EA Sports has revealed the FIFA 19 Ultimate Team player ratings for ranks 80 to 61, triggering controversy among supporters over ratings given to stars at Liverpool, Manchester City, Arsenal, and Juventus. The announcement follows previous fan dissatisfaction over pace downgrades in the 100 to 81 reveal.
Liverpool fans were initially delighted to see defender Virgil Van Dijk upgraded to an 85 overall rating. However, supporters grew frustrated after other Premier League defenders received 86 overall ratings, leading fans to argue that the Dutch defender deserved a higher score.
The full list of revealed ratings from 80 to 61 includes:
- 80. Radja Nainggolan: 85
- 79. Alex Sandro: 86
- 78. Medhi Benatia: 86
- 77. Parejo: 86
- 76. Nemanja Matic: 86
- 75. Douglas Costa: 86
- 74. Cesar Azpilicueta: 86
- 73. Naldo: 86
- 72. Fernandinho: 86
- 71. Miralem Pjanic: 86
- 70. Leroy Sane: 86
- 69. Leonardo Bonucci: 86
- 68. Jerome Boateng: 86
- 67. Thomas Muller: 86
- 66. Ederson: 86
- 65. Roberto Firmino: 86
- 64. Marco Verratti: 86
- 63. Nicolas Otamendi: 86
- 62. Thiago: 86
- 61. Mesut Ozil: 86
Premier League player ratings and statistics
One upgrade that frustrated supporters was Manchester City defender Nicolas Otamendi, who was rated 86 overall to stand one point above Van Dijk. Otamendi carries stats of 60 pace, 86 defending, and 80 physicality, though Van Dijk retains higher total combined stats in pace, dribbling, shooting, passing, and physicality.
Otamendi teammate Leroy Sane received a major upgrade from 84 to 86 overall. The Manchester City winger features stats of 95 pace, 86 dribbling, 81 shooting, 78 passing, and 70 physicality.
Juventus winger Douglas Costa also received a major bump to an 86 overall rating. Costa features 95 pace, 91 dribbling, 75 shooting, 81 passing, and five-star skills, offering a strong pairing alongside striker Cristiano Ronaldo.
Brazilians and Arsenal rating changes
Other Premier League Brazilians featured prominently in the ratings reveal. Manchester City goalkeeper Ederson earned an 86 rating with 85 diving, 87 reflexes, 80 handling, 90 kicking, and 82 positioning. Liverpool forward Roberto Firmino reached an 86 rating with 77 pace, 86 dribbling, 83 shooting, 80 passing, and 78 physicality.
Arsenal midfielder Mesut Ozil received a heavy downgrade, dropping from an 88 rating to an 86 overall. Ozil stats include 70 pace, 84 dribbling, 73 shooting, 86 passing, and 58 physicality.