FIFA 18: 27 Newcastle United Player Ratings Revealed

6. Goalkeepers

Rob Elliot: 69

Karl Darlow: 70

Freddie Woodman: 62

Tim Krul: 77

Newcastle's goalkeeping options are just as unexciting in FIFA 18 as they are in real-life. Tim Krul is the Magpies' highest rated stopper at 77, but will spend the season on loan at Brighton, leaving gamers with a choice between current number one Rob Elliot (69), and Karl Darlow (70).

Elliot's rating is +1 from FIFA 17, but Darlow's has declined by a single point. Neither of their ratings should be considered a major shock: they're both capable shot stoppers, but clear deficiencies in other areas leave them among the worst potential first-choice 'keepers in the Premier League.

Freddie Woodman's lowly score is somewhat surprising, given how the 20-year-old stopper's reputation has soared over the summer. The young goalie played a starring role in England's U20 World Cup victory, saving a penalty in the final, and winning the tournament's 'Golden Glove' trophy after conceding just three goals in seven games.

He's likely held back by the fact that a recent spell with SPFL side Kilmarnock remains the highest level he has ever played at, but regardless, 62 feels harsh for Woodman.