Liverpool’s complete FIFA 17 ratings: What they should be

LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 14: Sadio Mane of Liverpool and team mates celebrate his goal with Jurgen Klopp, Manager of Liverpool during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Liverpool at Emirates Stadium on August 14, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 14: Sadio Mane of Liverpool and team mates celebrate his goal with Jurgen Klopp, Manager of Liverpool during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Liverpool at Emirates Stadium on August 14, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 06: Emre Can of Liverpool during the International Champions Cup 2016 match between Liverpool and Barcelona at Wembley Stadium on August 6, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill - AMA/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND – AUGUST 06: Emre Can of Liverpool during the International Champions Cup 2016 match between Liverpool and Barcelona at Wembley Stadium on August 6, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill – AMA/Getty Images)

DM Emre Can /// Predicted FIFA 17 OVR 80 /// Latest FIFA 16 OVR 75

Emre Can was egregiously only handed a 75 when FIFA 16 first came out before the winter update. Fans of Liverpool who watched him every game, it was abhorrent. An absolute tragedy.

Can got better and better as the season wore on to the point where he was integral to a Liverpool starting lineup, a place he’s at this year. He’s the only player that can do his job on the roster anywhere near his level.

There are players like Lucas Leiva and Kevin Stewart who can do some of the defensive work, but absolutely nowhere near him going forward.

There are players like Jordan Henderson, James Milner and Gini Wijnaldum who can do the work he  does going forward, but absolutely nowhere near him with defensive work. He’s the total package.

This year in FIFA, he’s got to crack into 80– okay, if not 80 then at least getting really close. He deserves it.

Can is a gem in FIFA, especially manager mode. When he progresses up in the mid 80s, his physical ability combined with his technical ability and (potentially) four star skills. He’s the man. And he’s beautiful. And Liverpool fans love him. As well they should.

-Tom

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