FIFA 20 Premier League ratings: Predicting the top 5 defenders

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#2 Jan Vertonghen – 88

Jan Vertonghen was rated as the best defender in the Premier League when FIFA 19 released. He was given a rating of 87 – same as his teammate Alderweireld – but was made #1 because of better in-game stats.

However, after the winter upgrades, Van Dijk took the top spot with 88. In FIFA 20, the Dutchman will remain as the #1, but for Vertonghen, he should be pushed to 88 and remain as the 2nd best defender in the league.

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#1 Virgil Van Dijk – 90

Was there any doubt? Va Dijk will not only be the best defender in the Premier League, but there is a good chance that he might be the joint-best in the FIFA 20.

Rated at 88 after the winter upgrades, Van Dijk is set for another push. EA Sports should hand him a rating of 90 and seal his place as the best defender in the world right now.

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