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Midfielders run the game in FIFA Ultimate Team. If a player has a weak midfield, it is very difficult for him to control the game. Players always look for midfielders with high work-rate as it helps them in attack and in defence.
While there are a lot of amazing midfielders in the world, not everyone is that good in the game. For example, Ruben Neves is someone who would walk into any club's starting XI on his day, but in FIFA 19, he's rated at just 80 – making him a player who would not make any top player's squad, let along the starting XI.
Without further ado, let's take a look at the predicted top 5 midfielders in FIFA 20:
#5 – Christian Eriksen (89)
Christian Eriksen has been on another level this season. The Danish midfielder has been in top form and has been a vital figure in Tottenham's amazing run in the Champions League. While a lot of fans and pundits will heap praise on Lucas Moura, Eriksen was the one leading the charge for Spurs.
Rated at 88 in FIFA 19, he was surprisingly not given an upgrade in FIFA 19 winter upgrades. The midfielder was easily among the best in the world in January and was shockingly snubbed by EA Sports in the ratings refresh.
Eriksen has been so good, that he has 2 Team of the Week cards to his name in FIFA 19. Rated at 89 and 91, fans would argue that he should have been upgraded to that rating in FIFA 19 itself.
While it is impossible to see EA Sports pushing him to 90 in FIFA 20, they should upgrade him to 89 and make him the 5th best active midfielder in the game.
#4 – Sergio Busquets (89)
Sergio Busquets has not been at his best this season but somehow got an upgrade in FIFA 19 Winter Upgrades. The Spaniard was instrumental in Barcelona winning La Liga but was one of the reasons why they lost at Anfield.
Rated at 89 in FIFA 19 after the winter upgrades, Busquets is expected to retain that rating in FIFA 20 as well. There is zero chance of EA Sports handing him a downgrade 6 months after giving him an upgrade.
#3 – Kevin De Bruyne (90)
Kevin De Bruyne's season has not gone the way he would have wanted it to. The Belgian was in top form in 2017/18 but was affected by injuries this season. Rated as the best midfielder in FIFA 19 along with Luka Modric, he might not be able to keep that crown in FIFA 20.
While a huge downgrade isn't expected, De Bruyne is likely to be pushed to 90 in FIFA 20.
#2 – David Silva (90)
David Silva has been simply superb this season. No one expected him to take his game to another level but somehow he shocked the world by playing way better than he did in the previous season.
Rated at 89 in FIFA 20, EA Sports should hand him an upgrade and take his rating to 90. The Spaniard deserves to be the 2nd best midfielder in the game.
#1 – N'Golo Kante (91)
Is there anything N'Golo Kante can't do? When Maurizio Sarri started playing the Frenchman as a #8 in his 4-3-3 formation at Chelsea, people were criticizing him for it. However, the Frenchman, with a wide smile on his face like always, continued to impress and improve his game.
Rated at 89 in FIFA 20 because his attacking stats were low, he should be upgraded to 91 and made the best midfielder in the game.
