Messi 98 OVR - FIFA 23 TEAM OF THE YEAR

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RW RM Argentina Ligue 1 Paris SG
Left Foot ★★★★ WF ★★★★ Skills Controlled 169 cm 67 kg 35 yrs
Messi
98
RW
RM
L 4★4
Messi
PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 93 98 97 99 40 77
Argentina Ligue 1 Paris SG
99 FUTTIES_PREMIUM 98 TOTS 94 WC_TOTT 92 POTM_LIGUE1 92 TOTW 92 UCL_LIVE 91 GOLD 91 WC_PLAYER 87 SBC_FLASHBACK 98 TEAM OF THE YEAR
93 Pace [simulator]
Acceleration
97
Sprint Speed
90
98 Shooting
Finishing
99
Positioning
99
Long Shots
99
Shot Power
96
Penalties
92
FK Accuracy
99
Volleys
98
97 Passing
Vision
99
Short Pass
99
Long Pass
97
Curve
99
Crossing
91
FK Accuracy
99
99 Dribbling
Ball Control
99
Dribbling
99
Composure [simulator]
99
Balance
99
Agility
96
Reactions
97
40 Defending
Def. Awareness
24
Interceptions
47
Stand Tackle
41
Slide Tackle
28
Heading
82
77 Physical
Strength [simulator]
82
Jumping
82
Aggression
53
Stamina [simulator]
87

Player Info

Full NameLionel Messi
Overall 98
Position RW RM
Preferred FootLeft
Weak Foot★★★★
Skill Moves★★★★
AcceleRATEControlled
Work RateHigh / Low
Height169 cm
Weight67 kg
Age35
Nation Argentina
League Ligue 1
Club Paris SG
Card ID134375751
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 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

      Matthäus
      99
      CM
      CB, CDM
      R 4★5
      Matthäus
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 95 97 99 96 99 95
      Germany Icons FUT 23 ICONS

      Recovery pace to match runs + Footwork to contain dribble threats

      Tonali
      98
      CDM
      R 5★5
      Tonali
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 95 91 97 96 96 98
      Italy Premier League Newcastle Utd

      Recovery pace to match runs + Footwork to contain dribble threats

      Bellingham
      99
      CM
      CDM, LM
      R 5★5
      Bellingham
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 94 93 97 99 96 96
      England LaLiga Santander Real Madrid

      Recovery pace to match runs + Footwork to contain dribble threats

      Kim Min Jae
      98
      CB
      R 3★5
      Jae
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 96 49 84 88 97 99
      Korea Republic Bundesliga FC Bayern

      Recovery pace to match runs + Footwork to contain dribble threats

      Córdoba
      97
      CB
      RB
      R 3★5
      Córdoba
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 95 72 75 87 97 96
      Colombia Serie A TIM HERO

      Recovery pace to match runs + Footwork to contain dribble threats

      Disasi
      97
      CB
      R 5★4
      Disasi
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 94 50 84 94 97 99
      France Premier League Chelsea

      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 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

      Neymar
      99
      CAM
      LM, LW
      R 5★5
      Neymar
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 99 96 95 99 50 78
      Brazil Ligue 1 Paris SG

      Strong club chemistry link + League chemistry support

      Verratti
      94
      CM
      CDM, CAM
      R 4★5
      Verratti
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 90 78 96 99 88 85
      Italy Ligue 1 Paris SG

      Strong club chemistry link + League chemistry support

      Renato Sanches
      94
      CM
      RM
      R 5★4
      Sanches
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 95 92 92 97 88 97
      Portugal Ligue 1 Paris SG

      Strong club chemistry link + League chemistry support

      Hakimi
      94
      RB
      RWB
      R 4★4
      Hakimi
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 99 81 90 91 90 91
      Morocco Ligue 1 Paris SG

      Strong club chemistry link + League chemistry support

      Mbappé
      99
      ST
      CF, LW
      R 5★5
      Mbappé
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 99 98 92 99 45 87
      France Ligue 1 Paris SG

      Strong club chemistry link + League chemistry support

      Nuno Mendes
      93
      LWB
      LB
      L 3★4
      Mendes
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 99 74 88 92 87 88
      Portugal Ligue 1 Paris SG

      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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