FIFA 15: 10 Under-Rated Teams Which Need Upgrading
7. Netherlands 4.5 Stars
Att: 85 / Mid: 78 / Def: 74 Prior to the World Cup the Netherlands who would ultimately finish a much-deserved third were rated as being less likely to win by bookmakers than England. Even the fanatical Dutch fans had low expectations for their supposedly imbalanced squad. As is reflected in the FIFA 14 rating, it was widely believed that the exceptional offensive might of the Dutch couldnt make up for their defence. If the World Cup has proven anything its to expect the unexpected. They may have started the tournament with an attacking master class in their 5-1 drubbing of Spain but throughout the tournament the pivotal aspect of the Dutch side was their defence. Rather than the potent duo of Arjen Robben and Robin van Persie decimating opponents, it was the defensive unit which allowed the Dutch to edge past their opponents in closely contested games. The final three pivotal games of the tournament for the Dutch were all clean sheets. The Netherlands proved that their defence is worth far more than a 74 rating the boost which it should receive in FIFA 15 will surely take them up to the lofty heights of being a 5-star side.
Hailing from South East London, Sam Heard is an aspiring writer and recent graduate from the University of Warwick. Sam's favourite things include energy drinks, late nights spent watching the UFC with his girlfriend and annihilating his friends at FIFA.
