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Raphaël Varane vs Dayot Upamecano in EA FC 27: which card is better?

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

Verdict

Raphaël Varane's base Icon (88 overall) and Dayot Upamecano's Destined for Glory card (89 overall) are two French centre-backs for the same slot in an FC 27 Ultimate Team defence. Both are right-footed with Lengthy AcceleRATE and the Defender role, but they get there in different ways.

Varane is the faster, taller aerial option: PAC 84, 191 cm, heading accuracy 85, plus Aerial Fortress, Precision Header and the Anticipate PlayStyle+. Upamecano is the more aggressive ball-winner: DEF 89, PHY 85, interceptions 92, aggression 91, with Intercept as his PlayStyle+ and Bruiser on top. Upamecano also has 3-star skill moves and Pinged Pass, so he is slightly better on the ball.

I would pick Varane for a high line and air duels, and Upamecano for a front-foot defence that steps up and wins the ball early. Both are eligible for Evolutions.

Upamecano wins 21 of 38 attributes.

Varane 88 Base Icon CB FC 27 card
88CBVarane
84PAC49SHO66PAS74DRI88DEF83PHY
Raphaël VaraneVarane
2★SM3★WFRightFoot
Upamecano 89 Destined for Glory CB FC 27 card
89CBUpamecano
82PAC47SHO67PAS77DRI89DEF85PHY
Dayot UpamecanoUpamecano
3★SM3★WFRightFoot
Varane 88 Base Icon CB FC 27 card
88CB
Varane15 wins
Upamecano 89 Destined for Glory CB FC 27 card
89CB
Upamecano21 wins
Info
Rating8889Best+1
Price2,199,0001,070,000
PC4,150,0001,350,000
SBC points12,45013,750Best+1,300
PositionsCBCB
Skill moves23
Weak foot33
FootRightRight
Height191cm186cm
Weight—90kg
Meta rating92.4Best+1.690.8
Pace84Best+282
Acceleration85Best+778
Sprint Speed8486Best+2
Shooting49Best+247
Positioning52Best+250
Finishing46Best+541
Shot Power5267Best+15
Long Shots53Best+944
Volleys42Best+834
Penalties43Best+241
Passing6667Best+1
Vision5964Best+5
Crossing4950Best+1
FK Accuracy52Best+2230
Short Passing7981Best+2
Long Passing7780Best+3
Curve46Best+937
Dribbling7477Best+3
Agility70Best+268
Balance6567Best+2
Reactions8490Best+6
Ball Control83Best+281
Dribbling6775Best+8
Composure8287Best+5
Defending8889Best+1
Interceptions8892Best+4
Heading Acc.8586Best+1
Def Awareness9091Best+1
Standing Tackle88Best+187
Sliding Tackle8788Best+1
Physical8385Best+2
Jumping8386Best+3
Stamina77Best+275
Strength8888
Aggression8091Best+11
PlayStyles
PlayStyles+Anticipate+Intercept+
PlayStylesJockeyBlockAerial FortressQuick StepPrecision HeaderJockeyAnticipateBruiserPinged Pass

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Questions about Raphaël Varane vs Dayot Upamecano

Who has the higher overall, Varane or Upamecano?
Upamecano, with 89 overall on his Destined for Glory card against 88 for Varane's base Icon.
Which of the two is faster?
Varane is slightly faster on the face stats, with PAC 84 against 82. His sprint speed is 84 and his acceleration 85.
Which PlayStyles+ do they have?
Varane has Anticipate as his PlayStyle+, while Upamecano has Intercept. Varane also runs Aerial Fortress and Precision Header, and Upamecano runs Bruiser and Pinged Pass.