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FIFA 19 is easily the most anticipated sports simulation game of the year and is slated to hit the stores on 28 September 2018 for PC, Xbox One and PS4. This year's iteration will be unlike any other FIFA game as it features the official UEFA Champions League for the first time along with a slew of gameplay improvements and new game modes.
The company behind the franchise announces the 100 highest-rated players of the game as a part of the build-up to the game's release, and in this article, let us dive in deeper and look closer at the top-10 midfielders in FIFA 19.
#10 Christian Eriksen | CAM | Tottenham Hotspur | Denmark
Christain Eriksen is a crafty midfielder and picks out his teammates with unrivalled precision, thanks to his excellent passing skills. Additionally, the 26-year-old Danish footballer is equally good at running past defences and putting the ball into the back of the net.
Overall - 88
Pace - 74
Shooting - 82
Passing - 89
Dribbling - 86
Defending - 53
Physical - 64
#9 Paul Pogba | CM | Manchester United | France
The Frenchman is a very strong midfielder and dominates the midfield area with his 87-rated physical attribute. Pogba is a true central midfielder and is a fine player to build attacks from the heart of the midfield. His high work rate is an added bonus.
Overall - 88
Pace - 75
Shooting - 79
Passing - 86
Dribbling - 85
Defending - 69
Physical - 87
#8 Sergio Busquets | CDM | FC Barcelona | Spain
The 30-year-old Spanish footballer is an excellent defensive midfielder in FIFA 19, thanks to his 80 physical and 85 defending attributes. Furthermore, Busquets is very effective in strengthing the back four during those crucial dying embers of the game. However, Sergio Busquets is not an ideal player to build attacks due to his 78 dribbling and 79 passing skills.
Overall - 88
Pace - 43
Shooting - 62
Passing - 79
Dribbling - 78
Defending - 85
Physical - 80
#7 Isco | CAM | Real Madrid | Spain
Isco is one of those few central attacking midfielders who are excellent at both setting up goals and scoring them. The 26-year-old Spanish footballer boasts of 92 dribbling, allowing him to slip past defenders with ease and pick out teammates with his pinpoint passing. Furthermore, his 81-rated shooting attribute makes him a deadly player within the box.
Overall - 89
Pace - 72
Shooting - 81
Passing - 85
Dribbling - 92
Defending - 61
Physical - 62
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#6 David Silva | CAM | Manchester City | Spain
David Silva received an upgrade to his overall rating, taking it from 87 to 89 in FIFA 19. The 32-year-old Spanish international possesses extraordinary dribbling and passing skills, positioning himself as a very effective playmaker for any team. Silva's high attack work rate is an added bonus.
Overall - 89
Pace - 66
Shooting - 74
Passing - 87
Dribbling - 91
Defending - 50
Physical - 60
#5 Paulo Dybala | CAM | Juventus | Argentina
Paulo Dybala established himself as an integral part of Juventus' line-up, thanks to a string of impressive displays in the last two seasons. The Argentine footballer is not only good at building attacks but is also excellent when it comes to putting the ball in the back of the net.
Overall - 89
Pace - 85
Shooting - 85
Passing - 84
Dribbling - 91
Defending - 28
Physical - 66
#4 N'Golo Kante | CDM | Chelsea | France
N'Golo Kante is unfortunate to miss out on the top-10 list even after those impressive performances for the Blues during the 2017/18 Premier League season. The Frenchman is the best central defensive midfielder in the game, thanks to his 87 defence, 84 physical and 80-rated pace attributes.
Overall - 89
Pace - 80
Shooting - 66
Passing - 77
Dribbling - 81
Defending - 87
Physical - 84
#3 Toni Kroos | CM | Real Madrid | Germany
Toni Kroos' 90 overall positions himself as tenth highest rated player in the game. The 28-year-old German central midfielder is excellent with both the attacks and the defence. Kroos' high stats for passing and dribbling make him an excellent playmaker, while his 80+ shooting stat showcases his innate shooting ability right outside the box.
Overall - 90
Pace - 67
Shooting - 82
Passing - 89
Dribbling - 82
Defending - 74
Physical - 69
#2 Kevin De Bruyne | CAM | Manchester City | Belgium
Kevin De Bruyne was an integral part of Pep Guardiola's side that won the 2017/18 Premier League title, which ensured that he would receive a rating boost of 2 points. The 27-year-old Belgian international is an excellent playmaker and can pick out teammates with precision, thanks to his 92-rated passing attribute. Furthermore, with 86 shooting, De Bryune is equally dangerous in front of the goal.
Overall - 91
Pace - 77
Shooting - 86
Passing - 92
Dribbling - 87
Defending - 60
Physical - 78
#1 Luka Modric | CM | Real Madrid | Croatia
Luka Modric's scintillating performances for Croatia during the 2018 FIFA World Cup earned him the top spot on the list. The 33-year-old Croatian footballer is extremely effective in the midfield area, thanks to his extraordinary stats for dribbling and passing. Furthermore, Modric's high stats for long shots make him dangerous right at the edge of the box.
Overall - 91
Pace - 76
Shooting - 76
Passing - 90
Dribbling - 91
Defending - 70
Physical - 67
