Carlos Alberto vs Federico Valverde in EA FC 27: which card is better?

Carlos Alberto, an 82-year-old Base Icon rated 91 at RB, meets Federico Valverde, the 88-rated Ultimate Scream card who also plays RB. Both are right-footed with 3-star skill moves and a 4-star weak foot, so the choice comes down to defending versus pace, power and flexibility.

Carlos Alberto is the better pure defender: DEF 88 against 85, with Intercept as a PlayStyle+ and interceptions at 89. He also adds PAS 82 and DRI 84 on a calm, controlled build. Valverde is faster and stronger going forward: PAC 91 against 89, SHO 85 against 64, with sprint speed 94, stamina 95 and Rapid and Quick Step. He covers CDM, CM, RM and RW too. I would pick Carlos Alberto for a back line that wins the ball, and Valverde for an overlapping, box-to-box fullback.

Choose Carlos Alberto if you want the sturdier defender who reads the game. Choose Valverde if you want pace, long-range shooting and a card you can move around the pitch.