FC 27 Ratings Reveal: Biggest Upgrades, Surprising Downgrades, and Community Reactions

The FC 27 ratings reveal has finally arrived, giving players an early look at some of the biggest stars they will be using when the new game launches. As expected, the initial reactions are mixed, with some ratings receiving plenty of praise while others have already sparked debate. Players such as Lucho Díaz, João Neves, Achraf Hakimi, Lionel Messi, Jude Bellingham, and Harry Kane are among the names attracting the most attention. For Ultimate Team fans, these ratings will also have a major influence on the early market, as players begin planning their squads and considering how much FC 27 FUT Coins they may want to invest in their first teams.

Lucho Díaz Finally Gets the Upgrade

One of the first ratings to attract attention was Lucho Díaz. The Colombian winger has received a significant upgrade, moving from 85 to 88 overall. Considering his performances during the previous season and his contribution for Bayern Munich and Colombia, the increase feels deserved.

However, there is one statistic that immediately caused controversy: his 82 pace.

For a player known for explosive movement, acceleration, and direct attacking football, an 82 pace rating seems surprisingly low. Even though his overall rating has improved, the relatively modest pace could have a major impact on his Ultimate Team value. Pace remains one of the most important attributes in the early stages of every FC game, especially for wide attackers.

His 87 dribbling also raises questions. If Díaz is rated 88 overall, seeing several of his most important attacking attributes below that number can feel unusual. Nevertheless, his improved rating represents a positive step and could make him an interesting option depending on his price and playstyles.

João Neves and Hakimi Take Different Paths

João Neves is another player receiving a substantial boost. After starting from an 85 rating, he reportedly moves up to 88. His performances over the season have helped establish him as one of the most exciting young midfielders in European football, so the upgrade should please his supporters.

Achraf Hakimi, however, represents one of the biggest controversies in the reveal. Despite his excellent performances and success with Paris Saint-Germain, Hakimi reportedly drops from 89 to 88.

That downgrade is difficult for many fans to understand. Hakimi has remained one of the world’s most recognizable attacking full-backs, offering exceptional athleticism, attacking contribution, and versatility. His performances at club and international level make the downgrade particularly debatable.

The situation highlights one of the biggest problems with annual ratings: different players can be judged according to very different criteria. A single overall number cannot always capture the importance of a player’s contribution.

Van Dijk, Saliba, Rice, and Vinícius Jr.

Virgil van Dijk appears to be entering another stage of his career, with his rating reflecting some decline in pace. Although his defensive reputation remains extremely strong, the loss of physical attributes could influence how useful he feels in competitive gameplay.

William Saliba, meanwhile, receives an upgrade to 88. That change feels much easier to understand considering his development into one of the Premier League’s leading defenders.

Declan Rice also rises to 88 after previously being rated 87. His consistency, defensive intelligence, and ability to contribute in possession make the upgrade a reasonable decision.

Vinícius Jr. remains at 89 overall. Some fans may argue that the Brazilian deserves a 90, especially considering his individual quality, but his club season and Brazil’s results provide some context for why EA may have stopped at 89.

Even without a 90 rating, Vinícius remains one of the most dangerous attackers available in the game and should once again be a highly desirable Ultimate Team player.

Messi’s 89 Rating Creates Debate

Lionel Messi is probably one of the most discussed ratings in the entire reveal.

After previously being rated 86, Messi reportedly moves to 89. At first glance, that may seem surprising given his age and the fact that his overall rating had declined in previous editions. However, his performances during the World Cup and his continued influence at Inter Miami provide a strong argument for a significant increase.

The rating also creates an interesting situation for Ultimate Team. Messi’s technical attributes remain impressive, including 90 dribbling and 87 shooting. His 63 physical rating is obviously much lower, but that is consistent with the type of player he has become.

The important question will be whether his in-game movement, dribbling, passing, and shooting make him feel as effective as his reputation suggests. If they do, Messi could become one of the most entertaining cards to use despite not having elite pace or physicality.

Bellingham, Courtois, and Other Elite Players

Jude Bellingham retains a 90 overall rating, which seems reasonable based on his continued development into one of football’s most complete midfielders. His ability to influence matches in multiple areas makes him one of the most valuable all-around players in the game.

Thibaut Courtois also remains at 90. His reputation as one of the world’s most consistent goalkeepers makes the rating understandable.

There is also strong interest surrounding players such as Bruno Fernandes, Gianluigi Donnarumma, Gabriel, and Vitinha. Bruno reportedly receives an 89 rating, while Donnarumma remains at 89. Gabriel is also listed at 89, although his pace remains an obvious talking point.

Vitinha’s 90 rating is another interesting decision. His performances for PSG have made him one of Europe’s most technically impressive midfielders, and his rating reflects his growing importance.

Harry Kane Could Be One of the Best Early Strikers

Harry Kane’s rating may become particularly interesting when FC 27 launches.

Kane reportedly receives 94 shooting, which immediately makes him one of the most dangerous finishers available. However, his relatively low pace could keep his market price under control during the opening weeks.

That could actually make him a fascinating early-game option. If his price remains affordable, players could potentially obtain an elite finisher without spending an enormous amount of currency.

There is also an argument that Kane deserves an even higher overall rating. His goal-scoring numbers have remained outstanding, and some fans believe a 91 or 92 rating would better reflect his recent production.

Mbappé, Dembélé, Rodri, and the Top Ratings

Kylian Mbappé reportedly remains at 91 overall, although his pace appears to drop slightly. That could be significant because pace is one of his defining characteristics in Ultimate Team.

Ousmane Dembélé also remains at 90 and retains the highly desirable five-star skill moves and five-star weak foot combination. That combination alone could make him one of the most popular attackers in the early meta.

Rodri remains at 90 as well, although some fans believe he deserves a 91 based on his influence and consistency.

Meanwhile, players such as Lamine Yamal and Pedri continue to generate discussion. Yamal receiving a 90 rating represents a huge statement about his development, while Pedri’s 90 rating has already created debate among fans who believe Bellingham has had the stronger recent period.

Women’s Ratings Also Receive Attention

The women’s ratings reveal provides another group of interesting cards. Several high-profile players remain among the game’s elite, while others receive notable upgrades.

Players such as Alexia Putellas, Caroline Graham Hansen, Bunny Shaw, and other stars continue to occupy prominent positions among the highest-rated women’s players.

One particularly interesting example is a player receiving a significant increase to 89 overall. These upgrades could create some very competitive Ultimate Team options, particularly because certain women’s players have historically performed extremely well in-game thanks to their movement, pace, technical attributes, and body types.

The inclusion of women’s football has also made the Ultimate Team ecosystem much larger, giving players more possibilities when building hybrid squads.

More Ratings Are Coming

The initial reveal is only the beginning. The ratings schedule indicates that more league-specific reveals will follow, including Premier League and Bundesliga ratings.

This means fans will soon have a much clearer picture of which players received upgrades, which stars were downgraded, and which unexpected names could become valuable early-game cards.

The full database is also expected to provide another major moment for the community. Ratings alone only tell part of the story. Once detailed attributes and playstyles become available, players will be able to determine which cards actually have the strongest potential.

That distinction is important because overall rating does not always equal in-game effectiveness. A lower-rated player with excellent pace, dribbling, physical attributes, or desirable playstyles can easily outperform a higher-rated card.

Destined to Glory and the Start of the New Ultimate Team Cycle

The ratings reveal is also connected to the beginning of FC 27’s promotional cycle. Destined to Glory is expected to be the first major promotion, allowing fans to vote for players they believe are set to make the biggest impact during the new season.

This kind of promotion gives the community an opportunity to influence the content they want to see and creates another reason to follow player performances after launch.

As more ratings, playstyles, and promotional details become available, the early Ultimate Team meta will gradually become clearer. Players will begin identifying which cards offer the best combination of affordability and performance.

Final Thoughts

Overall, the FC 27 ratings reveal has delivered exactly what fans expected from an annual ratings event: excitement, arguments, surprising upgrades, controversial downgrades, and plenty of speculation about the new Ultimate Team meta. Lucho Díaz’s 88 rating is encouraging, while Hakimi’s downgrade remains difficult for many fans to understand. Messi’s rise to 89 is another major talking point, while elite players such as Mbappé, Bellingham, Kane, Dembélé, and Rodri will likely remain extremely important. As the remaining league ratings and full database arrive, players will have a much better idea of which cards deserve attention and how they should build their squads with FC Coins when FC 27 officially launches.

The U4GM Team