FIFA 15 - 10 Players Who Will Definitely Be Underrated
3. Julian Draxler
Julian Draxler's rapid development is unlikely to be reflected in FIFA 15 with the midfielder suffering through an injury-plagued season in 2013-14, with an ankle problem limiting the midfielder to just 15 full appearances for Schalke in the Bundesliga. Draxler was similarly sparingly used by Germany at this summer's World Cup, making just one substitute appearance for Joachim Low's tournament-winning side. This will likely mean Draxler will fly under the radar when it comes to ratings in FIFA 15 with EA not expected to increase last year's rating of 80. Which is a pity considering the midfielder was named by The Guardian as one of the ten most promising young players in Europe back in January and has been tipped by former Germany goalkeeper Jens Lehmann to become one of the best players his country has ever produced in recent years. At just 20 Draxler has achieved a great deal and his rise in stock has been meteoric, finishing as Schalke's joint-top goalscorer in the Bundesliga in 2012-13 with 10 goals, along with striker Klaas-Jan Huntelaar. It's a shame injury meant he wasn't able to replicate that form last season because it will likely mean another low rating for the midfielder in FIFA 15. Rating In FIFA 14: 80
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