Tottenham’s complete FIFA 17 ratings: What Spurs ratings are and what they should be
Victor Wanyama
Actual Rating: 78
The physical Spurs midfielder might be the very definition of good, not great. He isn’t going to wow anyone with his offensive ability, but he almost always makes the right play.
If he was an offensive marvel, Spurs certainly couldn’t have secured him for the relatively modest transfer fee of 11 million pounds. Combining his excellent defensive ability with above-average offensive talent would equal a world-class midfielder.
The key to appreciating Wanyama’s game is to focus on what he does, and not concern yourself with what he can’t do out on the pitch. When you view his game through that sort of lens, you gain a real appreciation for his industry and physicality.
As long as he doesn’t cross the line and start drawing loads of red cards, he’s going to be a regular member of Pochettino’s squad. That earns him a slightly higher rating in my eyes.