FIFA 18: Predicted Barcelona players’ ratings

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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Douglas – 73

VILLANUEVA DE LA SERENA, SPAIN – OCTOBER 28: Douglas Pereira dos Santos of FC Barcelona cuts off Tapia of C.F. Villanovense during of the Copa del Rey Last of 16 First Leg match between C.F. Villanovense and F.C. Barcelona at estadio Romero Cuerda on October 28, 2015 in Villanueva de la Serena, Spain. (Photo by Denis Doyle/Getty Images)
VILLANUEVA DE LA SERENA, SPAIN – OCTOBER 28: Douglas Pereira dos Santos of FC Barcelona cuts off Tapia of C.F. Villanovense during of the Copa del Rey Last of 16 First Leg match between C.F. Villanovense and F.C. Barcelona at estadio Romero Cuerda on October 28, 2015 in Villanueva de la Serena, Spain. (Photo by Denis Doyle/Getty Images)

Ignoring speculation about his departure, EA should retain Douglas’ rating. He performed well for Sporting Gijon last season, making 23 appearances in the La Liga. Although his performance is not enough to keep him at the Camp Nou, downgrading him due to public dislike is not good.