Top 5 Everton players on FIFA 21: James Rodriguez underrated, Richarlison robbed

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 03: James Rodriguez of Everton looks on during the Premier League match between Everton and Brighton & Hove Albion at Goodison Park on October 03, 2020 in Liverpool, England. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 03: James Rodriguez of Everton looks on during the Premier League match between Everton and Brighton & Hove Albion at Goodison Park on October 03, 2020 in Liverpool, England. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images) /
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Everton’s Brazilian striker Richarlison celebrates after he scores his team’s second goal during the English League Cup third round football match between Fleetwood Town and Everton at Highbury Stadium in Fleetwood, north west England, on September 23, 2020. (Photo by Alex Livesey / POOL / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or ‘live’ services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. / (Photo by ALEX LIVESEY/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)
Everton’s Brazilian striker Richarlison celebrates after he scores his team’s second goal during the English League Cup third round football match between Fleetwood Town and Everton at Highbury Stadium in Fleetwood, north west England, on September 23, 2020. (Photo by Alex Livesey / POOL / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or ‘live’ services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. / (Photo by ALEX LIVESEY/POOL/AFP via Getty Images) /

Richarlison has been woefully underrated despite being the talisman and the saviour of the team last season.

4. Richarlison- 81

This is the biggest shock in the Everton player ratings. Everton did have an underwhelming last season but Richarlison was the shining light in the dull campaign and there’s no way he could have been low rated. Richarlison was 81 in FIFA 20 and despite massively accelerating in his individual performances, his rating hasn’t changed in this year’s game.

Rightly so, his pace (86) and dribbling (84) are his top two stats but there’s no doubt that overall the Brazilian deserved a much higher rating. His shooting stats are decent and overall he’ll be a very productive player on the game.

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3. James Rodriguez- 82

Again, had I been the one setting the stats, I’d give him 90 based on the performances in the Everton shirt so far. However, much of these stats depend on last season’s displays. James Rodriguez didn’t have a bright year at Real Madrid, spending a lot of time either on the treatment table or on the bench. So, the 82 rating makes a little sense.

The Colombian’s long shots have been rated at 92 followed by Volleys, crossing and ball control at 90. His vision at 83 seems to be underrated and even his passing skills.

The high shooting stats and dribbling skills will allow you to use Rodriguez to dribble past defences and even score those long range stunners.