Barcelona starboy Lamine Yamal is disappointed about "only an 81 rating" on EA FC 25

Barcelona's rising star, Lamine Yamal, has quickly become one of the most anticipated EA FC 25 debuts and exciting talents to watch in European football. At just 17 years old, the young winger has already made waves with his performances at the highest level, even earning a nomination for the prestigious Ballon d'Or.

However, while his skills on the pitch continue to impress fans and players alike, his EA FC 25 debut rating left him feeling a little underwhelmed.

Note: Aspects of this article are subjective and solely reflect the writer's opinions.

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Barcelona starboy Lamine Yamal's recent statement about his EA FC 25 rating

In a recent statement, Yamal expressed his disappointment, saying:

"This year I'm in FIFA, but they gave me a very bad card, only an 81 rating. I would raise the pace, the dribbling..."

His reaction sparked a mix of support and advice from the community.

One fan offered some words of caution:

"Don't become too selfish by dribbling too much... chest up, eyes down my bro."

On the other hand, an avid football fan chimed in with a more encouraging response:

"Yeah, raise the pace!"

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Lamine Yamal's EA FC 25 Card: A promising start

Lamine Yamal disappointed with his EA FC 25 overall rating (Photo by Joan Valls/Urbanandsport /NurPhoto via Getty Images)

While Yamal's initial reaction was one of disappointment, it’s important to note that an 81 overall rating is quite an achievement for a player making their debut in EA FC 25.

When you consider the paths of other young talents, like his Barcelona teammates Gavi and Pedri, or even Chelsea's Cole Palmer, their initial ratings were much lower, yet they’ve risen in value as their careers progressed.

Yamal’s card, with its respectable rating, reflects his explosive style of play, offering fans a chance to experience his pace and technical dribbling in the game. While he may wish for higher stats, especially in dribbling and pace, this rating is far from "very bad".

For a player still in his teenage years, breaking into EA FC with an 81 rating sets a solid foundation. Many young stars start with lower ratings, only to see their stats rise in future iterations of the game as they gain more experience and consistency.

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A bright future for Lamine Yamal in Football and EA FC

At the age of 17 Lamine Yamal has already proven himself to have great potential in the future (Photo by Rico Brouwer/Soccrates/Getty Images)

While Lamine Yamal's initial reaction may have been fueled by his high expectations for himself, the fact that he's earned an 81 rating on his first entry into the EA FC universe is nothing to scoff at.

This is especially true considering the journey of his peers. Gavi, Pedri, and Palmer all started with much lower ratings, and they are now recognized among the brightest young talents in world football.

Lamine Yamal’s journey is just beginning, and with his nomination for the Ballon d'Or already under his belt, the future looks incredibly bright for him both in real life and in the world of EA FC.

In the end, his EA FC 25 rating might not be as high as he would like, but it's a strong starting point for a player with his potential. And with continued performances at Barcelona and Spain, it won't be long before we see Yamal’s virtual stats rise, just like his career on the pitch.