Lothar Matthäus vs Homare Sawa in EA FC 27: which card is better?

Lothar Matthäus and Homare Sawa are both Base Icon central midfielders with the Box-to-Box role in FC 27 Ultimate Team. Matthäus is a 90 with 89 DEF and 88 PAC, while Sawa is a 91 with 91 DRI and 91 PAS. Both are eligible for Evolutions.

Matthäus is the defensive, physical option: 89 DEF, 82 PHY, interceptions 91, plus Anticipate, Slide Tackle and Power Shot, and he can also play CB and CDM. Sawa is the creative one: 91 DRI, 4-star skill moves, finishing 92, ball control 92 and Incisive Pass and First Touch. I would pick Matthäus to anchor a midfield and Sawa to run the attack from CM or CAM.

Choose Matthäus if your squad needs a ball-winner who also shoots from range; choose Sawa if you want a smooth, high-passing playmaker who dribbles and finishes.