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Raphaël Varane vs Marcel Desailly in EA FC 27: which card is better?

Raphaël Varane vs Marcel Desailly: stats, PlayStyles, roles and live prices of both EA FC 27 cards side by side.

Verdict

Raphaël Varane and Marcel Desailly are both France Base Icon centre-backs in FC 27 Ultimate Team. Varane is rated 88 with 84 PAC, while Desailly is rated 89 with 89 PHY and can also play at CDM. Both are tagged Defender and are eligible for Evolutions.

Varane is the quicker, lighter option: PAC 84, acceleration 85 and PlayStyle+ Anticipate, plus Jockey and Quick Step, suit a high line and recovery runs. Desailly is the physical stopper: strength 92, aggression 91, PlayStyle+ Bruiser and Slide Tackle suit a deeper, front-foot defence. Neither has real passing, with PAS at 66 and 65.

Pick Varane for a fast back line that defends on the turn; pick Desailly if you want a stronger, more aggressive CB, or a flexible CDM option.

Desailly wins 19 of 38 attributes.

Varane 88 Base Icon CB FC 27 card
88CBVarane
84PAC49SHO66PAS74DRI88DEF83PHY
Raphaël VaraneVarane
2★SM3★WFRightFoot
Desailly 89 Base Icon CB FC 27 card
89CBDesailly
82PAC51SHO65PAS67DRI89DEF89PHY
Marcel DesaillyDesailly
2★SM3★WFRightFoot
Varane 88 Base Icon CB FC 27 card
88CB
Varane13 wins
Desailly 89 Base Icon CB FC 27 card
89CB
Desailly19 wins
Info
Rating8889Best+1
Price2,685,0001,170,000
SBC points12,45016,500Best+4,050
PositionsCBCBCDM
Skill moves22
Weak foot33
FootRightRight
Height191cm185cm
Meta rating92.4Best+2.190.3
Pace84Best+282
Acceleration85Best+580
Sprint Speed8484
Shooting4951Best+2
Positioning52Best+250
Finishing46Best+640
Shot Power5271Best+19
Long Shots5357Best+4
Volleys4250Best+8
Penalties4353Best+10
Passing66Best+165
Vision5971Best+12
Crossing4951Best+2
FK Accuracy52Best+1240
Short Passing79Best+574
Long Passing77Best+770
Curve4648Best+2
Dribbling74Best+767
Agility70Best+664
Balance6566Best+1
Reactions8487Best+3
Ball Control83Best+974
Dribbling67Best+859
Composure8290Best+8
Defending8889Best+1
Interceptions8889Best+1
Heading Acc.8588Best+3
Def Awareness9090
Standing Tackle8889Best+1
Sliding Tackle8787
Physical8389Best+6
Jumping8383
Stamina7781Best+4
Strength8892Best+4
Aggression8091Best+11
PlayStyles
PlayStyles+Anticipate+Bruiser+
PlayStylesJockeyBlockAerial FortressQuick StepPrecision HeaderBlockAnticipateSlide TackleAerial FortressPrecision Header

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Questions about Raphaël Varane vs Marcel Desailly

Which is faster, Varane or Desailly?
Varane. He has 84 PAC and 85 acceleration against Desailly's 82 PAC.
Which is stronger, Varane or Desailly?
Desailly. His PHY is 89 against 83, and his strength attribute is 92 against Varane's 88.
Can Desailly play in midfield?
Yes, he is also playable at CDM, while Varane is listed only at CB.