Best young right backs in EA FC 25

When you first load up your Career Mode save in EA FC 25, it's unlikely that your first acquisition will be a right-back.

It's not the most glamorous position in the game but having a good right-back in your side can be the difference between success and failure. After all, who else is going to stop those pesky 95-pace left wingers, eh?

There are some exceptionally talented right-backs in this year's game but finding one who is young (in our case, aged 23 or under) is far more challenging. Fortunately, it's not impossible.

Here are the best young right-backs in EA FC 25.

Best young right-backs in EA FC 25

When evaluating players with right-back as their starting position, it's Chelsea's Malo Gusto that boasts the highest potential of any player aged 23 or under. While currently rated an impressive 80 overall at just 21 years of age, he can rise all the way to 86 in EA FC 25.

Some of his positional peers in the Premier League also stand out. The versatile Rico Lewis of Manchester City and the energetic Tino Livramento of Newcastle United both have 85 potential, while Liverpool's Conor Bradley and Wolverhampton Wanderers' Pedro Lima catch the eye, too.

Spain have some exciting defenders rising through the ranks, including Girona's Arnau Martinez. Already rated higher than many of his teammates, the 79 overall right-back can improve by six ratings if managed properly. Sevilla's Juanlu Sanchez is another future star in La Liga.

Outside Europe's top five leagues there are two young whippersnappers set for big things. Former Inter youngster Mattia Zanotti is currently plying his trade in Switzerland with Lugano, while Club Brugge's Kyriani Sabbe also has a potential of 83.

Spain's impressive right-backs are not limited to men's football. Ane Elexpuru and Emma Ramirez are both under the age of 23 and boast 85 and 84 potential ratings respectively as they hone their skills in Liga F.

Germany's Alicia-Sophie Gudorf and Beke Sterner are promising talents in the Frauen-Bundesliga, with potential ratings of 83 and 84 respectively.

Young right backs with best Career Mode potential in EA FC 25

Cheap wonderkid right-backs in EA FC 25 Career Mode

There is plenty of value to be found under the £15m mark in EA FC 25 when looking for right-backs, especially when you cast your eye beyond the big leagues. Porto's Martim Fernandes offers great value-for-money, valued in-game at just £2.6m with a potential of 84.

The aforementioned Sabbe and Zanotti are both valued at well under £6m, while Chelsea's Josh Acheampong and Barcelona's Hector Fort come in at £1.1m and £1.4m respectively despite having potential ratings of 83 and 82.

In the women's game, Angel City's Gisele Thompson has an 85 potential but is valued at a lowly £2.8m, while Leicester City defender Asmita Ale comes in at just £6m.

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