Following his series of spectacular World Cup performances for the USA, which saw him stop a record 16 shots, Tim Howard was expected to improve in this years edition of FIFA. Last season Howard had an overall rating of 81, with an 83 rating for his diving, 80 for his positioning and 83 for his reflexes. His other stats saw him given 77 for both his handling and kicking, with a lowly rating of 50 for his speed. With these ratings, he was a reliable choice for anyone looking for a cheap goalkeeper in his or her Ultimate Team. This year, the American has seen a slight overall increase in his rating, moving up from 81 to 82. His diving has also improved by 1 to 84, and his positioning gained a boost by increasing by two points, now standing at 82. In other departments, his speed, reflexes, and handling have all remained the same at 50, 83, and 77 respectively. His only stat to fall is 76 for kicking, a fall of just one point. With this rating, Howard remains one of the more solid and reliable keepers' in the game, with his improvements likely to help his burgeoning reputation.
