![]() His mazy runs and close control have earned him the nickname ‘Bubblegum’, referencing the manner in which the ball appears to stick to his feet. In FIFA Ultimate Team, Rodri is rated 87 – making him the fourth highest CDM in the game.Ī tenacious, hard-working midfielder blessed with balance, guile and great technique, the Portuguese playmaker can be deployed both out wide and as a central midfielder. To the delight of the City fans, the Spaniard put pen to paper and signed a new deal in the summer, keeping him at the club until 2027. Rodri has continued his excellent form into this season, featuring in all 17 of City’s league games and completing more passes than any other player in the competition. The towering midfielder featured 46 times in all competitions in last season’s title winning campaign, scoring 7 goals and having the highest pass completion rate of any midfielder in the Premier League (91.8%). The anchor of the City team, it has been an incredible 12 months for Rodri. He has also received an 89 rated Team of the Week item, and his versatility has not gone unnoticed by EA, with Joao spearheading the ‘Out of Position’ campaign, where he received a 90 rated item as a central midfielder.įIFA 23 Base Rating = 88 | FIFA 23 Highest Rated Card to date = 90 Joao's performances have been rewarded with a +2 rating increase in FIFA 23 – jumping from 86 to 88. Can Ruben make it a second successive appearance in the final Team of the Year XI?Ĭancelo made 36 appearances in City’s 21/22 title winning campaign – the most of any outfield player in the squad.Īn expert in turning defence into attack, the Portuguese international epitomises the modern-day fullback: he completed a league high 2,951 passes and had an incredible 3,908 touches across the campaign – almost 700 more than any other player. He is now the joint second highest rated centre back in the game. He has made quite an impact in Manchester since his arrival in 2020, and his impressive performances have been rewarded with a rating upgrade in FIFA 23. The Portuguese defender went from strength to strength in 2022, making 29 Premier League appearances across the campaign while securing his second title in as many years.Ĭonsidered one of the best defenders in the world, Dias is known for his defensive prowess, leadership, and aerial ability. In FIFA Ultimate Team, the Brazilian holds the joint highest overall among Premier League goalkeepers and is the joint third highest in his position across the entirety of FIFA 23. Once again, our Brazilian shot stopper makes the shortlist after an outstanding 12 months.įor the third successive year, Ederson (alongside his Brazilian counterpart Alisson) claimed the Premier League Golden Glove award with an incredible 20 clean sheets, helping City to a fourth domestic title in five years in the process.Įqually impressive with his feet as he is with his hands, Ederson is an integral part of Pep Guardiola's team and, with seven clean sheets already this season, his form has showed no signs of slowing down. In case you need any more convincing though, we have had a quick look back at each player’s achievements over the past 12 months … The final XI will be decided by the fans - to cast your #TOTY vote, head to: ea.com/toty. Manchester City’s own Ederson, Ruben Dias, Joao Cancelo, Rodri, Kevin De Bruyne, Phil Foden, Bernardo Silva and Erling Haaland have all been nominated, with City boasting the joint-best representation of any side for the second year running. Today, EA SPORTS ™ released the 100-strong nominee list of the best players from the past 12 months. ![]()
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