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

Lothar Matthäus vs Iniesta: stats, PlayStyles, roles and live prices of both EA FC 27 cards side by side.

Verdict

This page compares two Base Icon central midfielders in FC 27 Ultimate Team: Lothar Matthäus, a 90 overall Germany card, and Iniesta, a 92 overall Spain card. They share the CM position but are built for very different jobs in midfield.

Matthäus is the physical box-to-box option: DEF 89, PHY 82, interceptions 91, shot power 95 and long shots 94, with Slide Tackle, Power Shot and Pinged Pass. Iniesta is the creator: DRI 92, PAS 91, vision 95 and short passing 95, with Tiki Taka, Technical and Incisive Pass, plus 4-star skill moves. His DEF is only 62 and PHY 68. Matthäus is the one that can also cover at CB or CDM.

Pick Matthäus for a balanced, defensive-minded midfield that still shoots from range; pick Iniesta if you want a playmaker to unlock defences in a possession-based side.

Matthäus wins 20 of 37 attributes.

Matthäus 90 Base Icon CM FC 27 card
90CMMatthäus
88PAC87SHO88PAS81DRI89DEF82PHY
Lothar MatthäusMatthäus
3★SM4★WFRightFoot
Iniesta 92 Base Icon CM FC 27 card
92CMIniesta
83PAC80SHO91PAS92DRI62DEF68PHY
IniestaIniesta
4★SM4★WFRightFoot
Matthäus 90 Base Icon CM FC 27 card
90CM
Matthäus20 wins
Iniesta 92 Base Icon CM FC 27 card
92CM
Iniesta16 wins
Info
Rating9092Best+2
Price3,939,0001,769,000
SBC points21,000—
PositionsCMCBCDMCMLMCAMLW
Skill moves34
Weak foot44
FootRightRight
Height174cm171cm
Weight—68kg
Meta rating93.7—
Pace88Best+583
Acceleration92Best+686
Sprint Speed84Best+480
Shooting87Best+780
Positioning8793Best+6
Finishing7981Best+2
Shot Power95Best+1778
Long Shots94Best+1480
Volleys88Best+880
Penalties93Best+2568
Passing8891Best+3
Vision8995Best+6
Crossing8286Best+4
FK Accuracy90Best+1872
Short Passing9195Best+4
Long Passing9193Best+2
Curve7582Best+7
Dribbling8192Best+11
Agility7987Best+8
Balance7986Best+7
Reactions8994Best+5
Ball Control8794Best+7
Dribbling7693Best+17
Composure8991Best+2
Defending89Best+2762
Interceptions91Best+2071
Heading Acc.79Best+2554
Def Awareness87Best+3057
Standing Tackle92Best+2963
Sliding Tackle89Best+3059
Physical82Best+1468
Jumping72Best+963
Stamina91Best+586
Strength76Best+1264
Aggression90Best+3258
PlayStyles
PlayStyles+Pinged Pass+Incisive Pass+
PlayStylesAnticipateSlide TacklePower ShotRapidQuick StepRelentlessFinesse ShotLong Ball PassTiki TakaInventiveTechnicalFirst Touch

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Questions about Lothar Matthäus vs Iniesta

Which is better, Matthäus or Iniesta?
Neither wins everywhere: Iniesta is higher overall at 92 against 90 and far stronger on dribbling and passing, while Matthäus is much stronger on defending (89 against 62) and physicality.
Which of the two can play in defence?
Matthäus, who is also playable at CB and CDM. Iniesta is instead playable at LM, CAM and LW.
Does Iniesta have more skill moves than Matthäus?
Yes. Iniesta has 4-star skill moves and Matthäus has 3-star, though both have a 4-star weak foot.