Gianluigi Buffon, Iker Casillas and Manuel Neuer Get the First Three Places among Top 20 Goalkeepers

WOKING, U.K. - Sept. 22, 2013 - PRLog -- EA Sports has finally unveiled FIFA 14 players’ ratings and stats based on all players’ performance throughout last 2012/13 season and their football career. A brilliant goalkeeper is indispensable for an unbeatable squad; according to the final ratings and stats, Gianluigi Buffon, Iker Casillas, and Manuel Neuer gain the honor of the best 3 goalkeeper in FIFA 14.

Gianluigi Buffon

FIFA 14 Overall Rating: 86

Diving: 90

Handling: 78

Kicking: 66

Positioning: 90

Reflexes: 80

The 34 years old goalkeeper always can give us surprise, achieving the first place among 20 outstanding goalkeepers in FIFA 14. Buffon has been playing for Italy Serie A club Juventus since 2011 and at the beginning of this year, he signed a contract extension with Juventus, keeping him at the club until 2015. Buffon made numerous notable and important saves for Juventus these 2 years; he once was described as "the best goal-keeper in Italy and probably the World" and helped Juventus become the European team with the second best defence that season. Juventus has begun the 2013/14 season with Buffon keeping a clean sheet in the competition for the first time. Buffon keeps a youthful mind and will devote himself to the football career in following years with full passion.

Iker Casillas

FIFA 14 Overall Rating: 86

Diving: 89

Handling: 80

Kicking: 67

Positioning: 81

Reflexes: 90

Iker Casillas is also a 32 year-old experienced goalkeeper, having been playing for La Liga club Real Madrid since 1999. Not only did he leave an impressive performance during his football life in Real Madrid, but his loyalty to his league and club is admirable. Casillas was also included in the list of “the best goalkeepers” in FIFA 13, being able to show his real-life abilities in the game. He was appraised “it often seems like he’s got glue on his gloves, as he easily catches the balls in his hands. Not only that, he always seems to be in the right place at the right time.” We are looking forwards to his better performance in FIFA 14.

Manuel Neuer

FIFA 14 Overall Rating: 86

Diving: 85

Handling: 82

Kicking: 91

Positioning: 82

Reflexes: 87

The Bayern Munich goalkeeper is known for his reflexes, excellent shot stopping abilities and distribution of the ball. During last 2012/13sesason, Neuer posted excellent clean sheets and saves. In FIFA 13, Neuer is able to get the ball very high up the pitch for counter-attacks and is skilled in saving corners thanks to his 193cm height. Let’s expect how he will surprise all FIFA 14 fans around the world.

Of course, the initial list is based on the rating and stats released by EA Sports. Actually, fans might have different preference considering other facts like the price of players’ cards. FIFA 14 is coming!