Position: CB Club: Athletic Bilbao FIFA 14 Potential: 84 Considering that Bayern Munich manager Pep Guardiola is reportedly prepared to bid £30million for his services, Aymeric Laporte must have a shred of quality in him. The 19-year-old centre-back was named in back four of the official La Liga Team of the Season having become an undisputed starter when Athletic Bilbao boss Ernesto Valverde's arrival signalled the beginning of a breakthrough campaign for the young defender, who went on to notch 38 appearances and two goals. Capable of operating at in the centre or on the left of a back four, the versatile Frenchman first played for his country at Under-17 level and is currently an Under-21 representative with three caps under his belt. Physically imposing and a smart reader of the game, Laporte is rapidly learning the tricks of the trade. Just over a month after making his La Liga debut in January 2013, his current employers drew up a fresh contract running until 2016 with a 27.5million release-clause to protect their newly discovered starlet. Estimated FIFA 15 Potential: 88
Luke is a Bachelor of Journalism (Sport) student at La Trobe University in Melbourne, Australia. A passionate fan of football competitions across the world, he also contributes to other outlets including The Sportster, GiveMeSport and ChelseaDaft.
