It's almost here. Footballers will be anxiously awaiting September 23rd as the release date for FIFA 15, as they cast an eye over the judgements that the men in white lab coats down in EA Sports have made about them. Studied and scrutinised for the last year, they aim to file a player down to the finest detail, which usually makes for a lot of dressing-room banter - after all, a video game has the final say. One can't help but imagine Mario Balotelli not taking too kindly to strike partner Daniel Sturridge inevitably boasting a higher rating than him, following a goal-laden Premier League season. So, what players have been downgraded? So far, only ten players' ratings have been released to the public, as FIFA 15 begins its' countdown, but already there have been some eyebrow-rising decisions. With the World Cup burning so brightly in peoples' memories, there are quite a few top-class players who have felt the cold, brutal sting of the EA Sports demotion. Predictably, there are already quite a few Spaniards amongst that lot. Take a look at ten of the world class players who have been downgraded so far.
Recent Journalism & New Media graduate. Insatiable thirst for all things football, and hopes to break into the field of sports journalism in the near future.
Have made a significantly insignificant playing career out of receiving several slaps around the head for not passing the ball.
