsea

      Recovery pace to match runs + Footwork to contain dribble threats

      Blaise Matuidi
      95
      CDM
      L 3★3
      Matuidi
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 91 80 93 95 96 95
      France MLS

      Recovery pace to match runs + Footwork to contain dribble threats

      Danilo
      95
      RB
      R 3★4
      Danilo
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 96 83 92 97 97 93
      Brazil Serie A

      Recovery pace to match runs + Footwork to contain dribble threats

      Sergio Ramos
      96
      CB
      R 3★3
      Ramos
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 91 80 85 84 97 94
      Spain LaLiga Santander Real Madrid

      Recovery pace to match runs + Footwork to contain dribble threats

      Raphaël Varane
      97
      CB
      R 2★3
      Varane
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 95 53 76 80 97 93
      France LaLiga Santander Real Madrid

      Recovery pace to match runs + Footwork to contain dribble threats

      Thomas Delaney
      94
      CDM
      L 4★5
      Delaney
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 91 86 91 93 96 95
      Denmark Bundesliga Borussia Dortmund

      Recovery pace to match runs + 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

      Frenkie de Jong
      94
      CM
      R 4★3
      Jong
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 88 85 93 97 89 88
      Netherlands (Holland) LaLiga Santander FC Barcelona

      Strong club chemistry link + League chemistry support

      Ousmane Dembélé
      93
      CAM
      L 5★5
      Dembélé
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 99 92 91 98 45 71
      France LaLiga Santander FC Barcelona

      Strong club chemistry link + League chemistry support

      Arturo Vidal
      94
      CM
      R 4★4
      Vidal
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 87 90 91 92 93 94
      Chile LaLiga Santander FC Barcelona

      Strong club chemistry link + League chemistry support

      Antoine Griezmann
      92
      CAM
      L 4★5
      Griezmann
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 86 91 90 92 59 76
      France LaLiga Santander FC Barcelona

      Strong club chemistry link + League chemistry support

      Sergio Busquets
      93
      CDM
      R 3★3
      Busquets
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 65 75 94 93 90 85
      Spain LaLiga Santander FC Barcelona

      Strong club chemistry link + League chemistry support

      Luis Suárez
      97
      ST
      R 3★4
      Suárez
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 91 99 93 96 59 95
      Uruguay LaLiga Santander FC Barcelona

      Strong club chemistry link + League chemistry support

      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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