FIFA 17: 14 Barcelona Player Ratings Leaked

9. Gerard Pique: 85

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If a Manchester United fan slipped into a coma in 2007 and woke up around now, there would be a number of things which they would boggle their mind. One would be why the club ever thought it would be wise to ever appoint the Everton boss, another would be Manchester City's rise from relegation candidates to European heavyweights and finally, one would surround Gerard Pique's decorated CV.

At Old Trafford, the Spaniard looked like a fish out of water who had no future at the top level. Sluggish in the tackle, weak in the air and careless in possession, it was a surprise when Barcelona decided to come back in for him in 2008, and even more mind-boggling when he proceeded to win everything in sight.

With over 350 appearances for the club, six league titles, three Champions Leagues, winners' medals from World Cup 2010 and Euro 2012, and Shakira on his arm, it's fair to say that Pique has come along way from being knocked out of the way by Nicolas Anelka at the Reebok Stadium in November 2007.

FIFA 16 Rating: 85

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