The goalkeeper in EA Sports FC 25 Ultimate Team is arguably the most important position on the virtual soccer pitch. Even if players have invested in the strongest strikers and midfielders, they're worthless if the keeper can't stop the ball from hitting the back of the net.

Ultimate Team features a wealth of PlayStyles and with new promos introducing upgraded cards meaning picking a consistent shot-stopper is a tricky task. Thankfully, there's a huge selection of players that slot into the ever-changing meta. Here, find the best EA Sports FC 25 Ultimate Team goalkeepers that will ensure a clean sheet is maintained.

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EA Sports FC 25 Highest-Rated Goalkeepers

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Below is a list of the ten highest-rated goalkeepers available in EA Sports FC 25 Ultimate Team:

  1. Lev Yashin - 92 OVR
  2. Nadine Angerer - 92 OVR
  3. Gianluigi Buffon - 91 OVR
  4. Iker Casillas - 90 OVR
  5. Peter Schmeichel - 89 OVR
  6. Gianluigi Donnarumma - 89 OVR
  7. Alisson - 89 OVR
  8. Thibaut Courtois - 89 OVR
  9. Marc-André ter Stegen - 89 OVR
  10. Edwin van der Sar - 88 OVR

The highest-rated Ultimate Team goalkeeper is Icon Lev Yashin who is the very best shot-stopper players can buy. Armed with 93 diving and 94 reflexes, Yashin has incredibly quick reactions capable of preventing the ball from crossing the line regularly.

EA Sports FC 25 Meta Goalkeepers

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There are a handful of goalkeepers that have established themselves as meta picks in Ultimate Team. Below is a list of some of the very best to use:

  • Alisson - 89 OVR
  • Nick Pope - 83 OVR
  • Thibaut Courtois - 89 OVR
  • Mike Maignan - 87 OVR
  • Jan Oblak - 88 OVR

Liverpool's Alisson is the best all-round goalkeeper in EA Sports FC 25 Ultimate Team. Standing tall at 6'4" and strong chemistry links to a number of meta outfield players, this particular shot-stopper is an excellent choice. Alongside plenty of height and quick reflexes, Alisson possesses the Deflector+ and Far Throw PlayStyles making it very easy to start attacking plays quickly.

Despite being the lowest-rated card on the list, Nick Pope is another viable option. At 6'6", the Newcastle United keeper is one of the tallest shot-stoppers in Ultimate Team. Combined with the Footwork PlayStyle, this card is solid for players wanting to spend a minimal amount of coins.

Thibaut Courtois is an excellent choice for players building a squad focused on La Liga cards. Courtois possesses 90 reflexes ensuring he reacts quickly to any incoming shots near or far. The chemistry links to Jude Bellingham, Vinicius Jr, and Kylian Mbappe are also useful for those wanting to ensure maximum synergy between their cards.

Once players have accessed a strong goalkeeper in EA Sports FC 25, it's easy to build the rest of the squad knowing a card capable of maintaining clean sheets is between the sticks.

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Released
September 27, 2024
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Everyone // Alcohol And Tobacco Reference, Users Interact, In-Game Purchases (Includes Random Items)
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EA Canada, EA Romania
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Online Multiplayer, Local Multiplayer, Online Co-Op, Local Co-Op
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EA Sports FC
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