With the official trailer dropped, a release date announced and pre-orders already flying in, football fanatics are gearing up for the release of EA Sports’ latest instalment of football simulator FIFA 22.
There’s less than a week until the game is officially released and fans of the popular franchise have been scouring the internet to grab a glimpse of which players will be top of the rankings this year.
While it’s no shock to see Paris St-Germain’s Lionel Messi top of the pile with an overall ranking of 93, Scottish fans are wondering which Scotland stars are likely to shine for them this season when they pair off against their mates and fellow gamers.
So, without further ado, here are the 25 highest ranked Scottish players on EA Sports’ latest edition of FIFA.
17. Rachel Corsie (Kansas City) - 76
With 125 caps for the national team, Scotland captain Rachel Corsie is a true icon of the Scottish women's game, and ranks highly on FIFA 22, as expected. Photo: Craig Foy - SNS Group / SFA
18. Kirsty Smith (Manchester United) - 76
Dependable, reliable and consistent, Kirsty Smith has shown she is capable of playing at the highest level, having played for Scotland at the World Cup in 2019. Photo: SNS Group Ross Parker
19. Ryan Jack (Rangers) - 75
Rangers midfielder Ryan Jack has been a huge miss for club and continue as he struggles with injury in the past 12 months, however, he's injury free on the game and ready to play. Photo: Ross MacDonald - SNS Group
20. Grant Hanley (Norwich City) - 75
Recently coined the Dumfries Dreamboat, Grant Hanley has seen his stock grow over the past year after several solid performances for the Canaries, and it seems EA Sports have been paying attention, slapping him a 75 rating on him. Photo: Pim Waslander - SNS Group