2021-10-01T13:30:17 02:00

FIFA 22 Ratings: These are the best players

Are you already curious which players will dominate in FIFA 22? Now we have the answers. In this guide you will find out:

Which pros are the top players in FIFA 22
How the top players are for all positions
Who are the FIFA 22 icons

You want to know which players made it to the Team of the Week (TOTW)? Then check out our TOTW guide and also find out what the predictions are for the week ahead.

FIFA 22: The 22 top players

It's not surprising: After he was already the top player in FIFA 21, Lionel Messi is number one again this time. However, there is a small change on the two following places: Cristiano Ronaldo had to cede place two to Robert Lewandowski, who now leaves his previous third place to the ManU player.

Players	Club	Position	Rating
Lionel Messi	PSG	RF (RW)	93
Robert Lewandowski	Bayern Munich	ST	92
Cristiano Ronaldo	Manchester Utd	ST	91
Kevin De Bruyne	Manchester City	ZM (CM)	91
Kylian Mbappé	Paris SG	ST	91
Neymar Jr.	Paris SG	LF (LW)	91
Jan Oblak	Atlético	TW (GK)	91
Harry Kane	Tottenham Hotspur	ST	90
N'Golo Kanté	Chelsea	ZDM (CDM)	90
Manuel Neuer	Bayern Munich	TW (GK)	90
Marc-André Ter Stegen	FC Barcelona	TW (GK)	89
Mohamed Salah	Liverpool	RF (RW)	89
Gianluigi Donnarumma	Paris SG	TW (GK)	89
Karim Benzema	Real Madrid	MS (CF)	89
Virgil Van Dijk	Liverpool	IV (CB)	89
Joshua Kimmich	Bayern Munich	ZDM (CDM)	89
Heung Min Son	Tottenham Spur	LM	89
Alisson	Liverpool	TW (GK)	89
Thibaut Courtois	Real Madrid	TW (GK)	89
Casemiro	Real Madrid	ZDM (CDM)	89
Ederson	Manchester City	TW (GK)	89
Saido Mané	Liverpool	LF (LW)	89

The best strikers in FIFA 22 (ST, MS)

As in the list with the best players in FIFA 22, it is not surprising that Robert Lewandowski is the best striker. Unfortunately, a German player did not make it into the top 10.

Best strikers	Club	Position	Rating
Robert Lewandowski	Bayern Munich	ST	92
Kylian Mbappé	Paris SG	ST	91
Cristiano Ronaldo	ManU	ST	91
Harry Kane	Spurs	ST	90
Karim Benzema	Real Madrid	MS	89
Romelu Lukaku	Chelsea	ST	88
Erling Haaland	Borussia Dortmund	ST	88
Luis Suárez	Atlético	ST	88
Sergio Agüero	FC Barcelona	ST	87
Paulo Dybala	Piemonte Calcio	MS	87

The best wing players in FIFA 22 (LM, RM, LF, RF)

If you want to get one of the best wingers in your team, pay attention to the flank value. In case of doubt, it can make the difference between victory and defeat. In FIFA 22, Lionel Messi is at the top of the list, just like in the previous version.

Best wingers	Club	Position	Rating
Lionel Messi	Paris SG	RF	93
Neymar Jr	Paris SG	LF	91
Mohamed Salah	Liverpool	RF	89
Heung Min Son	Spurs	LM	89
Sadio Mané	Liverpool	LF	89
Raheem Sterling	Manchester City	LF	88
Jadon SAncho	Manchester Utd	RM	87
Ángel Di María	Paris SG	RF	87
Kingsley Coman	Bayern Munich	LM	86
Riyad Mahrez	Manchester City	RF	86

The best midfielders in FIFA 22 (ZDM, ZM, ZOM)

Passing, dribbling and physicality: Who has the edge here? The player who has the best values in these areas belongs in your team. But also pay attention to the shooting rating or defensive - depending on whether you are looking for an offensive or defensive midfielder.

Best midfielders	Club	Position	Rating
Kevin De Bruyne	Manchester City	ZM	91
N'Golo Kanté	Chelsea	ZDM	90
Casemiro	Real Madrid	ZDM	89
Joshua Kimmich	Bayern Munich	ZDM	89
Toni Kroos	Real Madrid	ZM	88
Bruno Miguel Borges Fernandes	Manchester Utd	ZOM	88
Luka Modric	Real Madrid	ZM	87
Paul Pogba	Manchester Utd	ZM	87
Marco Verratti	Paris SG	ZM	87
Frenkie de Jong	FC Barcelona	ZM	87

The best wingbacks in FIFA 22 (LV, RV)

Those who are fast and agile and have high defensive values are the ideal candidates for the outside defense. Once again, the top two players from Liverpool come out on top: Robertson and Alexander-Arnold.

Best strikers	Club	Position	Rating
Andrew Robertson	Liverpool	LV	87
Trent Alexander-Arnold	Liverpool	RV	87
Jordi Alba Ramos	FC Barcelona	LV	86
João Cancelo	Manchester City	RV	86
Carvajal	Real Madrid	RV	85
Kyle Walker	Manchester City	RV	85
Achraf Hakimi	Paris SG	RV	85
Theo Hernández	Milan	LV	84
Guerreiro	Borussia Dortmund	LV	84
Luke Shaw	Manchester Utd	LV	84

The best central defenders in FIFA 22 (IV)

Speed and physicality are essential for a successful central defender in FIFA 22, because they have to prove themselves regularly in duels.

Best center backs	Club	Position	Rating
Virgil van Dijk	Liverpool	IV	89
Sergio Ramos García	Paris SG	IV	88
Rúben Santos Gato Alves Dias	Manchester City	IV	87
Marquinhos	Paris SG	IV	87
Milan Škriniar	Inter Milan	IV	86
Mats Hummels	Borussia Dortmund	IV	86
Aymeric Laporte	Manchester City	IV	86
Raphaël Varane	Manchester Utd	IV	86
Kalidou Koulibaly	Napoli	IV	86
Giorgio Chiellini	Piemonte Calcio	IV	86

The best goalkeepers in FIFA 22 (TW)

The goalkeeper Jan Oblak can't be beaten in FIFA 22. Germany's current number 1, Manuel Neuer, can still place himself directly behind the Slovenian.

Best goalkeepers	Club	Position	Rating
Jan Oblak	Atlético	GK	91
Manuel Neuer	Bayern Munich	GK	90
ter Stegen	FC Barcelona	GK	90
Ederson	Manchester City	GK	89
Thibaut Courtois	Real Madrid	GK	89
Alisson	Liverpool	GK	89
Gianluigi Donnarumma	Paris SG	GK	89
Keylor Navas	Paris SG	GK	88
Hugo Lloris	Spurs	GK	87
Wojciech Szczesny	Piemonte Calcio	GK	87

FIFA 22 Ratings: The new icons

In FIFA 22 four new players have joined the FUT 22 icons. They are among the most legendary footballers in history and thus deserve a particularly strong card. This year these players are included:

New FIFA 22 Icons	Rating & Position	Nationality
Wayne Rooney	Basic: 88, MS Medium: 91, ST Prime: 86, ZOM	England
Robin van Persie	Basic: 87, ST Medium: 91, ST Prime: 89, ST	Netherlands
Iker Casillas	Basic: 87, TW Medium: 92, TW Prime: 89, TW	Spain
Cafu	Basic: 88, RV Medium: 93, RV Prime: 90, RV	Brazil

Wayne Rooney's ICON cards in FIFA 22 pic.twitter.com/gZqnH2VSU1
- UtdDistrict (@UtdDistrict) September 19, 2021

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