FIFA includes a new single-player mode "The Journey" as well as "Kick Off" mode, which lets you set up a quick game between two of 12 available teams in three different stadium. This also means updated players and stats based on the current state of soccer. Kat's review of FIFA 17 goes in-depth into everything the game offers, and there's no denying that sorting out all of FIFA 17's changes over FIFA 16 can be a daunting task. Luckily, we're here to help with that. This guide lists the top players in each stat as well as the best overall players.

There's way more to FIFA 17 than its players, though. You also need to study up on the best formations and scoring techniques. We have plenty of hints, tips, and tricks to sort you out.

Best players

1. Cristiano Ronaldo (Real Madrid) - Position: LF, Overall: 94
2. Manuel Neuer (Bayern München) - Position: GK, Overall: 92
3. Gareth Bale (Real Madrid) - Position: RF, Overall: 90
4. Zlatan Ibrahimovic (Manchester United) - Position: ST, Overall: 90
5. Jerome Boateng (Bayern München) – Position: CB, Overall: 90

Best defenders

1. Jerome Boateng (Bayern München) - Position: CB, Defense: 90
2. Giorgio Chiellini (Juventus) – Position: CB, Defense: 90
3. Thiago Silva (Paris Saint-Germain) - Position: CB, Defense: 90
4. Andrea Barzagli (Juventus) - Position: CB, Defense: 89
5. Miranda (Inter Milan) - Position: CB, Defense: 89

Fastest players

1. Jonathan Biabiany (Inter Milan) - Position: RF, Speed: 95
2. Gareth Bale (Real Madrid) - Position: RF, Speed: 94
3. Lucas (Paris Saint-Germain) - Position: RF, Speed: 93
4. Raheem Sterling (Manchester City) - Position: LM, Speed: 93
5. Kingsley Coman (FC Bayern München) - Position: LF, Speed: 93

Best dribblers

1. Cristiano Ronaldo (Real Madrid) - Position: LF, Dribbling: 91
2. Eden Hazard (Chelsea FC) - Position: LM, Dribbling: 91
3. Paulo Dybala (Juventus) - Position: ST, Dribbling: 90
4. Arjen Robben (Bayern Munich) - Position: RM, Dribbling: 90
5. Franck Ribery (Bayern Munich) - Position: LM, Dribbling: 90

Best shooters

1. Cristiano Ronaldo (Real Madrid) - Position: LF, Shot: 92
2. Zlatan Ibrahimovic (Manchester United) - Position: ST, Shot: 90
3. Sergio Agüero (Manchester City) - Position: ST, Shot: 88
4. Gareth Bale (Real Madrid) - Position: RF, Shot: 87
5. Robert Lewandowski (Bayern München) - Position: ST, Shot: 87

When you're done studying up on your favorites, try some of our other FIFA 17 guides. We can help you learn the best formation for scoring goals, help you score on a penalty kick, and assemble a great team at minimal cost.

[Source: eurogamer.de demo guide]