Jan Vertonghen
Actual Rating: 83
If EA Sports were rating Vertonghen based on his performances at left back, they’d have him about 20 points too high. Fortunately, the Belgian defender is much better when he’s deployed as a central defender.
Together with countryman Toby Alderweireld, he forms one of the most consistent defensive partnerships in England. He may lack the aerial ability that you’d like from a central defender, but he makes up for it with his skill on the ball.
His ability to play with the ball at his feet is a huge plus for Pochettino’s style of play. He allows the fullbacks to get forward without fear of errors in his distribution.
He isn’t everyone’s cup of tea, but he’s a solidly above-average Premier League defender. I actually think EA Sports slightly overrate him.