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The top 10 player ratings for the latest FIFA game have been finally revealed. Let's dive straight into who will be the best players when the game releases later this month.
10. Toni Kroos
FIFA 19 Rating: 90
The German continues to be a rock in the Real Madrid midfield and he retains his 90 rating from last year. Kroos was one of the few bright sparks during Germany's disastrous 2018 World Cup run. This has ensured his position among the best midfielders in the game whereas German teammates such as Ozil and Khedira have suffered a decrease.
9. David De Gea
FIFA 19 Rating - 91
The Manchester United shot-stopper had another stellar season in 2017/18 and breaks into the top 10 for the first time. His rating increase is likely due to his stunning performance at the Emirates stadium in 2017. He set a new Premier League record for saves during this match and he will now look to cement his status as the best goalkeeper in Europe.
8. Luis Suarez
FIFA 19 Rating - 91
Luis Suarez has once again found his goal scoring form at Barcelona after his form dipped over the last six months. His improved recent outings have seen him retain his place in the top 10 players in the game. He has however suffered a slight downgrade from last year's edition of the game.
7. Sergio Ramos
FIFA 19 Rating - 91
The best defender in the world is also the highest rated on FIFA 19. His performances keep getting better with age and he has formed a fantastic partnership at Real Madrid with Raphael Varane. With Courtois now in goal for Madrid, this will be one of the most difficult teams to score against.
6. Eden Hazard
FIFA 19 Rating - 91
The Belgian takes the spot of the second highest rated Premier League player. His pace and finishing ability in the upcoming game will make him a nightmare to defend against. Expect a lot of Belgian squads in Ultimate Team to be built around the talented winger.
5. Kevin De Bruyne
FIFA 19 Rating - 91
For the first time, De Bruyne earns the accolade of being the highest rated player from the Premier League. Lining up for the formidable Manchester City, players will likely use De Bruyne to link up with other highly rated players in the game such as Sergio Aguero and Raheem Sterling.
4. Luka Modric
FIFA 19 Rating - 91
The World Cup's best player has been recognised by FIFA this season and takes home the prize of being the highest rated midfielder in the game. Due to the absence of Cristiano Ronaldo at Real Madrid, Modric will also feature as the highest rated player on his team for the first time.
3. Neymar
FIFA 19 Rating - 92
The Brazilian is the third best player this year and retains his 92 rating. Neymar has been a longtime favourite for Ultimate Team players due to his five-star skill rating in the game. Expect more players to use PSG this season however as Neymar is now paired with another superstar in the game, Kylian Mbappe.
2. Lionel Messi
FIFA 19 Rating - 94
Messi has seen his rating increase by one point compared to last year's game. The increase came as Messi successfully guided Barcelona to the La Liga title whilst also setting new all-time league scoring records. He will most likely be the most expensive player in the career mode due to him being 2.5 years younger than Cristiano Ronaldo.
1. Cristiano Ronaldo
FIFA 19 Rating - 94
The cover star retains his 94 rating from last year's edition of the game. His pace stats have been slightly decreased due to his age however his power and strength will once again make him the most dominant player in the game.
The Verdict
The list serves no surprises and the usual suspects occupy the top 10 spots. Manuel Neuer has finally been replaced as the best goalkeeper in the game but this was largely down to him missing most of last season with injury.
EA has interestingly decided to give both Messi and Ronaldo a rating of 94. Based on the form of the two players over the last 12 months this is the right decision. It will however further fuel the debate between fans over who is the better player, so let FIFA season begin.
Let us know in the comments below what you think of the ratings.
