EA Sports FIFA 18 Player Predictions: David de Gea

David de Gea had a remarkable season in this past year, and will be looking for an upgrade to his card in this next installment of the FIFA franchise.

De Gea received a generous rating from the EA Sports team and was ultimately bumped up three overall ratings. He lived up to that rating this year, making himself a worthy fit for the 90 overall rating he received.

The goalkeeper averaged 2.1 saves per game with 1.1 of those coming from inside the penalty area. These performances did not go unnoticed and led to him getting honored in various ways. He was given a spot on the PFA Team of the Year as well as the EA Sports FIFA 17 Team of the Season. He received a special card in-game with a rating of 95 overall.

With this card comes a big price. The card is currently going for almost 700,000 coins on the in-game transfer market. While this is a large price to pay there isn’t much doubt the Spaniard is worth every last bit. The performance de Gea has put on this season has FIFA fans in no debate on whether or not he deserves an upgrade.

You have heard how marvelous he was this season, but where will de Gea stand in rankings next year?

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While he didn’t receive an overall rating upgrade, de Gea’s individual stats improved across all fronts. One of the biggest and most notable upgrades to de Gea is his positioning. This tended to be an issue for players as opponents sped into the box and slotted the shot away. He also receives a big upgrade to his speed, making him more agile against opposition. As a whole, de Gea’s card is more rounded out to better suit his style of play.