Best Young Players in EA FC 25

Jude Bellingham is the highest-rated player aged 23 or under in EA FC 25—but he’s far from the only young star worth adding to your team.

Jude Bellingham is a star in EA FC 25. / IMAGO/Pressinphoto

EA FC 25 may not be the newest entry in the fabled EA FC franchise, but the 2024–25 edition of the world’s most popular soccer video game still boasts plenty of players.

If you’re one of those diving and you’re into Career Mode (though this guide is just as useful for Ultimate Team), you’re probably on the hunt for the best young talents in the game—the future superstars who can develop into world-beaters and stay in your squad for years to come.

Fear not—we’ve done the legwork for you.

Here, you’ll find a detailed guide to the best young players in EA FC 25 aged 23 or under, broken down by position, along with insights into the best-value signings to help you build your dream team.

Thank us later.

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Highest Rated Youngsters in EA FC 25

Player	Club	Age	Rating	Potential	Growth
Jude Bellingham	Real Madrid	21	90	94	+4
Florian Wirtz	Bayer Leverkusen	21	88	92	+4
William Saliba	Arsenal	23	87	89	+2
Bukayo Saka	Arsenal	23	87	89	+2
Jamal Musiala	Bayern Munich	21	87	93	+6
Selma Bacha	Lyon Women	23	86	91	+5
Lauren James	Chelsea Women	22	86	90	+4
Rodrygo	Real Madrid	23	86	91	+5
Pedri	Barcelona	21	86	90	+4
Lena Oberdorf	Bayern Munich Women	22	86	89	+3

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Highest Rated Young Goalkeepers in EA FC 25

Lille goalkeeper Lucas Chevalier is an exciting prospect. / IMAGO / Sportimage

Getting the right goalkeeper between the sticks can be the difference between glory or failure in Ultimate Team or Career Mode.

Thankfully, there are plenty of top prospects to go for in search of those much-desired clean sheets.

Giorgi Mamardashvili comes in with a high 85 rating in EA FC 25, while Manchester City Women star Khiara Keating sits at 80 at just 20 years of age.

Player	Club	Age	Rating	Potential	Growth
Giorgi Mamardashvili	Valencia	23	85	88	+3
Chiamaka Nnadozie	Paris FC Women	23	85	90	+5
Catalina Coll	Barcelona Femeni	23	83	90	+7
Khiara Keating	Man City Women	20	80	88	+8
Lucas Chevalier	Lille	22	80	86	+6
Adriana Nanclares	Athletic Club Femenino	22	79	86	+7
Maria Luisa Grohs	Bayern Munich Women	23	79	86	+7
Elene Lete	Real Sociedad Femenino	22	79	85	+6
Hannah Hampton	Chelsea Women	22	78	86	+8
Guillaume Restes	Toulouse	19	78	88	+10
Anatoliy Trubin	Benfica	23	78	86	+8
Julen Agirrezabala	Athletic Club	23	77	85	+8
Enith Salon	Valencia Femenino	22	77	87	+10
Andrea Brisa	Levante Femenino	20	76	84	+8
Filip Jorgensen	Chelsea	22	77	86	+9
Maria Lopez Valenzuela	Levante Las Planas	21	77	84	+7
Ena Mahmutovic	Bayern Munich Women	20	77	85	+8
Luiz Júnior	Villarreal	23	76	84	+8
Joan García	Espanyol	23	76	83	+7
Bart Verbruggen	Brighton	22	76	84	+8

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Highest Rated Young Right Backs in EA FC 25

Frimpong is now at Liverpool. / IMAGO / Maximilian Koch

After a ridiculously influential season for Bundesliga title-winning Bayer Leverkusen in 2023–24, it’s little surprise Jeremie Frimpong enjoyed a sharp boost to his rating for EA FC 25.

The Dutchman can fly up and down the right wing with impressive stats in both defence and attack, while the likes of Odilon Kossounou, Maya Le Tissier and Alejandro Balde are also strong options at full back.

Player	Club	Age	Rating	Potential	Growth
Jeremie Frimpong	Bayer Leverkusen	23	84	86	+2
Odilon Kossounou	Atalanta	23	81	86	+5
Maya Le Tissier	Man Utd Women	22	81	88	+7
Alejandro Balde	Barcelona	20	81	89	+8
Malo Gusto	Chelsea	21	80	86	+6
Yan Couto	Borussia Dortmund	22	80	86	+6
Sergiño Dest	PSV Eindhoven	23	79	84	+5
Wilfried Singo	Monaco	23	79	85	+6
Arnau Martinez	Girona	21	79	85	+6
Eric García	Barcelona	23	78	83	+5
Paulina Krumbiegel	Juventus Women	23	78	82	+4
Jade Le Guilly	PSG Women	22	78	83	+5
Tino Livramento	Newcastle	21	78	85	+7
Itziar Pinillos	Levante Las Planas	23	78	83	+5
Tiago Santos	Lille	22	77	84	+7
Vanderson	Monaco	23	77	84	+7
Bafode Diakite	Lille	23	77	83	+6
Hanna Lundkvist	San Diego Wave	22	77	85	+8
Rico Lewis	Man City	19	76	85	+9
Naia Landaluze	Athletic Club Femenino	23	76	83	+7

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Highest Rated Young Centre Backs in EA FC 25

Arsenal have invested a lot in William Saliba. / IMAGO/News Images

When it comes to young EA FC 25 centre backs, one player stands head and shoulders above the rest.

Rated as low as 75 in FIFA 22, William Saliba has enjoyed a remarkable few years of growth and now comes in at 87 at only 23 years of age.

He’s the leading young defender in the Premier League but there are solid options to consider elsewhere, too.

Manchester City’s Joško Gvardiol is good in the middle and at left back, while speed cheat code Micky van de Ven will be picked up by plenty of Ultimate Team players.

Player	Club	Age	Rating	Potential	Growth
William Saliba	Arsenal	23	87	89	+2
Joško Gvardiol	Man City	22	83	87	+4
Micky van de Ven	Tottenham	23	82	86	+4
Manuela Vanegas	Real Sociedad Femenino	23	82	88	+6
Piero Hincapié	Bayer Leverkusen	22	81	86	+5
Odilon Kossounou	Atalanta	23	81	86	+5
Maya Le Tissier	Man Utd Women	22	81	88	+7
Sjoeke Nusken	Chelsea Women	23	81	89	+8
Gonçalo Inácio	Sporting CP	23	80	87	+7
Maria Méndez	Real Madrid Femenino	23	79	85	+6
Sara Agrež	Koln Women	23	79	83	+4
Jarrad Branthwaite	Everton	22	79	86	+7
Wilfried Singo	Monaco	23	79	85	+6
Antonio Silva	Benfica	20	79	87	+8
Jurriën Timber	Arsenal	23	79	83	+4
Lauren	Atlético Madrid Femenino	22	79	85	+6
Castello Lukeba	RB Leipzig	21	79	86	+7
Arnau Martinez	Girona	21	79	85	+6
Leny Yoro	Man Utd	18	78	86	+8
Riccardo Calafiori	Arsenal	22	78	84	+6

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Highest Rated Young Left Backs in EA FC 25

Mendes is one for the future in EA FC 25. / IMAGO/NurPhoto

Full backs are so highly sought-after in the modern game and some of the highest rated specialists have devastating stats both in defence and attack.

Lyon Women and France star Selma Bacha is one such talent, boasting strong finishing and physical attributes alongside her rapid pace.

Elsewhere, Paris Saint-Germain’s Nuno Mendes offers plenty of gusto from left back, while midfielder by trade Eduardo Camavinga is also capable of filling in out wide.

Player	Club	Age	Rating	Potential	Growth
Selma Bacha	Lyon Women	23	86	91	+5
Nuno Mendes	PSG	22	83	87	+4
Eduardo Camavinga	Real Madrid	21	83	90	+7
Joško Gvardiol	Man City	22	83	87	+4
Destiny Udogie	Tottenham	21	82	86	+4
Alphonso Davies	Bayern Munich	23	82	87	+5
Piero Hincapié	Bayer Leverkusen	22	81	86	+5
Alejandro Balde	Barcelona	20	81	89	+8
Goncalo Inacio	Sporting CP	23	80	87	+7
Miguel Gutiérrez	Girona	23	80	85	+5
Andrea Medina	Atlético Madrid Femenino	20	80	88	+8
Sara Agrež	Koln Women	23	79	83	+4
Rayan Aït-Nouri	Wolves	23	79	85	+6
Sergiño Dest	PSV Eindhoven	23	79	84	+5
Paula Tomas	Aston Villa Women	23	79	85	+6
Ian Maatsen	Aston Villa	22	79	85	+6
Riccardo Calafiori	Arsenal	22	78	84	+6
Tino Livramento	Newcastle	21	78	85	+7
Nerea Nevado	Athletic Club Femenino	23	78	84	+6
Rosa Otermín	Atlético Madrid Femenino	23	78	87	+9

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Highest Rated Young Midfielders in EA FC 25

Pedri is brilliant in EA FC 25. / Alex Caparros/Getty Images

This is where things start to get truly special.

There are a number of incredible young midfielders in EA FC 25, with Jude Bellingham the leading light with an outrageous 90 rating after winning a La Liga and Champions League double in his first season with Real Madrid.

The England star will be a much-desired youngster, but he won’t be the only one. Bundesliga aces Jamal Musiala and Florian Wirtz have some brilliant stats, while Lauren James is also able to play in central attacking midfield.

The likes of Pedri, Cole Palmer and Gavi are also great options.

Player	Club	Age	Midfield positions	Rating	Potential	Growth
Jude Bellingham	Real Madrid	21	CAM, CM	90	94	+4
Florian Wirtz	Bayer Leverkusen	21	CAM	88	92	+4
Jamal Musiala	Bayern Munich	21	CAM, CM	87	93	+6
Lauren James	Chelsea Women	22	CAM	86	90	+4
Pedri	Barcelona	21	CM	86	90	+4
Lena Oberdorf	Bayern Munich Women	22	CDM, CM	86	89	+3
Cole Palmer	Chelsea	22	CAM	85	89	+4
Claudia Pina	Barcelona Femeni	23	CAM	83	90	+7
Klara Buhl	Bayern Munich Women	23	CAM	83	88	+5
Xavi Simons	RB Leipzig	21	CAM	83	89	+6
Eduardo Camavinga	Real Madrid	21	CM, CDM	83	90	+7
Melchie Dumornay	Lyon Feminin	21	CM	83	91	+8
Gavi	Barcelona	20	CM	83	90	+7
Enzo Fernández	Chelsea	23	CM, CDM	82	86	+4
Moisés Caicedo	Chelsea	22	CDM, CM	82	87	+5
Michael Olise	Bayern Munich	22	CAM	82	87	+5
Orkun Kokcu	Benfica	23	CM, CAM, CDM	81	85	+4
Sjoeke Nusken	Chelsea Women	23	CM	81	89	+8
Dominik Szoboszlai	Liverpool	23	CAM, CM	81	86	+5
Manuel Ugarte	Man Utd	23	CDM, CM	81	86	+5

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Highest Rated Young Right Wingers in EA FC 25

Bukayo Saka. / IMAGO/PPAUK

Bukayo Saka has been Arsenal’s leading man in attack ever since breaking into their starting XI in 2019–20. His development has been incredibly consistent and his brilliant 2023–24 campaign has been rewarded with an 87 rating in EA FC 25.

Lauren James, Rodrygo, Cole Palmer, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Nico Williams are also all brilliant options if Saka proves too difficult to acquire in-game.

Player	Club	Age	Rating	Potential	Growth
Bukayo Saka	Arsenal	23	87	89	+2
Lauren James	Chelsea Women	22	86	90	+4
Rodrygo	Real Madrid	23	86	91	+5
Cole Palmer	Chelsea	22	85	89	+4
Khvicha Kvaratskhelia	Napoli	23	85	89	+4
Nico Williams	Athletic Club	22	85	89	+4
Jeremie Frimpong	Bayer Leverkusen	23	84	86	+2
Trinity Rodman	Washington Spirit	22	84	89	+5
Gabriel Martinelli	Arsenal	23	83	86	+3
Athenea del Castillo	Real Madrid Femenino	23	82	87	+5
Michael Olise	Bayern Munich	22	82	87	+5
Sveindis Jane Jónsdóttir	Wolfsburg Women	23	82	88	+6
Takefusa Kubo	Real Sociedad	23	81	88	+7
Amaiur Sarriegi	Real Sociedad Femenino	23	81	87	+6
Lamine Yamal	Barcelona	17	81	94	+13
Julie Dufour	Paris FC	23	81	87	+16
Naomie Feller	Real Madrid Femenino	22	80	87	+7
Jeremy Doku	Man City	22	80	86	+6
Bradley Barcola	PSG	22	80	87	+7
Yan Couto	Borussia Dortmund	22	80	86	+6

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Highest Rated Young Left Wingers in EA FC 25

Nico Williams. / IMAGO/Ricardo Larreina Amador

Having only boasted a 79 rating in EA FC 24, a brilliant season in La Liga and a wonderful Euro 2024 means Nico Williams is the top young left winger in EA FC 25.

The Spaniard has bags of pace and is a wonderful dribbler, making him an ideal candidate for any La Liga-based Ultimate Team sides.

In the Premier League, stars like Gabriel Martinelli, Savinho and Newcastle’s Anthony Gordon all offer speed with decent finishing and creative stats in the final third.

Player	Club	Age	Rating	Potential	Growth
Nico Williams	Athletic Club	22	85	89	+4
Clàudia Pina	Barcelona Feminino	23	83	90	+7
Klara Bühl	Bayern Munich Frauen	23	83	88	+5
Gabriel Martinelli	Arsenal	23	83	86	+3
Savinho	Man City	20	82	88	+6
Anthony Gordon	Newcastle	23	82	86	+4
Jule Brand	Wolfsburg Frauen	21	81	89	+8
Julie Dufour	Paris FC Feminin	23	81	87	+6
Jeremy Doku	Man City	22	80	86	+6
Bradley Barcola	PSG	22	80	87	+7
Kessya Bussy	Paris FC Feminin	23	80	85	+5
Karim Adeyemi	Borussia Dortmund	22	79	86	+7
Linda Caicedo	Real Madrid Feminino	19	79	90	+11
Alex Baena	Villarreal	23	79	85	+6
Salma Paralluelo	Barcelona Feminin	20	79	90	+11
Yeremy Pino	Villarreal	21	79	87	+8
Alejandro Garnacho	Man Utd	20	79	87	+8
Inma Gabarro	Everton Women	21	78	83	+5
Jacob Ramsey	Aston Villa	23	78	82	+4
Jone Amezaga	Athletic Club Feminino	19	77	86	+9

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Highest Rated Young Strikers in EA FC 25

Endrick is one of EA FC 25’s brightest young stars. / Maria Gracia Jimenez/Soccrates/Getty Images

Most positions have some standout young players in EA FC 25, but there’s a bit more of a dearth of options in the striker role. That said, there are still some players who’ll be able to offer decent finishing qualities for a snip of a fee.

Lyon forward Melchie Dumornay is a quick candidate, while Naomie Feller is also rapid. Goncalo Ramos, Benjamin Šeško, Joshua Zirkzee, Santiago Giménez and Rasmus Højlund are some of the leading candidates in the men’s game.

Real Madrid and Brazil youngster Endrick has also picked up his first EA FC rating, being given a 77 card. His in-game stats could increase quickly over the next few years if he lives up to his real life potential.

Player	Club	Age	Rating	Potential	Growth
Melchie Dumornay	Lyon Feminin	21	83	91	+8
Naomie Feller	Real Madrid Feminino	22	80	87	+7
Vicki Becho	Lyon Feminin	20	79	86	+7
Brian Brobbey	Ajax	22	79	86	+7
Goncalo Ramos	PSG	23	79	84	+5
Benjamin Šeško	RB Leipzig	21	79	88	+9
Joshua Zirkzee	Man Utd	23	79	86	+7
Santiago Giménez	Feyenoord	23	79	84	+5
Svenja Folmli	Freiburg Frauen	22	78	82	+4
Rasmus Højlund	Man Utd	21	78	85	+7
Ebony Salmon	Aston Villa Women	23	78	85	+7
Maximilian Beier	Borussia Dortmund	21	78	85	+7
Folarin Balogun	Monaco	23	77	83	+6
Luany	Atlético Madrid Femenino	21	77	81	+4
Georges Mikautadze	Lyon	23	77	85	+8
Endrick	Real Madrid	18	77	91	+14
Youssoufa Moukoko	Nice	19	77	85	+8
Diana Ordóñez	Houston Dash	22	77	81	+4
Marcos Leonardo	Al Hilal	23	77	85	+8
Mathys Tel	Bayern Munich	19	77	88	+11

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Best Cheap Young Players on EA FC 25

Lucas Bergvall is a bargain on EA FC 25. / IMAGO/Jan Huebner

For players on Career Mode looking for a cheap youngster who can become a world-beater over time, look no further.

Cercle Brugge striker Paris Brunner may start EA FC 25 rated at just 65, but the teenager can hit a score as high as 87 if developed correctly.

Tottenham midfielder Lucas Bergvall can improve to the same rating starting from 68, while Julien Duranville, Mustafa Erhan Hekimoglu, Adrian Liso and Ethan Nwaneri are great attacking prospects.

Player	Age	Position	Club	Rating	Potential	Growth	Worth
Paris Brunner	18	ST	Cercle Brugge	65	87	+22	€2.3m
Lucas Bergvall	18	CM	Tottenham	68	87	+19	€3m
Julien Duranville	18	LM	Borussia Dortmund	66	87	+21	€2.7m
Mustafa Erhan Hekimoğlu	17	ST	Besiktas	62	86	+24	€1.3m
Adrián Liso	19	LM	Real Zaragoza	67	86	+19	€2.6m
Tygo Land	18	CM	PSV	64	86	+22	€1.9m
Luka Vušković	17	CM	Westerlo	64	86	+22	€1.7m
Ethan Nwaneri	17	CAM	Arsenal	64	86	+22	€1.8m
Sverre Nypan	17	CAM	Rosenborg	66	86	+20	€2.3m
Rodrigo Mora	17	CAM	Porto	66	85	+19	€2.3m
Santiago López	18	RW	Independiente	64	85	+21	€1.9m
Lennon Miller	17	CM	Motherwell	66	85	+19	€2.1m
Harry Amass	17	LB	Manchester United	60	85	+25	€0.75m
Nelson Weiper	19	ST	Mainz 05	66	85	+19	€2.2m
Ben Doak	18	RW	Middlesbrough	66	85	+19	€2.2m
Enes Ogruce	17	CM	Bodrumspor	63	85	+22	€1.5m
Mikey Moore	16	LM	Tottenham	64	85	+21	€1.8m

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Our Top 10 Best Young Players in EA FC 25

10. Lena Oberdorf (FC Bayern Women)

Lena Oberdorf. / IMAGO

Rating: 86

Lena Oberdorf is donning new colours in EA FC 25 having swapped Wolfsburg for Bayern Munich.

The young midfielder has rose to stardom in Germany despite her tender age and will certainly be one of the leading female footballers over the next decade. However, she actually received a small downgrade in EA FC 25, moving from 87 overall to just 86.

Regardless, she’s still a physical enforcer at the base of midfield who isn’t to be messed with.

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9. Pedri (Barcelona)

Pedri is a midfield maestro. / IMAGO/ZUMA Press Wire

Rating: 86

There was no change to Pedri’s already excellent rating in EA FC 25. The classy Barcelona midfielder maintaining this 86 overall from the previous year, with a good blend of stats that make him an excellent all-rounder in the engine room.

The Euro 2024 winner can also play LW, although he would be wasted out wide, and boasts four-star weak foot and skill moves.

A proper technician.

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8. Rodrygo (Real Madrid)

Rodrygo is super silky. / IMAGO/AFLOSPORT

Rating: 86

While eyes are naturally drawn to Vinicius Junior and Kylian Mbappé, the youngest member of that terrifying triumvirate, Rodrygo, is still an astonishing footballer.

Another excellent 2023–24 campaign with Real Madrid saw him boosted a single rating, coming in at 86 overall. With 89 pace, 88 dribbling and 81 shooting, the young Brazilian is certainly worth utilising in EA FC 25.

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7. Lauren James (Chelsea Women)

Lauren James is a star for Chelsea. / IMAGO/PA Images

Rating: 86

After an impressive 2023–24 season with Women’s Super League champions Chelsea, Lauren James was understandably upgraded in EA FC 25.

She’s went from 83 to a well-deserved 86 overall and can play in RW, RM or CAM.

A versatile option with great pace and five-star skill moves, James is guaranteed to be a handy addition to most squads and can now be signed on Career Mode following the introduction of women’s football in the game mode.

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6. Selma Bacha (OL Lyonnes)

Selma Bacha is a must-buy in EA FC 25. / Getty/Franck Fife

Rating: 86

With an 86-rated card that boasts 87 pace, 85 passing, 82 dribbling, 79 defending and physical, and 73 shooting, Selma Bacha is versatile enough to play at LB and LW.

The Lyon and France defender offers great links to her compatriots and will be a difficult fullback to conquer—even for the game’s most dazzling wingers.

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5. Jamal Musiala (Bayern Munich)

Jamal Musiala has blossomed into a superstar in Munich. / IMAGO/Revierfoto

Rating: 87

Bayern Munich may have underwhelmed in 2023-24, but Jamal Musiala certainly didn’t.

The attacking midfielder enjoyed another fruitful campaign despite walking away without any silverware to show for it and was rewarded with an 87 rating in EA FC 25.

Able to play in CAM, CM and LM, the German is another all-rounder who offers great speed, agility and dribbling. He’s a five-star skiller, too.

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4. Bukayo Saka (Arsenal)

Bukayo Saka is Arsenal's key player in attack / IMAGO / ZUMA Press Wire

Rating: 87

Bukayo Saka may be 87-rated but it still feels as if he’s been underappreciated in EA FC 25.

With just 85 pace, 83 shooting and three-star skill moves, those who chose the Arsenal winger’s stats may have Tottenham allegiances.

Still, he’s an excellent addition to any team, especially in Career Mode where he will only get better considering his age.

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3. William Saliba (Arsenal)

William Saliba. / IMAGO/News Images

Rating: 87

Good luck getting past William Saliba in EA FC 25.

The Frenchman is what you would call a controller-smasher in-game, with an upgraded rating taking him from 83 to 87 overall. The defender has 87 defending, 83 physical and, most worryingly, 82 pace, meaning he’s more or less impenetrable.

Partner him with Virgil van Dijk or Antonio Rudiger and you may never concede again.

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2. Florian Wirtz (Bayer Leverkusen)

Wirtz was the Bundesliga’s Player of the Season for 2023-24. / Pau Barrena/Getty Images)

Rating: 88

Besting his international teammate Musiala by one overall rating, Florian Wirtz’s exceptional 2023-24 season with Bayer Leverkusen handed him an impressive upgrade.

Now 88 overall, the silky CAM is the Bundesliga’s highest-rated player not called Harry Kane, which is fitting considering he won the competition’s Player of the Season award en route to the Meisterschale.

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1. Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid)

Bellingham has relished the bright lights. / IMAGO/Gribaudi/ImagePhoto

Rating: 90

There was only going to be one winner, wasn’t there?

Of course, England and Real Madrid’s superstar midfielder Jude Bellingham is the highest-rated player aged 23 or younger, with EA giving him a mammoth upgrade from EA FC 24.

After helping Los Blancos to La Liga and Champions League titles, Bellingham went from 86 to 90 overall— with only four players in the game boasting higher ratings than the fearless youngster.

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