[Top 10] PES 21 Best Gold Ball Players

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Updated:
07 Oct 2021

There have been some promising changes in this season of PES 2021, starting from the release of new iconic moments to the eFootball Point Program which have great rewards. While there are many of us that focus on getting Legends and the likes, there are base cards that are ignored by many players. Be it Gold, Black or Silver rarity, there are some impressive players among them. So, in this list of Best Gold Ball players in PES 2021, we are going to talk about the best 10.

1. Gareth Bale

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Gareth Bale

Although Gareth Bale has been downgraded, he has become quite easy to get access to, and this is an opportunity you do not want to miss. He is consistent as a forward and also equipped with pace. Although he is not well equipped in the stamina department, that doesn’t stop his electrifying performance on the pitch.

What makes Gareth Bale great?

  • His stats are very well rounded and evenly distributed thereby making him a prolific forward
  • You can easily get him in your team

Gareth Bale details:

  • Player overall rating: 84
  • Age: 31
  • Position: Right Wing Forward (RWF)
  • Stronger foot: Left
  • Playing style: Prolific Winger
  • Player Skills: Marseille turn, cut behind and turn, knuckle shot, dipping shot, rising shots acrobatic finishing, weighted pass, pinpoint crossing, outside curler, long throw
  • COM Playing Styles: Speeding bullet, incisive run, long ranger
 

2. Richarlison

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Richarlison

The Brazilian forward has been one of the highest rated gold ball players over the last few years. He can play comfortably in any forward role but he is at his best when he plays as a Center Forward which fits perfectly with his playing style. If you need a consistent forward in your team, Richarlison is your best pick.

What makes Richarlison great?

  • He is very versatile as a forward
  • He is quite skillful

Richarlison details

  • Player overall rating: 84
  • Age: 23
  • Position: Left Wing Forward (LWF)
  • Stronger foot: Right
  • Playing style: Goal Poacher
  • Player Skills: Scissors feint, double touch, heading, chip shot control, dipping shot, acrobatic finishing, first-time shot, outside curler, penalty specialist, gamesmanship
  • COM Playing Styles: Trickster, mazing run, incisive run, long ranger
 

3. Allan

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Allan

Although he has been downgraded from Black to Gold, his impressive abilities can still be reflected by his performances on the pitch. He has a well balanced defensive and attacking ability, which is great for a midfielder. Although his stats might not be very impressive, do not judge without checking out his performances.

What makes Allan great?

  • He is very quick for a DM
  • He has great positional awareness when it comes to interception

Allan details:

  • Player overall rating: 84
  • Age: 29
  • Position: Defensive Midfielder (DMF)
  • Stronger foot: Right 
  • Playing style: The destroyer
  • Player Skills: Man marking, track back, interception, captaincy, super-sub, fighting spirit
  • COM Playing Styles: -
 

4. Wilfred Ndidi

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Wilfried Ndidi

The Nigerian midfielder is very consistent and reliable, and he also has great all-round stats. His stamina and aggression are very effective in his performances.

What makes Wilfred Ndidi great?

  • He is a great ball distributor if you plan to play him in the midfield only
  • He is a great tackler and he also has a great positional awareness during interceptions

Wilfred Ndidi details 

  • Player overall rating: 84
  • Age: 24
  • Position: Defensive Midfield (DMF)
  • Stronger foot: Right 
  • Playing style: Anchorman
  • Player Skills: Step on skill control, long range shooting, rising shot, one-touch pass, man marking, interception, fighting spirit
  • COM Playing Styles: Long ball expert, long ranger
 

5. Ruben Dias

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Ruben Dias

Dias is no doubt one of the best defenders in the game at the moment and it would be a crime if he isn’t in your list of best CB options. He is a really consistent player just like in real life for Manchester City. He rarely makes mistakes and if he does, he drops an even better performance to cover up the mistake.

What makes Ruben Dias great?

  • He is one of the best defenders in the game
  • He is amazing on-the-ball abilities
  • He is one of the few defenders that can play from the back

Ruben Dias details:

  • Player overall rating: 84
  • Age: 23
  • Position: Center Back (CB)
  • Stronger foot: Right 
  • Playing style: The destroyer
  • Player Skills: Heading, low lofted pass, man marking, interception, captaincy, fighting spirit
  • COM Playing Styles: Long ball expert
 

6. Aaron Wan Bissaka

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Aaron Wan Bissaka

A pacy player with amazing defensive abilities, he is the type of full back you would want to have in your team. If you want a consistent player at the right flank, AWB should be your choice.

What makes Aaron Wan Bissaka great?

  • He is one of the best full backs defensively
  • He is always fit
  • He is consistent

Aaron Wan Bissaka details:

  • Player overall rating: 83
  • Age: 23
  • Position: Right Back (RB)
  • Stronger foot: Right 
  • Playing style: Defensive Full back
  • Player Skills: Man marking, double touch, interception, acrobatic clear, cut behind & turn
  • COM Playing Styles: Trickster, Mazing run, speeding bullet
 

7. Ansu Fati

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Ansu Fati

Although his performances are yet to be seen on a consistent basis, Ansu Fati is definitely on track to be one of the future superstars in the game. Don’t just go by ratings, because even in low form, he is really good.

What makes Ansu Fati great?

  • He can be a deadly finisher from the wings
  • He is one of the fastest wingers out there
  • He is a great dribbler

Ansu Fati details:

  • Player overall rating: 82
  • Age: 28
  • Position: Left Wing Forward (LWF)
  • Stronger foot: Right 
  • Playing style: Prolific winger
  • Player Skills: Flip flap, sombrero, heel trick, dipping shot, no look pass, outside curler, through passing
  • COM Playing Styles: Trickster, mazing run, speeding bullet, incisive run, long ranger
 

8. Mason Greenwood:

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Mason Greenwood

This young Manchester United’s talent is undoubtedly one of the best forwards in the game. He has everything you want in a forward and his ratings are well spread out. He creates decent chances and is equipped with amazing dribbling skills.

What makes Mason Greenwood great?

  • He is amazingly clinical in front of goal
  • He is dual footed
  • His finish is accurate

Mason Greenwood details:

  • Player overall rating: 80
  • Age: 19
  • Position: Right Wing Forward (RWF)
  • Stronger foot: Right 
  • Playing style: Roaming flank
  • Player Skills: Scissors feint, Marseille turn, long range shooting, outside curler, super-sub, chip shot control, long range drive
  • COM Playing Styles: Trickster, speeding bullet, incisive run, long ranger
 

9. Anthony Martial

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Anthony Martial

The Frenchman is a really fantastic goal poacher to have in your team. He has the pace and great dribbling abilities. He also has good linkup plays with good offensive runs. Martial can play comfortably in any forward position, be it from the flanks or down the middle.

What makes Anthony Martial great?

  • He can change the game from the bench
  • He has great finishing abilities
  • He is quite skillful

Anthony Martial details:

  • Player overall rating: 83
  • Age: 25
  • Position: Center Forward (CF)
  • Stronger foot: Right 
  • Playing style: Goal Poacher
  • Player Skills: long range shot, chip shot control, penalty specialist, first-time shot, super-sub, scissors feint
  • COM Playing Styles: Trickster, mazing run, speeding bullet, incisive run
 

10. Alex Meret

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Alex Meret

He is quite the consistent player you should try to have in your team. As a tall keeper, he should be a preference to majority of the players. Although he is a defensive goalkeeper, his awareness in corners and also during collecting long balls are some traits everybody wants to see their goalkeepers possess.

What makes Alex Meret great?

  • He is a tall goalkeeper so he naturally covers more space
  • He is one of the best defensive goalkeepers in the game
  • He has a great positional awareness

Alex Meret details:

  • Player overall rating: 84
  • Age: 23
  • Position: Goalkeeper (GK)
  • Stronger foot: Left
  • Playing style: Defensive goalkeeper
  • Player Skills: GK Penalty saver
  • COM Playing Styles: -

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