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FIFA 18 Ratings Analysis: Forwards

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theScore's Gianluca Nesci takes a deep dive into the ratings from the newly released FIFA 18 video game.

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Forward Club Rating
Cristiano Ronaldo Real Madrid 94
Lionel Messi Barcelona 93
Neymar Paris Saint-Germain 92
Luis Suarez Barcelona 92
Robert Lewandowski Bayern Munich 91
Eden Hazard Chelsea 90
Gonzalo Higuain Juventus 90
Alexis Sanchez Arsenal 89
Gareth Bale Real Madrid 89
Sergio Aguero Manchester City 89
Antoine Griezmann Atletico Madrid 88
Paulo Dybala Juventus 88
Arjen Robben Bayern Munich 88
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang Borussia Dortmund 88
Zlatan Ibrahimovic Manchester United 88
Edinson Cavani Paris Saint-Germain 87
Thomas Muller Bayern Munich 86
Romelu Lukaku Manchester United 86
Dries Mertens Napoli 86
Philippe Coutinho Liverpool 86
Harry Kane Tottenham 86
Karim Benzema Real Madrid 86
Franck Ribery Bayern Munich 86
Diego Costa Atletico Madrid 86
Alexandre Lacazette Arsenal 85

The king stay the king.

After a year in which he led Real Madrid to Champions League and La Liga glory, scoring 37 goals in the process across the two competitions - including a brace in the final against Juventus' otherwise stout defence - Cristiano Ronaldo continues to be the top-rated player in the FIFA universe.

Perennial rival Lionel Messi is, once again, right on his tail, while Neymar rounds out a top three that mirrors the real world; the three attacking masterminds are the finalists for FIFA's player of the year award, which will be bestowed next month.

Despite his sluggish start to the new campaign, Luis Suarez edges Robert Lewandowski as the best No. 9 in the game. The debate over which striker is superior is a fluid one, and though Lewandowski is off to the better start in 2017-18, the difference in rating is negligible. If anything, scoring machine Edinson Cavani might feel aggrieved he isn't closer to his two peers.

Paulo Dybala, on fire to begin the new season, sees his rating get a significant jolt; the left-footed Argentine is one of the most exciting players in world football thanks to his combination of silky dribbling and deft shooting.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic, despite a downgrade brought on by his serious knee injury, remains one of the Premier League's best strikers (he's topped only by Sergio Aguero). However, Romelu Lukaku and Harry Kane, on the back of their own respective upgrades, are right in the mix.

At 83 overall, Kylian Mbappe, who shredded Bayern Munich earlier this week in the Champions League, is likely to continue soaring up the ladder when the winter upgrade is released.

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