10 EA FC 25 player ratings that need a major boost
EA FC 25 players have set attribute ratings from a certain point in time. However, some of them can exceed those by delivering great performances consistently when a new season begins in real life, making those ratings seem unjust. Therefore, in order to stay up-to-date, the game should boost the ratings of these players to a degree that better reflects their form and ability.
In this article, we will take a look at 10 such EA FC 25 players whose ratings need a major boost.
Note: The entries are arranged in no particular order. This article is subjective and only reflects the writer's opinions.
EA FC 25 player ratings that need a major boost: Lamine Yamal, Victor Gyokeres, and more
1) Pau Cubarsi
Current overall rating: 72
Pau Cubarsi has emerged as one of the best Center Backs of the 2024/25 season. He has been very impressive for FC Barcelona, be it La Liga or the UEFA Champions League. Unfortunately, his EA FC 25 ratings do not describe his ability at all, with 74 in Defending.
A better overall rating for Pau Cubarsi would be over 80, somewhere around 85, with a similar score specifically in the Defending department.
2) Mateo Retegui
Current overall rating: 76
Mateo Retegui has been a prolific goalscorer in the Serie A for Atalanta (known as Bergamo Calcio in EA FC 25) this season. He has scored 11 goals in 12 appearances as of this writing (November 15, 2024) in the league, but only has 76 Overall and Shooting in the game.
Retegui's current form, like Cubarsi, would be better reflected through an overall rating up to 85. He can also use a bit of a boost in his Pace and Dribbling ratings.
3) Lamine Yamal
Current overall rating: 81
Lamine Yamal has been on a roll this year, being instrumental for Spain and FC Barcelona. He is quick, agile, creatively excellent, and can even score bangers. However, the overall, 75 in Shooting, 76 in Passing, and 82 in Dribbling, do not fit the Spaniard at all.
Instead, Lamine Yamal should easily have an overall rating over 85, with a serious increment in his Shooting, Passing, and especially Dribbling scores.
4) Omar Marmoush
Current overall rating: 79
As of this writing, Frankfurt's Omar Marmoush is tied with Harry Kane as the Bundesliga's top goalscorer at 11 goals. The Egyptian also has seven assists this season so far and is one of the best Strikers in the German league.
While EA FC 25 has given him a good rating in Pace (89), Marmoush's Shooting and Passing also need to be improved, taking his overall over 85 as well.
5) Viktor Gyokeres
Current overall rating: 84
Sporting CP's Viktor Gyokeres has pretty decent EA FC 25 ratings already. That said, with 16 goals in 11 appearances in Liga Portugal, five goals in four Champions League matches, and two in the Allianz Cup so far, it goes without saying that they need to be even better.
Viktor Gyokeres having an overall of around 88 would be more apt, considering his real-life form, with a similar score or higher in Shooting.
6) Jhon Duran
Current overall rating: 74
Jhon Duran has had an incredible impact from the bench for Premier League club Aston Villa this season. He has scored 11 goals in the league, two in the Carabao Cup, and four in the Champions League (including the winner against Bayern Munich) yet.
Needless to say, his EA FC 25 ratings are pretty outdated considering his current form. An overall between 80 and 85, with a significant boost in Shooting would suit Duran a lot better.
7) Marc Casado
Current overall rating: 65
Marc Casado has emerged as another breakout player for FC Barcelona and has greatly outperformed his EA FC 25 ratings. The young Center Defensive Midfielder is not only excellent in his primary role, but has shone in playmaking to an extent as well.
Casado's EA FC 25 overall rating could use a boost to at least around 80. His Defending and Passing scores too need a lot of improvement.
8) Raphinha
Current overall rating: 84
With seven goals and eight assists in 13 La Liga matches, as well as five goals and two assists in four Champions League games so far, the Barcelona captain has been one of the best players for the club in the 2024/25 season.
This is why his EA FC 25 ratings in Shooting and Passing need to be on the same level as his Pace and Dribbling, taking the Brazilian's overall around 88 at the very least.
9) Chris Wood
Current overall rating: 76
As of this writing, Chris Wood is the joint-second top scorer of the Premier League with eight goals, only behind Erling Haaland who has scored 12. The Nottingham Forest striker has surprised many, just like his club, greatly exceeding expectations.
Thus, his ratings deservedly need a major boost, specifically his Shooting. Wood's more accurate overall rating in EA FC 25 would be 80 or a bit higher.
10) Jules Kounde
Current overall rating: 85
The final player on this list is another FC Barcelona player — Jules Kounde. While his Defending and Physicality are pretty good and accurate, Kounde's performance as a Right Back this season warrants such ratings in Passing and Dribbling as well, having an overall of at least 88 in EA FC 25.
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