Cristiano Ronaldo has remained one of football gaming’s biggest names for many years, with his rivalry against Lionel Messi continuing throughout multiple EA SPORTS FC and FIFA editions.
EA SPORTS FC 27 gives Ronaldo an 84 overall rating, a change that sparked discussion among longtime fans. The rating reflects EA’s attempt to balance player performance data, real-world form, and gameplay factors when creating player cards.
The decrease in rating from 85 in FC 26 to its new value represents about a 1 percent drop. While it may seem minor, for longtime supporters, this shift carries significant symbolic weight regarding his career.
Full stat breakdown for FC 27 card
Ronaldo’s new 84 overall rating marks his lowest official base card rating since FIFA 04, the first FIFA edition to feature him as a young professional player.
It is a striking contrast to his career peak. Between FIFA 17 and FIFA 19, Ronaldo held a 94 overall rating, matching his career-high in the franchise.
His overall decline has been gradual since his move away from European football, reflecting the natural changes that come with the later stages of his legendary career.
Lowest rating in over two decades
Ronaldo’s new 84 overall rating officially marks his weakest official base card since FIFA 04, the very first game that introduced him as a raw teenage winger at Manchester United all those years ago.
It is a striking contrast to his absolute career peak. Between FIFA 17 and FIFA 19, he held a career-high 94 overall rating, a level matched by very few other players in franchise history.
His overall decline has been slow yet steady since he left European football for Saudi Arabia seasons ago, marking a significant shift in his long, ongoing career that many fans continue to follow.
While Ronaldo dropped to an 84 overall rating, Lionel Messi rose to an 89 overall rating in FC 27.
The 5-point gap between the longtime rivals is among the biggest rating differences between the two stars in recent EA SPORTS FC editions. The comparison has reignited debates among fans about how the two legendary players are rated during the later stages of their careers.
Ronaldo loses top Saudi League spot
For the first time since joining Al-Nassr, Ronaldo is no longer the highest-rated player in the Saudi Pro League according to the latest FC 27 ratings. That position now belongs to Rúben Neves, whose 85 overall rating places him 1 point above Ronaldo’s 84 rating. Karim Benzema also experienced a notable rating decrease, falling from 85 to 82 in FC 27.
Even with the drop, Ronaldo’s 84 overall rating represents one of the highest base-card ratings ever given to a player entering his 40s. The achievement stands out because most footballers experience significant declines in their ratings as they reach the later stages of their careers. Few elite attackers remain highly rated after turning 40.
Ronaldo will continue as a striker in FC 27. His long career, goal-scoring record, and experience make him one of the most recognizable veteran forwards in the game.
Little-known fact: Before becoming a professional footballer, Ronaldo was diagnosed with tachycardia, a heart rhythm condition that caused his heart to beat unusually fast. He underwent a procedure at age 15 and returned to football after recovering.
Little-known fact: Before becoming a professional footballer, Ronaldo was diagnosed with tachycardia, a condition that caused his heart to beat too quickly. He underwent surgery and returned to the field after a short recovery.
Real season form behind the numbers
Ronaldo’s recent on-field performances tell a more complicated story than his FC 27 rating alone suggests. He recorded 30 goals and 5 assists across 37 appearances for Al-Nassr.
Despite his individual numbers, Al-Nassr did not win the Saudi Pro League title during the 2025–26 season.
Portugal’s performance at the 2026 FIFA World Cup may have been considered among the factors surrounding his rating, but EA does not publicly reveal every individual reason behind rating changes.
What does this mean for FC 27?
This downgrade likely will not be Ronaldo’s very last one, given his age and the clear direction his stats have steadily trended over the past several editions here overall.
Still, his card remains perfectly usable for competitive and casual players alike this year around, especially given his elite shooting stat compared to most other veteran attackers his own age in the game today.
Whether FC 27 becomes his very final appearance in the franchise remains unclear, but for now, his legacy within the series is still very far from finished this year.
Little-known fact: Ronaldo’s middle name actually comes from Ronald Reagan. His father was a big admirer of the former US president and chose the name in his honor.
TL;DR
- Ronaldo’s FC 27 overall rating dropped to 84, down 1 point from his FC 26 rating of 85.
- His new card has the lowest base rating of his career.
- Messi’s FC 27 rating stands at 89 overall, creating a 5-point gap between the two longtime rivals.
- Rúben Neves holds the highest-rated Saudi Pro League card in FC 27 with an 85 overall rating.
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