Each new release in EA’s FC (formerly FIFA) series brings with it a host of exciting young talents for players to enjoy in the game’s many modes, from Ultimate Team (UT) to Career mode.
FC 25 is no different, with lots of terrific wonderkids – some new, some returning – for players to recruit to their teams, manage, or even play as. Adding one of these young superstars to your side could give you a big edge over the competition and help you get off to a dream start.
With that in mind, let’s take a look at 10 of the best young strikers in EA FC 25, aged 21 or below.
Endrick (Real Madrid)
One of the highest-profile players on this list, and featuring in EA FC for the very first time, Endrick is fast-becoming Real Madrid’s next big Brazilian superstar, following in the footsteps of Vinicius Jr. and others before him.
In EA FC 25, his potential is enormous, with the chance of rising from a 77 overall rating to a 91, making him one of the most lethal young forwards in this year’s game. He’s not the tallest, at just 5’8”, but has lightning pace and fantastic finishing ability.
Endrick also has a decent UT card, considering his tender age. His pace and chemistry links to Brazil, Real Madrid, and La Liga cards make him an ideal player for starter squads.
Vitor Roque (Real Betis)
Another EA FC debutant, and another Brazilian, Vitor Roque joined Barcelona in 2023 but has been loaned out to Real Betis for the 2024-25 season.
Pacy, tricky, and strong in the box, he’s a player with tons of potential and just the right skill set to help you succeed in FC 25. Agile strikers seem to work well in this year’s game, so Vitor Roque’s strong dribbling and 4-star skills make him an excellent pick for Career mode or UT.
Just like Endrick, his only real downside is his height. He’s not a particularly tall striker, so could get crowded out in the box at set pieces, and may be best paired alongside a bigger target man, letting his abilities shine as he works his way to a potential rating of 87.
Benjamin Sesko (RB Leipzig)
Speaking of big target men, let’s talk about Benjamin Sesko. At 21 years of age, the Serbian giant still classifies as a young striker, despite already having several seasons of pro football under his belt and 35 international caps, too.
He also has one of the highest starting overalls of any player on this list (79) and an excellent potential rating of 88. He’s also got the almost-perfect combination of 4-star skills and 4-star weak foot, allowing him to blow by opposition defenders and score goals with either foot.
Naturally, at 6’5”, Sesko is great in the air and from set pieces, so he’ll work well for players who like to use wingers and get balls into the box. On the downside, his dribbling – especially his balance – isn’t the best, so he may feel a little clunky on the ball.
Mathys Tel (Bayern Munich)
Another of the best young strikers EA FC 25, and one of the most promising talents in football today, Mathys Tel has a potential overall rating of 88, one of the highest of any young forward in the game.
With 4-star skills and weak foot, plus the ability to comfortably play on the wings, he’s a very versatile addition to any EA FC lineup and can even work well in squads that already have one or two established strikers leading the line as a backup or super sub.
He’s also got reasonable physical stats for such a young player, combined with great finishing, strong shot power, and respectable dribbling to go along with his top-tier pace. All in all, he’s one of the best all-round young strikers in EA FC 25.
Melchie Dumornay (Lyon)
Of course, male players aren’t the only ones in the game. Since EA FC 24, gamers can enjoy taking over real-world female football teams, superstars, and young talents in Career mode and Ultimate Team, and one of the best young EA FC 25 female strikers is Melchie Dumornay.
Widely considered one of the most promising footballers of her generation, Dumornay has already earned a move to one of women’s football’s biggest teams – Lyon – and netted plenty of goals for her national side, Haiti.
In EA FC, she’s an absolute dynamo, with an 83 overall rating to start off (91 potential) and some stunning stats across the board, like her 92 pace and 85 overall dribbling abilities. She’s a strong player, too, making her hard to push off the ball, and so dangerous in the penalty box.
Evan Ferguson (Brighton)
If you’re looking for the best young strikers to use in Career mode from the Premier League, look no further than Brighton and the Republic of Ireland star boy: Evan Ferguson. He starts the game as a 72-rated player, with potential to rise all the way up to 88.
Strong, aggressive, and good in the air, Ferguson is a terrific target man to lead the line for EA FC 25 sides. He s got great positioning that helps him get in the right areas to score goals and good long shots to help you beat teams that flood the box with defenders, too.
The only downsides are his pace, as he’s not the speediest player around, and his dribbling. But, if you nurture his talent in Career mode, he could blossom into a truly world-class No. 9.
Semih Kilicsoy (Besiktas)
Turkish prodigy Semih Kilicsoy isn’t yet as well-known as some of the other names on this list. But, if he lives up to his abilities, he could become a genuine superstar of the future, and he’s been given one of the best potential ratings of any young EA FC striker: 88.
The 19-year-old, who plays for Besiktas in the Turkish Super Lig, is said to idolize Man City legend Sergio Aguero and tries to emulate his style of play. That makes him a very dangerous presence in and around the box, with a strong weak foot (4-stars) and impressive physical stats.
He’s got excellent finishing skills and immense shot power, which will only get better as he develops in game, to go along with good pace and dribbling. In short, he’s the full package, and could prove the perfect recruit for gamers who take over a team in one of the bigger leagues.
Paris Brunner (Cercle Brugge)
Paris Brunner doesn’t have the best starter card in EA FC 25. He’s only 65 rated, which can make him a little awkward and clunky to use early on in the game. But, he’s got immense potential, with the ability to rise all the way to an 87 overall rating.
That makes him easily one of the best young strikers for Career mode in EA FC 25 and a more affordable buy for players with limited budgets, too.
Stats-wise, he doesn’t excel in any one area, but has good numbers across the board in the stats that matter, like shooting, pace, and dribbling. He’s also one of the few young strikers to have both 4-star skills and weak foot, which sets him apart from many of the others.
Karim Konate (RB Salzburg)
Karim Konate is a 20-year-old Ivorian striker who plays in the Austrian league for RB Salzburg, a club that has helped nurture a lot of excellent forwards over the yeas, like Sadio Mane and Erling Haaland.
In EA FC 25, he’s one of the most promising and best young strikers to use in Career mode, with a 73 starting rating and the potential to rise all the way up to 87.
With 3-star skills and weak foot, he’s not the trickiest of players, but still good enough to work his way into the box, thanks to his great pace and ball control. He’s good at heading the ball too and finishes chances consistently. Plus, since he’s not at a huge club, you may be able to buy him in Career mode without needing to blow your whole transfer budget.
Gio Garbelini (Atletico Madrid)
Finally, the second female player on the list: 21-year-old Brazil and Atletic Madrid striker, Gio Garbelini. She starts the game with a 75 overall rating, but can work her way up to an 87, which would make her one of the top female footballers in EA FC 25.
Even without any training or development, Garbelini is a great addition to many squads. She s got very good stats in the areas every striker needs, like dribbling, shooting, and pace, and can be deployed in multiple roles, from false 9 to advanced forward.
Her strength is excellent, too, and she has that ideal mix of balance, agility, ball control, and finishing that seems to work particularly well in this year’s game, cementing her as one of the best young strikers in FC 25.
