5 NFL players with most appearances in Madden's 99-club feat. Tom Brady and Peyton Manning

The Madden 99 Club has become a prestigious and valuable honor among NFL players. The popular video game franchise rates all players each year, with a 99 being the highest rating currently possible in the game.

While the official club was created in 2019, Madden has been handing out 99 ratings since their '98 version of the game.

Earning a 99 rating is highly desirable, since the club has become official and hands out trophies and other prizes to the players who earn the rating.

Here are five players who have earned the most 99-overall ratings since the first one was handed out in Madden 98.

#5 J.J. Watt (4)

J.J. Watt has received a 99 rating four times during his legendary career. He first received the rating during the 25-year anniversary version of the game and kept it for three consecutive years after that.

JJ Watt’s run in Houston:

- No. 11 overall pick
- 3x DPOY
- 8x All-Pro (5 1st, 3 2nd)
- 5 Pro Bows
- 2x Sacks leader
- Walter Payton Man of the Year
- Raised over $40M after Hurricane Harvey
- 101 sacks
- 61 passes defensed
- 25 forced fumbles
- 7 TDs (4 defense, 3 offense) https://t.co/sdGQ0x3KOj

Watt earned his rating by being one of the greatest defensive players in NFL history. He is one of just three players ever to be named the Defensive Player of the Year three times, along with Aaron Donald and Lawrence Taylor. Watt is tied with the next player for 99 ratings.

#4 Tom Brady (4)

Tom Brady is the greatest quarterback in NFL history, so it should come as no surprise that he has been among the leaders in 99 ratings over the years. His first 99 rating was in Madden 09 and he earned three more between then and Madden 19 a decade later.

Brady led the entire NFL in passing yards and touchdowns during the 2021 season, so he could receive a 99 rating in future editions. Despite being the oldest player in the league, he's still one of the best.