Winter Refresh is coming soon in FIFA 20. Each year, particularly strong players from the first half of the season receive a rating upgrade. Who from the Bundesliga could be included?
When does the Winter Refresh come? Usually, the refresh happens in waves between early and mid-February. By then, the winter transfers have also taken place.
How does the Winter Upgrade work? Once a year, the base ratings of cards in FIFA Ultimate Team are updated. Particularly good players from the first half of the season can receive new ratings that make them even stronger.
These new standard cards can also be found in packs. Your old base cards in the club, however, will not receive an upgrade. For some special cards, an upgrade might also apply if you already have the player in your club, and the new standard card becomes better than the special cards. POTM cards, for example, can indeed increase in rating if the standard card has received an upgrade.
These 10 Bundesliga players could become even stronger
Who could receive an upgrade? We took a look at the Bundesliga and identified 10 candidates.
Robert Lewandowski
Here’s why Lewandowski could receive an upgrade: At the release last summer, the community was surprised that Robert Lewandowski did not get a 90 in FIFA 20. Numerous special cards, such as for the Headliners event, brought the striker to 90 and above – and anything less than a corresponding upgrade of the Gold card would be a surprise.
Lewandowski has scored 32 goals in 27 matches across all competitions and set up 3 more. 21 of those were scored in the Bundesliga, giving him a rate of more than one goal per game. The upgrade is virtually certain.
Timo Werner
Here’s why Werner could receive an upgrade: In short – the situation is almost the same as with Lewandowski. First, there was surprise at the relatively low rating at release, and secondly, Werner scored goals at a rapid pace.
20 goals in 19 league matches speak volumes, and Werner has already collected a few special cards. The upgrade is only logical – and it’s also quite possible that it will be more than one rating point.
Alphonso Davies
Here’s why Davies could receive an upgrade: Alphonso Davies is one of the big surprises of the season. That the 19-year-old would already become a regular starter at FC Bayern – EA Sports likely did not predict that either.
Although his 72-rated card offers lots of speed, the other values are somewhat weak. However, since Davies has started every game since late October, there should be a significant upgrade for this top talent. He is currently planned to play as left-back for Bayern, so a position change is likely to occur.
Ozan Kabak
Here’s why Kabak could receive an upgrade: Also 19 years old and equipped with a rather inconspicuous silver card, there are certainly parallels between Ozan Kabak and Alphonso Davies.
Kabak has developed into a key player for Schalke 04 since his transfer from relegated Stuttgart. As an anchor, the young defender helped stabilize Schalke’s defense. He should also become a more reliable defender in FIFA and increase his 74 rating.
Marcus Thuram
Here’s why Thuram could receive an upgrade: Borussia Mönchengladbach has had a very strong season so far, currently sitting in 3rd place in the table. The attackers Plea, Thuram, Embolo, and Patrick Herrmann have all contributed goals and are all candidates for upgrades.
Thuram represents the quartet, which has fairly similar numerical values. The Frenchman has scored six goals and also provided five assists. His upgrade could be quite remarkable. His Inform card, for example, has a value of 81, while the standard card still stands at 75. At least one adjustment should take place here – and a position change from left winger to striker is also expected.
Milot Rashica
Here’s why Rashica could receive an upgrade: The season for Werder Bremen is not going particularly smoothly. The club from the Weser is at the bottom of the table and fighting to avoid relegation.
One of the few bright spots has been Milot Rashica. The winger consistently impresses with good performances, scoring a total of 7 goals and setting up 3 more. He is a lively element in the attack – and could improve your Bundesliga FUT teams with his speed. His card currently sits at 79. Rashica is likely to break at least the 80 mark.
Marcel Sabitzer
Here’s why Sabitzer could receive an upgrade: The fact that RB Leipzig is currently competing at the top for the championship is certainly not just due to Timo Werner. The teammates of the striker are also impressing with strong performances – such as Marcel Sabitzer.
The Austrian already received a strong card during the Ultimate Scream event, but has held back on upgrades so far. That should change in the winter: An upgrade of the 81-rated card seems overdue given 20 goal involvements in 26 matches across all competitions.
Erling Haaland
Here’s why Haaland could receive an upgrade: 2 matches, 59 minutes, 5 goals. Such are Haaland’s numbers at the time of this article. At least in the Bundesliga, in the jersey of Borussia Dortmund. Considering the entire season before his transfer, the BVB newcomer scored 33 goals in 24 matches and also provided 7 assists. That’s quite impressive.
Haaland’s standard silver card is still at 73. The upgrade is practically sure to come. His TOTW card alone already sits at 86. It’s quite possible that Haaland makes a huge leap and is upgraded by several rating points.
Filip Kostic
Here’s why Kostic could receive an upgrade: Eintracht Frankfurt is having a somewhat inconsistent season, with ups and downs. Filip Kostic is one of those players who often helps create the “ups”.
Especially as a creator, Kostic has repeatedly distinguished himself and reliably works the left side of the field. In FIFA 20, his standard card is at 82, and his Inform is at 84. It’s possible that a new Gold card could slot in between.
Yann Sommer
Here’s why Sommer could receive an upgrade: Yann Sommer has contributed to the success of Gladbach as much as the attacking lineup on the other side of the pitch. The Swiss ensures that his teammates can focus on moving forward – because in case of doubt, the goalkeeper is in position.
Hardly any goalkeeper has shown such consistency in the current Bundesliga season as Sommer. In FIFA 20, his Gold card may rise by one point in the winter.
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