Players Missing Ultimate Team Cards in EA FC 25

The latest edition of EA FC 25 features an extensive lineup of over 17,000 football players, as highlighted on its official ratings platform. Players can engage with these virtual footballers through a variety of game modes, with Ultimate Team being one of the most sought-after. In this mode, participants can gather player cards from both current and former professional athletes to create their dream team and compete against others.

Nevertheless, certain players from both active and retired categories lack an Ultimate Team card in this year’s release of EA FC. In this article, we will examine these absent players.

Players Without a Card in EA FC 25 Ultimate Team

Below is a list of all players who do not currently possess a card in the EA FC 25 Ultimate Team:

No.	Player Name	Current Team
1	Wojciech Szczesny	FC Barcelona
2	Mats Hummels	AS Roma
3	Memphis Depay	Free Agent (in-game)
4	Joselu	Free Agent (in-game)
5	Douglas Costa	Sydney FC
6	David De Gea	ACF Fiorentina
7	Adrien Rabiot	Olympic Marseille
8	Marco Reus	LA Galaxy
9	John Square	Atalanta BC
10	Andre Gomes	LOSC Lille
11	Mario Hermoso	AS Roma
12	James Rodriguez	Rayo Vallecano
13	Juan Mata	Western Sydney Wanderers
14	Davy Klaassen	AFC Ajax
15	Marcos Alonso	Celtic of Vigo
16	Anthony Martial	AEK Athens
17	Maxi Araujo	Sporting CP
18	Aleksey Miranchuk	Atlanta United FC
19	Victor Moses	Luton Town
20	Iker Muniain	San Lorenzo
21	Munir El Haddadi	CD Leganes
22	Guillermo Ochoa	Avs FS
23	Ivan Perisic	PSV Eindhoven
24	Before Rebic	US Lecce
25	Alexis Sanchez	Udinese Football
26	Stephen Sensi	AC Monza
27	Sergi Roberto	As 1907
28	Carlos Vela	LAFC
29	Willian	Olympiakos
30	Diego Maradona	Retired

The specific reasons for their absence from Ultimate Team remain unclear, but potential factors could include licensing issues or recent transfers.

It’s worth mentioning that even if these players aren’t represented in Ultimate Team, many are accessible in other game modes such as EA FC 25 Career Mode and Kick Off. For example, Mats Hummels is featured in Career Mode as a member of AS Roma in Serie A.

Hummels in FC 25 (Image via EA Sports) — Hummels portraying AS Roma in FC 25 (Image via EA Sports)

James Rodriguez, the Colombian player, is also available in Career Mode, rated at 81 overall, with his standout skills in Shooting, Dribbling, and Passing. At 29 years old, he could be a great addition to your team for several seasons.

James Rodriguez in FC 25 (Image via EA Sports) — James Rodriguez showcasing Rayo Vallecano in FC 25 (Image via EA Sports)

Another noteworthy player is Adrien Rabiot, who features strong ratings in the game. Initially a Free Agent in Career Mode—probably the reason for his missing Ultimate Team card—he is now included in the roster of Olympique Marseille. Similarly, Memphis Depay and Joselu are also without Ultimate Team cards due to their in-game Free Agent status.

Additionally, the seasoned Polish goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny also lacks an Ultimate Team card, likely attributed to his brief retirement from professional football. However, it should be noted that Szczesny has come out of retirement to sign with FC Barcelona, filling in after first-choice goalkeeper Marc-Andre Ter Stegen sustained an injury during a La Liga match against Villarreal.

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