The highest rated South African players according to FIFA 17

While Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs are the only two ABSA Premiership teams in FIFA 17, the game’s ratings system prove that EA still rates many South Africans highly.

Having said that, we’re really not sure if Steven Pienaar has any right being called the best South African soccer player in the world.

Check out the highest rated South African soccer players according to FIFA below:

Note: We did not include any special or upgraded cards, we only used the player’s base statistics.

1. Steven Pienaar – Sunderland (77)
   
2. Itumeleng Khune – Kaizer Chiefs (76)
3. Oupa Manyisa – Orlando Pirates (76)
4. Siphiwe Tshabalala – Kaizer Chiefs (76)
5. Thabo Matlaba – Orlando Pirate (74)
6. George Lebese – Kaizer Chiefs (74)
7. Andile Jali – Kv Oostende (73)
8. Kamohelo Mokotjo – FC Twente (73)
9. Mandla Masango – Randers FC (73)
10. Ayanda Patosi – Sporting Lokeren (73)

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