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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Nelson Semedo – 82

MOSCOW, RUSSIA – JULY 02: Nelson Semedo of Portugal looks on during the FIFA Confederations Cup Russia 2017 Play-Off for Third Place between Portugal and Mexico at Spartak Stadium on July 2, 2017 in Moscow, Russia. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)
MOSCOW, RUSSIA – JULY 02: Nelson Semedo of Portugal looks on during the FIFA Confederations Cup Russia 2017 Play-Off for Third Place between Portugal and Mexico at Spartak Stadium on July 2, 2017 in Moscow, Russia. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

Nelson Semedo is a brilliant signing for Barcelona. He is the complete package, balancing attacking and defensive mindsets with ease. The 2016-17 season was his breakout season. Before that, he was just a prospect that no one had heard of.

Therefore, it is natural that EA had rated him at 76. But he should get a big upgrade to 82. EA should upgrade his defensive and passing stats as he has developed greatly in these areas.