Sam Kerr Achieves Elite Status Alongside Messi and Kane in EA FC 24

In an exciting development for football fans and gamers alike, Matildas superstar Sam Kerr has emerged as one of the top footballers featured in the highly anticipated EA FC 24 video game. With her statistics rivaling those of global icons Lionel Messi and Harry Kane, Kerr’s virtual prowess has captured the attention of enthusiasts worldwide.

The unveiling of the top 100 footballers in the EA FC 24 game has caused a stir, as players are assigned ability rankings on a scale of 100. Notably, Sam Kerr’s stats stand shoulder to shoulder with the likes of Messi and Kane, showcasing her virtual talents.

The reign of Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo atop the rankings, which had persisted for years, has been disrupted by a wave of fresh talent. Sharing the pinnacle with a remarkable 91 rating are prominent names like PSG’s Kylian Mbappé, Barcelona’s midfield maestro Alexia Putellas, Manchester City’s prolific striker Erling Haaland, and the versatile Kevin De Bruyne from Manchester City.

Among the eight players with impressive 90 ratings, Sam Kerr’s inclusion is well-deserved, considering her instrumental role in leading Chelsea to a domestic double in the previous season, where she netted an astounding 29 goals in 38 appearances.

Accompanying Kerr in the elite top ten are standout footballers Aitana Bonmatí, Lionel Messi, Karim Benzema, Thibaut Courtois, Harry Kane, Caroline Graham Hansen, and Robert Lewandowski. Remarkably, only two Premier League players, both from Manchester City, grace the top ten, while the top twenty boasts the presence of six female footballers, signaling a historic moment in the game’s evolution.

EA Sports FC 24 has taken a groundbreaking step by introducing female players into the immensely popular Ultimate Team mode for the first time. This bold move allows gamers to assemble dream teams consisting of both male and female athletes, fostering inclusivity and diversity within virtual football.

Executive producer John Shepherd emphasized their commitment to growing the sport, stating, “We believe we want to unite the world around football.” The Ultimate Team mode, known for its fantasy football experience, offers the perfect platform to embrace this vision by enabling players to build teams with a mix of nationalities, leagues, and clubs.

In a notable achievement, Sam Kerr graced the cover of the game alongside Karim Benzema in 2022, marking her as the first woman to achieve this distinction. Fans and fellow players alike celebrated this historic milestone.

As the excitement builds for the release of EA FC 24 on September 29, fans eagerly anticipate the opportunity to lead Sam Kerr and other football legends to virtual glory across various gaming platforms, including PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, PC, and Nintendo Switch.