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FIFA 19 is slated to hit the stores on 28 September 2018 for PS4, Xbox One and PC, and the company behind the franchise is set to introduce a host of changes to the game, most notably the introduction of the Champions League and the redesigned Kick-Off mode.
The highly-anticipated demo will most likely be released on 13 September 2018, and to build up to the release, EA Sports releases the top-100 players of the game. So far, the company has announced the twenty players that make the bottom of the top-100 pyramid.
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All the players on this list boast 85 overall and are ranked according to their other attributes. Let us not wait any longer, and look closer at the top 100-81 players in FIFA 19.
#100 Kostas Manolas - Centre Back
Kostas Manolas currently plays for AS Roma in the Serie A as a central defender. The Greek international boasts 83 overall for pace and is one of the fastest defenders in the game. 80+ ratings for physical and defending make a central player in any defence. However, with a disappointing rating for shooting, do not expect him to put a lot of balls into the back of the net.
Attributes:
Pace: 83
Shooting: 18
Passing: 42
Dribbling: 62
Defending: 86
Physical: 82
#99 Riyad Mahrez - Right Winger
Manchester City's record signing enters the top-100 list for the first time. The Algerian footballer boasts blistering pace and stupendous dribbling skills, allowing him to make those decisive runs into the box from out wide.
Attributes:
Pace: 85
Shooting: 79
Passing: 81
Dribbling: 90
Defending: 37
Physical: 59
#98 Zlatan Ibrahimovic - Striker
The Swede is no longer in his prime but still is one of the better strikers of the game. In FIFA 19, Zlatan Ibrahimovic still has those clinical finishing skills, making him a deadly player inside the box. With his decent dribbling skills, the prolific Swede could also zoom past defenders and create goalscoring chances. However, his 59 rating for pace is a disappointment.
Attributes:
Pace: 59
Shooting: 86
Passing: 77
Dribbling: 79
Defending: 34
Physical: 78
#97 Raheem Sterling - Right Winger
Raheem Sterling is lightning quick on the flanks, thanks to his 93-rated pace. The Englishman plies his trade for Manchester City under Pep Guardiola and has been an integral part of their success story last season. Sterling's high stats for dibbling ensure that he could also move past the opposition's defence with relative ease.
Attributes:
Pace: 93
Shooting: 73
Passing: 76
Dribbling: 87
Defending: 47
Physical: 56
#96 Blaise Matuidi - Central Defensive Midfielder
Blaise Matuidi had an excellent FIFA World Cup Campaign that saw him aiding the French side lift the trophy for the second time. The central defensive midfielder currently plies his trade in Italy for the Serie A champions Juventus. Matuidi is an engine and could run miles on the pitch before getting tired, while his high defending stats allow him to close gaps at a rapid pace. Additionally, his high attack and defensive work rates are an added bonus.
Attributes:
Pace: 78
Shooting: 68
Passing: 77
Dribbling: 79
Defending: 83
Physical: 83
#95 Marco Asensio - Left Winger
Marco Asensio could be seen as a complete midfielder for the left winger boasts 80+ stats for pace, shooting, passing and dribbling. The 22-year-old Spaniard is very effective in cutting into the box from wide positions and posses constant threat by lurking at the edge of the box.
Attributes:
Pace: 81
Shooting: 84
Passing: 83
Dribbling: 85
Defending: 43
Physical: 60
#94 Sergej Milinkovic-Savic - Central Midfielder
Milinkovic-Savic's quality performances while playing for Lazio for the past couple of years earned him a rating boost in FIFA 19. The Serbian international primarily operates as a central midfielder and can make decisive runs into the box, thanks to his 82-rated dribbling skills and a high attack work rate. Furthermore, he could also be played in holding positions while protecting a narrow lead.
Attributes:
Pace: 69
Shooting: 79
Passing: 80
Dribbling: 82
Defending: 77
Physical: 84
#93 Joshua Kimmich - Right Back
The right back from Germany is equally good while playing as a right midfielder, making him a must-have in any team that utilizes wingers. Kimmich's 80+ ratings for passing and dribbling eclipses his 77-rated defending skills, while his high attack work rate adds to his effectiveness while on the attack.
Attributes:
Pace: 73
Shooting: 68
Passing: 83
Dribbling: 82
Defending: 77
Physical: 73
#92 Edin Dzeko - Striker
Edin Dzeko's tall physique, combined with his 85-rated shooting skills, make him a deadly player during set pieces. The 33-year-old forward is not very quick with the ball and is best to utilise him as a target man alongside an agile central attacking midfielder.
Attributes:
Pace: 66
Shooting: 85
Passing: 71
Dribbling: 75
Defending: 46
Physical: 73
#91 Koke - Left Midfielder
The Spaniard is crucial in building attacks from the midfield area, thanks to his supreme passing and dribbling skills. However, Koke's 69 pace is a disappointment for people looking for fast wingers during counterattacks. It is best to use him as a playmaker to orchestrate the play.
Attributes:
Pace: 69
Shooting: 79
Passing: 88
Dribbling: 82
Defending: 69
Physical: 78
#90 Marco Reus - Left Midfielder
The wide midfielder from Germany is a deadly player while attacking due to his tremendous shooting and dribbling skills along with his blistering pace. With those high dribbling skills, Reus could break through defences from the middle or zoom past them with quick runs in the wide areas of the pitch.
Attributes:
Pace: 85
Shooting: 86
Passing: 82
Dribbling: 86
Defending: 44
Physical: 64
#89 Felipe Luis - Left Back
The Brazilian footballer currently plies his trade for Atletico Madrid in the Spanish LaLiga. Felipe Luis' 70+ stats for pace, passing and dribbling allow him to be used as an advancing full-back while his defensive and physical stats position him as a shot-stopper while in the box.
Attributes:
Pace: 72
Shooting: 62
Passing: 78
Dribbling: 79
Defending: 81
Physical: 79
#88 Vincent Kompany - Centre Back
Vincent Kompany has established himself as one of the best central defenders in the Premier League, thanks to an array of top-class performances over the years. The 33-year-old Belgian footballer features 80+ stats for physical and defending, positioning him an imposing player at the heart of the defence.
Attributes:
Pace: 56
Shooting: 54
Passing: 65
Dribbling: 66
Defending: 85
Physical: 81
#87 Arjen Robben - Right Midfielder
Arjen Robben features on the top-100 list for yet another year. However, age has caught up with the prolific Dutch midfielder and features only 79 rating for pace. Nevertheless, Robben's excellent stats for shooting and dribbling still make him one of the most deadly wingers of the game.
Attributes:
Pace: 79
Shooting: 85
Passing: 81
Dribbling: 88
Defending: 32
Physical: 62
#86 Alisson - Goalkeeper
The Brazilian goalkeeper has turned out to be yet another important signing for Liverpool this season. Alisson boasts 80+ rating for all the goalkeeping stats apart from speed, making him a very effective goalkeeper.
Attributes:
Diving: 82
Handling: 81
Kicking: 85
Reflexes: 88
Speed: 54
Positioning: 83
#85 David Alaba - Left Back
David Alaba is an excellent left back and is wonderful while planning out quick counter-attacks, thanks to its blistering pace, combined with excellent passing and dribbling skills. The Austrian International possess good stats for defending and physical, making him an invaluable addition to any team.
Attributes:
Pace: 82
Shooting: 73
Passing: 80
Dribbling: 80
Defending: 81
Physical: 75
#84 Fabinho - Central Defensive Midfielder
Along with Alisson, Fabinho is a very important addition to the Liverpool team and chiefly operates as a defensive midfielder. Fabinho boasts very good stats for defending and physical, making him a wonderful player for stopping attacks and holding the ball in the centre of the pitch.
Attributes:
Pace: 71
Shooting: 69
Passing: 78
Dribbling: 77
Defending: 84
Physical: 84
#83 Arturo Vidal - Central Defensive Midfielder
Arturo Vidal received a downgrade in his overall rating in FIFA 19, and yet, is one of the best defensive midfielders of the game. The Chilean boasts good stats for shooting and defending, allowing him to be played in both attacking and defensive position.
Attributes:
Pace: 57
Shooting: 80
Passing: 79
Dribbling: 78
Defending 84
Physical: 83
#82 Virgil van Dijk - Centre Back
The Dutch centre-back enters the top-100 list for the first time. The Liverpool man possesses good ratings for defence and physical, which allow him to be used as a strong wall between the opposition and the goal. Moreover, with decent stats for pace, van Dijk could even cover large portions of the pitch in short durations.
Attributes:
Pace: 71
Shooting: 60
Passing: 67
Dribbling: 70
Defending: 85
Physical: 84
#81 Diego Costa - Striker
The Spanish forward, who currently plies his trade for Atletico Madrid finishes the list. Diego Costa boasts very good stats for physical and shooting, making him a very aggressive striker. Gauging him from the stats of the previous games, Costa should also have high ratings for attacking position, jumping and heading, positioning him as a deadly target man during set pieces.
Attributes:
Pace: 75
Shooting: 83
Passing: 64
Dribbling: 76
Defending: 49
Physical: 87
