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6) Diego Godin
Uruguay's Diego Godin has been one of the best defenders on the European stage for a few years now. Vital in Atletico's unlikely runs to two Champions League finals and a La Liga triumph in this decade, Godin has maintained his rating 88 on FIFA from the previous edition.
The 31-year-old is known for his no-nonsense attitude and never-say-die spirit which see him make seemingly impossible blocks and tackles while also contributing handily to Atletico's goal scoring with his set-piece prowess.
FIFA 18 sees Godin's defence rating at 88 while his physicality is lower than some might expect at 78. The Atletico skipper was never known for his dribbling and attacking attributes and is rated correspondingly lower in the shooting and dribbling departments.
5) Mats Hummels
Jerome Boateng's ratings downgrade has coincided with the rising star of teammate Mats Hummels. The pair has formed a fruitful partnership for both, club and country; something which seems to be paying handsome dividends for Bayern Munich, who have now won five consecutive Bundesliga titles.
Hummels has never been the fastest of defenders and has been known for his reading of the game rather than his physical attributes. This is evident by the fact that his pace is rated at 64 while his defending is rated at 89. The 29-year-old's overall rating, however, sees a one-point increase to 88 from his previous rating of 87 on FIFA 17.
