Marcel Desailly vs Franco Baresi in EA FC 27: which card is better?

Marcel Desailly and Franco Baresi are two Base Icon centre-backs in FC 27 Ultimate Team. Baresi is rated 91 and Desailly 89, and both carry 2-star skill moves and a 3-star weak foot, so the choice comes down to how each one defends and moves.

Desailly is the physical option: PAC 82 against 75, PHY 89 against 83, strength 92 and the Bruiser PlayStyle+. He can also play at CDM. Baresi is the reader of the game: DEF 94, interceptions 94, Intercept PlayStyle+ and better passing (PAS 75 against 65, with Pinged Pass and Long Ball Pass). I would pick Desailly for a high line with quick attackers to track, and Baresi for a deeper, patient build-up.

Pick Baresi if you want the higher-rated, more intelligent defender who starts attacks; pick Desailly if you want pace, strength and the option to push him into midfield.