Chelsea defender Marc Cucurella promises to shoot "everywhere" after seeing his EA FC 25 rating

Chelsea defender Marc Cucurella is not holding back after the release of his EA FC 25 player ratings. In a recent reveal video by Chelsea Football Club, the Spaniard expressed his frustration, particularly over his shooting stats, vowing to make his critics eat their words by shooting more frequently in upcoming games.

Kicking things off, Cucurella, known for his work ethic and defensive tenacity, was asked about his performance last season. "Physicality," he said, is where he expected an upgrade, proudly revealing he has been hitting the gym every day for the last eight months.

Yet, when confronted with his updated physical stat of 75—down from 78 last year—Cucurella didn’t hide his disappointment. However, one of the most eye-catching moments came when Cucurella's shooting stat was revealed: a mere 60, down from 68 last year.

Cucurella felt a bit 'disrespected' by this downgrade, and even his teammates, Christopher Nkunku and Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall were shocked by the huge change in number. The Spaniard immediately vowed to change the narrative on the pitch.

“In the next game, just I shooting everywhere, every time I have the ball, I’m shooting.”

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Marc Cucurella's stats in EA FC 25

Marc Cucurella's stats in EA FC 25 (Image via EA)

Here is a closer look at Chelsea's LB Cucurella's stats in EA FC 25 to better gauge his ability:

• Overall Rating: 82 (up from 79 last season)
• Physicality: 75 (down from 78)
• Pace: 77
• Shooting: 60 (down from 68)
• Passing: 81
• Dribbling: 80
• Defending: 81

Marc Cucurella became the center of discussion in recent days after he created a unique song, which surprisingly featured the goal-machine Erling Haaland as well. This came right after Spain won the Euro 2024, defeating England in the process.

While the song has a unique ring that has divided the fanbase, it is the Manchester City forward's mention that everyone noted. Especially because it said 'Haaland, tremble, because Cucurella is coming'. This eventually made the City vs Chelsea Premier League match-up a highly anticipated one. Fair to say that it did not go as the lyrics read.

Manchester City registered a comfortable 2-0 win over Chelsea on August 18, but the first goal was what stole the limelight. Not only did Haaland score the opener, but he did it past Cucurella, who failed to block his attempt, highly contradicting what the song mentioned.

The 24-year-old Norwegian did not let it end there as he also took a sarcastic jab at the Chelsea player in a post-match conference, saying:

"He is a funny man. Last season he asked for my shirt. And this summer he sings a song about me." - he said via Viaplay.

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Marc Cucurella's PlayStyles in EA FC 25

Here is a look at the PlayStyles of the 26-year-old defender. He plays in the left-back position at Chelsea.

• Acrobatic: Excels at performing volleys with enhanced accuracy and acrobatic animations, adding flair to his offensive contributions.
• Block: Demonstrates superior reach and effectiveness in blocking shots or passes, crucial in defensive duels.
• Intercept: Has a knack for making crucial interceptions, and retaining possession with increased success.
• Jockey: Moves with agility and speed during defensive transitions, providing faster reactions when jockeying attackers.
• Press Proven: Exhibits excellent close control at jogging speed and effectively shields the ball during pressing situations.
• Relentless: Shows superior endurance, recovering fatigue faster at halftime and maintaining energy for pressing throughout the game.

He lacks PlayStyle+, but his silver PlayStyle assortment is impressive. He would be a good card to have for the first few days of the game. His card might also be eligible for some EVO in EA FC 25, which will further enhance his abilities, warranting his place in the starting-XI for a longer time.