FIFA 17: Predicted player ratings for Juventus
FIFA 17 is set to release this September and is poised to be the best FIFA game ever. One of the most anticipated games in the world, it boasts a number of fascinating new features. The Frostbite engine is set to deliver authentic, true to life action and introduce fans to characters with full depth and emotion. Another new feature, The Journey, provides the opportunity for a rookie to live out his dream of playing in the Premier League.
The game which features Marco Reus on the cover is set to come out on multiple platforms including PS3, Xbox 360, PS4, Xbox One and others.
Juventus have not always been everyone’s favourite when it comes to FIFA.This is set to change in the coming years, though. The football club have lost Paul Pogba and Alvaro Morata but they have compensated with the signing of Gonzalo Higuain. The emergence of talents like Daniele Rugani ad Mario Lemani have set them in good stead.
On that note, take a look at the expected player ratings for Juventus in FIFA 17
#1 Goalkeepers and Defenders:
One thing Juventus do not experiment with is their defence. Possessing what is possibly the best back 3 plus goalkeeper in the world, Juventus have retained their defensive core for the upcoming campaign as well.
Gianluigi Buffon: 84 → 85
Gianluigi Buffon has been a part of the Juventus set up for the last decade. The Old Lady conceded a mere 20 goals in 38 games last season and can attribute that fact mainly to the Italian goalkeeper. He was also a part of the Italian squad that reached the quarter-finals of the Euro 2016.
With 21 clean sheets in 35 appearances for the Serie-A winners, Buffon’s rating is expected to rise, but at the age of 38, this is expected to be limited to just a point.
Neto: 79 → 78
Neto did not have a major role to play at the club last season, playing second fiddle to Buffon. His performances have been few and far between and hence not worthy of either a significant downgrade or an upgrade. Having made just 3 appearances last season, Neto is expected to be a 78 rated goalkeeper.
Defence
Georgio Chiellini: 86 → 86
Another stalwart at the back, Chiellini like Buffon, had a fantastic season at club as well as at international level. The Italian’s first half of the season was magnificent, but injury cut short his season.
He still managed 25 appearances, but like Buffon, at the age of 32 there is not much room for improvement for the Italian and his rating is expected to remain the same.
Andrea Barzagli: 84→85
Barzagli at the age of 35 seems to show no signs of slowing down. Another integral part of the Juventus defence, Barzagli made 31 appearances for the club from Turin. He also played a major role in integrating youngster Daniele Rugani successfully into the squad.
In a season where the Italian managed more than 20 clean sheets, he also managed to bag just his second career goal for the club. After a successful season, his rating is set to improve by a point.
Alex Sandro: 82 → 82
Sandro had a decent season by his standards at the club. Although a slightly inferior defender compared to Patrice Evra, Sandro still managed 15 appearances in his debut season after signing from Porto. His bombing runs down the left flank were a feature of the second half of the season.
The Brazilian is set to get similar playing time this time around and hence his rating is expected to remain the same with the possibility of a slight increase.
Mehdi Benatia: 84 → 83
Benatia signed for Juventus on a season-long loan in July after struggling for playing time in Germany. With just over 15 appearances in all competitions for the German club, Benatia’s rating is set to drop.
Although he is a world class defender by all means, he may struggle to find playing time at Juventus with the emergence of Daniele Rugani and his rating is expected to be 83.
Leonardo Bonucci: 83 → 84
Bonucci has been widely regarded as one of the best defenders in the world at the moment. Although linked with moves away from the club, Juventus have done well to keep the Italian at the club and he is poised to have another successful season.
The 29-year-old made 35 appearances for the club with the highlight of his last season being a vital interception on Gonzalo Higuain in what proved to be the Scudetto decider. This sets him in good stead for a rise in his FIFA rating, which is expected to be 84.
Daniele Rugani: 78→80
Rugani is considered to be one of the best young defenders in the world and played his part in Juventus’ title defence. With Chiellini injured, Rugani shone alongside Barzagli in the heart of the defence, making 17 appearances for the club. Rugani is a strong tackler and has great positioning ability.
At just 22, he is poised to become the next great Italian defender. Rugani’s rating could jump to as high as 85 if his strong performances continue, but for the time being a jump to 80 is expected.
Patrice Evra: 81→80
The French defender played 35 times for Juventus in all competitions last season, but his playing time may be reduced after the emergence of Alex Sandro. The 35-year-old has been a wonderful servant for Juventus but is entering the end of his career and may see playing time limited.
Evra was rated at 81 on FIFA 16 and may see a slight decrease in his rating because of his age.
Dani Alves: 84→84
Another experienced defender with bags of trophies under his belt, Dani Alves switched to Juventus this summer from Barcelona. Alves was a mainstay in Barca’s defence for several seasons and the defender is known for his bombing runs down the right flank.
Alves had a rating of 84 and is set to remain the same this season as well.
Stephan Lichtsteiner : 82→83
Lichtsteiner has been an important figure in Juventus’ back four and he will have competition for the right-back spot with Dani Alves.
Lichtsteiner was rated at 82 and his steady performances for Juventus will give an increase of 1 or two points.