Best forwards in EA FC 25

How often has the full-time whistle blown in your EA FC match only for you to glance at a scoreboard which reads 7-6 or 8-4?

High-scoring thrill rides are all too frequent in EA FC - especially online - and that's largely down to the vast array of attacking talent available. With quick and athletic forwards more than a little overpowered in-game, it's hardly surprising that we seem so many outlandish scorelines.

If you want to be on the right side of these rollercoaster affairs, you need the slickest sharpshooters the game has to offer in your squad. Whether playing Ultimate Team or Career Mode, these guys are the real game-changers.

Here are the ten best strikers in EA FC 25.

10. Lionel Messi - 88 OVR

While classified primarily as a RW on this year's game, eight-time Ballon d'Or winner Lionel Messi still has ST as an alternate position. The Inter Miami forward is no longer at the peak of his fantastical powers, but he's 88-rated with some formidable stats.

The diminutive Argentine is probably most useful as a CAM - another alternate position of his - given his 79 pace, but he could act as an impressive false nine while leading the line due to his remarkable passing, shooting and dribbling.

9. Robert Lewandowski - 88 OVR

No matter the league, no matter the arena, Robert Lewandowski is destined to score goals. The Poland international continues to fire home frequently for Barcelona and his 88 rating in EA FC 25 is justified following another impressive scoring season in 2023/24.

Pace (75) is an issue when it comes to online play but if Lewandowski picks the ball up within 35 yards of the opposition goal, he remains a concerning threat with 88 shooting.

8. Ada Hegerberg - 89 OVR

Similarly to Lewandowski, former Ballon d'Or winner Ada Hegerberg is a little on the slow side within the adrenaline-fuelled arena of Ultimate Team, but with women's football coming to Career Mode, the Norway striker will be a popular choice for managers.

The Lyon striker was prolific again last season as the French side reached the Champions League final and her 89 shooting reflects her ability to consistently find the back of the net with relative ease.

7. Sophia Smith - 89 OVR

Hegerberg and Portland Thorns striker Sophia Smith may both be 89-rated, but they're vastly different centre-forwards in EA FC 25. Pace (93) is certainly not an issue for the United States star, whose 86 shooting, 89 dribbling and 84 physical makes her game-breaking.

Also capable of playing on the right wing, Smith is ideal as an advanced forward in this year's game, and you'll score plenty by launching lofted through balls over the opposition defence in her general direction.

6. Lautaro Martinez - 89 OVR

Lautaro Martinez's stellar 2023/24 season which saw him win Serie A and the Copa America - scooping the top scorer award in both competitions - sees the Argentine handed an upgrade in this year's game. He's now 89-rated off the back of a relentless year in front of goal.

The Inter striker is an all-rounder in the final third on EA FC 25, with average pace beefed up by exceptional shooting and great dribbling. Four-star weak foot and skill moves are an added bonus.

5. Sam Kerr - 90 OVR

An anterior cruciate ligament tear ruined Sam Kerr's 2023/24 campaign but she still claimed the Women's Super League title with Chelsea. However, despite missing out on the Summer Olympics in Paris, her 90 overall rating remains untouched in this year's game.

The Australian forward's stats are unchanged apart from a downgrade on her physical, with her powerful play style making her a handful in EA FC 25.

4. Harry Kane - 90 OVR

Harry Kane took no time adjusting to new surroundings following a move to Bayern Munich in 2023 and the England skipper finished his debut season with the club by scoring an astonishing 44 goals in just 45 matches. The fact that he somehow ended up without his first trophy yet again beggars belief.

However, his bad luck has not impacted his EA FC rating, with the 90-rated striker still one of the most lethal in the game. While his 65 pace could prove prohibitive, his game-high 93 shooting makes up for it.

3. Vinicius Junior - 90 OVR

While classified as a LW on EA FC 25, Vinicius Junior can also feature up front in-game. The Brazil and Real Madrid superstar exhibited his ability to lead the line in 2023/24, doing so regularly en route to Champions League and La Liga glory in a 4-3-1-2 set-up.

The forward's astonishing 95 pace makes him a tempting proposition up top, even if he's better-suited to playing out wide. He's seen his shooting, passing and dribbling all upgraded this year.

2. Erling Haaland - 91 OVR

Football's most devastating finisher at present, Erling Haaland was unable to replicate his freakish debut season numbers in 2023/24. He made a pretty good fist of it, however, netting 38 times in 45 appearances as injuries impacted his total tally.

The Norwegian sharpshooter still won the Premier League and the competition's Golden Boot, with his speed, power and finishing ability transferring nicely to EA FC.

1. Kylian Mbappe - 91 OVR

Matching Haaland's 91 overall rating is Real Madrid striker Kylian Mbappe. Finally donning the Spanish side's fabled white jersey, the French forward has made a quick start to life in the capital following his move from Paris Saint-Germain over the summer.

Destined to achieve great things at the Santiago Bernabeu, Mbappe will prove an incredibly expensive acquisition on EA FC. There will be no free transfers here, but just imagine partnering him with Vinicius Junior up top.

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