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FIFA 18: Predicted Barcelona players’ ratings

ByChiranjib Ghosh|
LOS ANGELES, CA - JUNE 11: Executive Vice President of Electronic Arts (EA) Patrick Soderlund speaks during the Microsoft xBox E3 briefing at the Galen Center on June 11, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. The E3 Game Conference begins on Tuesday June 13. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA - JUNE 11: Executive Vice President of Electronic Arts (EA) Patrick Soderlund speaks during the Microsoft xBox E3 briefing at the Galen Center on June 11, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. The E3 Game Conference begins on Tuesday June 13. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
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Thomas Vermaelen – 79

ROME, ITALY – AUGUST 20: Thomas Vermaelen of AS Roma in action during the Serie A match between AS Roma and Udinese Calcio at Olimpico Stadium on August 20, 2016 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Paolo Bruno/Getty Images)
ROME, ITALY – AUGUST 20: Thomas Vermaelen of AS Roma in action during the Serie A match between AS Roma and Udinese Calcio at Olimpico Stadium on August 20, 2016 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Paolo Bruno/Getty Images)

The inconsistent and injury-plagued Belgian defender was a panic buy by the Barcelona board who were scrambling to get a new centre-back. But he turned out to be a huge disappointment. He played very few games due to injury, and also had an unsuccessful loan spell with Roma.

EA rated him 81 in FIFA 17, but he does not deserve that rating. He should be downgraded to 79, which is a fairer reflection of his abilities.