Ghana forward Jordan Ayew is surprised over his rating in the latest edition of Electronic Arts (EA) Sports FC video game.
The 32 year old was shocked after his overall rating of 74 was revealed to him and fellow Crystal Palace players in the wake of the popular video game’s release.
Ayew, clearly disappointed with his score stated, “What. Naah 74. No chance. Naah, naaah am not having it anymore. How can I be the same as Hughesy (Will Hughes) and Chris Richards naaah.This is rubbish. Nah am not having it am not having it.”
Jordan’s score ranked below striker Jean-Philippe Mateta who scored 75 on the scorecard; winger Eberechi Eze topped the ranking with 79 points.
Four players including Michael Olise and Marc Guehi scored 78 points based on their acceleration, shooting and passing abilities.
Jordan Ayew and fellow Ghana Black Stars player Jeffrey Schlupp finished 12th and ninth overall in the rankings for Crystal Palace respectively. Schlupp scored a rating of 76 points.
The veteran striker was forced off with an injury in Palace’s 1-3 loss to Aston Villa in the EPL; Palace Assistant manager Paddy McCarthy gave an early assessment of the injury by tagging it as a “dead leg”. (Click highlighted text to read full story)
