EA Sports FC 24 player ratings: Kylian Mbappe, Lionel Messi, Erling Haaland & the best stars on the game

Paris Saint-Germain and France superstar Kylian Mbappe has retained the 91 rating that he had in FIFA 23 and it means that he is one of the best players in EA Sports FC 24, but he has to share that billing.

Erling Haaland is the face of EA Sports FC 24 and it is generally accepted that cover stars tend to be the best, or among of the best in the game. With a rating of 91, the Manchester City striker's rating has risen by three from what it was in FIFA 23. He is not as quick as Mbappe, but is considerably stronger.

Like Mbappe, Kevin De Bruyne has retained his 91 rating and the Manchester City playmaker will be one of the top three players on the first edition of EA Sports FC.

Lionel Messi remains one of the highest-rated players in EA Sports FC 24, with a rating of 90 in the new game. The World Cup winner recently moved to MLS with Inter Miami, but his powers have barely waned, with a drop of just one from FIFA 23.

Messi has had a rating of 90-plus since FIFA 09, with a peak rating of 94 (FIFA 12, FIFA 13, FIFA 14, FIFA 16, FIFA 19 and FIFA 20), but this latest decrease is the lowest rating he has had in over a decade. Nevertheless, the seven-time Ballon d'Or winner is still one of the best in the game.

Former Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema has joined the Saudi football revolution and, despite his advancing years, he is still very highly rated in EA Sports FC 24 with a rating of 90. That is just a drop of one rating point from EA's last game, FIFA 23.

Real Madrid shotstopper Thibaut Courtois is the best goalkeeper in EA Sports FC 24, with the game giving him a rating of 90. The Belgium number one is unchanged from FIFA 23.

Harry Kane recently left Tottenham behind for Bayern Munich and the England captain is considered one of the best strikers in EA Sports FC 24. Kane has been given a rating of 90 in the game, which is an improvement on the 89 he was rated at in FIFA 23.

Having scored 23 goals in La Liga last season as Barcelona won the title, Robert Lewandowski is still a fearsome number nine - and one of the best in EA Sports FC 24. However, his rating has decreased slightly, down to 90 from 91 in FIFA 23.

Liverpool's main man, Mohamed Salah, continues to rate highly in EA Sports' latest football game, but it appears that the Egyptian's powers are waning slightly - he is down to 89 in EA Sports FC 24, having been a 90 in FIFA 23.

Manchester City's Portuguese centre-back Ruben Dias is considered the best defender in EA Sports FC 24 with a rating of 89 in the game. Dias has been a formidable presence for Pep Guardiola's side and his contributions to the treble have not gone unnoticed.

Vinicius Jr has become a key component in the Real Madrid team and his augmented role as a leader has been recognised in the rating jump he has received in EA Sports FC 24. The Brazil international has jumped from 86 to 89 in the latest edition of EA Sports' soccer game.

In the same way that Ruben Dias became a rock in defence for Manchester City last season, Rodri became unstoppable in midfield and the Spanish midfielder played his part in some crucial moments, scoring goals too. As such, his rating has gone up in EA Sports FC 24, from 87 to 89.

Neymar has followed Cristiano Ronaldo, Benzema and Co. to Saudi Arabia and now finds himself playing for Al-Hilal. Despite his difficulties with injuries at PSG, the Brazil sensation has retained a rating of 89 in EA Sports FC 24.

Barcelona and Germany goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen has often been in the shadow of Manuel Neuer, but the net-minder is now officially ahead of his compatriot on EA Sports' latest game. Ter Stegen is rated 89 in the new game, meaning he is behind only Courtois for the title of best goalkeeper.

Dutch defender Virgil van Dijk is still one of the best defenders in the world, according to EA Sports FC 24, but the Liverpool centre-back's rating has dropped from 90 to 89. He remains the top rated defender, but has company in Ruben Dias this time.

Liverpool's Brazilian goalkeeper Alisson Becker is unchanged in EA Sports FC 24, with a rating of 89, which means he is still one of the best on the game. Interestingly, his rating has not decreased (or increased) in five years. That's consistency!

A key player for Manchester United last season as they secured Champions League football, Casemiro is one of the best CDMs in EA Sports FC 24.

Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes is one of the best CAMs in EA Sports FC 24 thanks to his influential performances for the Red Devils and Portugal. With a passing stat of 90, he can definitely be a useful player.

Antoine Griezmann was once in the conversation for the Ballon d'Or and, even though his powers are waning slightly, he remains among the elite players in EA Sports FC 24. Griezmann's energy and vision helps make France and Atletico Madrid tick.

Having helped to propel Napoli to their first Serie A title in decades, Victor Osimhen has been in high demand across Europe and he will definitely be a sought-after player in EA Sports FC 24, especially with his 90 pace rating.