CM Georginio Wijnaldum /// Predicted FIFA 17 OVR 80 /// Latest FIFA 16 OVR 80
The jury is still out on the Liverpool new boy.
Wijnaldum came from Newcastle with scouting reports saying he’ll add goals from the midfield. While it’s evident his quality, he doesn’t quite fit in the team perfectly yet.
Wijnaldum did his damage at Newcastle while playing as a no. 10. Since moving to Liverpool, he’s been a box-to-box midfielder, keeping him further away from the goal than he’d be accustomed to his career. He plays as a no. 10 for Netherlands as well.
He’ll be a fun player to have in FIFA, but if playing with Liverpool he probably doesn’t crack the first XI.
At any rate, an 80 is a fair rating with certain room to grow.
-Tom
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