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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Jordi Alba – 86

MALAGA, SPAIN – APRIL 08: Jordi Alba of FC Barcelona runs with the ball during the La Liga match between Malaga CF and FC Barcelona at La Rosaleda stadium on April 8, 2017 in Malaga, Spain. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)
MALAGA, SPAIN – APRIL 08: Jordi Alba of FC Barcelona runs with the ball during the La Liga match between Malaga CF and FC Barcelona at La Rosaleda stadium on April 8, 2017 in Malaga, Spain. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)

Last season was certainly not Jordi Alba’s best. The pacy full-back had put up better showings under Tito Vilanova and Pep Guardiola. But he did not do bad enough to convince Lucho to get rid of him.

Therefore, EA should retain his rating of 86. His stats are a proper reflection of his abilities.