Let’s face it. The best players in FIFA 14 Ultimate Team is always going to be the subject of great debate but ultimately EA have the last word regarding players ratings and it’s something we all have to come to terms with.

Here are the 50 best rated overall players that will be available in packs from the start of FUT14.

The player information released shows the usual card stats including overall rating, players position, pace, dribbling, shooting, defending, passing and heading stats but also gives us a bit more insight into each player including their height, their work rate, preferred foot, how good they are with their weak foot and what level of skill moves they can perform.

With the FUT14 web app set for early release soon keep an eye out for some bargains. (also keep a look out for Legend players on Xbox!)

Not surprisingly, the face of FIFA 14, Lionel Messi, grabs the top spot closely followed again by Christiano Ronaldo (always the bridesmaid). More surprising is the world’s most expensive player, Gareth Bale, is languishing in seventeenth position behind players like David Silva and Sergio Aguero. I’m not sure Real Madrid would agree with his measly 87 overall rating.

Are there any other players you think should be ranked higher or any that are punching above their weight?

You might also want to check out the new formations coming to FIFA 14.

Top 50 Best Players in FUT14

50: Thomas Muller

49: Sergio Busquets

48: Pedro

47: Marco Reus

46: Eden Hazard

45: Arturo Vidal

44: Mats Hummels

43: Luka Modric

42: Karim Benzema

41: Ezequiel Lavezzi

40: Santi Cazorla

39: Jesus Navas

38: Petr Cech

37: Xabi Alonso

36: Ashley Cole

35: Robert Lewandowski

34: Angel Di Maria

33: Luis Suarez

32: Manuel Neuer

31: Cesc Fabregas

30: Sergio Ramos

29: Gerard Pique

28: Mario Gomez

27: Carlos Tevez

26: Vincent Kompany

25: Giorgio Chiellini

24: Yaya Toure

23: Andrea Pirlo

22: Iker Casillas

21: Gianluigi Buffon

20: Edinson Cavani

19: Juan Mata

18: Mesut Ozil

17: Gareth Bale

16: Thiago Silva

15: Nemanja Vidic

14: Phillipp Lahm

13: Wayne Rooney

12: David Silva

11: Sergio Aguero

10: Bastian Schweinsteiger

9: Arjen Robben

8: Zlatan Ibrahimovic

7: Xavi

6: Robin Van Persie

5: Iniesta

4: Falcao

3: Frank Ribery

2: Christiano Ronaldo

1: Lionel Messi