European Stars Dominate the New Rankings
Lionel Messi still holds the crown in Major League Soccer, but the competition has arrived with a vengeance. EA Sports FC 27 rates Messi as the premier MLS player with an 89 overall score, per Yahoo Sports MLS revelations about game-makers. He is not alone at the top of the mountain. A pair of new arrivals who joined the league this summer are right behind him with a score of 84.
Robert Lewandowski, the Polish forward who joined the Chicago Fire this summer, earned an 84 rating. Antoine Griezmann, who signed with Orlando City on a free transfer from Atlético Madrid, also holds an 84 overall. These numbers show that European experience matters deeply in the virtual world. FC Barcelona alumni with standout careers are honored as heavy hitters within the game.
The list does not stop with the new stars from Europe. Casemiro follows next, a Brazilian midfielder who joined Messi at Inter Miami this summer. Rodrigo De Paul, another Inter Miami member who arrived after Messi’s Atlantic move, shares an 83 overall rating with him. The game clearly values the big names that have played for Real Madrid and Manchester United.
The Full List of Top Rated Players
Behind the top four, the rankings drop slightly but remain high for global stars. LAFC star Son Heung-min is rated an 81, while Thomas Müller of the Vancouver Whitecaps maintains an 80. The top-ranked American player in MLS is Seattle Sounders midfielder Cristian Roldan. Among others such as Carles Gil and Denis Bouanga, he sits at a 77 rating as the sole U.S. player in the top 27.
The full roster of top players includes a mix of veterans and fresh faces. Luis Suárez sits at 78 for Inter Miami, while Marco Reus holds the same score for LA Galaxy. Hany Mukhtar of Nashville SC and Alexey Miranchuk of Atlanta United also share the 78 rating. The list shows that the league is packed with talent from across the globe, not just the biggest names.
Per Yahoo Sports MLS, the data reveals a clear trend in how the game rates players. The scores reflect the real-world impact of these transfers. Players who arrived last summer like Son and Müller have settled in well. Those who joined this summer like Lewandowski and Griezmann have made an immediate splash. The numbers prove that the league is getting stronger every year.
This shift in ratings tells us something important about the state of American soccer. It is no longer just a retirement home for old stars. The league is now a destination for players who still want to compete at a high level. Lewandowski and Griezmann are not slowing down. They are here to win games and lift trophies. This change brings a new energy to the stands and the TV screens.
Families across the country can see their favorite players in a new light. The game connects fans to the action on the field in a way that is fun and engaging. When a player like Messi leads the pack, it draws attention to the whole league. It makes kids want to kick a ball and play like their heroes. The ratings are a sign that the sport is growing in popularity and respect.
