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EA FC 25 is just around the corner, so it’s time to meet the 10 highest-rated U-21 players in the game. In professional football, young talents are just as important as experienced older players. This is also the case for Electronic Arts’ newest edition of their football simulation game. FC 25 features a plethora of young talent for fans to try out in various in-game modes like Ultimate Team and Career Mode. However, this article only includes the finest U-21 players in the game.
We have curated this list based on their impressive ratings that reflect their performance during the last season. Moreover, the article mentions all the listed players’ nationalities and the clubs they play for, as these things are important for some game modes.
Rating the top 10 U-21 players with the highest rating in EA FC 25
10) Antonio Silva (Overall: 79)
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- Pace - 80
- Shooting - 37
- Passing - 64
- Dribbling - 69
- Defending - 79
- Physicality - 80
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Portugese’s young center-back Antonio Silva is currently signed under Benfica’s banner. He showcased a remarkable performance as a defender, helping Benfica finish second in the Portuguese League. After maintaining a 15-match clean sheet, he’s currently one of the highly sought-after defenders in European football.
Judging from Antonio's playstyle, one can say that Portugal's national team might’ve found their replacement for Pepe. With ratings of 80 for both Pace and Physicality, he is definitely a rock-solid defender in the game.
9) Benjamin Sesko (Overall: 79)
- Pace - 85
- Shooting - 78
- Passing - 63
- Dribbling - 77
- Defending - 46
- Physicality - 78
Benjamin Sesko is a Slovenian center-forward and a rising under-21 star from the Bundesliga. He has added 14 goals to his tally in his debut season with RB Leipzig. On top of it, he became one of the top 10 goalscorers of the 2023/24 season.
Sesko currently falls among the top five young strikers in the European region. The 21-year-old offers a complete package of agility and versatility as a forward on the field. Players can use Sesko's card to dominate the online lobbies in the initial stages of EA FC 25.
Read More: 5 best young strikers in EA FC 25
8) Malo Gusto (Overall: 80)
- Pace - 88
- Shooting - 49
- Passing - 75
- Dribbling - 78
- Defending - 73
- Physicality - 75
Malo Gusto is a French right-back, currently playing for the London-based club, Chelsea. Even though the Blues had a rough 2023/24 season, this 21-year-old maintained his composure and mesmerized the EPL audience with his flair. After Reece James had a rough injury-prone season, this young soul has provided the proper element to replace the Englishman.
Gusto has won 105 ground duels and contributed nine assists in the domestic leagues. With 88 Pace and 78 Dribbling, he offers a good balance of speed and composure in EA FC 25.
7) Alejandro Balde (Overall: 81)
- Pace - 91
- Shooting - 48
- Passing - 73
- Dribbling - 78
- Defending - 75
- Physicality - 64
Alejandro Balde is a Spanish left-back, currently signed under FC Barcelona’s banner. Following the departure of Jordi Alba, fans were worried and curious to see who was going to replace the full-back maestro. That’s when Balde made his appearance from the Barcelona youth academy.
With 68 ground duel wins out of 125, the 20-year-old is currently one of the top 10 defenders in the Spanish league. With ratings like 91 Pace and 78 Dribbling, he appears to be the best young defender in EA FC 25.
6) Lamine Yamal (Overall: 81)
- Pace - 82
- Shooting - 75
- Passing - 76
- Dribbling - 82
- Defending - 23
- Physicality - 48
In a season of dismay, Lamine Yamal became one of the pivotal rising stars for the Catalonia-based club Barcelona. He became the savior for the team as he contributed to seven crucial assists and numerous attacking build-ups for Barcelona.
With his stellar performance in the Euro 2024, Lamine helped his national team to lift the accolade. The 17-year-old footballer was also announced as the Young Player of the Tournament. Similar to a top-notch midfield, his 82 Pace and 82 Dribbling are his strongest aspects in EA FC 25.
5) Destiny Udogie (Overall: 82)
- Pace - 88
- Shooting - 65
- Passing - 74
- Dribbling - 80
- Defending - 78
- Physicality - 80
Destiny Udogie is an Italian defender who primarily plays as a left-back for Tottenham Hotspur. He contributed three assists and two goals during his appearances in 28 games last season.
Udogie's 88 Pace is one of his strongest aspects, allowing him to drag back to the defense line quickly in case of sudden counter-attacks. Meanwhile, his 80 Dribbling lets him weave through several midfielders and defenders while attacking.
4) Savinho (Overall: 82)
- Pace - 88
- Shooting - 72
- Passing - 77
- Dribbling - 84
- Defending - 30
- Physicality - 53
Coming from the land of Samba, Savinho is a Brazilian winger, signed under Manchester City’s banner. He’s one of the very few players in the EPL (English Premier League) who’ve received a massive +12 boost to his player card. His previous loan period with Girona was quite a success as this 20-year-old young blood added nine goals and 11 assists to his personal tally.
Now that Savinho is back in Manchester City, Citizens kept high hopes for this young prospect. With an 88 Pace and 84 Dribbling, he appears to be one of the most sustainable midfielders in the league.
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3) Jamal Musiala (Overall: 87)
- Pace - 84
- Shooting - 81
- Passing - 78
- Dribbling - 90
- Defending - 63
- Physicality - 64
Jamal Musiala is a German midfielder who proved to be one of the brightest players and a savior for Bayern Munich. His on-field positioning and presence of mind can be daunting for most opponents.
Despite having an underwhelming 2023/24 as a team, Musiala contributed 10 goals alongside six assists for the German side. This 21-year-old rising star's 84 Pace and 90 Dribbling could be a game changer for you in the EA FC 25 Ultimate team.
2) Florian Wirtz (Overall: 88)
- Pace - 81
- Shooting - 78
- Passing - 87
- Dribbling - 89
- Defending - 50
- Physicality - 67
Florian Wirtz is another German midfielder who also excels as a winger. He’s currently playing for Bayer 04 Leverkusen in the Bundesliga. He played a key role in lifting Leverkusen’s first-ever major trophy since 1993 under Xavi Alonso’s management.
Wirtz has also become the x-factor for Germany in the Euro 2024. This 21-year-old winger has added both 11 goals and many assists to his tally. With 89 Dribbling and 81 Pace, he would be the perfect choice to enhance your forward line in EA FC 25.
1) Jude Bellingham (Overall: 90)
- Pace - 80
- Shooting - 87
- Passing - 83
- Dribbling - 88
- Defending - 78
- Physicality - 83
Jude Bellingham is a 21-year-old English midfielder, currently signed under Real Madrid in La Liga. He’s one of the best and youngest midfield maestros out there in European football. It’s quite evident from his attributes that he’s among the top 10 players in EA FC and currently one of the top contenders 2023/24 Ballon d’Or alongside Vini Junior and Mbappe.
The Englishman had a dream debut in this Spanish league with a record of 19 goals and seven assists. His ratings of 88 Dribbling and 87 Shooting are indicative of how good Bellingham is, as a box-to-box midfielder in EA FC 25.
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