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#7 Virgil van Dijk | Liverpool | Rating: 90
FIFA 20 Rating: 90
Much like Mbappe, Virgil van Dijk needs no introduction whatsoever after an absolutely stunning season in the heart of Liverpool's defence. The Dutchman played every single minute of the Reds's victorious Premier League campaign and was one of the most crucial figures for what is the best defence in England.
The Reds conceded just 33 goals in 38 games, and Van Dijk had a considerable role to play for this sublime record. The towering centre-half was always viewed as one of the most colossal defenders on FIFA as well, but his 90-rated card on FIFA 20 is regarded as one of the most effective centre-back cards of any edition of the game.
With an improved overall defending rating of 91 this year, Van Dijk goes into the game as the best defender available and is the only defender to have an overall rating of 90. Sergio Ramos of Real Madrid is the only player who comes close with a rating of 89. With 90+ ratings for three out of the five defensive attributes, Van Dijk is expected to be the gold standard for defenders on FIFA 21, much like in real life.
#6 Jan Oblak | Atletico Madrid | Rating: 91
FIFA 20 Rating: 91
Atletico Madrid keeper Jan Oblak retains his status as the highest-rated goalkeeper in the game for the third year running with an overall rating of 91. The Slovenian custodian is widely regarded as the best shot-stopper in football and is a four-time winner of the prestigious Zamora Trophy in Spain, awarded to the best goalkeeper in LaLiga Santander.
Only Spanish champions Real Madrid (25) conceded lesser goals through the course of the 2019/20 LaLiga campaign than Los Rojiblancos (27), highlighting Oblak's sublime ability. The 27-year-old former SL Benfica keeper managed 16 league clean sheets and saved 83 out of the 110 shots he faced on his goal.
Oblak is a mighty shot-stopper on FIFA as well, and this year, he boasts of an incredible set of attributes including 90+ ratings for reflexes, positioning, and handling. The Slovenian international is the only goalkeeper in the top ten list.
#5 Neymar Jr | Paris Saint-Germain | Rating: 91
FIFA 20 Rating: 92
Arguably the best non-special item on the previous edition of the game, Neymar Jr enters FIFA 21 as the fifth-highest rated card on the game as per EA Sports' official website. The Brazilian superstar was the chief architect of Paris Saint-Germain's fairytale run to the final of the UCL in 2019/20 and helped his side to their seventh Ligue 1 title in eight years.
Neymar was in the midst of a record-breaking season after scoring 13 goals and setting up six in just 15 league games. However, he was struck by untimely injuries, which led to him missing 14 competitive games of PSG's curtailed season. He was, however, instrumental in the UCL whenever he has been available, with three goals and four assists in just six starts.
Despite a one-point downgrade in the upcoming game, Neymar is undoubtedly one of the most effective players on FIFA 21. The Brazilian's famed five-star skill moves and weak foot combination by default makes him an unstoppable force, which is coupled with 91 pace, 94 dribbling (only second to Leo Messi), 86 passing, and 85 shooting.
#4 Kevin De Bruyne | Manchester City | Rating: 91
FIFA 20 Rating: 91
Kevin De Bruyne enters FIFA 21 as arguably the most well-rounded card not only on this list, but of any top-tier card in the game. Manchester City's majestic Belgian was one of the best players in the world last year and levelled Thierry Henry's record of 20 assists in a Premier League campaign, becoming only the second player to achieve this feat in England.
Overall, De Bruyne contributed with 13 goals and 20 assists in the league, and was awarded the PFA Player of the Year award for his incredible campaign. He ran riot from the heart of City's midfield and was the star of the show nearly every time Pep Guardiola's men took to the pitch. The dominant midfielder retains his 91 rating from FIFA 20, albeit with a couple of minor upgrades.
The Belgian international has been given a +1 rating boost for the passing and dribbling departments, along with a +3 for the defending attributes as whole. De Bruyne's 93 passing, 88 dribbling, and a combination of four-star skill moves and the famed five-star weak foot make him a titan in midfield, scoring and creating goals with the utmost ease.
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