FIFA 17: 10 Best Free Agents You Need To Sign

10. Gil (79)

Does your side have a gaping hole at centre-back? Then Gil’s your man. Rated 79 overall, Gil is a relatively basic defender, but a highly effective one. Standing at 6’4”, Gil is a monster in the air, and with his key defensive stats (marking, standing tackle, and sliding tackle) all sitting at 82, he’s a sturdy stopper for and mid-level Premier League side.

His strength (86) and aggression (81) only compound this, but all-out destruction isn’t Gil’s only strength. His high interceptions (78) and composure (75) mean he’s just as capable of reading the game and mopping-up opposition attacks before they really escalate. At the age of 29, you’re likely to get at least two seasons out of Gil before he shows significant signs of decline, making him a smart acquisition for most sides.

Gil does have his weaknesses, though. His low acceleration (53) makes him relatively cumbersome, and if you play too high a line, strikers will regularly get in behind Gil and leave him for dead. Gil’s equally weak technical stats also mean you’ll want to restrict him to a very limited role at the heart of defence, but unless you’re expecting the second coming of Alessandro Nesta, you won’t be disappointed.