There seems to be a case of over-correction at play with Chelsea winger Eden Hazard at play in the latest edition, having somehow risen 36 places. Of course, the Belgian winger is an exciting talent and was certainly not deserving of his lowly position of 46th last season, humbly ranking below the likes of Jesus Navas and Santi Cazorla. At the same time, is Hazard the tenth best player in the world? Judging by his tepid and lucid World Cup performances for Belgium, one would have to disagree, as he looked simply disinterested. However, his domestic performances were admittedly stellar, as he was voted PFA Young Player of the Year and Chelsea's Player of the Year for a 17 goal season. Better than Gareth Bale though?
9. Franck Ribery - 88
FIFA 14 Rank: 3rd
Rated as the best player in the game outside of Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi in last year's edition, the 31 year old Franck Ribery has understandably six places after a slightly lesser season. Turning in just 22 appearances under Pep Guardiola in the Bundesliga, Ribery's injury woes destroyed his World Cup dream in May, ruling him out of the tournament. While 16 goals in 39 games in all competitions isn't a bad return for a French winger who has never been particularly prolific in front of goal, he failed to reach the heights of the treble-winning campaign under Jupp Heynckes and will be seeking to improve during the coming campaign.
Recent Journalism & New Media graduate. Insatiable thirst for all things football, and hopes to break into the field of sports journalism in the near future.
Have made a significantly insignificant playing career out of receiving several slaps around the head for not passing the ball.
