EA FC 25: Top 25 NWSL players revealed

In a recent X post, EA Sports unveiled the top 25 NWSL player ratings in EA FC 25 ahead of the football simulation game’s release. In the world of sports, NWSL players are considered one of the top flights of women’s football. This is quite evident from their massive ratings. While some players have retained their ratings after being on the list, others have either worked their up or made their debut. Nevertheless, players can expect a good balance between young and veteran stars from this exclusive list.

With that in mind, this article will explore the list of the top 25 NWSL (National Women’s Soccer League) players in EA’s upcoming football game. Moreover, we’ll also discuss the player card upgrades & downgrades from the game’s previous iteration, alongside highlighting a few pivotal statistics.

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Detailed list of top 25 highest-rated NWSL players in EA FC 25

Growing from EA FC 25’s predecessor, Sophia Smith worked her way up in the list and has become the highest-rated player in the NWSL with her 89 overall rating. She has scored 11 goals and five assists in her 16 appearances in the 2023/24 season. Looking at the list very carefully, fans will notice a good mix of players from different teams residing in every part of the table (top to bottom).

Here’s a detailed overview of the top 25 NWSL (National Women’s Soccer League) players based on their overall ratings in EA FC 25:

Player Name	Team	Overall rating
Sophia Smith	Portland Thorns FC	89
Debinha	Kansas City Current	88
Mallory Swanson	Chicago Red Stars	87
Rose Lavelle	NJ/NY Gotham FC	87
Asisat Oshoala	Bay FC	85
Kailen Sheridan	San Diego Wave FC	85
Becky Sauerbrunn	Portland Thorns FC	85
Trinity Rodman	Washington Spirit	84
Marta	Orlando Pride	84
Ann-Katrin Berger	NJ/NY Gotham FC	84
Crystal Dunn	NJ/NY Gotham FC	84
Jane Campbell	Houston Dash	84
Ashley Sanchez	North Carolina Courage	83
Ouleymata Sarr	Washington Spirit	83
Hina Sugita	Portland Thorns FC	83
Racheal Kundananji	Bay FC	83
Lynn Williams	NJ/NY Gotham FC	83
Jess Fishlock	Seattle Reign FC	83
Christine Sinclair	Portland Thorns FC	83
Yuki Nagasato	Houston Dash	83
Aubrey Kingsbury	Washington Spirit	83
Alyssa Naeher	Chicago Red Stars	83
Almuth Schult	Kansas City Current	83
Ji So Yun	Seattle Reign FC	82
Vanessa DiBernardo	Kansas City Current	82

Apart from Smith, her teammates Christine Sinclair and Becky Sauerbrunn have maintained their ratings after showcasing a decent performance last season. On top of it, their teammate Hina Sugita obtained a +1 upgrade by scoring five goals and three assists in her 17 appearances.

When it comes down to Washington Spirit, one of the powerhouse teams of American Women’s football, Trinity Rodman is the only player who’s retained her position on the list. Meanwhile, Ouleymata Sarr has received a +1 rating, making her an 83-rated forward. However, Aubrey Kingsbury has been downgraded from 84 to 83 in EA FC 25.

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Despite having an underwhelming season, players like Mallory Swanson and Alyssa Naeher have made it to the list on behalf of the Chicago Red Stars. On the other hand, even though the San Diego Wave stayed at the top of the 2023/24 table, only Kailen Sheridan could make it to the list. She has maintained her 85 overall rating.

Furthermore, upon clinching the accolade, several players from NJ/NY Gotham FC have made their way into the list. Players, including Ann-Catrine Berger and Crystal Dunn, have retained their ratings, while Rose Lavelle made a dream debut for the team.

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