FIFA 19 Player Ratings: 10 Best LaLiga players to feature in the game

FIFA 19 will be available for retail sale on 28 September 2018 for PS4, PC and Xbox One. EA Sports' advertised that this year's game wouldn't be like any other FIFA game as for the first time, one will be able to experience authentic UEFA Champions League experience.

Along with the official UEFA championships, the company behind the franchise introduced a redesigned kick-off mode along with a slew of gameplay improvements to bring the game one step closer to a realistic football simulation.

Get the latest FIFA 19 Player Ratings at Sportskeeda.

Every year, EA Sports announces the top 100 players in FIFA 19 as a part of the build-up to the game's release, and in this article, let us dive in deeper and look closer at the top-10 LaLiga players in FIFA 19.

Interestingly, Real Madrid's Gareth Bale and FC Barcelona's Coutinho do not feature on the list.

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#10 Isco | CAM | Real Madrid | Spain

Isco gets the 10th position on this list

The 26-year-old Spanish central attacking midfielder takes the tenth spot on this list. Isco is a wonderful playmaker who is extremely effective in moving the ball around in the midfield while also making those quick runs towards the edge of the box to create goalscoring chances.

The Spaniard's exceptional dribbling stats combined with 80+ shooting and passing attributes make him very productive in attacking situations.

Overall - 89

Pace - 72

Shooting - 81

Passing - 85

Dribbling - 92

Defending - 61

Physical - 62

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#9 Antoine Griezmann | ST | Atletico Madrid | France

Griezmann believes he's on par with Messi and Ronaldo

After playing as a winger for most of his career, Antoine Griezmann operates as a striker in FIFA 19. The French international boasts exceptional stats for pace, dribbling and shooting, allowing him to zoom past defenders and put the ball into the back of the net from even the most difficult chances.

The 81-rated passing ability allows Griezmann to even build-up attacks while playing as a second striker or a centre-forward.

Overall - 89

Pace - 86

Shooting - 86

Passing - 81

Dribbling - 88

Defending - 50

Physical - 70

#8 Jan Oblak | GK | Atletico Madrid | Slovenia

Oblak has been consistently good for Atletico Madrid

Jan Oblak is the joint highest-rated LaLiga goalkeeper in FIFA 19. The 25-year-old Slovenian footballer had a fantastic 2017/18 season with Atletico Madrid and deserved a rating boost in this year's game. Extraordinary stats for handling, reflexes and positioning make Oblak a very difficult goalkeeper to score against.

Overall - 90

Diving - 86

Handling - 92

Kicking - 78

Reflexes - 89

Speed - 43

Positioning - 88

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#7 Thibaut Courtois | GK | Real Madrid | Belgium

Courtois recently made his move to the Bernabeu

Thibaut Courtois' move to Real Madrid at the start of the 2018/19 season ensured that he took the top spot along with Jan Oblak. The Belgian international boasts similar stats to Atletico Madrid's goalkeeper, positioning himself as one of the best shot-stoppers in the game.

Overall - 90

Diving - 87

Handling - 91

Kicking - 74

Reflexes - 88

Speed - 46

Positioning - 87

#6 Diego Godin | CB | Atletico Madrid | Uruguay

Godin is one of the best defenders in the game

Diego Godin is one of the few complete-defenders left in the game. The 32-year-old Uruguayan centre-back put in some excellent performances for Atletico Madrid during the 2017/18 LaLiga season and for Uruguay during the 2018 FIFA World Cup, which warranted an upgrade to his overall.

Overall - 90

Pace - 68

Shooting - 48

Passing - 65

Dribbling - 64

Defending - 89

Physical - 84

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#5 Toni Kroos | CM | Real Madrid | Germany

Kroos was outstanding last season

Toni Kroos is an engine in the midfield and is directly responsible for directing the play. The German international is an excellent passer, thanks to his 89 passing, while his 82 dribbling allows him to slip past defenders with relative ease. Furthermore, Kroos can drive bullet shots from outside the box with tremendous accuracy.

Overall - 90

Pace - 67

Shooting - 82

Passing - 89

Dribbling - 82

Defending - 74

Physical - 69

#4 Luis Suarez | ST | FC Barcelona | Uruguay

Suarez hasn't started the season well

Luis Suarez' 85 physical and 87 dribbling allow the Uruguayan international to get past defenders with relative ease and create clear goalscoring chances. 90 rating for shooting permits Suarez to put the ball into the back of the net from almost impossible positions.

Overall - 91

Pace - 80

Shooting - 90

Passing - 79

Dribbling - 87

Defending - 52

Physical - 85

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#3 Sergio Ramos | CB | Real Madrid | Spain

Ramos is the best defender in the game

Sergio Ramos is the highest-rated defender in FIFA 19. The Spanish centre-back is a dominating figure in the heart of the defence, thanks to his 91 defending and 84 physical. Furthermore, Ramos is one of those few central defenders who boast decent stats for pace, passing and shooting, allowing him to build attacks from the back.

Overall - 91

Pace - 75

Shooting - 63

Passing - 71

Dribbling - 72

Defending - 91

Physical - 84

#2 Luka Modric | CM | Real Madrid | Croatia

Modric won the FIFA Best Player award

With 91 overall, Luka Modric is the highest-rated central midfielder in the game. In FIFA 19, Modric is very effective when utilised as a playmaker as the Croatian international possesses 90+ ratings for passing and dribbling. Additionally, Modric is a deadly player outside the box, thanks to his excellent long shots skill.

Overall - 91

Pace - 76

Shooting - 76

Passing - 90

Dribbling - 91

Defending - 70

Physical - 67

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#1 Lionel Messi | CF | FC Barcelona | Argentina

Alongside Ronaldo, Messi is the highest rated player

Lionel Messi is the joint highest-rated player in the game along with Cristiano Ronaldo. The 31-year-old Argentine centre-forward is one of the best players to grace the game and his phenomenal stats in FIFA 19 back the same. 96 dribbling positions Messi as the best dribbler in the game, while the 88-rated pace and 91-rated shooting attributes allow the Argentine footballer to get past defenders and score goals with relative ease.

Overall - 94

Pace - 88

Shooting - 91

Passing - 88

Dribbling - 96

Defending - 32

Physical - 61