At last FIFA 18 has arrived on our shelves, and that can only mean one thing: Ultimate Team time!
With the Premier League continuing to attract some of the best players in the world over the summer, the sheer level of quality on show in England is at its highest ever. That means there’s more top quality players to pick from when it comes to buying the very best for your Ultimate Team.
Not sure who to go for? Here’s a run down of the 30 highest rated players in the Premier League on FIFA 18…
30. Bernardo Silva
Bernardo Silva has been a revelation for Portugal and will hope to bring his form at Monaco to the Premier League.
89 dribbling and 91 passing will be a major threat.
29. Sadio Mane
93 pace and 85 dribbling means Mane is a defender’s nightmare. Will terrorise defenders for fun.
28. Dele Alli
England’s most exciting young talent. 80 shooting and 82 dribbling makes him a threat for defenders.
27. Ilkay Gundogan
Injury forced Gundogan out for most of last season but the German will be itching to get out there this term and show the quality he possesses.
87 dribbling and 83 passing makes him a midfielder to be reckoned with.
26. Vincent Kompany
One of the most trusted centre-backs in world football. With 84 defending and 83 physical, Kompany will get into most Premier League teams.
25. Henrikh Mkhitaryan
86 pace and 85 dribbling Mkhitaryan is a great player to have on your side.
24. Jan Vertonghen
85 defending and 81 physical makes the Belgium international very difficult to beat.
23. Cesar Azpilicueta
Mr. Reliable. The Spanish centre-back is a fine choice in defence with 86 defending.
22. Alexandre Lacazette
Pace, power and goals. Alexandre Lacazette is one of the most complete strikers in the world.
21. Petr Cech
87 handling and 83 positions makes Cech a reliable goalkeeper, even at the age of 35.
20. Diego Costa
He may be a controversial figure but who doesn’t love Deigo Costa? With 88 physical and 83 shooting, Costa will score you goals for fun.
19. David Luiz
84 defending, 91 physical and brilliant hair. David Luiz is someone you simply need at the back.
18. Toby Alderweireld
The Belgium international is a rock at the back and one of the main reasons Tottenham conceded the fewest goals in the Premier League.
17. Cesc Fabregas
Pulling the strings for Chelsea on a weekly basis, Fabregas is as classy of a footballer as they come. 88 passing and 81 dribbling is a strikers’ dream.
16. Harry Kane
One season wonder? Two season wonder? Three season wonder? Harry Kane has proved his doubters wrong and is now among Europe’s elite.
87 shooting + 83 physical = goals galore.
15. Philippe Coutinho
Coutinho is the creative spark every team needs. Luckily for Liverpool, he plays for them. His 88 dribbling dazzles opponents and with 82 pace and 83 passing, Coutinho is the real deal.
14. Romelu Lukaku
After making his big money move to Man United, Lukaku is already proving he was worth every penny.
With 84 physical, 83 pace and 85 shooting, Lukaku is one of the most lethal strikes in the league.
13. David Silva
Probably the most underrated player in the Premier League, Silva is one of the most creative midfielders in the world.
With 87 passing and 87 dribbling, Silva has the technique and skill to find that killer pass or goal out of no where.
12. Christian Eriksen
Eriksen is the heart of Tottenham and the Danish national team. His 84 dribbling and 88 passing ratings make him an assist machine.
11. Paul Pogba
Composed, agile and powerful, Pogba has everything you would want in a midfielder.
88 strength and 84 dribbling ratings mean you’re not getting the ball off him anytime soon.
10. N’Golo Kante
Clean up on aisle 4!
Kante will look after the back line and protect the midfield with his 81 defending and 84 physical stats.
His 80 dribbling will also help him go from defence to attack in seconds.
9. Mesut Ozil
Lethal in attacking areas, utilise his 87 passing with his left foot and you will unlock any defence.
8. Zlatan Ibrahimovic
Known for his strength and finishing, Ibrahimovic has 88 shooting – one of the highest on FIFA 18 – and 82 physical, making him a force to be reckoned with.
7. Hugo Lloris
Lloris is a cat in front of goal and one of the more impressive goalkeepers in the world thanks to his 90 reflexes, 88 diving and 86 handling. As solid as they come.
6. Thibaut Courtois
Known for putting Cech on the bench at Chelsea, Courtois has established himself as one of the best in the world.
91 handling and 88 reflexes stats make him one of the best shot-stoppers in the game.
5. Sergio Aguero
Strong, fast, determined and brilliant in front of goal, Aguero’s 88 shooting, 89 dribbling and 87 pace means that he’ll always be scoring goals, like he is in real life.
4. Kevin De Bruyne
If you look up well rounded in the dictionary, you’ll find Kevin De Bruyne. He creates with his 88 passing and 85 dribbling stats but can also strike a ball with the best of them thanks to his 84 shooting.
3. Alexis Sanchez
Arsenal’s hero and saviour, Sanchez uses his 89 dribbling and 86 pace to tear apart defences. His 84 shooting attribute allows him score from anywhere, too.
2. David De Gea
The Spain international’s 90 diving and 90 reflexes make him a wall in front of goal and a must have between the sticks.
1. Eden Hazard
90 pace and 92 dribbling stats mean Hazard is dazzling and technical on the wing. Perhaps the greatest Belgian footballer ever.
