POSITION: CAM - PACE: 90 - DRIBBLING: 87 - SHOOTING: 79 - DEFENDING: 57 - PASSING: 83 - PHYSICAL: 71 British record signing ngel Di María stays at a similar ranking to last year's game, but he has switched position to central attacking midfield from the right wing, in reflection of the last year. Di María is likely to be a big hit at Old Trafford and his high work rate stats make him a very good player to have. The Argentine is devastating in attack too. His marquee status will make him a popular player on the new FIFA.
24. Sergio Agüero - Manchester City (86)
POSITION: ST - PACE: 88 - DRIBBLING: 88 - SHOOTING: 86 - DEFENDING: 28 - PASSING: 77 - PHYSICAL: 66 It's a bit of a mystery as to why Manchester City's Sergio Aguero has dropped so drastically following his FIFA 14 rating. A slight decrease was perhaps likely given he spent most of last season injured, but Aguero is still one of the best strikers in the league. He should be on a par with the very best forwards on the game and not slightly below them. A sustained run in the team and free from injury this season will prove that Aguero has been prioritised too low on this list.
23. Wayne Rooney - Manchester United (86)
POSITION: ST - PACE: 76 - DRIBBLING: 83 - SHOOTING: 87 - DEFENDING: 44 - PASSING: 82 - PHYSICAL: 87 Wayne Rooney's performances last season were perhaps better than the rest of his Manchester United team mates, but after the Red Devils played so poorly throughout, the England captain has rightfully been downgraded. His tendency to disappear in the big games has always counted against him, but last season he was only able to show his talent in flashes - even against the weaker teams. His statistics are still very good and does provide an accurate representation of his abilities though.
22. Yaya Touré - Manchester City (86)
POSITION: CM - PACE: 76 - DRIBBLING: 79 - SHOOTING: 82 - DEFENDING: 80 - PASSING: 81 - PHYSICAL: 90 Manchester City haven't been dealt the kindest of hands here. Yaya Touré was one of the best players in the Premier League last season, smashing an extraordinary 20 league goals from midfield as City sprinted to the title in the closing weeks. Perhaps 'birthday-gate' had some sort of effect on his rating, but Touré's on pitch performances certainly should have meant a bump up on the new game. He's still well placed on 86 overall, but he can't do much more to top the season he had last term.
21. Xavi - Barcelona (86)
POSITION: CM - PACE: 66 - DRIBBLING: 85 - SHOOTING: 72 - DEFENDING: 60 - PASSING: 91 - PHYSICAL: 58 Xavi's long overdue downgrade has finally come. The Spaniard fell well below his peak a couple of years ago and has been living on his reputation since. That may sound harsh, but his age has now caught up with him and it's somewhat surprising he's actually still with Barcelona. He looked likely to leave in the summer, but still remains at the Camp Nou despite speculation he was leaving for one big payday in Qatar. His playing time may be limited this season, but Xavi is always a useful head to have.
Football writer (predominantly) with work previously published by Mail Online, Manchester Evening News, Daily Mirror, USA Today and Chelsea FC. Regular contributor for Huffington Post, who holds tempestuous relationships with WWE and FIFA 15.
