FIFA 15: Top 20 Players in the La Liga

FIFA 15 is almost out, and just a taste of it through the demo has got us excited. The player ratings are being revealed ahead of the grand release. To get us even more giddy, we take a look at the 20 highest rated players in the Spanish La Liga, which include some of the best players from around the world.

#20 Ivan Rakitic

The first person on the list and taking the 20^th spot is Ivan Rakitic. A new signing for Barcelona, he has hardly taken time to fit in and is already controlling the midfield and directing the play. A few more months and we may be seeing Rakitic reaching new heights.

#19 Javier Mascherano

Javier Mascherano was the man that pushed Argentina through to the finals of the Brazil 2014 World Cup and its only right that he finds himself on this list. A true unsung hero, he’s a solid rock for Barcelona and continues to crush attacks from opposition.

#18 Gerard Pique

Forming a powerful partnership with Mascherano at the back is Gerard Pique, for Barcelona. An intelligent defender, he uses his huge frame to ful advantage when keeping the ball from opposition players. Furthermore, for a centreback, he has amazing skill at passing and can dictate and attack from the back itself.

#17 Diego Godin

For once, Spanish football is not dominated by just the big two. For over a year now, an underdog has stepped up and have given Barca and Real a run for their money. And why not, when your team has a centreback as secure as Diego Godin. His strength, intelligence and aerial ability makes him one of best defenders in the league

#16 Sami Khedira

#15 Arda Turan

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if Godin secured the back for Atletico Madrid, it was Arda Turan that set up the attacks. His range of passing and dribbling ability make it hard for defenders to hold him down. He tears apart defenses with his searching through balls and smart crisp passing in the final third of the field.

#14 Iker Casillas

The prince of Madrid may not be as good as he once was, but don’t write him off just yet. A remarkable custodian, Iker Casillas has been a Real faithful for as long some can remember and he’s still got the skills to impress.

#13 Sergio Busquets

One of the best holding midfielders in the game, Busquets does his job well, nipping attacks at the bud itself. He is key to Barcelona to stop counter-attacks from which they are most vulnerable and on many occasions, Busquets has saved the Catalan side.

#12 Karim Benzema

The French international is lethal in front of the goal and has been Los Blancos’s spear tip for many years. One of the best strikers in the league, he is a menace to opposition defenders with his sprints and powerful shots at goal.

#11 Toni Kroos

Having earned a World Cup medal at brazil and coming home with the trophy, Toni Kross transferred to Real Madrid and is considered their best buy. An intelligent and ultra-calm midfielder, he creates goal scoring chances with almost every ball he plays and if that’s not enough, he can get his own name on the scoresheet himself

#10 James Rodriguez

The World Cup prodigy is on this list and after his performance with former clubs and country, Colombia, it’s hardly a surprise. In his first year in the La Liga, we’re still yet to see how he impacts it but sensing his never give up spirit, it looks likely that he will.

#9 Neymar

Neymar, Brazil’s boy wonder recently joined Barcelona and since then, has never looked back. A tricky attacking force with a lot of pass and finesse in his shots, Neymar is a handful for any defensive line and he’s never afraid to try them on.

#8 Xavi

Xavi, a legend of Barcelona and still representing his club with vigour. Although he has lost his form in the last year or so, he still manages to reach the 8^th spot on the list and it goes to show his mettle and class

#7 Luka Modric

Luka Modric is a player who’s development in the La Liga, has risen to new heights, especially, if you look at the form he had been in, a few years back, which wasn’t that bad itself. Just goes to show, players can improve themselves even if we think that, that’s about the best he can be.

#6 Sergio Ramos

The Galacticos Gladiator is the 6^th player on the list and is the highest rated defender in the league, if not all over the globe. His strength, mental capacity and timely tackles and helped Madrid out of a rut many times. Furthermore, he even aids in attack, scoring powerful and crucial headers.

#5 Gareth Bale

The Irishman has gone from strength to strength over past few years and looks like he wants to go a lot further. A speed demon on the wings, Bale has answered the call of the Madrid fans by scoring the most spectacular and crucial goals.

#4 Luis Suarez

The controversial Suarez, is the 4th man on our list, although rated just as good. Moving to the La Liga, after his most illustrious year at Anfield, Suarez looks set to continue his assault on opposing goal posts but this time in Catalan colours.

#3 Andres Iniesta

Another legend of Barcelona, takes the number 3 spot, and its Andres Iniesta who takes it. Considered to be one of the most experienced midfielders in the league, Iniesta has been breaking defenses down with his passes for years and it doesn’t look like he is going to stop anytime soon.

#2 Critiano Ronaldo

Standing in second, just a point behind well, you-know-who, Cristiano Ronaldo is regarded as the most hardworking footballer in the current generation of players. A dedicated soul, the Madridista gives his heart to what he does, which is well, destroy defenses and score epic goals. His speed, mazy dribbles, aerial ability and powerful shots make him one of the most dangerous attackers in the world, not just this league.

#1 Lionel Messi

This was never a surprise. The Catalan footballing God, is not only the highest rated player in this league but is the highest in the whole game. Its Messi Magic that’s thrilling the world right now and no wonder he sits on top of the list. Sometimes half the size of his opponents, he leaves them devastated as he ghosts past them, too quick to catch, too smart to outthink.