FIFA 17 Career Mode: 11 Players You Need To Sign

10. Alejandro Grimaldo

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Bombing full-backs have become an increasingly important aspect of any successful FIFA team, but finding a top notch left or right back who’s just as strong in defence as he is attack can be tricky. This year’s game isn’t stuffed with quality options, but while Man United’s Luke Shaw stands as the highest potential LB in the game (88 overall), he doesn’t represent great value for money for most clubs.

Benfica’s Alejandro Grimaldo is the next best thing. With a starting rating of 77, he has the potential to hit 86, marking him as potentially the second best LB in the game. Acceleration of 87, sprint speed of 85, and dribbling of 79 mean he’s already a great attacking full-back, but he’s no slouch in defence either. There’s some room for improvement, but Grimaldo’s defensive stats typically lie in the mid-70s, making him a great choice for anyone’s side.

Grimaldo is already 21 years old, which means you won’t need to wait long for him to hit full potential either. Available for approximately £9m, he can fill your LB slot for years to come.

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