Australian Women's Players Worth Signing in FC 25

Electronic Arts (EA) rolled out the latest edition of their football franchise title, EA FC 25, towards the end of September. Despite the damning reviews for the iconic game, many people are still eager to experience all the latest updates for themselves.

One of the most exciting features of EA FC 25 is the introduction of a first-ever Women's Manager and Player Career Mode. EA FC fans in Australia will be particularly excited given that several of their women’s national team favourites rank highly in the game. Read on as we take a closer look.

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Sam Kerr - Chelsea

Australia women's national team captain Sam Kerr is unsurprisingly the first pick as she is one of the best centre-forwards in the world. Kerr has been phenomenal since signing for Chelsea in 2019, bagging 99 goals in only 128 appearances to spearhead them to numerous trophies. She is equally devastating for the Matildas, becoming the nation's top scorer in 2022 when she netted five times as they demolished Indonesia 18-0.

Kerr is a top addition if you need a world-class striker to lead the line on FC 25. The 31-year-old has every offensive quality required to wreak havoc in the final third. She has an overall rating of 90, making her the perfect attacking weapon. The 128-cap international is an excellent addition to any team and can be a game-changer. Kerr’s ‘real-life’ prowess has made her a popular pick with sports bettors in Australia, who regularly wager on her in the ‘score anytime’ market when she plays.

Several Australian bookmaker promotions are based around Kerr’s exploits in the Women’s Super League (WSL), highlighting her popularity in the betting community. Given how highly Aussie punters rate her, it naturally follows that she is well worth betting on if you are assembling a top-class FC 25 team.

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Caitlin Foord - Arsenal

Arsenal forward Caitlin Foord is the second-highest-rated Australian women's footballer on FC 25, with an overall rating of 85. She played a crucial role for the Gunners as they finished third in the WSL last term, registering four goals and four assists in 22 appearances. Foord is a stellar acquisition on FC 25, particularly if you want pace in your team. Her ability to beat players will give your team an enviable cutting edge.

She was the youngest Australian to play at a World Cup in 2011 aged just 16. Foord was outstanding at the tournament, earning the prestigious Best Women's Young Player prize. The accolades didn't stop there. Foord won the Asian Women's Young Footballer of the Year and Football Federation Australia's U20 Women's Footballer of the Year award. The Asian Football Confederation awarded her the Asian Women's Footballer of the Year in 2016. She's a gem that can significantly boost your team.

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Ellie Carpenter - Lyon

Talented right-back Ellie Carpenter has gradually forced her way into the Lyon first team after biding her time following her move from Portland Thorns in 2020. The 24-year-old, who has an overall rating of 83, would be an excellent pick-up for any team in the game. There aren't many better players than the Aussie starlet in her position. She is a mainstay in a Lyon team, winning two Division 1 Feminine titles, one Coupe de France and Trophee des Championnes. They also won the Women's Champions League twice and reached the final last term.

Carpenter has a pace rating of 81, which is vital considering how crucial speed is in the defensive phase. She is also rated 81 for defending and combines it with a physicality of 79. Her defensive expertise can help tighten a leaky backline. She has everything to make an impact now and develop into an even better player with time.

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Steph Catley - Arsenal

If Carpenter is a must-buy because of her defensive prowess, Catley is essential for her attacking thrust down the left flank.

The 30-year-old is equally rated 83, but boasts years of experience. Catley is a regular at left-back for Jonas Eidevall's side, but her versatility allows her to cover several positions. The former Melbourne City star has speed to burn, evidenced by her 85 rating for pace on the game. Her passing (80) is also quite valuable in the final third. Catley is a must-sign option on FC 25 if you use a back-three formation. She can deliver the goods in attack and possesses the pace to help in defence, making her an ideal wing-back.