Rose Suburban
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Typically, FM17 ratings for players were pretty much spot-on and allowed the algorithm to simulate real life-like outcomes for most leagues, usually. But with every winter update even they rethink some players, e.g. Eric Bailly started off as a modest 145/159 (CA/PA) virtual unknown in the November release but blew up into a 150/165 potential world beater in the latest DB. Same applies to 2016/17 stalwarts Van Dijk and Belotti. So my question is: who do you guys think will be the top 10 center-backs in FM18 based on their attributes (CA/PA) alone? Also, what custom rating would you give each defender, 1 to 10, in descending order prior to the game's release? It's interesting to gauge how scouting, ratings & opinions differ from amateur users to professional developers especially since common belief has it that there's a dearth of defensive quality in world football.
E.g. My Opinion
1. Sergio Ramos 176/176 (Erratic but his CV is legendary now);
2. Leonardo Bonucci 175/175 (Best ballplaying CB in recent years);
3. Diego Godín 172/172 (Tough as nails old-school CB);
4. Jérôme Boateng 171/175 (Injury prone, but not yet declining);
5. Mats Hummels 171/171 (Perfect in-game rating);
6. Giorgio Chiellini 170/170 (Veteran at his peak);
7. Toby Alderweireld 168/172 (Consistent late-bloomer);
8. Thiago Silva 168/177 (Rapid decline)
9. Gerard Piqué 168/172 (Gradual decline but elite);
10. Raphaël Varane 168/177 (Realizing scary potential).
E.g. My Opinion
1. Sergio Ramos 176/176 (Erratic but his CV is legendary now);
2. Leonardo Bonucci 175/175 (Best ballplaying CB in recent years);
3. Diego Godín 172/172 (Tough as nails old-school CB);
4. Jérôme Boateng 171/175 (Injury prone, but not yet declining);
5. Mats Hummels 171/171 (Perfect in-game rating);
6. Giorgio Chiellini 170/170 (Veteran at his peak);
7. Toby Alderweireld 168/172 (Consistent late-bloomer);
8. Thiago Silva 168/177 (Rapid decline)
9. Gerard Piqué 168/172 (Gradual decline but elite);
10. Raphaël Varane 168/177 (Realizing scary potential).