Narrowing down the best players in each league forEA Sports FC 25is no simple task, so we’ve got you covered with recommendations to build your ultimate Premier League (PL) side. Whether you’re looking for modern superstars to fill out your starting 11 or you’d prefer the best Hero cards for your past-and-present team, these cards are worth a try.
For these top-tier PL players in EA Sports FC 25, we’ll take a look at the player’s currently available cards and factor in any significant upgrades they received. For example, Marcus Rashford’s Gold card isn’t amazing, buthis Thunderstruck version elevates Rashfordto one of the most lethal strikers in the game.
Weak Foot And Skill Move ratings are subject to change as players receive further upgrades through newer promos.
Three Stars
Erling Haaland stands out as one of the most dominant players in the sport, but this year, his Ultimate Team card hasn’t hit its stride. Thus far, Haaland’s usual biggest weaknesses hold him back from earning a higher spot among the best PL players, buthe’s still a force to be reckoned with in the right setup.
Haaland will struggle to create chances if you rely on him to dribble past defenders and cut back to his weaker foot.
If youplay to Haaland’s strengths by targeting him with crossesand other passes inside the box that allow him to take a touch and shoot, you’ll notice immense value in this card.
Five Stars
Four Stars
Kevin De Bruyne earned his place amongthe top passers in EA FC 25,but his all-around game is worthy of mention among the PL’s upper echelon. 96 Passing on De Bruyne’s Thunderstruck card catapults him to the top of most teams' wish lists, but hisprohibitively high price keeps him scarce.
Luckily, De Bruyne’s biggest weakness – his Pace – isn’t much of an issue in the CAM position, so his sky-high Passing, Shooting, and Dribbling are all he needs to be an essential member of your team.
Yaya Toure doesn’t have the same impressive attributes that Kevin De Bruyne does, but hisall-around game and defensive presence in midfieldmake him stand out as one of the most difficult players to come up against in EA Sports FC 25.
While De Bruyne’s offensive contributions can outweigh Yaya’s, few players in the game can offer the intimidating presence, strength, and ability to stop opposing attackers as often as Toure does. If you need a lynchpin to keep your team in possession,Yaya Toure is one of the best PL players you can get.
Eden Hazard finally returns to the pitch in EA FC 25, as this former PL star has received his first card since retiring, paying homage to his incredible performance in the PL. Hazard’s excellent quartet of Pace, Shooting, Dribbling, and Passing make himone of the best wingers you’ll find in FC 25and is a superb choice for your left flank.
Unfortunately, Hazard can be muscled off the ball easily, sotake advantage of his Technical PlayStyle Plusto ensure he can elude stronger defenders. With careful precision, Hazard will be a nightmare for your opponents.
Two Stars
You might be shocked to find that Virgil van Dijk isn’t the best PL player in FC 25, nor is hethe best defender(if you include Hero cards). However, if you manage to get a Road To The Knockouts copy, there’s no arguing that you should slot him into your starting lineup for the foreseeable future.
Van Dijk’s Aerial PlayStyle Plus makes him one of the most dominant players on corner kicks, whether from a defensive or attacking position. His presence is enough to intimidate opponents and force them to second-guess their approach against this incredible card.
Marcus Rashford’s Thunderstruck card makes himone of the best English players in FC 25,catapulting his profile with a massive ten-point overall improvement from his Gold card. Rashford’s unprecedented attributes make him one of the most lethal attackers released thus far.
On top of his impressive numerical credentials, Rashford also boasts the Power Shot PlayStyle Plus, which has a legitimate argument for the best PlayStyle in EA FC 25. If you pack this card, do everything you can to fit him into your team and enjoy theincredible power and accuracy of his shots.
Jaap Stam claims the crown as the current best Premier League player in EA FC 25,debuting with an impressive Prime Hero version that earns him consideration as one of the best defenders in FC 25.
Stam was extinct at his 600,000 coin max price for a good portion of November and December 2024, illustrating that his in-game performance and perceived value exceeded that valuation.
While you might struggle to buy the Prime Hero card on the market, those lucky enough to have him will tell you that he lives up to his sky-high attributes and boasts further defensive credentials via his plethora of defensive PlayStyles, highlighted by his Bruiser PlayStyle Plus.
