FIFA 15: 10 Over-Rated Teams Who Need Downgrading

1. Spain (5 Star)

Martin Meissner/AP/Press Association ImagesMartin Meissner/AP/Press Association ImagesAtt: 86 / Mid: 86 / Def: 83 The world€™s perception of Spain €“ who for so long dominated the international scene with a swagger rarely ever witnessed in international football €“ is suddenly very different. So much can change in a month and suddenly the national side who some thought would win its second consecutive World Cup seem rather toothless. It was believed by some that the addition of the talented goal scorer Diego Costa to the mix would breathe new life into the aging Spanish line-up. However, they were ripped apart in their first two games of the Brazilian World Cup and the previous tournament€™s champions rather unceremoniously became the first team to exit the competition. As we saw with the earlier inclusion of Barcelona, teams have become accustomed to dealing with the tika-taka style of play and Spanish football simply hasn€™t developed with the times. This was all too apparent in Brazil as the former bohemoths of world football crumbled before our very eyes. This recent performance in the all-important international tournament is more than enough to warrant Spain being stripped of their extremely high rating. The midfielders may make it hard to argue against the 86 rating but the offensive and defensive ratings certainly need to be made more realistic. Which other under-performing teams do you think should be downgraded in time for FIFA 15's release? Share your thoughts below in the comments thread.
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