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We're only a few weeks away from the release of FIFA 20. FIFA is one of the most popular games in the world with millions of players across the globe. Fifa 20 is the 27th edition of the football simulation video game developed by EA Sports. The game is set to be released on 27 September 2019.
There are quite a few changes and upgrades expected from EA Sports. The end of the partnership between Juventus and EA Sports means Juventus will be called Piemonte Calcio in FIFA 20.
Real Madrid's Eden Hazard was recently revealed as the cover athlete for FIFA 20 standard edition while the Liverpool centre-back Virgil van Dijk will be the cover for Champions Edition.
Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo were the highest-rated players on FIFA 19 at 94, but that could change in the upcoming edition with the rise of some of the young players during the past 12 months.
With the player ratings for FIFA 20 soon to be announced, here we take a shot at Predicting the top 10 highest-rated players.
#10 David de Gea
Predicted rating - 90
Manchester United struggled last season and finished sixth in the Premier League. However, David de Gea, barring a mistake or two, had a good season. He is definitely one of the best goalkeepers in the world, if not the best. The Spaniard is crucial to Manchester United next season and expected to stay at the club for a few more years. Owing to a mediocre season overall, his rating might drop from 91 to 90 in FIFA 20.
#9 Luka Modric
Predicted Rating - 90
The Real Madrid and Croatian midfielder had a quiet 2018/19 season. The 2018 Ballon d'Or winner wasn't at his best last season. He scored just three times in the league and assisted six more. He was well below-par for a player of his calibre. He was rated 91 in FIFA 2019 but hasn't done enough this season to justify his rating. Expect his rating to drop to 90 or even 89 in FIFA 20.
#8 Robert Lewandowski
Predicted rating - 90
The Polish international is arguably the best striker in Bundesliga and one of the best finishers in the world. Robert Lewandowski once again had a good season with Bayern Munich as he notched up 22 goals in Bundesliga and eight in the UEFA Champions League. He once again led Bayern to the league title last season. A prolific goalscorer, Lewandowski is expected to retain his rating in FIFA 20.
#7 Kylian Mbappe
Predicted rating - 91
Kylian Mbappe is going from strength to strength. The Frenchman is only 20 but is already a World Cup winner and one of the best strikers in the world. Mbappe finished as the top goalscorer in Ligue 1 last season with 33 goals. He also scored four goals in the Champions League and assisted 12 more in all competitions. A supremely talented forward, Mbappe is known for his finishing, pace, dribbling, quick feet and eye for goal. He is certain to get a huge rise in his FIFA 20 ratings.
#6 Virgil van Dijk
Predicted rating - 91
Liverpool star Virgil van Dijk could force his way into the top 10 ratings after a stellar season for the Reds. Liverpool won the Champions League last season and lost the Premier League title to Manchester City by just a solitary point. The Dutch international led them from the front and was exceptional at the back. Liverpool conceded only 22 goals in the league, which is the best for any teams in English top-flight football. The 28-year-old is also one of the top contenders to win the Ballon d’Or award this season.
#5 Kevin de Bruyne
Predicted rating - 91
Kevin de Bruyne is arguably the best midfielder in world football at the moment. Though he spent the majority of last campaign on the sidelines, he still is one of the best in the game. The Belgium international is one of the best passers and his ability to cut through opponents defence with a killer ball is simply phenomenal. A player with supreme vision, the Manchester City midfielder is expected to retain his rating of 91 in the upcoming edition of FIFA.
#4 Neymar
Predicted rating - 92
The Brazilian international was in the top three last edition but could be forced out of it because of injury troubles over the last campaign. Neymar made only 16 Ligue 1 starts last season. The Paris Saint-Germain star scored 15 times in the league and five in the Champions League. Though PSG won the league comfortably, they were eliminated in the UCL round of 16. His rating might remain the same at 92.
#3 Cristiano Ronaldo
Predicted rating - 92
One of the very few footballers who consecutively featured on the cover of FIFA, Cristiano Ronaldo will not have that luxury in the upcoming edition. Ronaldo was originally the cover for FIFA 19 but was later replaced by Neymar, Kevin De Bruyne and Paulo Dybala in February. Ronaldo had a good season with Juventus but it was far from his best. The 34-year-old scored 27 goals in Serie A and Champions League combined. As a result of this, his rating might take a hit in FIFA 20.
#2 Eden Hazard
Predicted rating - 92
Real Madrid have finally landed their long term target. Eden Hazard moved to Santiago Bernabeu is one of the biggest deals of the summer transfer window. The former Chelsea star was exceptional last season for Chelsea with 16 goals and 15 assists in 32 Premier League starts. He also played a crucial role in their Europa League success. Hazard's FIFA rating could see an increase from 91 to 92.
#1 Lionel Messi
Predicted rating - 94
The Argentine international had yet another stellar campaign for the Catalan giants. Barcelona claimed the LaLiga tiitle last season, thanks to Lionel Messi's heroics. Messi finished as the top scorer in LaLiga with 32 goals and added 12 more in the UEFA Champions League. The 32-year-old forward also had 15 assists to his name. He is expected to retain his ratings and become the top-rated player in FIFA 20.
