FIFA 19 player ratings: 100-81
In case you didn’t know, the countdown for FIFA 19 is officially here. In two weeks time, the latest edition of FIFA will be released to the world. The most significant talking point for any new sports games is the ratings for the players, and that also goes for the new FIFA 19 player ratings. In anticipation for the game, EA will release new player ratings for the 100 best players in FIFA 19.
Who will be the best-rated player? Who will be demoted or upgraded? Scroll down to find out as we bring you the first installment of the new FIFA 19 player ratings.
FIFA 19 player ratings: 100-81
In case you didn’t know, EA releases the player ratings in bunches, as you can see above. The new FIFA 19 player ratings will start with the “lowest” rated gold card, and move its way up to the best. It’s also worth noting that the new player ratings involve the player’s performance over the last calendar year.
100: Kostas Manolas
- Club: Roma
- Nationality: Greek
- FIFA 18 Rating: 84
99: Riyad Mahrez
- Club: Manchester City
- Nationality: Algerian
- FIFA 18 Rating: 83
98: Zlatan Ibrahimovic
- Club: LA Galaxy
- Nationality: Swedish
- FIFA 18 Rating: 88
97: Raheem Sterling
- Club: Manchester City
- Nationality: English
- FIFA 18 Rating: 84
96: Blaise Matuidi
- Club: Juventus
- Nationality: French
- FIFA 18 Rating: 84
95: Marco Asensio
- Club: Real Madrid
- Nationality: Spanish
- FIFA 18 Rating: 84
94: Sergej Milinković-Savić
- Club: Lazio
- Nationality: Serbian
- FIFA 18 Rating: 80
93: Joshua Kimmich
- Club: Bayern Munich
- Nationality: German
- FIFA 18 Rating: 81
92: Edin Džeko
- Club: Roma
- Nationality: Bosnian
- FIFA 18 Rating: 82
91: Koke
- Club: Atletico Madrid
- Nationality: Spanish
- FIFA 18 Rating: 85
90: Marco Reus
- Club: Borussia Dortmund
- Nationality: German
- FIFA 18 Rating: 86
89: Felipe Luís
- Club: Atletico Madrid
- Nationality: Brazilian
- FIFA 18 Rating: 85
88: Vincent Kompany
- Club: Vincent Kompany
- Nationality: Belgian
- FIFA 18 Rating: 85
87: Arjen Robben
- Club: Bayern Munich
- Nationality: Dutch
- FIFA 18 Rating: 85
86: Alisson
- Club: Liverpool
- Nationality: Brazilian
- FIFA 18 Rating: 80
85: David Alaba
- Club: Bayern Munich
- Nationality: Austrian
- FIFA 18 Rating: 86
84: Fabinho
- Club: Liverpool
- Nationality: Brazilian
- FIFA 18 Rating: 83
83: Arturo Vidal
- Club: Bayern Munich
- Nationality: Chilean
- FIFA 18 Rating: 87
82: Virgil Van Dijk
- Club: Liverpool
- Nationality: Dutch
- FIFA 18 Rating: 83
81: Diego Costa
- Club: Atletico Madrid
- Nationality: Spanish
- FIFA 18 Rating: 86
Overall Thoughts
Since the ratings above are the first batch, there isn’t too much I’m mad about. For the most part, I feel that the new player ratings are relatively accurate. With that said, I do have a couple of questions. The first is Marco Reus. For me, a rating of 85 is still far too high for Marco. He was a great talent five years ago, but he is a shell of his former self. Unfortunately, injuries have plagued him recently, and it’s a miracle if he plays 20 games. Personally, I think this rating and last year’s (85 and 86) are far too high. I know he’s an EA favourite, but 83 is a fair rating for Marco Reus.
The next question I have is regarding Arturo Vidal. Now it’s not his rating (85) that I have a problem with; it’s the downgrade he received within his stats. Vidal is known for being an engine on the field and leaving it all out there. So tell me how a guy of Vidal’s stature drops 18 points in pace. I think that was a little excessive. Yes, he is older and has suffered some injuries, but surely he’s better than 57 pace. A fair rating would be anywhere from 62-66.
For the most part, I feel EA did a good job with this batch of FIFA 19 player ratings. Most of them are the same from last year, and the upgrades they gave were fair. The only small tweak I would’ve made would be Milinković-Savić’s rating. He had an incredible season last year and is one of the best midfielders in the game, but 85 is a little high. For me, an 83 would’ve been a perfect rating for him. Other than that, I don’t have anything else to add.
Do you agree with the ratings? Let us know what you think of the new FIFA 19 player ratings down below. Also, be sure to check back for the next batch of player ratings, 80-61 and more FIFA 19 content.
