USMNT: Best starting XI based on FIFA 20 career mode potential

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ENFIELD, ENGLAND – NOVEMBER 01: Cameron Carter-Vickers stretches during a Tottenham Hotspur training session ahead of their UEFA Champions League Group E match against Bayer 04 Leverkusen at the Tottenham Hotspur Training Centre on November 1, 2016, in Enfield, England. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images) /

Center-Backs

CB: Cameron Carter-Vickers

Age: 21

Starting Rating: 69

Potential: 81

Club: Luton Town (On loan from Tottenham Hotspur)

Cameron Carter-Vickers’ career appears to be stalling as he appears further away from ever being a part of Tottenham’s first-team plans. The likes of Juan Foyth and Kyle Walker-Peters have made that transition, but he remains a loanee at Championship level. Nevertheless, FIFA 20 still believes that he can become a good player, but perhaps a permanent transfer will be needed for him to get some stability.

Potential Player Comparisons: Sebastian Coates (Sporting CP/Uruguay), Kurt Zouma (Chelsea/France), John Stones (Manchester City/England)

CB: James Sands

Age: 18

Starting Rating: 66

Potential: 84

Club: New York City FC

At the moment, the USMNT’s best options at center-back are John Brooks and Aaron Long, both of which are close to reaching their peak already. FIFA 20 believes that James Sands might be the best long-term option, although he also has experience of playing in midfield. He played 19 MLS games in the 2019 season and seems set to be a regular this season when it resumes.

Potential Player Comparison: Kostas Manolas (Napoli/Greece), Felipe (Atlético Madrid/Brazil), Lucas Hernández (Bayern Munich/France)

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