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Nuno Mendes vs Carlos Alberto in EA FC 27: which card is better?

Nuno Mendes vs Carlos Alberto: stats, PlayStyles, roles and live prices of both EA FC 27 cards side by side.

Verdict

This page sets Nuno Mendes, the 89-rated Destined for Glory LB, against Carlos Alberto, the 91-rated Base Icon RB. They are two very different fullbacks: a fast, attacking left-back from Paris SG and a Brazilian right-back built around reading the game and defending.

Mendes is the quicker and more skilful card: PAC 94 against 89, 4-star skill moves against 3, plus Rapid and Quick Step. Carlos Alberto is the stronger defender with DEF 88 against 84, PHY 85 against 82 and Intercept as a PlayStyle+. Pick Mendes for a high-tempo side that attacks down the flank, and Carlos Alberto for a back line that wins the ball by positioning.

Choose Nuno Mendes if you want pace and dribbling from LB, and Carlos Alberto if you want the most reliable defender on the right side. Both are eligible for Evolutions.

Nuno Mendes wins 21 of 38 attributes.

Nuno Mendes 89 Destined for Glory LB FC 27 card
89LBNuno Mendes
94PAC78SHO81PAS86DRI84DEF82PHY
Nuno MendesNuno Mendes
4★SM4★WFLeftFoot
Carlos Alberto 91 Base Icon RB FC 27 card
91RBCarlos Alberto
89PAC64SHO82PAS84DRI88DEF85PHY
Carlos AlbertoCarlos Alberto
3★SM4★WFRightFoot
Nuno Mendes 89 Destined for Glory LB FC 27 card
89LB
Nuno Mendes21 wins
Carlos Alberto 91 Base Icon RB FC 27 card
91RB
Carlos Alberto14 wins
Info
Rating8991Best+2
Price1,359,0002,029,000
PC—4,550,000
SBC points13,75028,500Best+14,750
PositionsLBLMRBCB
Skill moves43
Weak foot44
FootLeftRight
Height180cm180cm
Weight70kg—
Meta rating93.6Best+1.092.6
Pace94Best+589
Acceleration94Best+490
Sprint Speed94Best+688
Shooting78Best+1464
Positioning83Best+281
Finishing75Best+1956
Shot Power89Best+782
Long Shots74Best+1658
Volleys57Best+1245
Penalties83Best+281
Passing8182Best+1
Vision7386Best+13
Crossing85Best+184
FK Accuracy79Best+4534
Short Passing8489Best+5
Long Passing78Best+177
Curve79Best+178
Dribbling86Best+284
Agility87Best+582
Balance84Best+975
Reactions8788Best+1
Ball Control8787
Dribbling86Best+383
Composure8384Best+1
Defending8488Best+4
Interceptions8489Best+5
Heading Acc.7584Best+9
Def Awareness8287Best+5
Standing Tackle8989
Sliding Tackle8388Best+5
Physical8285Best+3
Jumping91Best+883
Stamina8788Best+1
Strength8086Best+6
Aggression7778Best+1
PlayStyles
PlayStyles+Anticipate+Intercept+
PlayStylesWhipped PassJockeyRapidQuick StepLong ThrowPinged PassLong Ball PassJockeyAnticipatePower ShotRelentlessPinged Pass

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Questions about Nuno Mendes vs Carlos Alberto

Who is faster, Nuno Mendes or Carlos Alberto?
Nuno Mendes, with PAC 94, acceleration 94 and sprint speed 94. Carlos Alberto has PAC 89, with acceleration 90 and sprint speed 88.
Which card is better at defending?
Carlos Alberto, with DEF 88 against 84 for Mendes, and Intercept as a PlayStyle+. Mendes has Anticipate as his PlayStyle+ and Jockey.
Can Nuno Mendes and Carlos Alberto be used in Evolutions?
Yes, both cards are eligible for Evolutions.