Who are the best FIFA 17 Ultimate Team players of each position? Find out the complete list of the best rated goalkeepers, defenders, midfielders and forwards.
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The Best FIFA 17 Ultimate Team Players
It is true that not always the best players are those who have higher ratings. But to this guide, that was our criterion. If you want to know who are the best players of FIFA 17 Ultimate Team or the players with highest rating, you are in the right place. Let’s see who are the best goalkeepers, best defenders, best midfielders and best attackers of the game.
The Best Goalkeepers of FIFA 17 Ultimate Team
GK
Date of Announcement
29/08/2016
Most Rated FUT 16 Goalkeepers
Manuel Neuer – FC Bayern (Germany)
David De Gea – Manchester United (Spain)
Thibaut Courtois – Chelsea (Belgium)
Most Rated FUT 17 Goalkeepers
The top ranked goalkeeper in FIFA 17. Manuel Neuer’s 95 for Kicking and 91 for Positioning are the highest for each respective stat in FIFA 17.
The 2nd highest rated goalkeeper in FIFA 17. David De Gea of Manchester United has one of the highest Reflexes in FIFA 17 with 90.
The Chelsea goalkeeper has the highest Handling in FIFA 17 with 91. He will be a huge addition to any squad.
The legendary Italian goalkeeper continues to excel for Juventus. Buffon is excellent across the board but his 90 Positioning is especially impressive.
Čech has continued to impress since moving to Arsenal. His 90 Handling makes him one of the best at his position in all of FIFA 17.
The Spurs goalkeeper remains one of the finest at his position in all of world football. Lloris has 90 Reflexes along with 87 Diving making him a great addition to your squad.
Jan Oblak came into his own for Atletico Madrid last season. The goalkeeper boasts 90 Handling and 87 Positioning to make him a very valuable shot stopper.
The Inter goalkeeper catapulted himself into Europe’s elites last season with some fine displays. His stats are headlined by 89 Handling.
The Best Defenders of FIFA 17 Ultimate Team
RB, RWB, CB, LB, LWB
Date of Announcement
29/08/2016
Most Rated FUT 16 Defenders
Thiago Silva – Paris Saint Germain (Brazil)
Jerome Boateng – FC Bayern (Germany)
Sergio Ramos – Rel Madrid (Spain)
Most Rated FUT 17 Defenders
Your top ranked centre back in FIFA 17 is Jérôme Boateng. 90 Defending and 85 Physicality, a real warrior.
Polished and supremely gifted, Sergio Ramos is a ball playing center back. His 87 Defending puts him among the elites of world football.
Center midfielder Thiago Silva has the joint highest Defending attribute in all of FIFA 17. His 90 Defending will bolster any back line.
88 Defending and 81 Physicality tells you all you need to know about Pepe. The Real Madrid central defender is a force at the back.
The FC Bayern right back is one of the most consistent performers for both club and country. His 84 Dribbling and 86 Defending make him an invaluable addition to your defense.
Godín continues to be the heart and soul of Atletico Madrid. His 88 Defending make him one of the best center backs in world football.
Chiellini is a tough tackling center back with 90 Defending and 85 Physicality, making him an immovable object at the back.
The FC Bayern left back just keeps getting better. The Austrian star is good across the board in FIFA 17, but his 86 Pace and 83 Dribbling are his stand out attributes.
The Juventus center back continues to excel anchoring the back line. His 87 Defending and 81 Physicality will make him a rock at the back.
Mats Hummels is a strong choice to solidify any back line. The FC Bayern center back has a very impressive 88 Defending.
Real Madrid’s Marcelo stats are highlighted by 84 Dribbling and 82 Defending.
The Best Midfielders of FIFA 17 Ultimate Team
CDM,CM, CAM, RM, RW, LM, LW
Date of Announcement
29/08/2016
Most Rated FUT 16 Midfielders
Lionel Messi – Barcelona (Argentina)
Cristiano Ronaldo – Real Madrid (Portugal)
Arjen Robben – FC Bayern (Netherlands)
Most Rated FUT 17 Midfielders
The top ranked player in FIFA 17. Cristiano Ronaldo has 92 Pace, 92 Shooting, 91 Dribbling and is as strong as an ox with 80 Physicality.
The top ranked dribbler in FIFA 17 with 96. The Barcelona right wing is the 2nd ranked player overall in FIFA 17.
Incredibly skillful with the ability to turn a game in an instant. The Barcelona left wing has the 2nd highest Dribbling attribute in FIFA 17 with 95.
All about that Pace. The Real Madrid right winger has 94 Pace to go along with 87 Shooting and 86 Dribbling.
Pass, pass, and another pass. Özil is the center attacking midfielder that will link play together. His 87 Passing and 86 Dribbling will have him gliding past defenders.
Elegant and accomplished. Luka Modrić is a center midfielder who will help you unlock any opponent’s defence. 86 Passing and 89 Dribbling will give the opposition center backs a tough challenge.
A center mid who will bolster any midfield. Paul Pogba boasts 87 Dribbling to go along with his 87 Physicality.
If you are looking for a devastating passer of the ball at center attacking midfield then look no further than Kevin De Bruyne. His 86 Passing puts him among the elites in FIFA 17.
90 Dribbling and 87 Passing summerise Andres Iniesta well. A dazzling center midfielder who is one of the best in the world at what he does.
Your FIFA 17 Cover Star Marco Reus is an elegant left midfielder. His 90 Pace is frightening, not to mention his 86 Dribbling and 85 Shooting.
The Real Madrid man is one of the best passers of the ball in world football. The center midfielder has 88 Passing, one of the highest in all of FIFA 17.
The FIFA 17 Ambassador is a wonderfully gifted and dazzling footballer. The Chelsea left midfielder possesses 90 Pace and 91 Dribbling making him incredibly dangerous to opposition back-lines.
An incredibly gifted center mid who will be the work horse of any midfield. Rakitić possesses 86 Passing and 84 Shooting making him a strong choice for the middle of the park.
Full of craft and guile, the Arsenal left winger has the ability to unlock any defense. His 86 Pace will frighten back lines but it is his 88 Dribbling which will mesmerize them.
It was a sparkling season for the PSG right winger. Di Maria has 87 Pace and 87 Dribbling, making him one of the trickiest wingers to deal with in world football.
An incredibly versatile defensive midfielder, Sergio Busquets does everything well. His 83 Defending and 81 Physicality make him an impressive support for the back-line.
Vidal possesses the ability to be a destructive force as a center midfielder. His 84 Physicality and 84 Defending will add bite and enforcement to any midfield.
The elegant Spanish playmaker remains an impressive figure in world football. His 87 Dribbling and 87 Passing make him an enticing option as an attacking midfielder.
The FIFA 17 Ambassador, James, is an incredibly well rounded option at attacking midfield. His 85 Shooting, 85 Dribbling, and 85 Passing make him a key link man.
The FC Bayern right winger continues to be one of the premiere attacking talents in world football. He will terrify opposition back lines with his 90 Dribbling and 86 Pace.
It was an incredible season for the West Ham United left midfielder. Dimitri Payet is one of the biggest risers this season and boasts an 87 Dribbling and 87 Passing.
Blaise Matuidi is a strong and skillful central defensive midfielder. His 84 Physicality and 83 Defending make him a good shield for the back line.
The Best Forwards of FIFA 17 Ultimate Team
CF, RF, LF, ST
Date of Announcement
29/08/2016
Most Rated FUT 16 Forwards
Luis Suarez – Barcelona (Uruguay)
Zlatan Ibrahimovic – Paris Saint Germain (Sweden)
Sergio Aguero – Manchester City (Argentina)
Most Rated FUT 17 Forwards
Such a talented player!
The 3rd highest striker in FIFA 17. The FC Bayern hitman boasts 87 Shooting to go along with his 85 Dribbling. A terror for defenses to deal with.
The 2nd highest striker in FIFA 17. 90 Shooting to go along with his 86 Physicality. Ibrahimović is truly one of the best.
Very few will top the Manchester City striker when it comes to all around stats. Agüero has 89 Pace, 88 Shooting, and 89 Dribbling. Not bad…
The Atletico striker will be a key addition to any line up in FIFA 17. His 87 Dribbling is one of the highest in all of FIFA 17.
The Juventus striker is a lethal finisher in front of goal. His 87 Shooting will make the net bulge time and time again.
An all around and dominant center forward. Thomas Müller boasts and impressive 83 Shooting.
Still a destructive force in front of goal, the Real Madrid striker has the ability to win any match. His 84 Shooting and 82 Dribbling will be a nightmare for defenders to cope with.
PACE! PACE! PACE! The Dortmund striker’s Pace in FIFA 17 is a frightening 96, in addition to his impressive 84 Shooting.