Ligue 1 could be a potential destination to find good players inEA Sports FC 25’s Career Mode. Although the talents might not be as good as the ones present in the Premier League, La Liga, or Bundesliga, you can still end up finding some great picks in France’s top division.
With Paris Saint Germain being the best side in the league, the finest crop of players will be found playing for the Paris-based club. Apart from that, there are a few decent options spread across teams like Olympique Marseille and more. Here is a list of the best Ligue 1 players that you’re able to find in EA Sports FC 25.
The overall ratings below are as of EA Sports FC 25’s January Squad Update.
8Adrien Rabiot
Following a successful spell at Juventus, Adrien Rabiot currently finds himself playing for Olympique Marseille in France’s top division. He has helped the side to improve considerably, and his performances have helped them have a strong start to the 2024/2025 season. He could be a great midfielder that you could sign for your club in EA Sports FC 25’s Career Mode.
His main position in the game is central midfielder, but it would be ideal to use himin the defensive midfielder slot. Speaking of his numbers, Adrien Rabiot has an overall rating of 83, and there are only a few players who are a better CDM than him.
7Nuno Mendes
Nuno Mendes is amongthe best left back prospectsin EA Sports FC 25, and the Portuguese wonderkid will be perfect for the position. He has all the right attributes, and you will love using his pace to make offensive runs on the left side of the pitch. The player also has great defensive abilities and will ensure that your backline is safeguarded.
Looking at his numbers, he starts at an overall rating of 83, and you can propel him to the mark of 87 in the game. Nuno Mendes may even surpass that mark, and you must simply trust him with ample game time and the right development plans.
6Ousmane Dembélé
Ousmane Dembélé was once the biggest young prospect in world football, and he was electrifying at Borussia Dortmund. The same landed him a move to FC Barcelona, where he failed to achieve expectations, primarily due to constant injuries. He is now leading the frontline for PSG, and he has helped stabilize the attack after the departure of Kylian Mbappé.
It wouldn’t go wrong to sign a winger like Ousmane Dembélé in EA Sports FC 25, and the 85-rated forward will add the much-needed pace. You can alternatively use him in the attacking midfielder position and use his creativity to generate chances.
5Achraf Hakimi
Achraf Hakimi often gets shoutouts about beingthe best right backin the world, and the Moroccan international is immense for both club and country. He is amazing going forward and can help you generate loads of attacks. His defense numbers aren’t bad either, and you can trust him in the right back position.
With an overall rating of 85 and a potential rating of 87, you’re able to definitely sign Achraf Hakimi in EA Sports FC 25. Besides his main position, it would also be a decent option to use him as a right midfielder.
4Vitinha
Vitinha is an important part of PSG’s midfield, and the young Portuguese midfielder has been controlling the game for the French side. He has solid dribbling capabilities, allowing him to move through the tight spaces. Additionally, he possesses great passing skills, and you may use them to provide accurate through balls.
He begins the Career Mode at an overall rating of 85, and his potential gives him the ability to reach the mark of 89. You may use Vitinha in different midfield positions, but he will be the most potent central midfielder or attacking midfielder.
3Khvicha Kvaratskhelia
Khvicha Kvaratskhelia emerges as the marquee signing for Paris Saint Germain in the January 2025 Transfer Window, and the Georgian winger moves to France after giving Napoli a solid start to their Serie A campaign. He was linked with several other clubs before moving to PSG, and the same was primarily because of his remarkable abilities on the ball.
EA has assigned him an overall rating of 85, and he may reach the mark of 89 over the course of the Career Mode. It will hardly take him two seasons to reach that number, and you’re able to put him in the left winger role.
2Marquinhos
Marquinhos has been the secret behind PSG’s solid defense and the Brazilian centre back has been guiding the team’s backline for over a decade. He is currently the captain of the side and is looking forward to guiding the club to several trophies in the 2024/2025 season.
Having Marquinhos in EA Sports FC 25’s Career Mode will be extremely beneficial, and the centre back is quite well-rounded. You must pair him with a good left-footed CB to have a solid backline. Coming to his specifics, Marquinhos has an overall rating of 87, whereas his potential also sits at the same.
1Gianluigi Donnarumma
Gianluigi Donnarumma is probably the best goalkeeper in the world and the Italian shot stopper is tremendous in between the sticks. You might remember him from when he was a wonderkid at AC Milan, and he is now proving his potential at PSG. A goalkeeper of his caliber will make several crucial saves in Career Mode, guiding you to the massive trophies.
Speaking of Gianluigi Donnarumma’s in-game numbers, he has an overall rating of 87, and you can put him directly into the starting goalkeeper position. His potential enables him to reach the mark of 89, and he can even end up crossing 90 with the right development.
