Top 5 highest-rated Premier League players in FIFA 21

#3 Mohamed Salah (Right Winger) - Liverpool

FIFA 21 rating - 90

Mo Salah has been one of the highest-rated wingers in FIFA for the last few years

The two-time Premier League Golden Boot winner Mo Salah has retained an overall rating of 90 in this edition of FIFA as he continues to wreak havoc on the right flank against teams in the English top-flight since joining Liverpool in 2017.

40 - Mohamed Salah's hat-trick yesterday was the 40th scored by a Liverpool player in the Premier League, more than any other side in the competition. Naughty. pic.twitter.com/kowlc4GSzE

— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) September 13, 2020

With him being ranked ninth overall in ratings, one place above Mane despite having the same rating, he is the highest-rated African player in FIFA 21. Here are some of his stats in detail:

Pace: 93

Shooting: 86

Passing: 81

Dribbling: 90

Defence: 45

Physical: 75

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#2 Virgil Van Dijk (Centre Back) - Liverpool

FIFA 21 rating - 90

Virgil Van Dijk came second in the Ballon d'Or rankings last year

Virgil Van Dijk is the best defender in the game, being the only defender with an overall rating of 90.

The Dutchman's stock has been on an upward trajectory since he secured a move to Anfield. He has become one of the best players in his position under Jurgen Klopp.

What do you guys think, not bad right? 😁 #FIFA21 pic.twitter.com/UNRvcwRSXr

— Virgil van Dijk (@VirgilvDijk) September 10, 2020

Apart from being good for his club, the player is also a leader for his national team and delivers similar performances for the Oranje. Here are some of his stats in detail:

Pace: 76

Shooting: 60

Passing: 71

Dribbling: 72

Defence: 91

Physical: 86

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#1 Kevin De Bruyne (Attacking Midfielder) - Manchester City

FIFA 21 rating - 91

Kevin De Bruyne has been the highest-rated player in FIFA for the last three editions

It is not surprising at all to find Manchester City's midfield maestro Kevin De Bruyne at the top of this list. The Belgian playmaker has been the highest-rated Premier League player in FIFA for the last three editions.

Thanks to his incredible 2019-20 campaign, he was awarded the prestigious PFA Players' Player of the Year award. He also equalled Thierry Henry's assist-record for a single season, bagging 20 assists in 35 appearances.

Kevin De Bruyne has overtaken Lionel Messi as the player with the best passing rating in #FIFA21 🎯 pic.twitter.com/nhZF7fwrR0

— Goal (@goal) September 25, 2020

He is one of the few players with a five-star weak foot rating. Interestingly, he has been given a 93 rating in passing, which means he has surpassed Lionel Messi as the best passer on the game. Here are some of his stats in detail:

Pace: 76

Shooting: 86

Passing: 93

Dribbling: 88

Defence: 64

Physical: 78

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Also, See: Top 10 midfielders in European club football this season