Seven Central Midfielders Who Deserve An Upgrade

With the winter transfer update nearly upon us, we continue our look at some players who deserve a stat boost in-game following a decent start to the season. Here, we look at central midfielders, who deserve a boost either for their attacking or defensive prowess.

Aaron Mooy

Not many people were aware of Australian midfielder Aaron Mooy when he joined Manchester City last summer, and then again when he joined Huddersfield on loan. He has, however, become one of Huddersfield’s key men and one of the best players in the division. His passing and technique are already right up there, but his creativity and positioning could do with a boost. Expect to see this guy plying his trade in the top flight next season, whether with City or someone else.

 

Tom Carroll

Young Englishman Tom Carroll started the season as a bit-part player for Spurs, but has excelled after a return to former club Swansea in the January transfer window. His passing is already one of his key attributes, but his crossing, creativity and decision making all deserve a jump based on his performances so far this season.

 

Marcos Llorente

The young midfielder is on loan at Alaves from Real Madrid, but has impressed at the Basque club with his tough tackling and aerial ability. As such, both of those stats deserve to get a boost in the upcoming update, while his passing – another key element of his game – is already quite high. His strength and teamwork should also increase too.

 

Oscar Trejo

Argentinian midfielder Oscar Trejo is listed as one of Tolouse’s key men at the start of the game, but he has backed that up in real life too. His passing and crossing both deserve an increase based on his assists this season, as does his shooting (at least a little.)

 

Tony Trindade de Vilhena

A young player who has been a revelation for his team this season, you can expect to see Tony Vilhena’s stats jump right up. Shooting, passing, aerial ability and aggression are all likely to see a boost based on his exploits in the early part of the season. One to keep an eye on – I think this lad is going to develop into a real player.

 

Papa Alioune Ndiaye

The Senegalese midfielder has been running the show this season for the Ankara-based side. His goals alone show that his shooting deserves a boost, while his passing should also increase. He is prone to a yellow card so his lower tackling rate is deserved, as is his poor aerial rating, but he certainly needs a stat and value boost.

 

 

Emil Forsberg

It’s fair to say that Leipzig have been the surprise package of the Bundesliga so far this season, and Emil Forsberg is one of the best players in the division. Seven goals and ten assists from just 16 starts is a fantastic record, and as such he deserves big boosts in shooting, passing and decision making. He has also been played in a more central role, so expect the Swede to undergo a positional change in-game too.

[slambo]

I saw Aaron Mooy play for Australia against England at the Stadium of Light in a friendly before England went to the Euro,s. He was the best player on the pitch that day and was not surprised when City signed him.Dunno if Pep will fancy him though.

[Giorgi]

Forsberg is a great shout, he has been very good for Leipzig. I think Naby Keita deserves an upgrade too. 

[Dec]

Cannot believe Forsberg cannot play in AMC in game, this is sure to change in the next update. Great list

[Fish18ish]

Zach Clough needs his ability at AMC upped.

[Ballistic446]

Good to see some recognition for Mooy this season, been mightily impressed with his composure in the centre of the park will be sorry to see him go at the end of the season. Hopefully he'll be playing on a weekly basis somewhere in the prem next year. Staying at huddersfield, disappointed not to see Izzy brown in the game at all, or Kasey Palmer, You'd think with them being chelsea players they might have been included.

[Callumgnc]

Philip Billing! I think this guy is destined for great things and deserves an upgrade. Great composure, incredible shot, vision, passing and aerial ability

[Ballistic446]

2 hours ago, Callumgnc said:

Philip Billing! I think this guy is destined for great things and deserves an upgrade. Great composure, incredible shot, vision, passing and aerial ability

He already has decent potential in game and improves pretty quickly, at least he did for me at huddersfield.