EA Sports FC 24 player ratings: Lionel Messi, Carlos Vela & the best MLS players in the game

The Inter Miami man is off to a hot start in life for the South Beach club. His card is reflective of his 2022 World Cup triumph though he has dropped one rating point from FIFA 23 as time marches on.

The longtime captain of Barcelona has officially left Europe, seeing his card downgraded by two points this year. Surely, though, we'll see some sort of promo card for the midfielder with boosted stats this year.

Tied with Busquets as the second-highest rated MLS player this year, Alba is well-rounded and looks like a great low-budget option for MLS and Spanish teams.

The Italian maestro sees his rating drop three points after an underwhelming MLS campaign, but still sports three stats over 80.

A minus-four from FIFA 23, the 39-year-old is slowing down, but still boasts two high defensive stats in the categories that matter.

Reigning MLS MVP Mukhtar gets a tidy upgrade, but it still feels like his shooting may be a bit low for a player who netted 23 goals last campaign!

Despite winning the 2022 MLS Cup with LAFC and being an MVP nominee, Vela sees his card downgraded by one. He still boasts a cheeky 82 dribbling stat, though.

The 2022 FIFA World Cup winner was given a fantastic upgrade that sees him sport 86 pace and 83 dribbling. He will be a fun option right from the start of the game for MLS and Argentina squads.

Gil sees his card downgraded by one, but he still sees one stat remain above 80 with the Spaniard's passing equaling it.

"Bebelo" Reynoso sees his card upgraded for the third-straight year as he has become one of the most menacing midfielders in the league. Let's hope his free-kick rating is higher than his shooting rating!

One of the more skillful players in the league, Bernardeschi looks like a great well-rounded card with 82 dribbling.

The highest-rated goalkeeper from MLS once again, Blake receives a nice upgrade after taking the Union to the MLS Cup in 2022.

As long as you don't play him as a defender in-game, Bouanga goes straight into your MLS XI with a cheeky 84 stat for pace.

Driussi looks like a great attacking option with 82 pace and 79 shooting, with the same rating as FIFA 23.

Herrera sees his card get two deductions overall this year, but he still boasts a lovely 81 physical and looks like a great starting midfielder for your MLS XI.

Acosta, a front-runner for 2023 MLS MVP, gets a +1 upgrade on his last card, with a lovely dribbling stat of 83 once again.

The ex-Real Madrid man sees his card lowered for the third-straight year with 76 shooting and dribbling as his highest stats.

After a mid-summer transfer to FC Dallas, Illaramendi sees his card remain nearly identical to that of FIFA 23.

Ruidiaz sees his card downgraded by one, with his pace and shooting going down while his dribbling remains the same.

The former LAFC striker, who signed from Pachuca with Real Salt Lake this summer, sports a 76 overall card with his highest stat being 76 dribbling.

One of the most well-rounded cards this year, Boupendza looks like a nightmare on the wing with 86 pace and 80 dribbling.

The second-highest rated goalkeeper in the league, Burki is the highest-rated City player this year.

Ferreira comes in at 76-rated, getting a +2 from FIFA 23. He sports an impressive 84 pace.

Gauld has two impressive stats with 84 pace and 82 dribbling, giving him a great chance to be a budget-starter in your MLS XI.

Gazdag, a Hungary international, gets an impressive +5 on his rating this year after a brilliant MVP-caliber 2022 campaign.