This 114-rated version of Messi brings explosive speed. His acceleration is near-instant, allowing him to burst past defenders, while his top-end sprint speed keeps him dangerous during counters.

Messi is nothing short of automatic in front of goal. His finishing, especially inside the box, is elite. His finesse shots, trivela strikes, and first-time finishes are consistently clinical.

Messi's vision, passing range, and composure make him a world-class creator in the CAM role. His short passes break lines, and his through balls are perfectly weighted.

The joystick responsiveness on this card is unmatched. Messi turns on a dime, with silky left-stick control and razor-sharp agility.

He glides through pressure and makes tight dribbling look effortless. If you enjoy agile, technical players, Messi is your dream CAM.

While Messi isn’t a tank, this version has noticeably improved physicality.

5 star weak foot, this is huge. Messi is fully two-footed now, which eliminates any predictability. Left foot? Right foot? Doesn’t matter, he’ll bury it or thread the killer pass either way.

High/low work rates, perfect for a CAM.

Messi comes with meta-breaking traits, including, finesse shot, long shot taker, outside foot shot, Playmaker, these traits make him unpredictable, versatile, and practically unguardable in many situations.