FIFA 17: 10 Players Who Deserve A Ratings Upgrade
3. Eric Dier - FIFA 16 Rating: 74
During the 14/15 season, Eric Dier established himself as something of a utility man. He was the proverbial Jack-of-all-trades, yet master of none. That is until last season, when he made the holding midfield position his own.
The Englishman was peerless in his marshalling and organisation of those around him and timing of tackles, interceptions and blocks. His distribution was terrific as well. The former Sporting Lisbon man was the metronome of the Spurs midfield, and one of the main reasons why they maintained a title surge for nearly the duration of the season.
Even though England crumbled out of the Euros in ignominious fashion, the 22-year-old was one of the few to emerge from the tournament with any credit. Rated as a ’74’ in last year’s edition, he is surely due for a bump into the 80’s for the upcoming release.