10 most improved players in FIFA 16

Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane
FIFA 16 rating – 78

The FIFA series will undoubtedly go down as one of the greatest gaming franchises of our times, with developer EA successfully cracking the formula of getting football fans more involved in the game from the comfort of their own home.FIFA’s artificial intelligence has really gotten remarkable over the years, but one thing that AI can’t predict is how players will perform after the game is developed.As a result we’ve seen some outrageous player ratings over the years. This year’s edition of FIFA has unsurprisingly seen some major upgrades and we’re going to have a look at them in this list of 10 most improved players in FIFA 16.

#1 Harry Kane - Tottenham Hotspur

Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane
FIFA 16 rating – 78

The young Englishman burst onto the Premier League scene with amazing style last season, and since then there’s been no looking back.

An amazing 21 goals in 34 appearances won the hearts of the Tottenham faithful as well as earned him numerous allocates including a the PFA Young Player of the Year, PFA Team of the Year, as well as a call up to the England squad, where he scored on his debut and now has 3 goals in 6 appearances.

Such a dramatic rise could not be ignored, and Harry Kane’s rating rose from 68 in FIFA 15 to 78 in FIFA 16.

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#2 Hector Bellerin - Arsenal

Arsenal right back Hector Bellerin
FIFA 16 rating – 74

Hector Bellerin enjoyed a superb breakthrough season at Arsenal, making 20 appearances in the Premier League as well as helping the Gunners retain the FA Cup title. The young Spaniard’s performances earned him a new long term contract with the London club and is now fast becoming a first team regular.

His form since entering the first team last season caused his rating in FIFA 16 to rise dramatically. He now boasts of a 74 rating, which is ten points higher than the previous game.

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#3 Ryan Mason - Tottenham Hotspur

Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Ryan Mason
FIFA 16 rating – 75

Like another Englishman and fellow Tottenham player, Mason too experienced a superb breakthrough season and is now a first team regular at White Hart Lane. After scoring on his debut against Nottingham Forest, the youngster followed it up with a slew of brilliant performances, earning him a place in the starting eleven.

Mason’s promising debut season also won him a new five-year contract and has begun the new season brilliantly, scoring a goal as well as winning the Man of the Match award against Sunderland in September. The 24-year-old also earned a call up to the national side and is now in contention to appear in next year’s Euro Championship.

His rating is now 75 in FIFA 16, compared to last year’s rating of 64.

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#4 Anthony Martial - Manchester United

Manchester United forward Anthony Martial
FIFA 16 rating – 77

When the young Frenchman first arrived in England on deadline day, nobody had a clue as to who this young lad who cost Manchester United so much was. But a debut goal against Liverpool and a few fantastic performances later was all it took to make him a household name.

Martial, who has five goals in ten appearances to his name, is blessed with amazing pace, a more than keen eye for goal as well as excellent composure. His rating, as a result, has jumped from 69 in the previous game, to a promising 77.

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#5 Matteo Darmain - Manchester United

Manchester United right back Matteo Darmian
FIFA 16 rating – 81

The Italian was probably the least glamorous out of all Manchester United’s expensive acquisitions earlier this year, but is probably also one of the most consistent.

Darmain’s promising World Cup bow for Italy as well as his excellent displays for Torino last season attracted attention from all over the world, and he soon found himself playing for one of the biggest clubs in the world. A powerful right back, it’s only a matter of time for him to become one of the best in his position.

The 25-year-old’s ratings in FIFA have rightly jumped from 74 in FIFA 15 to 81 in FIFA 16.

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#6 Francis Coquelin - Arsenal

Arsenal midfielder Francis Coquelin
FIFA 16 rating – 78

The Frenchman was signed by Arsenal from French outfit Stade Lavallois way back in 2008 but failed to live up to his enormous potential at first, which is why became a peripheral figure at the club.

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger was on the verge of offloading his fellow countryman before Aaron Ramsey picked up an injury, which forced the manager to recall the youngster from his loan spell at Charlton and press him into action. The result was incredible – Francis Coquelin performed magnificently, participating in several key victories and became indispensable to the club.

As a result of his dynamic performances, Coquelin’s stock on FIFA 16 has been bumped up to a respectable 78 as compared to last season’s rating of 72.

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#7 Kevin De Bruyne - Manchester City

Manchester City midfielder Kevin De Bruyne
FIFA 16 rating – 86

The Belgian was simply magnificent for Wolfsburg last season, with his goals helping them lift the DFB Pokal, the DFL Supercup as well as finishing as runners up to Bayern Munich in the Bundesliga.

De Bruyne’s magnificent performances earned him a number of awards, including the Bundesliga Player of the Year, Bundesliga top assists, Footballer of the Year in Germany as well as the crowning jewel – a big ticket move to Manchester City.

The 24-year-old’s rating in FIFA also jumped up by a massive five points to 86 in FIFA 16 which may have seemed a bit rash, but by the looks of things, it’s totally justified.

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#8 Naldo - Wolfsburg

Wolfsburg defender Naldo
FIFA 16 rating – 85

The towering Brazilian was a real revelation for Wolfsburg last season and was undoubtedly one of the Bundesliga’s best defenders.

Naldo’s superb displays at the back were key in Wolfsburg winning the DFB Pokai as well as the DLF Supercup. They also managed to finish runners up to Bayern Munich in the Bundesliga, which earned them a place in the Champions League.

The 33-year-old boasts of an incredible psychic, which makes him a massive threat in the air as well as a proficient set piece taker. His performances were rightly rewarded in FIFA 16 with an 85 rating, which is five points up from the previous instalment.

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#9 David Alaba - Bayern Munich

Bayern Munich left back David Alaba
FIFA 16 rating – 85

Currently one of the best left-backs in the world, David Alaba’s rise to the top at Bayern Munich has been nothing short of sensational.

A key member of the Bayern Munich side that blitzkrieged their way to the Bundesliga last season, the 23-year-old’s performance was noticed by all, which resulted in him being inducted into the 2014 UEFA Team of the Year for his performances on the left.

Alaba’s dynamic performances were rewarded with a rating of 85 on FIFA 16, which is three points up from the previous game, making him a must have player in your Ultimate Team.

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#10 Giorgio Chiellini - Juventus

Juventus centre back Giorgio Chiellini
FIFA 16 rating – 87

31 is the age where players, no less defenders, start to wane, but the Italian is showing no signs of it and is still considered as one of the best centre backs in Europe.

Chiellini’s excellent displays at the heart of defence for Juventus acted as the Catalyst in the ‘Old Lady’ retaining the Serie A title last season as well as a key component in their excellent Champions League run, which caused them to reach the final that they eventually lost to Barcelona.

The Italian’s brilliant performances earned him a place on the UEFA Champions League Team of the Season as well as a place on the ESM Team of the Year.

His rating in FIFA 16 is 87, which is three points more than the previous edition of the game.

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