EA Sports had launched new player rating updates for a lot of players on May 7, 2025. These updates usually aim to reflect the real life performance of the players, whether they are performing better or worse. The most recent update focuses on youth development, positional importance, and on-field impact, as seen in the rating changes of several breakout stars and established veterans.
Let’s follow LDShop to get to know the updated players and their ratings, both upgraded and downgraded ones, and the potential reason behind those updates. This will help you understand how realistic the game is, and how relatable it can be if you are a hardcore Football fan.
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Upgraded Players
Lamine Yamal
Overall Rating: 86 (+1)
Potential: 95 (+1)
Key Stats:
- Dribbling: 91 (+2)
- Acceleration: 86
- Ball Control: 88 (+2)
- Vision: 85 (+1)
- Finishing: 80
Lamine Yamal has become a global sensation in the past couple of months. This RW from FC Barcelona is only 17 years old, but still has impressive composure under pressure, decision-making skills, and creative playmaking skills. Though he gets a boost of only 1 OVR, his potential increases to 95 which makes him the most promising wonderkid in EA FC 25. He is now on par with players like Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland in terms of long-term value. On the pitch, his agility, dribbling, and first touch have been improved significantly by the game. This makes him not just a prospect, but already a usable weapon in top-tier squads.
Raphinha
Overall Rating: 88 (+1)
Potential: 88 (+1)
Key Stats:
- Dribbling: 88 (+1)
- Sprint Speed: 91
- Crossing: 86 (+4)
- Shot Power: 83
- Finishing: 87 (+2)
Raphinha has been a very consistent player in the past few matches, has been constantly providing crucial assists and key passes to his FC Barcelona teammates in La Liga as well as UCL. With his improved short passing and curve abilities, he can be very dangerous in quick one-two scenarios and can cut inside the penalty box effectively. He is a vital player for any Career Mode winger strategy. If your Ultimate Team formation relies on pace and skill, Raphinha is one of the most appropriate options for you.
Ferran Torres
Overall Rating: 81 (+1)
Potential: 84 (+1)
Key Stats:
- Acceleration: 86
- Finishing: 81 (+3)
- Dribbling: 82 (+1)
- Short Passing: 79 (+3)
- Composure: 82
Ferran Torres has played a very important role as a left winger for FC Barcelona this season. He has shown excellent skills as a winger, second striker, and even a false nine. His shooting, vision, and positional awareness has been upgraded. Torres also has stronger chemistry links with other players in your Ultimate Team due to his nationality and club, making him a more useful asset post-update.
Pau Cubarsí
Overall Rating: 81 (+1)
Potential: 89 (-1)
Key Stats:
- Defensive Awareness: 82 (+2)
- Interceptions: 84 (+2)
- Reactions: 82 (+3)
- Standing Tackle: 83 (+1)
- Short Passing: 83
Pau Cubarsí is one of the most phenomenal center backs of his age. Although he is only 17, he can read the game like a pro. In EA FC 25, his aggression, reactions, and defensive awareness stats have been improved appropriately based on his recent performances for FC Barcelona. Also his passing stats have been improved slightly, which makes him a more suitable modern-ball defender. If he continues his play like this, he can become a world-class CB in the next three or four seasons, which makes him a prime Career Mode target.
Iñigo Martínez
Overall Rating: 84 (+1)
Potential: 84 (+1)
Key Stats:
- Strength: 82
- Aggression: 87 (+2)
- Heading Accuracy: 83 (+1)
- Defensive Awareness: 84 (+2)
- Jumping: 87
- Short Passing: 79 (+3)
Martínez has brought experience and calm to the backline of FC Barcelona. His in-game updates reflect his consistent form, especially in high-pressure matches. His marking, positioning, and aerial ability has been improved and more refined. This slight OVR boost increases his overall potential as a depth defender for both Career Mode and FUT squads focused on Spanish players or La Liga links.
Diego López
Overall Rating: 78 (+2)
Potential: 86 (+2)
Key Stats:
- Acceleration: 84 (+5)
- Sprint Speed: 82 (+3)
- Finishing: 80 (+5)
- Dribbling: 77
- Ball COntrol: 78
Diego López is slowly becoming a popular name in La Liga. His finishing, acceleration, and attacking positioning stats have been upgraded based on his recent performances. More importantly, his potential has been increased so you can now think of him as a long-term investment. This update shows his impact in open play, especially in matches where he’s been able to manipulate defensive lines. In the game, he has now become a quick, incisive winger ideal for counter-attacking systems.
Giuliano Simeone
Overall Rating: 78 (+2)
Potential: 85
Key Stats:
- Finishing: 76
- Aggression: 81 (+3)
- Stamina: 81 (+2)
- Short Passing: 74 (+2)
- Acceleration: 91 (+3)
Guiliano Simeone is the second son of the renowned Atlético Madrid manager Diego Simeone who has made a debut in football, and you can see the same aggression in his play that his father had in his early days playing for Argentina. His upgraded finishing, strength, and shot power make him a more intimidating striker in EA FC 25. With his potential increased, he is now an exciting rebuild player for Career Mode saves. His pressing ability and stamina also make him perfect for high-press formations.
Serhou Guirassy
Overall Rating: 86 (+1)
Potential: 86 (+1)
Key Stats:
- Finishing: 87 (-1)
- Strength: 85
- Shot Power: 87
- Heading Accuracy: 85
- Volleys: 86 (+1)
Guirassy has been a revelation in the Bundesliga, leading his team with goals and physical dominance. His EA FC 25 card update gets a boost in his key striker attributes like strength, finishing, composure, and heading accuracy. He is especially dangerous in aerial duels, and even more now after the update. With his 86 OVR, he is a genuine competitor to mainstream strikers like Lukaku and Osimhen in the game. If you want to buy other mainstream players or any player for that matter, you can opt for a FC 25 top up which will give you the coins to buy them. The best platform to make the top-up is LDShop, it lets players top up for less and it is a great way to save money.
Buying other players is a good way of comparing the newly updated cards and how they perform.
Downgraded Players
João Palhinha
Overall Rating: 83 (-1)
Potential: 83 (-1)
Key Stats:
- Strength: 86 (-1)
- Aggression: 91 (-1)
- Interceptions: 85 (-1)
- Standing Tackle: 86 (-1)
- Stamina: 84 (-2)
Palhinha’s transition from Fulham to Bayern hasn’t gone as smoothly as hoped. Although he has strong defending skills, his lack of distribution and offensive contribution has limited his impact. EA FC 25 has given him slight downgrades in vision, short passing, and stamina. His potential decrease also means he is no longer seen as a future midfield leader.
Mohammed Kudus
Overall Rating: 80 (-1)
Potential: 84 (-1)
Key Stats:
- Dribbling: 88 (-1)
- Acceleration: 92
- Ball Control: 83 (-1)
- Finishing: 76
- Short Passing: 76
Although Kudus has had his brilliant moments, his inconsistency takes over everything else. His drop in OVR is attributed to a decline in passing and long shots, which had been among his best tools. The reduced potential hurts his Career Mode stock, making him less appealing if you want to build long-term attacking midfields. In Ultimate Team, he may drop out of meta preference due to this setback.
Conclusion
The May 7, 2025 squad update in EA FC 25 highlights EA Sports’ commitment to realism by rewarding emerging stars and adjusting underperformers. These rating changes reflect actual form, giving fans an immersive experience. Whether you’re managing a Career Mode rebuild or dominating in FUT, understanding these updates will help you make better team-building decisions and fully enjoy the evolving football universe within the game.
