For both formations, more experimental managers might consider putting de Jong at CB alongside Pique and allowing Pedri to come into the midfield, resulting in a net numerical gain of +1 (87+82 instead of 87+81) and allowing FC 25 Coins players to accommodate the young starlet of Barça‘s team. Be warned that de Jong‘s strength, jumping, and aggression are far behind Araujo‘s, so the decision shouldn‘t be made lightly.



The goalkeeper isn‘t a particularly tricky position to make a selection for and it requires little discussion. German international ter Stegen is easily one of the finest shot-stoppers in world football, and his inclusion is an unquestionable must. Brazilian Neto is a very decent backup thanks to his solid 81 rating but ter Stegen‘s mammoth overall total of 88 makes him one of the game‘s premier players. A nailed-on starter.



Still one of the world‘s best left-backs, Jordi Alba has been a stalwart at Barcelona for a solid decade. His rating of 84 isn‘t the highest peak the Spaniard has achieved in his illustrious FC career, but there‘s little competition coming close to deposing him. Alba remains an immensely well-rounded full-back, and although none of his stats are truly remarkable, very few of them are especially poor either. Alba‘s 61 strength can lead him to be bullied by larger wingers, but there‘s little else the little Spaniard can‘t do. His inclusion is inarguably essential.



Undoubtedly a Barcelona legend, Gerard Pique is one of the very few players who can remember what it was like to be a part of arguably the greatest club side of all time. Like Jordi Alba‘s, Pique‘s 84 rating hints at a player slightly in decline (Pique was 88 rated in FC 25 ), but he‘s still the best option at the back regardless of his downward trajectory.



Pique‘s strengths and weaknesses have been well-documented since his career started. Never blessed with pace, the 35-year-old‘s acceleration and sprint speed (50 and 63 respectively) can let him down, but his immense size, strength, composure and EA FC Coins for sale aerial ability make him a necessity at the back.