10 Top English Premier League teams in FIFA 15

Its been more than a month since FIFA 15 got released. We already discussed the best young players in the game for career mode, and now we will analyze the top 10 English Premier League teams to play with in FIFA 15. This list is based on the average team ratings which are calculated on the basis of the ratings that each squad member has.

#10 Stoke City

Average rating: 70

Best players

Asmir Begovic (82)

Mame Biram Diouf (78)

Ryan Shawcross (77)

Unfortunately for people who were expecting Southampton in the top 10, you would be disappointed as they miss by a whisker despite them enjoying a great start to the season. The Saints are rated 69, but Stoke City are rated 70 in the game with Asmir Begovic being their highest rated player.

#9 Newcastle United

Average rating: 70

Best players

Tim Krul (79)

Remy Cabella (79)

Fabricio Collocini (79)

Newcastle United come in next at number 9 also with an overall rating of 70. Alan Pardew’s side might not be inside the top 10 in the table right now, but they are surely a reliable midtable outfit in the game. Dutch keeper Tim Krul, French sensation Remy Cabella and club captain Collocini are their best players with a rating of 79 each.

#8 Aston Villa

Average rating: 70

Best players

Christian Benteke (80)

Ron Vlaar (79)

Brad Guzan (78)

This would surprise a few. Aston Villa are the 8^th best team to play with in FIFA 15 among the English teams. Belgian striker Christian Benteke is their best player and their only player who has a rating of 80. Dutch defender Ron Vlaar who had a great World Cup is their next best with a rating of 79.

#7 Everton

Average rating: 72

Best players

Tim Howard (82)

Leighton Baines (82)

Samuel Eto’o (81)

Everton are a very ambitious likeable outfit. When you look at that squad, there is a perfect blend of youth and experience and it is those experienced players who are rated the best. Apart from the names above, you have the likes of Lukaku, Barkley, Stones and Mirallas to carry the team forward.

#6 Arsenal

Average rating: 74

Best players

Mesut Ozil (86)

Alexis Sanchez (84)

Santi Cazorla (84)

Arsenal are not in the top 4! That’s what the FIFA 15 ratings say as they have ranked the North Londoners at number 6 above Everton with an average rating of 74. Mesut Ozil with a rating of 86 is their best player closely followed by Alexis Sanchez and Santi Cazorla both who have a rating of 84.

#5 Tottenham Hotspur

Average rating: 75

Best players

Hugo Lloris (85)

Christian Eriksen (83)

Jan Vertonghen (82)

Arsenal fans, don’t look over here. EA SPORTS places Spurs above you since their average rating exceeds yours by one. This might not be a regular sight in the real world, but for now, you have to accept this in the virtual world. Hugo Lloris, one of the best keepers in the game is their highest rated player.

#4 Manchester United

Average rating: 75

Best players

Radamel Falcao (88)

Robin Van Persie (88)

Angel Di Maria (86)

Despite their disastrous campaign last season, Manchester United are in the 4^th spot mainly because of the infusion of Champions League winner Angel Di Maria and Colombian hitman Radamel Falcao who are among the highest rated players in the squad. With the presence of some impressive young players as well, you can take the team all the way back to glory in FIFA 15.

#3 Manchester City

Average rating: 75

Best players

David Silva (87)

Sergio Aguero (86)

Vincent Kompany (86)

Many of you would have expected Manchester City to be in the top two since they are the defending Champions. But that’s not the case in FIFA 15 as they are the 3^rd best side to play with in England’s top flight competition. David Silva with a rating of 87 is their best player. They also have one of the best CB’s in the game in the form of their captain Vincent Kompany.

#2 Liverpool

Average rating: 75

Best players

Daniel Sturridge (83)

Simon Mignolet (82)

Mario Balotelli (82)

Liverpool finished second last season and they hold on to their spot in these ratings as well. Having so many players with a rating in the late 70’s does help and that is why despite having the same rating as City and United, they have pipped them both in this list.

#1 Chelsea

Average rating: 76

Best players

Eden Hazard

Thibaut Courtois

Diego Costa

No wonder they are on top of the table. Chelsea are the best English team to play with in FIFA 15, courtesy of their average rating 76 (which is the best). Additions of Thibaut Courtois and Diego Costa have helped them boost their ratings, apart from the presence of Eden Hazard who is among the top 10 highest rated players in the game.