Best Midfielders of FIFA 18 - Top 10 Midfielders Ratings Released

FIFA 18 is nearing! The countdown begins for one of the most popular games in the world, promising to be a cracker of an edition. Previews of the game from famous Youtubers show that in this edition of FIFA, midfield looks to be key. The midfield is the birth of creation in football which is why getting the right balance is extremely vital. Be it, in the Ultimate Team or the FUTChamps.

This article is definitely going to make your life easier with the best picks from a wide array of midfielders consisting of the best box-to-box, powerhouses, or just old-school playmaking. Here is our list of the best and highest rated Midfielders in FIFA 18 -

10. Christian Eriksen (Tottenham Hotspur)

Christian Eriksen

Christian Eriksen has been upgraded by 3 points from a previous rating of 84 to 87. He has been awarded an upgrade in most of his attributes but has been downgraded in his pace attribute by one point. Eriksen has got off to a good start this season. With a 5-star weak foot, Eriksen poses to be a formidable pick.

9. Arturo Vidal (Bayern Munich)

Arturo Vidal

The Chilean doesn't see a change in his overall rating. He is one of the players whose pace and defending attributes has seen a slight decrease by 2 and 1 point(s) respectively. Vidal still looks to be lethal with great long shots.

8. Paul Pogba (Manchester United)

Paul Pogba

Paul Pogba, the French magician is one player who is very overpowered. He is an absolute beast when it comes to FIFA. His 4-start and insane 5-star skill stats are sure to increase one's chances of winning. However, he does see a decrease in his overall rating by 1 point. His rating also sees a decrease by a couple of points in most of his key attributes. Hopefully, he can prove EA wrong and get a better rating next time.

7. N'Golo Kante (Chelsea)

N'Golo Kante

N' Golo Kante, the French powerhouse sees a massive upgrade. From a modest 83 to an amazing 87, Kante is sure to be the most popular pick for the CDM role. His key attributes remain the same except for an increase in the Dribbling attribute.

6. Marco Verratti (Paris Saint-Germain)

Marco Verratti

The rising Italian playmaker sees an upgrade from 85 to 87. Verratti gets minor adjustments to his key attributes. The Paris Saint-Germain player still looks to be very agile and will definitely be the source of very creative football.

5. Mesut Ozil (Arsenal)

Mesut Ozil

The talented German sees a decrease in his overall rating by one point. Ozil gets a slight increase only in the Pace and Passing attributes. The rest stay the same. It remains to be seen if Ozil can help Arsenal win a cup this season...

4. Thiago (Bayern Munich)

Thiago

Thiago, the Spanish midfielder gets a deserved upgrade from 85 to 88. His Passing, Dribbling and Defending attributes all get upgrades. Thiago is deadly in a subtle kind of way. He'll be a differential pick in FIFA.

3. Kevin De Bruyne (Manchester City)

Kevin De Bruyne

The Belgium midfielder oozes class. He offers a very composed and clinical game. De Bruyne has been upgraded from 88 to 89. He definitely looks to be a great pick in this edition of FIFA. He has been rewarded upgrades in most of his key attributes. Kevin De Bruyne has got to a good start this season. Can he help Manchester City establish themselves as European giants this season?

2. Luka Modric (Real Madrid)

Luka Modric

The Croatian is truly a god-gifted player. He can create a goal out of nothing. Modric probably has the best vision for creation in the game. His overall rating remains the same at 89. There have been some minute changes to his key attributes. Modric offers a very solid all-around midfield experience and will definitely be a joy to use in FIFA 18.

1. Toni Kroos (Real Madrid)

Toni Kroos

The German creator is aptly named 'Kroos Control'. He is one of the calmest, composed and most clinical midfielders in the game. His passes are almost always accurate. Getting a 90%+ passing accuracy is normal for Kroos. He sees a modest upgrade from 88 to 90. Kroos sees a very well deserved upgrade in his Pace and Defending attributes. Real Madrid had a stellar season. The deadly combination of Modric and Kroos almost guarantees the same this season as well...