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As we near the end of one of the longest running programs in FIFA Mobile this year, it is time for a Prediction on who will make the ‘Ultimate XI’ - the 11 players whose upgrade plans have been completed the most by us players. The plans for these players may be unknown just now, but I expect they will involve a variety of league TOTS tokens, trophies and/or gold and elite players, along with the item you are upgrading and either 1, 2 or 3 upgrade tokens depending on their rating, with the reward being an untradeable player rated between 97 and 99.

So without further ado, let's get into who I believe will be the Ultimate XI:

Manuel Neuer

After yet another solid season for Bayern, Neuer had more clean sheets than goals conceded. As a firm fan favourite in both real life and FM, he is one of the toughest keepers to score against, and I can't see him not making it into the Ultimate XI as rival Gigi Buffon looks less likely due to the other three Serie A upgrades being more desirable.

Predicted Rating: 95 → 97

Thiago Silva

Many people will know just how good the Carniball version of Silva is, so it should come as little surprise that people have been trying to recreate that card with his TOTS. As the only 96-rated defender, his value should be even higher than normal, so I expect him to make it into the Ultimate XI.

Predicted Rating: 96 → 99

Cesar Azpilicueta

I have to admit this spot was fairly open, with no fewer than three possible candidates for it. I went with Azpilicueta over his teammate Alonso and Brazil left back Filipe Luis, as I feel that his plan has been more popular, due to many people already owning the untradeable Attack Mode Alaba and Rose at LWB and LB respectively.

Predicted Rating: 95 → 98

Kalidou Koulibaly

As the Ultimate XI is down to the popularity of plans completed, I can see the Senegalese defender ranking very highly due to his insane stats, as well as Serie A being a very popular choice of team in the game.

Predicted Rating:94 → 97

Lionel Messi

Was there ever any doubt that Messi would get a 99-rated item at some point this year? After being arguably the player of the year in Europe, with yet another Golden Boot award, he looks set to get an upgrade better than his TOTY card as he gets a 99 overall TOTS in the Ultimate XI.

Predicted Rating:: 96 → 99

Toni Kroos

When I saw Kroos in the TOTS, I wasn't hopeful about how useful he would be, mainly due to the pace of his TOTY. However, with over 80 in both acceleration and sprint speed, he finally looks usable. I feel that his pace, along with being one of the lower rated La Liga TOTS Upgrades, should be enough to see him in the Ultimate XI.

Predicted Rating: 95 → 98

N'golo Kanté

It should come as no surprise that the Frenchman will make it into the Ultimate XI, after yet another incredible title winning season. As one of the most complete midfielders in the game, he is a firm favourite of many players, and an upgrade will just make him even better. If you are lucky enough to be able to afford him, you will own what will be one of the best cards in the game.

Predicted Rating: 96 → 99

Emil Forsberg

From personal experience, the Swedish international seems to be one of the most used upgraded TOTS players, with Bundesliga teams remaining fairly popular due to the likes of Neuer and Aubameyang. This has resulted in Forsberg being a well-used player, and one who has been upgraded many times. As a Dortmund fan, I still have a slight hope that Dembélé will sneak in, but the Swede seems to have the edge over him as he only needed one Upgrade token rather than two.

Predicted Rating: 94 → 97

Radja Nainggolan

What. An. Item.

The first player to have 90+ on each of his 6 ‘face-card' stats on both FIFA Mobile and the console version of the game, there is little doubt that he has been a favourite player to be upgraded and should easily make it into the Ultimate XI.

Predicted Rating: 96 → 98

Dries Mertens

Many games have a ‘Legendary’ item in them, either deliberately or completely accidentally. Mertens falls into that second category after his incredible Impact, and then MOTM cards, which terrorised defences for months on end. This has all led to him becoming a firm favourite of many players, making him a guarantee for the Ultimate XI as he will be one of the most popular upgrades.

Predicted Rating: 95 → 97

Robert Lewandowski

I have to admit, this spot is fairly wide open. Ronaldo could take it, but with his 99 TOTY and other high rated LW’s like Reus and RB Coutinho, I can't see him being extremely popular. Lewandowski has several higher rated cards, but his TOTS is by far the best he has, making him one of the top completed plans as people want to add a great striker to join Aubameyang up front.

Predicted Rating: 96 → 98

Some of you who are more observant may notice that these upgrades will only use 21 Upgrade tokens, rather than the 23 which are available. With these extra two tokens, EA may choose to make an extra 99-rated player instead of a 97. However, this is just a guess and what they do will be a mystery to us all until they release the final team.