Bruno Guimaraes added to Newcastle squad on FIFA 22 as superb rating confirmed

Newcastle United midfielder Bruno Guimaraes has yet to play for the club following his move from Lyon in January, but Magpies fans can now select him in their FIFA 22 squads.

Following Bruno Guimaraes' move from Lyon to Newcastle United in January, the Brazilian midfielder has now been added to the Magpies squad on FIFA 22.

Newcastle completed the signing of Brazilian midfielder Guimaraes last Sunday, with the 24-year-old signing a contract until 2026. the Magpies agreed a £33.5million deal with Lyon for the former Lyon player, which includes add ons that could take the deal to over £35million.

Newcastle manager Eddie Howe said of his new signing: "Bruno is a hugely exciting talent and has been one of our primary targets so I'm delighted to secure him.

"He strengthens the group immediately ready for the challenge ahead.

"He has been one of the standout performers in France and is a full international for Brazil so I have no doubt our supporters will really enjoy watching him.

"We look forward to welcoming him to the club on his return from international duty."

The latest FIFA 22 squad update was released on February 3, 2022, and is now available to download on all platforms including PC, Xbox and PlayStation. Following the update, Guimaraes is now in the Magpies squad on FIFA 22.

Let's take a look at the 24-year-old's stats on FIFA 22.

Bruno Guimaraes added to Newcastle squad on FIFA 22

Overall rating: 80/99

Overall Potential: 85/99

Position: CDM/CM

Weak Foot: Two Star

Skill Moves: Three Star

Work Rate: High/High

Guimaraes is currently rated at 80 out of 99 on FIFA 22, with a potential rating of 85 out of 99.

Compared to the rest of the Newcastle squad, the 24-year-old is the joint-third highest rated player in the squad, with only Trippier (84) and Allan Saint-Maximin (81) rated higher.

The Brazilian would be the outright highest-rated central midfielder at the club though, with the Magpies' best current midfielder being Issac Hayden, Jonjo Shelvey and Miguel Almiron, all rated 76/99.

Guimaraes has a high potential rating of 85 out of 99, which is higher than the potential rating of every player at the club apart from Saint-Maximin, with the Frenchman's potential rating 86 out of 99.

When compared to one of the Magpies' best midfielders Shelvey, it's clear why Newcastle want to bring in a new midfielder, with Guimaraes' profile on FIFA 22 much stronger than the Englishman's.

Overall, Guimaraes has a very well-rounded profile for a midfielder, with his high/high work rates and 83-rated stamina making him the perfect box-to-box midfielder, very different to Shelvey's low/low work rates and 72 stamina.

Apart from his stamina and work rates, Guimaraes' best stats are his short passing (84), long passing (83), vision (82), composure (80) and ball control (80).

Even though the 24-year-old has the same overall passing as Shelvey, his overall dribbling, defending, pace and physicality stats are higher, with the Englishman's shooting the only attribute better than Guimaraes.

Overall, FIFA 22 suggests that Guimaraes is a huge upgrade on Newcastle's current midfield options.