David Brooks has been the best midfielder for Bournemouth this PL season
David Brooks has to be the surprise package of the season. The 21-year-old Welsh signed from Sheffield United in the summer has been the one leaving everyone behind and taking Bournemouth's attack to the next level.
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The midfielder currently has a silver card in FUT with a rating of just 69. Adding to that, he has a 2-star weak foot and a 3-star rating for skill moves. Looking at the way he is playing in the Premier League, everyone would agree that he deserves a lot more.
There is no way EA would give him a huge upgrade from silver to gold in February, but he has to be given the maximum for a silver – 74. All his stats also need to be upgraded as they are not even 75% of his abilities.
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