FC 25 ratings season is one of my favorite times of the year, I can’t lie. Analyzing who’s got upgrades and downgrades, earmarking potential starter squad players, and seeing how well new young players have been rated – I love it. However, today’s reveal of the best FC 25 players comes with a tinge of sadness, because a 16-year streak has just come to an end for the legendary Lionel Messi.

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