Football Manager 2013: 10 Criminally Over-Rated Premier League Players

10. Ali Al-Habsi (Wigan)

My last player of this article is another goal keeper in the form of Wigan's own danger mouse and captain clamity, Ali Al-Habsi. I've honestly lost count of the amount of games he has single handedly thrown games away for Wigan, he's even done it this season! Yet he's been given a concentration score of 16, but a eccentricity score of 10, which as many people will surely agree just don't match up. Poor Ali may be on the bad side of some criminal defending by Wigan in the past but I think generally he is over rated (higher then Lloris and Friedel, in reference to previous player) and could be a potential target for someone looking for a cheap but surprisingly good goal keeper. In summary I must say that SI Games have got the stats largely correct in my humble opinion. I'll be looking to do a follow up article, geared towards players who seem to have been given a rough ride (Torres with finishing of 14 anyone?). I've also tried to give a relative fair mix across the whole Premier League, but if there is a certain player you feel deserves to be added to this list I've made, then feel free to comment below with your choice and rationale.
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Arsenal fan of 20yrs+, theatre company owner, gaming geek and avid Pokemon Go master! Based in Northants, I'll always try to give my own brand of unbiased thoughts and feelings!