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FIFA 18 has its fair share of star players and for obvious reasons. Football superstars are one of the reasons that the general public wishes to buy a video game and play with these real-life heroes. This year, there is no dispute that the star players have yet again proven themselves and make it atop the FIFA 18 rating ladder like they have done before.
Cristiano Ronaldo leads the way with an overall rating of 94 and Lionel Messi is close behind with 93. The duo is arguably the biggest two players in world football today and there is no doubt that most casual fans will be buying FIFA 18 this year just so that they can play with these two in their side.
The rating system developed by EA Sports sees some major adjustments this year apart from the regular chain of events. The emergence of mercurial talent in this past year, for example, has forced the need to give huge upgrades to certain players who most definitely deserve them. These players have become superstars pretty much overnight thanks to their ability to make an impression on the biggest stage. So here are 5 such players and their insane upgrades:
#5 Ousmane Dembele- 83 (+6)
Ousmane Dembele is one of those players who has had a meteoric rise to football stardom in a very short period of time. The Frenchman's recent big-money transfer to Barcelona was proof that the future is very bright for the youngster whose superior performances at Borussia Dortmund earned him huge praise as well as a 6-point upgrade from his FIFA 17 rating. His 91 pace and 88 dribbling make him a definite force to be reckoned with this year.
#4 Naby Keita - 83 (+8)
Naby Keita made a strong first impression as did his employers RB Leipzig following an absolutely stunning season last year. The German side shocked the world with their performance in the Bundesliga and at its forefront was Keita. The to-be Liverpool player continues to play for Leipzig this season but his ratings in FIFA 18 have increased dramatically. He now has 89 dribbling and 77 passing, with an overall rating of 83. Add to that his 4-star skill moves and you have a truly gifted player in your squad.
#3 Tiemoue Bakayoko - 82 (+8)
Bakayoko was among the elite crop of players that emerged out of a very talented bunch of youngsters at AS Monaco last season. The sheer guile and hard work of this player led him to be considered by the best teams in Europe and Chelsea finally secured his services at the start of this season.
Driven by his 83 physicality and 81 defending, Bakayoko is the ideal defensive midfielder in a team looking for solidity at the heart of their midfield. With only a handful of appearances in a blue shirt so far, it will be interesting to see if this Frenchman can light up the Premier League like he did Ligue Un.
#2 Christian Pulisic - 78 (+11)
It isn't often that American players make it to the pinnacle of European football so when a talented player from the States makes an impression in the continent, it's generally a big deal. Much has been said about one Christian Pulisic who has slowly made a name for himself at Borussia Dortmund owing to his skill, sheer pace and acceleration.
The American has become a regular fixture off the bench at Dortmund and many believe that this could be his much-awaited breakout season. His rating of 78 may not seem very high but it is significantly better than his rating last year, jumping 11 points and getting noticed by the higher-ups in EA Sports. Could we see him in the top bracket soon? Only time will tell.
#1 Kylian Mbappe - 83 (+12)
Who else but Kylian Mbappe to be number one on this list. The teenager was a revelation at Monaco last season, shocking the world with his immense maturity under pressure and fearless attitude in big matches. It is that confidence which earned him a move to PSG and his 12-point upgrade in FIFA 18 is a testament to a phenomenal rise to stardom like no other.
With 90 pace, 84 dribbling and 80 shooting, the clay is slowly being moulded into an absolute beast of a player who promises so much at such a young age. This Frenchman could easily be the leading player in FIFA gaming soon if he keeps up his incredible record.
