After joining from Wigan last year, James McCarthy went on to build an excellent partnership with Gareth Barry in the heart of the Everton midfield, with his tireless displays earning the praise of many Everton fans and helping to cement Evertons success last season. Last year McCarthy received a fair overall rating of 75, with his pace at 71 and his dribbling receiving a score of 76. His shooting had a score of 66, which considering his one league goal was also probably fair, with his defending coming in at a lowly 66. His passing had the same rating as dribbling at 76, with heading at a score of 64. This year, McCarthy has seen a generous increase in his overall score, rising from 75 to 79. His pace has increased by two points to 73, with dribbling staying the same as last year. His shooting has increased by one point to 67 while his defending has increased by a huge 13 points to 78. His passing has stayed the same at 76, and his new physicality rating stands at 80. All in all, a fair and reflective increase in stats for James McCarthy, who could prove to be a superb purchase for anyone looking to build a Premier League side.
