FIFA 15: Predicting the ratings of 15 Arsenal players

Despite their impressive start in the domestic league 2013-14 season, Arsenal had to do with yet another fourth-placed season. However, they were successful in winning the FA Cup, their first major trophy in nine years. It is highly unlikely that the Gunners will be seeing any major improvement in their overall team attributes, especially since they didn’t make any big name signings other than former Barcelona winger Alexis Sanchez.In this slideshow, we predict the ratings of the best 15 Arsenal players:

#1 Jack Wilshere: 83

Previous rating: 82

Had Jack Wilshere been injury free, a much higher rating would have been on the cards for the 22 year old, however, we still expect him to get an overall upgrade for most of his attributes. Wilshere made a total of 35 appearances for Arsenal last season, scoring 5 goals – not very impressive, but with a growth of at least 7 points in the last FIFA installment, Wilshere is a player with the ability to grow into the best central midfielder as the game progresses, and will continue to be one of FIFA’s most sought out players in the career mode.

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#2 Tomas Rosicky: 77

Previous rating: 80

Aged 33, the Czech footballer is edging towards the end of his career, and it is highly expected that we will be seeing a downgrade in his attributes as the game progress, quicker than most other players at least. Looking back at his statistics for last season, he made a total of 30 appearances for both club and country, scoring 6, and assisting 1 goal.

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#3 Yaya Sanogo: 70

Previous rating: 65

21-year old Yaya Sanogo is one of the upcoming new faces for the Gunners, and a rating in the range of 70s is expected for the French striker who made five starts for the first-team last season. Sanogo had the potential ability to grow till 80 in FIFA 14, and since it is highly likely that he will be breaking into the first team squad this time around, expect him to reach over 80 as the career progresses in this year’s FIFA.

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#4 Theo Walcott: 82

Previous rating: 81

With an acceleration of 97, and sprint speed of 96, Theo Walcott’s pace is what separates him from most other players in the game. However, apart from that, it is highly unlikely that we will see any major changes in his overall ratings. The Arsenal winger made a total of 19 appearances last season, scoring 7 goals, and 5 assists. His potential in FIFA 14 saw him reach the mark of 86, and even some cases, over 90.

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#5 Per Mertesacker: 82

Previous rating: 80

Per Mertesacker enjoyed a stellar season for both Arsenal and Germany, making a total appearances of 66 appearances last season, and even managed to find the net on five occasions. He was crucial for the Germans in their World Cup winning campaign in Brazil. Moving onto his 30s, it is perhaps apt to say that Mertersacker is at the prime of his career, we predict him to be rated 82 in FIFA 15, and it is unlikely going to progress any higher in the game.

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#6 Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain: 78

Previous rating: 77

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain is one of the brightest prospects for the Gunners, but he had a below-par campaign last season, making only 14 appearances in the Premier League, scoring twice, and assisting twice. He had the potential to grow up to 85 in FIFA 14 which is unlikely to change in this year’s installment as well.

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#7 Wojciech Szczesny: 82

Previous rating: 79

Arsenal's Wojciech Szczesny has the potential to one of the game's best keepers in FIFA as the game progresses, and is a much cheaper, and viable option than Thiabaut Cortouis or Marc-André ter Stegen who are younger, and are already playing for two of the biggest clubs in Europe. Szczesny was the joint Premier League Golden Glove awardee last season, making 111 saves in 37 matches, keeping a total of 16 clean sheets. Aged 24, Szczesny will perhaps be receiving a rating of 82 in FIFA 15 with a potential to reach 85.

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#8 Mikel Arteta: 80

Previous rating: 82

Mikel Arteta is moving towards the end of his prime-career, and will most likely be receiving a downgrade in FIFA 15. He had a good Premier League campaign with the Gunners last season, starting in 32 games, and scoring 3. He had zero growth in last year's FIFA, and the same is expected in this installment with the possiblity of his attributes coming down faster than most other players.

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#9 Santi Cazorla: 85

Previous rating: 85

Santi Cazorla's overall rating of 85 is unlikely to increase in FIFA 15 despite the fact that he will be turning 30 at the end of this year. He had yet another good season with the Gunners scoring a total of 12 goals, and assisting10 from 47 matches for both club and country.It is unlikely that his ratings will grow any further as he had zero growth in last year’s FIFA, something that didn't go well with the fans since he is one of the consistent performers in the teams, and definitely posses the abilty to grow as a player as the game progresses.

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#10 Laurent Koscienly: 82

Previous rating: 81

A regular starter for the North London club now, Laurent Koscielny had a good Premier League campaign with Arsenal last season. He started a total of 32 games, and even managed to score twice. Previously rated 81, his strength (only 63) seems to be a major problem for his overall attributes to improve, and unless EA take notice to that problem, it is unlikely that his ratings will go much higher than 82. The French will turn 29 by the time the game releases, so expect him to be in the prime of his career.

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#11 Aaron Ramsey: 82

Previous rating: 77

Aaron Ramsey had a breakthrough of a season for the Gunners, appearing in 23 matches, scoring 10, and assisting 8 goals despite missing out on many matches because of his injury. His statistics are certainly going to reflect on his ratings, and will most likely be rated around 82 with an improvement of +5 ratings. His potential of 82 in FIFA 14 is also most likely going to change, and if used properly, he could reach a rating of even 85-86.

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#12 Olivier Giroud: 82

Previous rating: 80

Olivier Giroud enjoyed the best of his career last season, scoring 27 goals from 53 appearances, which included him assisting 11 goals too. An upgrade of +2 points is expected for the 28-year-old who is perhaps in the prime of his career. A very late bloomer in the game, he had a growth attribute of +3 points in last year’s FIFA, growing up to 83 as the career progreeses.

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#13 Lukas Podolski: 81

Previous rating: 80

Lukas Podolski is also edging towards the end of his prime career, however, we expect to see an overall improvement in his ratings. The German made a total of 24 starts last season, scoring 18 goals,and assisting 8. He had a growth of +2 in last year’s FIFA, so you could expect him to peak up to 83, or even 84 if used properly.

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#14 Alexis Sanchez: 84

Previous rating: 82

Alexis Sanchez will be one of Arsenal’s go-to guy this season after he joined the Gunners for a fee reported to be around £30million. The Chilean had one of his best seasons of his career for Barcelona last time out, starting 38 games, scoring 21 goals, and assisting 11. A fast, paced tricky player, Sanchez was rated 82 in FIFA 14 with the potential to grow up to 88, which is unlikely to change. His overall attributes, however, will definitely get an upgrade, possibly +2 in the ratings.

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#15 Mesut Ozil: 88

Previous rating: 87

Despite being one of the best midfielders in the world, Mesut Ozil’s ratings in FIFA has somewhat always been overlooked by EA. Not that 87 is a bad rating, but considering his statistics and potential, he deserves to be rated at least 89 in the game with the potential to reach 92 as the career progresses. He had a decent season for the Gunners in his first year in England, starting 26 matches, scoring 5, and assisting 9 goals. Leaving out his stamina and strength, he is the ideal midfielder that you would want to have in your team, especially if you are managing Real Madrid, and are looking to re-unite him with Cristiano Ronaldo.

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