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Aaron Ramsdale's FIFA 22 rise highlights Edu transfer masterclass as 11 Arsenal stars get boosts

EA Sports have given the Arsenal squad a huge upgrade on FIFA 22.

Since their three-game winless run at the beginning of the season, Arsenal have become one of the strongest sides in the Premier League and currently sit two points away from fourth place with two games in hand.

The Gunners are also still in the Carabao Cup, with an inspired performance in the first-leg of their semi-final seeing Mikel Arteta's 10-men draw 0-0 away to Liverpool.

The young Arsenal squad started FIFA 22 with relatively low ratings, but over the course of the season, the ratings have slowly increased, with the latest update seeing 11 players receive upgrades, and most of them are significant too.

The latest FIFA 22 squad update was released on January 13, 2022, with the squad update now available to download on all platforms including PC, Xbox and PlayStation.

So, what Arsenal players were upgraded in the latest update? Let's take a look.

Arsenal FIFA 22 squad update

Aaron Ramsdale

Since becoming the Arsenal 'keeper, Ramsdale has been widely regarded as the best signing of the 2021 summer transfer window, and the 23-year-old has received his sixth upgrade, increasing his overall rating from 78 to 80.

Ramsdale started FIFA 22 at 74 overall, with his latest upgrade seeing his overall increase by two ratings, and his potential rating increasing from 84 to 85.

Ramsdale received an upgrade to his Short Passing (50-52), Long Passing (50-52), Reactions (76-78), Shot Power (60-62), Interceptions (20-24), Positioning (13-16) , Vision (59-61), Marking (18-20), GK Diving (80-82), GK Kicking (80-83), GK Positioning (75-76), GK Reflexes (80-82) and Composure (62-64), whilst he also gained the rushes out of goal trait.

Takehiro Tomiyasu

Takehiro Tomiyasu has been another incredible signing for Arsenal, with his overall rating increasing once again, this time from 77 to 78 rated.

In-game, he received upgrades in his Reactions (75-77), Strength (77-78), Aggression (75-77), Interceptions (76-78), Marking (80-81), Standing Tackle (79-81), Sliding Tackle (77-79) and Composure (68-70).

Benjamin White

Benjamin White's hefty price tag was questioned when he signed from Brighton in the summer, but the defender has proven to be one of the best in the league, with his rating increasing by one overall to 78.

Ben White admits it was hard work securing a clean sheet against Liverpool. (Photo by Sky Sports) (Sky Sports)

White also received upgrades to his Heading Accuracy (70-72), Short Passing (78-79), Dribbling (6871), Curve (26-45), Long Passing (72-75), Ball Control (75-76), Sprint Speed (69-71), Reactions (76-79), Shot Power (39-50), Interceptions (79-83), Vision (61-63), Marking (79-81), Standing Tackle (78-80) and Composure (77-79).

Gabriel

Gabriel has formed a formidable partnership with White over the last few months, and like his partner, the Brazilian has also seen his rating increase, moving from 80 to 81 whilst his potential has increased from 86 to 87 overall.

As well as his rating, Gabriel was also handed upgrades to his Heading Accuracy (82-84), Reactions (79-80), Strength (85-86), Interceptions (79-80) and Marking (81-82).

Kieran Tierney

Kieran Tierney's upgrade means all of Arsenal's starting back five have been increased in the latest update, with the Scotsman's rating increasing from 80 to 81 and his potential from 86 to 87.

Tierney's Short Passing (77-78), Dribbling (78-79), Reactions (77-79), Jumping (80-81), Positioning (74-75), Vision (73-74), Standing Tackle (76-78), Sliding Tackle (76-77), and Composure (74-75) all increased.

Nuno Tavares

After a long run in the Arsenal starting XI, Nuno Tavares has earned himself an upgrade, increasing from 72 to 73 overall.

Emile Smith Rowe celebrates with Nuno Tavares after scoring. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images) (Alex Livesey/Getty Images)

Tavares was also was given an upgrade in his Short Passing (66-68), Acceleration (83-84), Positioning (69-71), Marking (64-66), Standing Tackle (67-69) and Sliding Tackle (62-64).

Albert Sambi Lokonga

Sambi Lokonga has become a regular in the Arsenal XI after his move to the Gunners in the summer, and the midfielder has seen his overall rating increase from 74 to 75 whilst his potential has also increased from 83 to 84.

Sambi Lokonga's Short Passing (78-79), Long Passing (75-77), Reactions (70-72), Aggression (70-72), Positioning (63-65), Vision (73-75), Standing Tackle (72-73) and Composure (79-80) have all increased in the latest update.

Bukayo Saka

Saka didn't receive a rating upgrade in the latest update, but he did receive a small upgrade to his in-game stats, with his Crossing (79-80), Finishing (70-72) and Curve (76-77) all increasing.

Martin Odegaard

Martin Odegaard has really hit his stride in the last few weeks, and that's been reflected in his stat increase, with his overall rating increasing from 82 to 83 and his potential rating increasing from 88 to 89.

Odegaard also saw an improvement in his Finishing (73-75), Volleys (73-76), Stamina (78-80), Positioning (76-78) and Composure (76-77).

Alexandre Lacazette

After gaining a run of starts in the Gunners starting XI since Arteta dropped Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Lacazette has been in good form, earning himself some minor upgrades.

Due to the forward dropping deeper on occasions, his Short Passing (79-80), Positioning (82-83) and Vision (75-76) have all increased.

What do you think of the Arsenal upgrades in the latest FIFA 22 update? Let us know in the comments below.

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