EA Sports FC 25 players hoping to succeed in Career Mode will need to find themselves a pair of reliable center backs. They could opt for more experienced players if they really want to, although those hoping to cement their place in history will likely want to find talented young center backs that can compete at the highest level for years to come.
EA Sports FC 25: The Highest Rated Male Players, Ranked
These male players earned the highest ratings in FC 25 after incredible performances for their clubs and countries.
Thankfully, EA Sports FC 25 provides players with plenty of options when it comes to high-potential center backs. Some are already playing at a very high level, while others have a ton of potential that's just waiting to be realized. The following guide will help players choose the best CBs for the type of team that they're trying to build.
Only players aged 25 or under at the start of the 24-25 season will be considered for this list.
The Best Career Mode Center Backs in EA Sports FC 25
|
Name |
Age |
Club |
Rating |
Potential |
Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Ronald Araujo |
25 |
FC Barcelona |
85 |
90 |
+5 |
|
William Saliba |
23 |
Arsenal |
87 |
89 |
+2 |
|
Alessandro Bastoni |
25 |
Lombardia FC (Inter Milan) |
87 |
89 |
+2 |
|
Pau Cubarsi |
17 |
FC Barcelona |
72 |
88 |
+16 |
|
Jorrel Hato |
18 |
Ajax |
73 |
88 |
+15 |
|
Giorgio Scalvini |
20 |
Atalanta |
78 |
88 |
+10 |
|
Odilon Kossounou |
23 |
Bayer Leverkusen |
81 |
88 |
+7 |
|
Nico Schlotterbeck |
24 |
Borussia Dortmund |
85 |
88 |
+3 |
|
Antonio Silva |
20 |
Benfica |
79 |
87 |
+8 |
|
Goncalo Inacio |
22 |
Sporting CP |
80 |
87 |
+7 |
|
Matthijs de Ligt |
24 |
Manchester United |
84 |
87 |
+3 |
|
Luka Vuskovic |
17 |
Hajduk Split |
64 |
86 |
+22 |
|
Zeno Debast |
20 |
Sporting CP |
76 |
86 |
+10 |
|
Eduardo Queresma |
22 |
Sporting CP |
76 |
86 |
+10 |
|
Lucas Beraldo |
20 |
Paris Saint-Germain |
77 |
86 |
+9 |
|
Mosquera |
20 |
Valencia CF |
77 |
86 |
+9 |
|
Leny Yoro |
18 |
Manchester United |
78 |
86 |
+8 |
|
Ousmane Diomande |
20 |
Sporting CP |
78 |
86 |
+8 |
|
Jarrad Branthwaite |
22 |
Everton |
79 |
86 |
+7 |
|
Tobias Palacio |
17 |
Argentinos Juniors |
68 |
84 |
+16 |
The Best Young Center Backs for a Lower-League Team in EA FC 25 Career Mode
Luka Vuskovic is a great option for lower-league managers looking to build something for the future, as too is Spurs center back Ashley Phillips, who has the potential to reach 83. Alternatively, players may want to look at somebody like Tobias Palacio, who offers slightly less growth but a higher starting rating.
The Best Young Center Backs for a Mid-Table Team in EA FC 25 Career Mode
Those taking the reigns at a mid-table club should look no further than Pau Cubarsi and Jorrel Hato. The young starlets are two of the best young center backs in EA FC 25, boasting fantastic growth and a decent starting rating. Lucas Beraldo and Mosquera don't have quite as much potential, but they do start Career Mode with higher ratings.
The Best Young Center Backs for a Top-of-the-Table Team in EA FC 25 Career Mode
Ronald Araujo is the best Career Mode center back when it comes to potential, although William Saliba isn't too far behind. Odilon Kossounou provides a much more affordable option, as too does Sporting center back Goncalo Inacio.
The Best Young Players for Every Position in FC 25 Career Mode
EA Sports FC 25
- Released
- September 27, 2024
- Developer(s)
- EA Canada, EA Romania
- Publisher(s)
- EA Sports
- Platform(s)
- PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PC
- Genre(s)
- Sports