The best U23 players to enter career mode in EA Sports FC 25

Signing young talents in EA Sports FC 25's career mode gives you an advantage as they are young and agile on the pitch and have a longer career ahead of them. These young men have excellent cards as well as a promising potential rating.

These young players are currently some of the hottest in the game, so signing them to your team won't come cheap as they have a lot to offer in a variety of positions. These talents play for some of the biggest clubs in Europe, so they are highly valued and capturing these cards will cause problems for your opponents.

7 Pedro

• Overall rating: 86
• Position: CM

Pedro González López is arguably one of the hottest midfielders in La Liga and his rare card possesses versatile attacking and defensive qualities. His attacking stats help him roam freely in the central area and create scoring opportunities for his teammates.

On the other hand, his defensive characteristics allow him to drop deep and help his defenders when they are under attack. When it comes to vision and accurate passing, Pedra's incisive style of play helps him create dangerous passes that can in turn end up in the back of the net.

6 Rodrigo

• Overall rating: 86
• Position: RW

Another young talent playing in La Liga is Rodrigo Silva de Goes and he needs no introduction as his performance for Real Madrid spoke volumes. In the current season 2024/2025, the Brazilian scored three goals in 11 matches and has an excellent rating in each game.

His card stats are: 89 Pace, 88 Dribbling, 81 Shooting, 79 Passing, 64 Physical, 31 Defence, Four Star Weak Accuracy and Four Star Skill. With this deadly card, you can play him as a right winger, right midfielder or even a striker. It all depends on your preferences.

5 Jamal Musiyala

• Overall rating: 87
• Position: CAM

If you need a youngster with great dribbling, Jamal Musiala card is the best option as he is one of the best dribblers in the game. His attacking qualities are incredible and he can play in almost any position in midfield. His keen dribbling allows him to pass through tight spaces and he is also a deadly finisher which means he can score solo goals.

With 90 dribbles and five skill stars, the youngster can perform any skill in the game. Therefore, having this card in your starting lineup gives you an advantage, especially during counterattacks. Keep in mind that his card value isn't cheap, so be prepared to spend a fortune to sign this player.

4 Bukayo Saka

• Overall rating: 87
• Position: RW

Bukayo Ayoyinka Temidayo Saka is one of the best right forwards in FC 25 and his card has amazing pace and attacking stats. His pace allows him to stay away from opponents and combined with his attacking stats, he can get into the box and either score or assist.

His FC 25 Rare Card stats are: 85 Pace, 88 Dribbling, 83 Shooting, 81 Passing, 70 Fitness, 60 Defensive, four star Weak Accuracy and three star Skill. His style of playing cards is whipped passes, fine shot, technique and flair.

3 William Saliba

• Overall rating: 87
• Position: CB

One of the Premier League's best defenders, William Allen Andre Gabriel Saliba, has emerged as the youngster with the best defensive card in the game. His defensive skills are so great that he can take on any opponent and comfortably win tackles in career mode.

His card has the ability to predict the opponent's next move, and his card has an improved chance of successfully picking the ball while standing. His play roles allow him to get outside his line and help set up counter attacks as his attacking stats can support them.

2 Florian Wirtz

• Overall rating: 88
• Position: CAM

German sensation Florian Richard Wirtz is another U23 player to keep an eye on in career mode. The youngster has an excellent offensive mindset which he uses to change the flow of the game in favor of himself and his teammates. Additionally, his amazing attacking ability allows him to cover more ground when his team is in possession.

His card attributes are: 81 Pace, 89 Dribbling, 78 Shooting, 87 Passing, 67 Fitness, 50 Defence, Four Star Weak Foot Accuracy and Four Star Skill. With these stats, you can deploy him as an attacking midfielder or a left midfielder.

1 Jude Bellingham

• Overall rating: 90
• Position: CAM

EA Sports FC 25 cover star Jude Victor William Bellingham takes the top spot as he is the best and most expensive young player in the game. He has excellent pace, passing, finishing and dribbling which allows him to run up from midfield and score the ball into the net.

He has the qualities of a top midfielder and is still at a tender age, so his card is a great signing option in career mode. His best stats are 80 Pace, 88 Dribbling, 87 Shooting, 83 Passing, 83 Fitness, 78 Defensive, four star weak foot accuracy and four star skill.