FC Barcelone Argentinian striker Lionel Messi receives from UEFA president Michel Platini (R) the trophy of Best Men's player in Europe next to runner-up Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo at the end of the UEFA Champions League Group stage draw ceremony, on August 27, 2015 in Monaco. AFP PHOTO / VALERY HACHE (Photo credit should read VALERY HACHE/AFP/Getty Images)VALERY HACHE/Getty Images

Lionel Messi Earns Top Spot as EA Sports Reveal Top 50 Rankings for 'FIFA 16'

Sean SwabySep 4, 2015

EA Sports ramped up the anticipation for the release of FIFA 16 on Friday, when they revealed their top 50 players for the new game.

The usual suspects rounded out the top five: Arjen Robben (90), Manuel Neuer (90), Luis Suarez (90), Cristiano Ronaldo (93) and Lionel Messi (94). Naturally, the No. 1 selection will provide plenty of fodder for the never-ending Ronaldo vs. Messi debate.

Elsewhere, there will be plenty of chatter over the likes of Philippe Coutinho being omitted from the top 50 and Thomas Muller being out of the top 20.

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#FIFA16Ratings 5: Arjen Robben—90 4: Manuel Neuer—90 3: Luis Suarez—90 2: Cristiano Ronaldo—93 1: Lionel Messi—94 pic.twitter.com/BhMJIiyh6r
— Bleacher Report UK (@br_uk) September 4, 2015"

See the full list here.

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