FIFA 15 : Best Manchester City team

The reigning EPL Champions are among the best teams to play in FIFA 15. Already with a strong midfield and a dreaded attacking force up front, they signed the owering centre back Mangala to partner at the back with Kompany. They have also signed Fernando and Sagna from Porto and Arsenal respectively. Manuel Pellegrini has opted a more familiar 4-4-2 formation with two strikers playing upfront. During the match, the formation slightly changes to a more conservative 4-2-2-2 formation. Here we have listed the best starting line up for Manchester City based only on the player ratings in FIFA 15.

#1 Joe Hart (GK)

Nationality : England, FIFA 15 Rating : 82 , FIFA 15 Potential : 83

Joe Hart has cemented his position for both club and country. The England No.1 is rated 82 in the game and is closely followed by the new signing Willy Caballero rated at 79. Hart has been the key player for City in the last three years in which City won two premier league titles. He is rated among the top 20 goalkeepers in FIFA 15.

#2 Pablo Zabaleta (RB)

Nationality : Argentina, FIFA 15 Rating : 82 , FIFA 15 Potential : 82

Pablo Zabaleta is a regular in the City’s line up and is second best among the right backs in the game. He is capable of playing in both sides and gives a rock solid performance wherever he plays. He was duly voted 2011–12 Manchester City Player of the Year after his impressive performances that helped City clinch the league title. Bacary Sagna contests for this position and is rated at 80.

#3 Vincent Kompany (CB)

Nationality : Belgium, FIFA 15 Rating : 86, FIFA 15 Potential : 86

The Captain of Belgium and Manchester City is obviously the first choice centre back in this line up. He is a physically strong centre back with an accurate tackle and also good with aerial ability. Kompany has excelled as one of the best centre backs in the league after his impressive and consistent performances in the past few years. The substitute for this position Martin Demichelis who is rated way back at 79.

#4 Eliaquim Mangala (CB)

Nationality : France, FIFA 15 Rating : 80, FIFA 15 Potential : 86

The 23 year old French International was the most sought after defender last summer and City duly bought him for £32 million. He is slowly adapting to his life in the premier league and will be a force to be reckoned with in the coming seasons. He is our second choice centre back and is closely followed by Nastasic at 77.

#5 Gael Clichy (LB)

Nationality : France, FIFA 15 Rating : 80 , FIFA 15 Potential : 80

After signing from Arsenal, Clichy has tied up the left back position in this team as his own for the past few years. This attacking full back is quick in tackle and is always willing to drive forward. He was a member of Arsenal’s famous Invincibles team and left the club in 2011 to join with City. He gets the nod as the first choice left back and can be replaced with Aleksander Kolarov who is rated at 78.

#6 Samir Nasri (RM)

Nationality : France, FIFA 15 Rating : 84 , FIFA 15 Potential : 87

Another former player from Arsenal in this line up is Samir Nasri. The French footballer is widely known for his technical ability, creativity and pace. Nasri is a versatile player who can play in all midfiield positions. He is often compared to French legend ‘Zinedine Zidane’ for his passing style and ability, but is still yet to reach the heights of the former Real Madrid player. Nasri is rated 84 in the game and is very closely followed by Jesus Navas at 83 and Milner at 78.

#7 Yaya Toure (CM)

Nationality : Ivory Coast, FIFA 15 Rating : 86 , FIFA 15 Potential : 86

Without the Big Ivorian, the City side just looks like a normal team. His physical presence and breaking down of attacks with powerful tackles makes him a complete midfielder and irrplacable in this game. He is rated 86 in this game and is closely followed by Chelsea Legend Frank Lampard who is rated 80 in this game. Yaya Toure is listed as the fourth best central midfielder in FIFA 15.

#8 Fernandinho (CM)

Nationality : Brazil, FIFA 15 Rating : 82 , FIFA 15 Potential : 82

The second choice central midfield player in this lineup is Fernandinho, who is well known for his blistering pace and the ability to shoot long distance goals. He is your typical box-to-box midfielder who contributes evenly for both defense and attack. New signing from Porto, Fernando rated 79 is the substitute for this position.

#9 David Silva (LM)

Nationality : Spain, FIFA 15 Rating : 87, FIFA 15 Potential : 87

The twinkle footed Spanish International has soon become one of the Best players for Manchester City after his signing from Valencia in the 2010-11 season. He has been ever present for this City side, and is the core creative force of this team. His left foot is described to a magician’s wand which unlocks defenses with the super touch to pick up a killer pass. He is a superb dribbler and among the finest playmakers in football.

#10 Edin Dzeko (ST)

Nationality : Bosnia and Herzegovina, FIFA 15 Rating : 83, FIFA 15 Potential : 83

“The Bosnian Diamond” is rated 83 in the game and plays upfront with Aguero in this lineup. He has been a consistent performer for City in the past four seasons, where he has scored 15 goals and above in consecutive seasons. Last season he scored 26 goals in all competitions for City and always makes an instant impact when brought from Bench as a sub. Jovetic closely follows him at 81 and is the second choice striker.

#11 Sergio Aguero (ST)

Nationality : Argentina, FIFA 15 Rating : 86, FIFA 15 Potential : 87

Sergio Aguero is an all-out Centre Forward who is also capable of playing as a second striker due to his passing ability and vision. Aguero has been consistent for City in the past seasons and have knocked up 15 or above goals in last three consecutive seasons. He has already scored 11 goals in 11 competitions for City this season which also includes the thumping of Spurs, where Aguero scored all the four goals himself. He is often described as “a menace in the box”.