FIFA 18 Ratings Analysis: Defenders
Gianluca Nesci
3d ago
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theScore’s Gianluca Nesci takes a deep dive into the ratings from the newly released FIFA 18 video game.
F | MF | D | GK | FUT Icons
| Defender | Club | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Sergio Ramos | Real Madrid | 90 |
| Giorgio Chiellini | Juventus | 89 |
| Leonardo Bonucci | AC Milan | 88 |
| Thiago Silva | Paris Saint-Germain | 88 |
| Mats Hummels | Bayern Munich | 88 |
| Diego Godin | Atletico Madrid | 88 |
| Jerome Boateng | Bayern Munich | 88 |
| Marcelo | Real Madrid | 87 |
| Gerard Pique | Barcelona | 87 |
| Alex Sandro | Juventus | 86 |
“Sergio Ramos? He’s the best defender in the world.”
Leonardo Bonucci clearly isn’t the only one who thinks so.
The AC Milan centre-back anointed his Spanish peer as the world’s premier player in his position this past summer, and the FIFA 18 ratings reflect that claim; Ramos stands atop the heap, barely edging Bonucci’s compatriot and former Juventus teammate, Giorgio Chiellini.
An injury-plagued 2017 sees Jerome Boateng take the biggest hit from last year’s edition, though the imposing defender’s well-rounded skill set, alongside that of countryman Mats Hummels, still makes Bayern Munich’s backline a daunting unit to break down.
Further down the list, the retirement of longtime kingpin Philipp Lahm makes room for Real Madrid’s afro-clad star to assume the mantle as the game’s best full-back; Marcelo, who plays with the attacking flair of a No. 10, is well worth his rating, while fellow Brazilian left-back Alex Sandro isn’t far behind after a marvellous season dominating the flank for Juventus.
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F | MF | D | GK | FUT Icons
