Messi has featured in 10 video game covers, which include PES 2009, PES 2010, PES 2011, FIFA Street, FIFA 13
FIFA 13
FIFA 13 is the 2012 edition of Electronic Arts' association football FIFA video game series and was developed by EA Canada. A demo of the game was released on 11 September 2012; with the following teams being playable: Borussia Dortmund, Manchester City, Juventus, A.C. Milan…
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History.
| 1993 | FIFA International Soccer |
|---|---|
| 2010 | FIFA 11 |
| 2011 | FIFA 12 |
| 2012 | FIFA 13 |
| 2013 | FIFA 14 |
How many records does Lionel Messi have?
Perhaps the most famous of his records is that he has won the Ballon d'Or 5 times, a feat he shares with Cristiano Ronaldo. Messi has also won the European Golden Shoe a record 5 times and is also the record LaLiga assist provider. And it is due to such incredible records that Messi has registered his name in the Guinness World Records.
Is Messi's FIFA 16 cover any good?
FIFA's weird love for having players looking as though they are aimlessly running around continued in FIFA 16, although the cover itself was still good. Messi again graces us with his presence, the background is done well, with the light ocming from the back properly highlighting the great man.
What happened to Lionel Messi at the World Cup?
At the World Cup, Argentina swept the group stages with Messi excelling in his playmaking role. It wasn't until a 3-1 win against Mexico in the round of 16 that he finally appeared on the scoresheet with an assist to Carlos Tevez on the first goal of the game. Argentina's World Cup run ended in a 4-0 quarter-final defeat against Germany.
How many times has Messi won the Golden Shoe?
Messi has also won the European Golden Shoe a record 5 times and is also the record LaLiga assist provider. And it is due to such incredible records that Messi has registered his name in the Guinness World Records.
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Has Messi been on the cover of FIFA?
Argentina and Barcelona icon Leo Messi is our FIFA 15 global cover star: This is Messi's fourth appearance on a FIFA cover after featuring on FIFA Street, FIFA 13, and FIFA 14.
Which player has been in the most FIFA games?
10 Soccer Players Featured In Most FIFA Games8 David Villa.7 Willy Caballero.6 Rivaldo.5 Ronaldo Nizario.4 Didier Drogba.3 Lionel Messi.2 Cristiano Ronaldo.1 Frank Lampard.More items...•
Who played 5 World Cups?
Antonio CarbajalAdditionally, Matthäus, Carbajal, Márquez and Gianluigi Buffon are the only players to have made the final squad for five different tournaments....Tournaments.TeamMexicoPlayerAntonio CarbajalIn squad5Played5Tournaments1950, 1954, 1958, 1962, 196661 more columns
Who is the No 1 footballer in the world?
Cristiano Ronaldo, Juventus Cristiano Ronaldo leads Serie A with 29 goals in 33 games this season. His career numbers are astounding. He is the owner of the Ballon d'Or five times. He has scored 777 times for club and county during his career and is only the second male player to break into the international top 100.
10 Lionel Messi (FIFA 13)
As one of the best football players in the world, Lionel Messi has had the honor of being the cover athlete in the FIFA game series from Electronic Arts several times. The slogan for FIFA 13 was "Join The Club", and it was the first game in the series to support motion control technology for both the PlayStation Move and Xbox Kinect.
9 Lionel Messi (FIFA 14)
In 2013 Lionel Messi returned as the cover athlete for FIFA 14, with publisher EA releasing the game 3 days earlier in the USA before it eventually came out in European territories. With both the PS4 and Xbox One releasing in 2013, this was the first entry in the FIFA series to appear on the newer generation of video game home consoles.
8 Lionel Messi (FIFA 15)
FIFA 15 led with the marketing slogan "Feel The Game", as it was the first in the series to be built from the ground up for the PS4 and Xbox One. It also happened to be the last in the series to launch on the Nintendo Wii, as well as non-mobile gaming handhelds.
7 Lionel Messi (FIFA 16)
With an impressive four-peat, Lionel Messi managed to once again land the cover of FIFA with the release of FIFA 16 in 2015. It was a big step in terms of representation as it was the first time women, both athletes, and national teams found themselves in the premier football gaming franchise.
6 Marco Reus (FIFA 17)
After a four-year run, Lionel Messi's reign as the cover athlete ended in 2016 when Marco Reus was named the cover athlete of FIFA 17. The cover was based on a popular vote in which Reus came out on top over some superstar names including Anthony Martial, Eden Hazard, and James Rodriguez.
5 Cristiano Ronaldo (FIFA 18)
It's wild to think that Cristiano Ronaldo didn't represent FIFA as the global cover athlete until 2017. He's considered one of the greatest players to ever step on the pitch and is known to return sales as a marketing icon.
4 Cristiano Ronaldo (FIFA 19)
Marketing slogans are hit or miss, but with FIFA 19 they nailed it considering its slogan was simply "Champions Rise". For the second year in a row, Cristiano Ronaldo donned the global cover, and on the Champions Edition of the game, he shared that space with superstar Brazilian footballer Neymar.
What is Ronaldo's rating in FIFA 17?
In FIFA 17, he got downgraded to -1 rating making him having a 93 overall rating whilst Cristiano Ronaldo has a 94 overall rating. Until FIFA 19 were he got upgraded back to a 94 overall
Who is the best football player in the world?
He is the highest rated player in most FIFA Games, with an overall rating of 94, 1 rating higher than Cristiano Ronaldo who has a 93 overall rating.
Who is on the cover of FIFA 05?
FIFA 05 (Patrick Viera, Fernando Morientes and Andriy Shevchenko) Speaking of weird images, the cover of FIFA 05 features some of the best. Patrick Viera is looking okay at the front of the image, crossed arms with the captain's band on, however Fernando Morientes and Andriy Shevchenko are just looking a bit strange.
How long has FIFA been around?
Every FIFA cover from the past 20 years. Photo: EA Sports. The FIFA video game series has been around for since the mid-90s and has been a staple for just about anyone who owns a gaming console.
What is the name of the football player in FIFA 15?
FIFA 15 (Lionel Messi ) FIFA 15 was a simple design but one that did the job. Some nice design work on the background and the introduction of the yellow text for the numbers was a nice yet subtle change. The one thing that may let it down a little is the image of Lionel Messi used.
Who is the player in FIFA 16?
FIFA 16 (Lionel Messi) FIFA's weird love for having players looking as though they are aimlessly running around continued in FIFA 16, although the cover itself was still good. Messi again graces us with his presence, the background is done well, with the light ocming from the back properly highlighting the great man.
Who is the cover artist for FIFA 11?
Crisp and artistically, FIFA 11 was a great cover. Kaka makes an excellent appearance and although Wayne Rooney had been used a number of times the colour of his Manchester United jersey works well on the cover.
Is FIFA 08 on PS3?
This was FIFA's first array into the world of the PS3 and although it was a solid idea, the cover of FIFA 08 didn't quite hit the mark. There was some attempted flair with the design surrounding the players, however it came off looking a little weird if we're being honest. Close, but a miss.
Is FIFA 12 the same as FIFA 10?
FIFA 12 (Wayne Rooney) This is a solid cover for a number of reasons (see FIFA 10) however it lacks some original ity. The design and image choice is very similar to that of FIFA 10 and means the two covers are almost identical. It also has some similarities to FIFA 11.
How many goals did Messi score in the World Cup?
Argentina's road to South Africa was turbulent, to say the least. Messi scored just four goals in 18 qualifying appearances because he was mostly positioned deep in midfield. It wasn't until a meeting right before the tournament between manager Diego Maradona and the Barcelona superstar that the two finally agreed on an ideal formation for the team where the 23-year-old could play in his preferred position. At the World Cup, Argentina swept the group stages with Messi excelling in his playmaking role. It wasn't until a 3-1 win against Mexico in the round of 16 that he finally appeared on the scoresheet with an assist to Carlos Tevez on the first goal of the game.
How old was Messi when he started playing in the World Cup?
Messi made his World Cup debut at the age of 18 in Argentina's second group stage game against Serbia and Montenegro. He was subbed on in the 74th minute, quickly assisted the team's fourth goal and scored the sixth in the 6-0 victory.
Why did Messi start in the World Cup?
He made his first World Cup start in Argentina's 0-0 draw against the Netherlands because Argentina rested starters with a place in the knockout stages secured. Manager José Pékerman had Messi play the role of super sub in the Round of 16 match against Mexico, subbing him on in the 84th minute.
Who is the most magical player in the world?
Soccer. null. For many soccer fans around the world, Lionel Messi is the most magical player they have seen play the game in their lifetime. Over the past decade, the Argentinian has dazzled us all with his nimble dribbling, pinpoint passes and jaw-dropping goals.
Who is Messi's rival?
Messi has captured nearly every conceivable trophy and accolade imaginable at the club level. However, as is also the case with his great rival Cristiano Ronaldo, the honors and distinctions slow down at the international level.
Did Messi lose in the Copa America?
Wrong. Messi led Argentina to back-to-back Copa America finals (2015, 2016) and lost to the same opponent (Chile) in both. After three consecutive defeats in tournament finals, the Barcelona star announced his retirement from international soccer.
How many Guinness World Records did Messi hold?
6 Guinness World Records held by Lionel Messi that you didn't know about. This is the era of Lionel Messi and perhaps the hardest thing is the world would be to trace football lovers who have not heard his name. The Argentinean is a gift to the beautiful game and has been shattering one record after another ever since he first broke into ...
How many trophies does Messi have?
Messi has now won a record 34 trophies with his club, which includes 9 LaLiga titles and 4 UEFA Champions League, among many others. However, there are also a lot of fabulous records that the Argentinean holds to his name.
Who has the most appearances on a video game cover?
Lionel Messi has the record of most appearances on a video game cover by a soccer player in multiple franchises, which includes the FIFA games series from EA Sports and the PES games series from Konami.
Is Messi in the Guinness World Records?
And it is due to such incredible records that Messi has registered his name in the Guinness World Records. Most of the records registered in the Guinness World Records in Lionel Messi's name are as famous as the man himself, however, there are a few records which are relatively unknown and today , we take a look at 6 such records ...
How strong is Messi in FIFA 11?
Messi was, once again, rated as a 90 in FIFA 11 with him acceleration dropping down to 94 and his strength standing standing at 56. But Messi was now pretty lethal in front of goal with his finishing standing at 91.
How fast was Messi in FIFA 09?
Messi finally entered the 90’s in FIFA 09. His sprint speed remained at 95, while his acceleration rose to 96. But his best attribute was now his dribbling, which stood at 97.
How strong is Messi?
Messi may have had a decent rating of 78, but his 51 for strength let him down massively. But, with 82 for pace and 87 for acceleration, he could still run rings around some defenders - especially with his high ball control and dribbling skill.
What is Messi's 90 rating?
Messi finally improved on his 90 rating, being bumped up to 94. The superstar become almost impossible to tackle with his acceleration at 95, sprint speed at 92, balance at 95, agility at 94 and ball control at 97. However, EA Sports obviously tried to level things out and rated his strength at just 48.
How fast is Messi?
But, in truth, it doesn’t make too much difference. Messi’s sprint speed is rated as 89, while his dribbling ability stands at 96. Basically, defending against him is an absolute nightmare.