Kepa Arrizabalaga (73->79)
So good have Kepa Arrizabalaga’s performances been this season that Arsenal and Real Madrid are rumoured to be in the race for Athletic Bilbao’s highly rated young goalkeeper. The San Mames club are eighth in the La Liga and are being driven on by the policy of promoting local Basque talent.
The 22-year-old received a six-point boost, taking him from 73 to 79 with his handling and positioning attributes receiving 11 and 7-point boosts respectively. The Spaniard’s reflexes and diving have also seen upward movement with both receiving a three-point boost.
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The 22-year-old has impressed as Bilbao’s last line of defence and has the potential to follow in the steps of Basque footballers like Ander Herrera and Javi Martinez. Arrizabalaga is contracted to the club till 2018 but they are unlikely to turn down substantial bids for the young goalkeeper when they arrive.
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