5 FIFA 16 Player Rating Facts You Won't Believe
Some of EA Sports' more questionable choices...
With the release of FIFA 16 just around the corner, EA Sports have began their usual routine by disclosing player ratings and unveiling a demo to get people talking. Sure enough, it has worked.
As you would expect with such a successful video game franchise, the majority of ratings assigned to footballers are fairly accurate, and the attention to detail is exceptional in most cases. Consider the fact that EA have to personally design and tweak thousands of players across dozens of leagues, and it seems like they're doing a pretty good job every year.
As well as new ratings with every new FIFA game, there is always a whole host of other changes. Player faces look more realistic, more football stadiums are introduced and the game just feels a bit more lifelike. This, however, does not mean there aren't more than a few questionable decisions made with every new release.
Here's 5 facts about FIFA 16's player ratings that you just won't believe - with some key questions being answered. Is Harry Kane finally Tottenham's highest rated striker after 30+ goals last season? Is FIFA 16's new cover star Jordan Henderson in for a big upgrade? How do the Premier League's superstars match up against the world's elite players? You'll be surprised...
5. Harry Kane Is Rated Lower Than Roberto Soldado And Emmanuel Adebayor
The man dubbed 'the white Pele' by Spurs fans has amazingly failed to gain an 80+ rating this year. Kane surprised the footballing world last season by banging in 31 goals in all competitions - leading him to his first England appearance too.
In spite of the Tottenham forward scoring 21 Premier League goals last season, his rating (78) is still lower than both Roberto Soldado's and Emmanuel Adebayor's (both 79 overall). Though Kane has had only one blockbuster season, he still amassed 18 more league goals than Soldado and Adebayor combined - who managed an unimpressive three between them last season.
Should Kane find his goalscoring form again this season, don't be surprised to see him receive a January upgrade - especially if he also continues to bang them in for England.