Messi 91 OVR - FIFA 23

Profile Tactical Analysis Field Impact How to Beat Synergy
RW Argentina Ligue 1 Paris SG
Left Foot ★★★★ WF ★★★★ Skills 170 cm 67 kg 35 yrs
Messi
91
RW
L 4★4
Messi
PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 81 89 90 94 34 64
Argentina Ligue 1 Paris SG
99 FUTTIES_PREMIUM 98 TOTS 98 TOTY 94 WC_TOTT 92 POTM_LIGUE1 92 TOTW 92 UCL_LIVE 91 WC_PLAYER 87 SBC_FLASHBACK 91 RARE
81 Pace [simulator]
Acceleration
87
Sprint Speed
76
89 Shooting
Finishing
90
Positioning
93
Long Shots
91
Shot Power
86
Penalties
75
FK Accuracy
93
Volleys
88
90 Passing
Vision
94
Short Pass
91
Long Pass
90
Curve
93
Crossing
84
FK Accuracy
93
94 Dribbling
Ball Control
93
Dribbling
95
Composure [simulator]
96
Balance
95
Agility
91
Reactions
92
34 Defending
Def. Awareness
20
Interceptions
40
Stand Tackle
35
Slide Tackle
24
Heading
70
64 Physical
Strength [simulator]
68
Jumping
68
Aggression
44
Stamina [simulator]
70

Player Info

Full NameLionel Messi
Overall 91
Position RW
Preferred FootLeft
Weak Foot★★★★
Skill Moves★★★★
Work RateLow / Low
Height170 cm
Weight67 kg
Age35
Nation Argentina
League Ligue 1
Club Paris SG
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

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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

      Buffon
      93
      CB
      R 4★5
      Buffon
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 89 76 87 82 96 93
      Italy 'Italy Serie B (2 Parma

      Footwork to contain dribble threats

      Rodri
      93
      CDM
      CM
      R 4★5
      Rodri
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 92 90 91 91 95 94
      Spain Premier League Manchester City

      Footwork to contain dribble threats

      Ochoa
      93
      CB
      R 3★4
      Ochoa
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 86 75 80 85 95 94
      Mexico Serie A TIM Salernitana

      Footwork to contain dribble threats

      Bremer
      93
      CB
      R 2★3
      Bremer
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 90 60 71 77 96 91
      Brazil Serie A TIM Juventus

      Footwork to contain dribble threats

      Danger
      93
      CDM
      CM
      R 3★5
      Danger
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 90 79 88 90 93 97
      France 'Ligue 2 (FRA 2 Rodez AF

      Footwork to contain dribble threats

      Gvardiol
      93
      CDM
      CM
      L 4★5
      Gvardiol
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 91 88 93 92 93 94
      Croatia Bundesliga RB Leipzig

      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

      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

      Neymar
      91
      CAM
      LM, CF, LW
      R 5★5
      Neymar
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 90 87 87 95 39 64
      Brazil 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

      Vitinha
      89
      CM
      CDM, CAM
      R 4★3
      Vitinha
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 85 82 88 90 80 80
      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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