Best FIFA 16 Players Review

CENTRAL POINT is the fortnightly column of FIFA U Team website, written by Hugo Versiani.

You will find here the most hot Ultimate Team topics but also old stuff, described in a very objective and special way.

In this first FIFA 16 episode, “Best FIFA 16 Players review”, the author analyses how were the new ratings and stats of the 50 most rated player.

 
 
 

Best FIFA 16 Players Review

 

FIFA 16 is almost here and the announcement of the top 50 players by ratings is our final countdown until the demo is out. If you’re already a FUT veteran, you know by now that rating isn’t everything. But if this is your first year playing Ultimate Team, be advised that there are way more important numbers out there than the one highlighted on the card above the player, beside his position. To help you start off on the right foot this season, I made an analysis of the main cards announced by EA.

I reckon it’s important to say this in advance: rating is the least important criterion for your squad’s performance. Other parameters are fundamental for when you want to build your squad, but not this one. If you don’t know the meaning of this term and others that I’m about to mention, I’ve listed below the main ones for today’s article.

 

James is one of the best FIFA 16 players

 

Criteria:

1- Rating
Expression used to refer to both Squad Rating and Overall Rating. For squad it varies between 1 and 100, it’s the representation of an average that takes into account all the starting eleven and the substitutes’ individual ratings (Overall Ratings). In some tournaments it’s a requirement..

2- Positions
GK: Stands for Goalkeeper. CB: Stands for Centre Back. LB: Stands for Left Back. LWB: Stands for Left Wing Back. RB: Stands for Right Back. RWB: Stands for Right Wing Back. LM: Stands for Left Midfield. LW: Stands for Left Wing. LF: Stands for Left Forward. RM: Stands for Right Midfield. RW: Stands for Right Wing. RF: Stand for Right Forward. CDM: Stands for Central Defensive Midfield. CM: Stands for Central Midfield. CAM: Stands for Central Attacking Midfield. ST: Stands for Striker. CF: Stands for Centre Forward.

3- Work rate
How frequent a player attacks and defends, or how he tends to participate in the team’s offensive or defensive plays. Every player has work rates for both attacking and defending, and they can be high (H), medium (M) or low (L).

4- Skill moves
An index that measures a player’s ability for when it comes to performing determined skill moves. It goes from one star (least complex) to 5 stars (most complex), which is attributed to all skill moves available. Players with five star skill moves, like Ronaldo and Neymar, are able to perform the most complex skill moves.

5- Weak foot
How equally well a player can shoot with both his feet. Every player has a preferred foot. Having 5 stars of weak foot means shooting equally well with both feet. Having only 1 star of weak foot means the player can only shoot with his preferred foot.

6- Basic Stats
You can find the best explanation available in the web here.

7- Winter upgrades
You can find the complete list by league here.

For further information on FUT terms, access the FUT dictionary. Now, here’s the best way to start FUT16: take a look at this extensive analysis of the top 50 players by rating. After all, is rating everything?
 

Messi is still the best player

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Most Rated FIFA 16 Players

 
 
 
 

Goalkeepers (GK)

 
 

MANUEL NEUER

Even though De Gea received excellent stats on the most important attributes for the role, the German goalie continues to be the best one in the game. He hasn’t suffered any significant changes, therefore the title of best goalkeeper in the game remains still.

ATTRIBUTE	FUT15	FUT16
Handling	87	85
Reflexe	86	86
Handling	85	87
Speed	58	58
Foot work	92	91
Position	90	90
Rating	90	90

 
 
 
 

DE GEA

The “almost” Real Madrid goalkeeper is very popular among the FUT community. Despite the Reds’ bad last season, the Spanish goalkeeper’s good appearances earned him a rating upgrade along with better reflexes, handling, speed and positioning. His jumping stayed the same and kicking lost one point. With this he’ll surely get even more popular. And to think you “almost” got to use him in a BBVA squad…

ATTRIBUTE	FUT15	FUT16
Handling	88	88
Reflexe	88	89
Handling	79	81
Speed	53	51
Foot work	87	86
Position	80	83
Rating	85	86

 
 
 
 

COURTOIS

Winning the EPL and the Capital One Cup with Chelsea last season had zero influence on the Belgium goalkeeper’s new card. Ctrl c + Ctrl v for him! As it seems we’ll see a battle between him and De Gea one more time for a spot in the BPL squad.

ATTRIBUTE	FUT15	FUT16
Handling	83	83
Reflexe	84	84
Handling	84	84
Speed	45	45
Foot work	73	73
Position	83	83
Rating	86	86

 
 
 
 

PETR CECH

After an entire season on the bench, the BPL veteran packed his bags to defend a different English club this season. His new card kept the same old 85 rating, plus the same basic attributes from FUT 15. Weird to say the least, since, as I said before, Courtois gave him no chance to perform, and the lack of appearances would be a plausible justification for a downgrade on both his overall rating and basic stats.

ATTRIBUTE	FUT15	FUT16
Handling	83	83
Reflexe	84	84
Handling	84	84
Speed	45	45
Foot work	73	73
Position	83	83
Rating	85	85

 
 
 
 
 
 

Centre Back (CB))

 
 

THIAGO SILVA

The former Brazilian national team captain is no longer the best centre back in the game. With his recent appearances, the few downgrades he received were expected, but then his rating, dribbling and passing were improved. For people who like building Ligue 1 or PSG squads, using the Brazilian double with high work rate for attacking can be quite risky.

ATTRIBUTE	FUT15	FUT16
Pace	78	74
Dribbling	72	73
Shooting	57	57
Defending	90	90
Passing	72	73
Physical	80	79
Rating	87	88

 
 
 
 

BOATENG

As it seems, getting beaten by Messi in the UCL like that didn’t put him down for the next season. The German centre back received good upgrades, mainly on his defending attribute, although he lost one star for skill moves. He’ll continue to be an excellent option for hybrid and Bundesliga squads.

ATTRIBUTE	FUT15	FUT16
Pace	79	79
Dribbling	70	68
Shooting	50	50
Defending	84	87
Passing	68	69
Physical	82	84
Rating	86	87

 
 
 
 

SERGIO RAMOS

Although the last season won’t leave him the best of memories, EA was kind enough to give him one more physicality point. With high work rate for attacking, his partner should have high for defending, otherwise we’ll see the same situation as the Brazilians’ at PSG.

ATTRIBUTE	FUT15	FUT16
Pace	79	79
Dribbling	66	66
Shooting	60	60
Defending	87	87
Passing	71	71
Physical	81	82
Rating	87	87

 
 
 
 

CHIELLINI

After an outstanding season, the Italian centre back goes against the rule of age versus performance. With his low attacking work rate, he’ll contribute defensively even more. If you like using hybrid squads, I surely advise you to get this player. If it’s a Serie A squad he should be one of your first acquisitions, since he’s fast and presents stats above average (defeding and physicality, the main ones for a centre back). Chiellini had his card completely renewed for this season. He hasn’t got as much popularity as most of the top 50 rated players, but if you’re still wondering, here it is: -Yes, he is the best centre back in the game!

ATTRIBUTE	FUT15	FUT16
Pace	76	77
Dribbling	56	58
Shooting	50	47
Defending	87	90
Passing	55	56
Physical	86	84
Rating	84	87

 
 
 
 

HUMMELS

Once again, a mystery. Upgrade on overall rating and downgrades on pace, dribbling, shooting, passing and physicality. Could it be that popularity has been dragging Borussia’s defender down? Try and answer that one!

ATTRIBUTE	FUT15	FUT16
Pace	66	64
Dribbling	71	70
Shooting	59	58
Defending	88	88
Passing	75	74
Physical	78	77
Rating	86	86

 
 
 
 

PIQUÉ

Having an effective contribution on Barcelona’s treble last season, the Spanish centre back didn’t face any major alterations. Although he gained one rating point, he lost two points on both pace and passing. Once again, it’s hard to understand EA.

ATTRIBUTE	FUT15	FUT16
Pace	66	64
Dribbling	60	60
Shooting	54	54
Defending	86	86
Passing	69	67
Physical	76	76
Rating	84	85

 
 
 
 

NALDO

Having earned two IF’s in the 14-15 season plus a Bundesliga TOTS, these upgrades on rating, dribbling, defending, passing, physicality and shooting (the last one outstantingly) were expected for the Brazilian centre back. Despite all that, Naldo still lacks good physicality and has high work rate for attacking, which isn’t a very good thing. Apart from that, he’s a great option.

ATTRIBUTE	FUT15	FUT16
Pace	73	73
Dribbling	57	63
Shooting	57	69
Defending	83	88
Passing	62	64
Physical	75	76
Rating	81	85

 
 
 
 

TERRY

Is there a limit for pace in this game? If there is, Terry must have hit it. The Blues’ captain received upgrades on every essential attribute for the position, although they were slight increases. In FUT15 it would be crazy to use him against pace abusers, but I did. And the result? What a beast! Of course, if you know how to use the full-backs and the partner’s speed.

ATTRIBUTE	FUT15	FUT16
Pace	41	34
Dribbling	52	52
Shooting	47	47
Defending	84	87
Passing	56	57
Physical	80	81
Rating	83	85

 
 
 
 

GODÍN

The pace increase was a bit surprising for me, but that’s about it. The Uruguayan can lead Atlético Madrid’s defence, however, I don’t really see why he’d be among the best. Go on, prove me wrong!

ATTRIBUTE	FUT15	FUT16
Pace	67	70
Dribbling	60	62
Shooting	48	48
Defending	86	87
Passing	62	63
Physical	78	78
Rating	84	85

 
 
 
 

KOMPANY

Pace is no longer the Sky Blue centre back’s remarkable characteristic. This way he isn’t as versatile as before, so you can forget about sprinting through the opposition with him. Despite all the downgrades, he should continue being popular and used by many FUT fans.

ATTRIBUTE	FUT15	FUT16
Pace	67	70
Pace	73	69
Dribbling	67	65
Shooting	56	54
Defending	87	86
Passing	69	62
Physical	81	81
Rating	86	85

 
 
 
 
 
 

Left backs (LB/LWB)

 
 

ALABA

The one and only full back present among the top 50. Maybe the fact that Alaba received quite a good upgrade on his defending attribute has to do with all the speculation on a potential position change to CB. His spot is guaranteed on the Bundesliga starting eleven.

ATTRIBUTE	FUT15	FUT16
Pace	86	86
Dribbling	82	83
Shooting	70	72
Defending	79	84
Passing	81	81
Physical	72	72
Rating	82	85

 
 
 
 
 
 

Right backs (RB/RWB)

 
 

There aren’t any right backs among the top 50 players. It’s the only position that’s not being represented at all in this list.

 
 
 
 
 
 

Left midfielders (LM/LW)

 
 

CRISTIANO RONALDO

Not one of the best seasons by Ronaldo, but it depends on the point of view. The club’s performance didn’t result in any titles, but individually you can’t say the Portuguese doesn’t deserve an amazing card, one worthy of tough concurrence against Messi.

ATTRIBUTE	FUT15	FUT16
Pace	93	92
Dribbling	91	90
Shooting	93	93
Defending	32	33
Passing	81	80
Physical	79	78
Rating	92	93

 
 
 
 

HAZARD

Come on, EA, it just can’t be… No upgrade on Harzard’s shooting?!

ATTRIBUTE	FUT15	FUT16
Pace	89	90
Dribbling	91	92
Shooting	82	82
Defending	32	32
Passing	84	84
Physical	64	64
Rating	88	89

 
 
 
 

NEYMAR

Take a deep breath and keep away from any breakable objects around you. That’s pretty much it. Neymar has been trolled by EA.

ATTRIBUTE	FUT15	FUT16
Pace	89	90
Pace	90	90
Dribbling	93	92
Shooting	82	80
Defending	30	30
Passing	73	72
Physical	59	58
Rating	87	88

 
 
 
 

RIBÉRY

EA’s scout must’ve paid close attention to him. That’s right, no forgiveness for any of the basic attributes. Total downgrade. Watch out, Ribéry! It was just a slight, basic downgrade, so the French is still a great alternative for assists.

ATTRIBUTE	FUT15	FUT16
Pace	89	87
Dribbling	92	91
Shooting	78	77
Defending	29	25
Passing	85	84
Physical	62	61
Rating	88	87

 
 
 
 

SÁNCHEZ

Having earned 3 IF cards, 1 MOTM and 1 BPL TOTS, the Chilean gunner was one of the main players from last season. His excellent appearances earned him a few alterations. Alexis will play on the left midfield on FUT 16. The downgrades were still a bit questionable, though, given that he played very well for both his club and national team. I’d choose an upgrade on pace and shooting over rating. What about you? With high work rate for defending he’ll offer excellent counter attack options through the wings. In case you’re already thinking of the ideal BPL squad on FUT 16, here’s Hazard’s immediate substitute. Agree on that?

ATTRIBUTE	FUT15	FUT16
Pace	88	87
Dribbling	88	88
Shooting	85	83
Defending	39	39
Passing	77	78
Physical	68	73
Rating	85	86

 
 
 
 

REUS

The man for the role on Bundesliga squads has faced two relevant alterations on his card. One, nice defending upgrade. Two, work rates. It’s a shame that he received just medium for attacking. You might see a performance change, especially if you like using him exclusively to attack. But still, his stats remain great for the position. I wouldn’t think of buying Ribéry over him.

ATTRIBUTE	FUT15	FUT16
Pace	91	90
Dribbling	86	86
Shooting	86	84
Defending	33	39
Passing	84	85
Physical	65	64
Rating	86	86

 
 
 
 
 
 

Right midfielders (RM/RW)

 
 

MESSI

A moment of silence. Here it is, the best attacking trio made of regular cards is complete. CSM for the La Liga. His position change wasn’t the only news. M10 earned one more star for his weak foot, which means that if he already wasn’t used to miss, imagine now. Only defending faced significant changes. Featuring a new rating, EA’s cover boy is the leader of overalls. CR7 or M10? Who fits your style? Does someone doubt the Argentinian will get his fifth Ballon D’Or?

ATTRIBUTE	FUT15	FUT16
Pace	93	92
Dribbling	96	95
Shooting	89	88
Defending	27	24
Passing	86	86
Physical	62	62
Rating	93	94

 
 
 
 

ROBBEN

The Dutch didn’t suffer any major alterations on his card and continues to be the best on the Bundesliga right midfield position. Despite his advanced age in terms of football (I think it’s really the opposite), Robben keeps on being one of the main players for any top FUT squad.

ATTRIBUTE	FUT15	FUT16
Pace	93	92
Dribbling	92	92
Shooting	86	86
Defending	32	32
Passing	83	82
Physical	64	64
Rating	90	90

 
 
 
 

BALE

The first to go straight to the bench in the best BBVA squad possible. With Messi changing to RM, here it is, the second best La Liga attack line: NBB! Can you even see any difference on Bale’s new card?

ATTRIBUTE	FUT15	FUT16
Pace	94	94
Dribbling	84	84
Shooting	83	83
Defending	63	63
Passing	83	83
Physical	81	80
Rating	87	87

 
 
 
 
 
 

Central midfielders (CDM/CM/CAM)

 
 

SILVA

De Bruyne would surely be the best for the position on FUT16 BPL squads, but now Silva gets another position change and shows off excellent attributes for the role (passing and dribbling), so let’s call it a day, or some days after FUT16 starts to decide who is the best. Popularity will be a cruel opponent for City’s midfielder against the young Belgian.

ATTRIBUTE	FUT15	FUT16
Pace	76	73
Dribbling	89	89
Shooting	77	74
Defending	33	32
Passing	86	89
Physical	57	58
Rating	87	88

 
 
 
 

INIESTA

The new/old Barça captain should also be disappointed with the downgrades on his dribbling and passing. I think EA’s scout for Barcelona players this year might support Real Madrid. They win the treble and this is what they get? What do you think about that?

ATTRIBUTE	FUT15	FUT16
Pace	76	73
Dribbling	89	89
Shooting	77	74
Defending	33	32
Passing	86	89
Physical	57	58
Rating	89	88

 
 
 
 

LAHM

With his attacking work rate changing to medium, we can count on the German to reinforce our team’s first defence line. If you still had some hope left to see Lahm as a right-back, forget it. The only chance you have involves spending maybe millions of coins on a potential special card, such as what happened last year. Anyway, expect to see Piszczek a lot!

ATTRIBUTE	FUT15	FUT16
Pace	76	75
Dribbling	83	85
Shooting	56	56
Defending	87	87
Passing	84	84
Physical	67	66
Rating	87	87

 
 
 
 

JAMES

A significant shooting upgrade, indeed. This is what’s up for the Colombian. But then I ask you: -What about Neymar? Didn’t he deserve at least three more shooting points?

ATTRIBUTE	FUT15	FUT16
Pace	80	78
Dribbling	85	85
Shooting	80	86
Defending	40	40
Passing	84	84
Physical	72	72
Rating	86	87

 
 
 
 

KROOS

TK8 is commonly contested for his slowness on the pitch, and that’s why people don’t usually choose him for their team. His new card received a significant defending upgrade. Great option for you if your style involves a lot of passing and long distance shooting.

ATTRIBUTE	FUT15	FUT16
Pace	58	56
Dribbling	84	82
Shooting	81	81
Defending	58	66
Passing	89	88
Physical	69	69
Rating	85	87

 
 
 
 

FÀBREGAS

Having contributed well for the Blues last season, the Spanish didn’t suffer any major changes on his card and keeps on being one of the best passers of the game.

ATTRIBUTE	FUT15	FUT16
Pace	69	68
Dribbling	82	81
Shooting	80	78
Defending	64	64
Passing	90	90
Physical	65	65
Rating	85	87

 
 
 
 

OZIL

Only downgrades on basic attributes leading to an overall rating upgrade. Has anyone solved this puzzle yet? Looking at his passing and dribbling, the main attributes for this position, the German will have a spot somewhere in the BPL 22. But relying on popularity inside the FUT community, Ozil is far from making it.

ATTRIBUTE	FUT15	FUT16
Pace	75	72
Dribbling	87	86
Shooting	74	74
Defending	27	24
Passing	86	85
Physical	58	57
Rating	86	87

 
 
 
 

MÓDRIC

Important player for Real Madrid’s overall performance. Injuries were the Croatian’s worst enemy last season. No significant changes, though, pretty much a copy and paste in disguise. He’ll still make it to the top BBVA squad no problem.

ATTRIBUTE	FUT15	FUT16
Pace	76	76
Dribbling	89	89
Shooting	74	74
Defending	71	71
Passing	85	84
Physical	70	68
Rating	87	87

 
 
 
 

DE BRUYNE

Now that City have unloaded their money truck, finally the Belgian will be able to show his talent in the BPL. Although the main attributes for the position are a bit lower on his card than on Silva’s, KDB17 will be used by many because of the popularity he built in the Bundesliga. Due to his great appearances at Wolfsburg, De Bruyne earned several special cards on FUT15, and therefore well-deserved upgrades on his regular card for FUT16.

ATTRIBUTE	FUT15	FUT16
Pace	79	77
Dribbling	83	84
Shooting	81	83
Defending	42	40
Passing	83	86
Physical	70	75
Rating	83	86

 
 
 
 

BUSQUETS

Maybe he’s the least popular player among all 50, however, he still has an important role on Barça’s performance. You could say he’s among the main defensive midfielders of the BBVA. Simple and effective.

ATTRIBUTE	FUT15	FUT16
Pace	56	53
Dribbling	75	74
Shooting	59	59
Defending	81	83
Passing	78	77
Physical	80	80
Rating	85	86

 
 
 
 

POGBA

If he had been transferred, De Bruyne wouldn’t be at the top of the transfer market right now. The French is one of the most popular players in the game. His excellent appearances for Juventus earned him kit number 10 and upgrades on most of his basic attributes. Don’t fool yourself thinking he’s slow with less than 80 of pace, his long strides make him look faster than what the numbers say. Would you have enjoyed playing with him in the BPL?

ATTRIBUTE	FUT15	FUT16
Pace	77	77
Dribbling	85	86
Shooting	79	80
Defending	73	74
Passing	80	82
Physical	88	88
Rating	84	86

 
 
 
 

VIDAL

The balance seen on the Chilean’s basic attributes, now a Bayern player, make him undoubtedly one of the best players for the position. Vidal is practically mandatory for Bundesliga squads this season.

ATTRIBUTE	FUT15	FUT16
Pace	79	77
Dribbling	81	81
Shooting	78	79
Defending	81	83
Passing	80	80
Physical	83	83
Rating	85	86

 
 
 
 

TOURÉ

It looks like Yaya’s dominance over the BPL midfield is on its way to end. Downgrades on rating, defending (don’t look so scared) and physicality and upgrade on shooting. To get things worse, his work rate for defending changed to low. They decided demystify the Ivorian. Watch out, YT42! You might become a non-rare sooner than you thought.

ATTRIBUTE	FUT15	FUT16
Pace	76	76
Dribbling	79	79
Shooting	82	83
Defending	80	70
Passing	81	81
Physical	90	86
Rating	86	85

 
 
 
 

SCHWEINSTEIGER

Schweinsteiger must have had the same scout as Touré’s. Downgrades on rating, shooting, defending, physicality, dribbling, passing and pace (the last one, horrifically). Changing clubs, so far, apparently wasn’t the best decision for the 2014 world champion. We shall see!

ATTRIBUTE	FUT15	FUT16
Pace	61	52
Dribbling	82	79
Shooting	81	79
Defending	78	76
Passing	85	84
Physical	80	78
Rating	86	85

 
 
 
 

CAZORLA

Another Spanish player from the BPL that suffered a position change. The fact is that right now we have several good options for the BPL midfield. It seems to me that Cazorla has been doing some career mode attribute training lately. Quite an upgrade. See it for yourself.

ATTRIBUTE	FUT15	FUT16
Pace	73	73
Dribbling	87	87
Shooting	78	78
Defending	31	56
Passing	85	85
Physical	61	64
Rating	84	85

 
 
 
 

DI MARIA

ATTRIBUTE	FUT15	FUT16
Pace	90	88
Dribbling	87	86
Shooting	79	79
Defending	57	49
Passing	83	83
Physical	71	70
Rating	86	85

 
 
 
 
 
 

Attackers (ST/CF)

 
 

SUÁREZ

Member of the CSM trio for the BBVA, the Uruguayan killed it for Barça last season. This season he hasn’t faced any relevant changes and remains deadly up front.

ATTRIBUTE	FUT15	FUT16
Pace	83	82
Dribbling	88	88
Shooting	87	88
Defending	42	42
Passing	79	79
Physical	79	79
Rating	89	90

 
 
 
 

IBRAHIMOVIC

If you’ve ever had IBRA10 up front you know that when he’s there defenders don’t exist. Despite all the transfer speculations, the fighter (that’s right, striker and fighter) keeps on being a nightmare for the opposition. Don’t hesitate to buy him when you get the chance.

ATTRIBUTE	FUT15	FUT16
Pace	76	73
Dribbling	86	85
Shooting	91	90
Defending	34	31
Passing	81	81
Physical	86	86
Rating	90	89

 
 
 
 

AGUERO

ATTRIBUTE	FUT15	FUT16
Pace	89	89
Dribbling	89	89
Shooting	87	87
Defending	29	23
Passing	78	77
Physical	68	68
Rating	87	87

 
 
 
 

LEWANDOWSKI

What do you mean, EA? I can understand one less star for skills, but medium for attacking? Not fair! His scout must have been a BVB 09 fan looking for revenge. Such a shame.

ATTRIBUTE	FUT15	FUT16
Pace	81	80
Dribbling	85	84
Shooting	84	85
Defending	39	38
Passing	74	74
Physical	78	80
Rating	87	87

 
 
 
 

TÉVEZ

Tevez will be missed on the Italian pitch. He is the only player playing outside of Europe with such an expressive overall rating. Using him alongside Messi on the right, Lavezzi on the left and Di Maria in the midfield will be quite a hybrid. Have you thought about it? Despite his advanced age, the Argentinian only gets better. His loyalty destroyed my plans to build a mega Serie A squad. Come on, Carlitos!

ATTRIBUTE	FUT15	FUT16
Pace	86	87
Dribbling	87	88
Shooting	86	88
Defending	46	45
Passing	78	76
Physical	84	84
Rating	85	86

 
 
 
 

DIEGO COSTA

The eternal solution for my ideal Brazilian attack line didn’t do very well on his new card. Only downgrades for the Spanish-ish. The first option that comes after Aguero in the BPL.

ATTRIBUTE	FUT15	FUT16
Pace	83	82
Dribbling	80	79
Shooting	85	83
Defending	40	40
Passing	64	63
Physical	88	88
Rating	86	86

 
 
 
 

BENZEMA

ATTRIBUTE	FUT15	FUT16
Pace	84	83
Dribbling	82	81
Shooting	84	84
Defending	30	22
Passing	75	75
Physical	74	74
Rating	85	86

 
 
 
 

THOMAS MULLER

He was Robben’s substitute for the main Bundesliga and Bayern squads last season. Two ST IF’s and one CF Bundesliga TOTS on FUT15; that plus the changes established by Guardiola indicated a position change for Muller. Downgrades for pace, dribbling and passing, this way the German will probably hit the bench. With De Bruyne leaving to City, his only chance will be the Bundesliga midfield. H/H work rates is a start.

ATTRIBUTE	FUT15	FUT16
Pace	81	77
Dribbling	80	79
Shooting	84	84
Defending	46	46
Passing	82	80
Physical	72	72
Rating	86	86

 
 
 
 

ROONEY

The eternal FIFA bad boy had his attacking work rate changed to medium for FUT16. Which means he won’t be attacking all the time anymore. I reckon you should use him in the midfield or in some formation where he only has to finish the ball. What about you, what do you think?

ATTRIBUTE	FUT15	FUT16
Pace	76	75
Dribbling	83	81
Shooting	87	86
Defending	44	47
Passing	82	81
Physical	87	87
Rating	86	86

 
 
 
 

CAVANI

ATTRIBUTE	FUT15	FUT16
Pace	79	76
Dribbling	80	81
Shooting	85	83
Defending	41	42
Passing	70	71
Physical	82	80
Rating	86	85

 
 
 

These were the top 50 players by rating. Starting FUT16 knowing that the best players for your play style aren’t always those on top of the overall list is essential for your club’s success. Having a squad with high rating doesn’t guarantee you victories. Playing games well and investing in the right players for your team are the main elements for a club that wants to reach division 1 and win tournaments along the season. FUT16 is here!