Summary
With the wide availability of different leagues, you have tons of different players that you can sign inEA Sports FC 25’s Career Mode. Among the best options can be found in the Premier League, which is arguably the best football league in the world. It is essentially the top tier of England’s footballing system and features players like Erling Haaland, Kevin de Bruyne, Mohamed Salah, and the reigning Ballon d’Or holder, Rodri.
Although the players might turn out to be costly, it would be a wise decision to sign talent from the Premier League to quickly achieve big trophies like the UCL. Here are the best players you can sign from the league in EA Sports FC 25.
The overall ratings specified below are as of EA Sports FC 25’s January Squad Update.
10William Saliba
William Saliba emerges as probably thebest young centre backin the world, and the French defender has been solid for Arsenal over the last few seasons. He has formed a remarkable partnership with Gabriel, which has helped the London-based side to have one of the finest defenses in the world.
Looking at his numbers, he starts the initial season at an overall rating of 87, and he will be the perfect long-term centre back that you can sign. William Saliba could eventually reach a potential rating of 89, and he may even surpass that number.
9Cole Palmer
Out of the different players signed in the Todd Boehly era, Cole Palmer has turned out to be the best one, and the English talent has been delivering for Chelsea. He has been extremely consistent, regularly scoring goals and providing assists to his teammates. His creativity is astounding, and Manchester City will be regretting allowing him to leave.
Within EA Sports FC 25, Cole Palmer has been provided with an overall rating of 87, and his potential sits at the mark of 90. You can use him inthe attacking midfielder position, and the player is also potent as a right midfielder.
8Bukayo Saka
Bukayo Saka has been the starboy for Arsenal, and his performances nearly helped the team win the league title during the 2023/2024 season. Although they narrowly missed out, the side has a solid foundation, which will certainly lead to big titles in the coming years.
The English winger has the right mixture of pace and dribbling, allowing you to move into offensive positions and score goals. He begins at an overall rating of 88, whereas his potential in EA Sports FC 25 gives him the room to reach the mark of 90.
7Alisson
Alisson stands amongthe finest goalkeepersin the world, and the Brazilian shot stopper has been crucial to the success of Liverpool. Most of the titles won under the Jürgen Klopp era wouldn’t have been possible without the presence of a goalkeeper like him. Having a player like him will ensure that your side doesn’t leak too many goals.
In EA Sports FC 25’s Career Mode, the player sits at an overall rating of 89, and you can easily use him for a couple of seasons before his rating stats deplete. It would be better to sign him for shorter rebuilds in the game.
6Virgil Van Dijk
A Liverpool player, Virgil van Dijk is arguably the best centre back. It is extremely difficult to score against a defender of his caliber, making him a perfect signing for your team in EA Sports FC 25.
He has an overall rating of 89, and his potential is at the same. Given his age, he will start falling in his overall after a few seasons, and you will then have to replace him. Similar to Alisson, Virgil van Dijk is perfect for quicker rebuilds.
5Martin Ødegaard
Martin Ødegaard has been leading Arsenal and the Norwegian national team, with the midfielder being extremely consistent for both sides. He is particularly known for his creativity, and he will deliver amazing through balls for your forwards to convert. Even though he might not be that physical, his creative abilities make him a must-have.
EA has provided him with an overall rating of 89, and you will have to spend massive numbers to get his services. His potential in the game is at 90, and he can easily reach that mark within a season.
4Kevin De Bruyne
Kevin De Bruyne is undoubtedly the finest midfielder that the Premier League has seen in recent times, and the Belgian international has played a massive role in the success of Manchester City. His primary highlight is his passing, and the same is probably the best in the world.
Although he has been suffering regular injuries, whenever he is on the pitch, he produces magic. When it comes to his numbers, he has an overall rating of 90, and he can mainly play as a CM or a CAM.
3Mohamed Salah
Mohamed Salah has been going strong for Liverpool in the 2024/2025 season, and he is responsible for their remarkable start. If things remain the same, the side will win the Premier League title, with Salah deserving the Player of the Year award. As a right winger, he can score loads of goals while producing sufficient chances for the other forwards.
He has an overall rating of 90, and you can use his pace to dominate the opponent’s defenses. With his contract expiring, you can get him for less than his in-game market value.
2Rodri
Rodri is the reigning Ballon d’Or holder, and the Spanish midfielder was simply remarkable in the 2023/2024 season. His performances helped Manchester City win the Premier League title, and he also played a major role in helping Spain win the Euros 2024. However, he suffered an injury, ruling him out for the entire season.
Regardless, you can still sign the midfielder in EA Sports FC 25’s Career Mode, and he is the best player for the defensive midfielder position. He has an overall rating of 91 and will provide an extra line of support for the defense.
1Erling Haaland
After the Ronaldo and Messi era, Erling Haaland has been one of the best prospects the world has witnessed. The Norwegian forward is a goal-scoring machine, and his abilities in the box are out of the world. All you have to do is provide him with enough support by playing ample through balls and crosses.
Erling Haaland possesses an overall rating of 91 in EA Sports FC 25, and he is the finest Premier League player that you would be able to sign. His potential is at 93 in the Career Mode, and you will have to splash the cash to get a striker like him.
