Prior to the 2014 World Cup, Gerard Pique was enjoying an 86 FIFA rating and a reputation as one of the most impressive centre backs on Earth. Spain's earth-shattering losses to the Netherlands and Chile changed all that, dumping the defending champions out of their group and raising serious questions about Pique's ability. He suffered a two point drop for FIFA 15, but has roared back with a vengeance. Barcelona's treble-winning season couldn't have been accomplished without the resurgence of the former Manchester United prospect, a man who has rightfully regained his status as an unshiftable rock at the heart of the Nou Camp defence. His rating of 87 will make him one of the best defenders in FIFA 16, on a par with Real Madrid rival and Spain teammate Sergio Ramos.
