FIFA 14: 10 Game-Changing Midfielders To Watch Out For

3. Ilkay Gundogan

Having been forced to let Mario Goetze go to rival Bayern Munich, Borussia Dortmund are more than happy to give playmaking duties to Ilkay Gundogan this season. Playing in place of the injured Goetze in the 2013 Champions League final, Gundogan was one of Dortmund's standout performers, coolly sending Manuel Neuer the wrong way from the penalty spot for Dortmund's only goal of the game.

With a passing success rate of 87%, few are better at ball retention, and his 15 key passes last year in the Bundesliga are evidence of his knack for the killer ball. Manager Jurgen Klopp's affinity for the 4-2-3-1 system places Gundogan in one of the two holding roles, and his partner Sven Bender's defensive tendencies allow Gundogan to push forward and start attacks.

Borussia Dortmund has recently become one of the vogue teams in Europe, with success both domestically and on the continent. Gundogan's ability to influence games at the highest level means he is sure to be a favorite choice in virtual soccer as well.

FIFA 13 Rating: 82