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Rio Ferdinand vs Raphaël Varane in EA FC 27: which card is better?

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

Verdict

Rio Ferdinand (89) and Raphaël Varane (88) are both CB Base Icons in FC 27 Ultimate Team, and both carry the Anticipate PlayStyle+ and the Defender role. Ferdinand is the higher-rated card, Varane the more agile one on the ball.

Ferdinand leads on DEF 90 to 88 and PHY 86 to 83, with defensive awareness 91, composure 88, aggression 88 and the Bruiser and Slide Tackle PlayStyles. Varane has DRI 74 against 65, 191 cm of height, heading accuracy 85, plus Block and Quick Step. Both share PAC 84 and the same acceleration of 85.

I would pick Ferdinand for a physical, aggressive back line that wins duels, and Varane for a defender who is more comfortable carrying the ball and covering ground with Quick Step.

Ferdinand wins 18 of 38 attributes.

Ferdinand 89 Base Icon CB FC 27 card
89CBFerdinand
84PAC48SHO65PAS65DRI90DEF86PHY
Rio FerdinandFerdinand
3★SM3★WFRightFoot
Varane 88 Base Icon CB FC 27 card
88CBVarane
84PAC49SHO66PAS74DRI88DEF83PHY
Raphaël VaraneVarane
2★SM3★WFRightFoot
Ferdinand 89 Base Icon CB FC 27 card
89CB
Ferdinand18 wins
Varane 88 Base Icon CB FC 27 card
88CB
Varane13 wins
Info
Rating89Best+188
Price2,320,0002,699,000
PC4,339,000—
SBC points16,500Best+4,05012,450
PositionsCBCB
Skill moves32
Weak foot33
FootRightRight
Height189cm191cm
Meta rating92.9Best+0.592.4
Pace8484
Acceleration8585
Sprint Speed8384Best+1
Shooting4849Best+1
Positioning4652Best+6
Finishing4346Best+3
Shot Power63Best+1152
Long Shots4053Best+13
Volleys55Best+1342
Penalties59Best+1643
Passing6566Best+1
Vision5459Best+5
Crossing52Best+349
FK Accuracy3152Best+21
Short Passing81Best+279
Long Passing7577Best+2
Curve52Best+646
Dribbling6574Best+9
Agility6670Best+4
Balance67Best+265
Reactions8484
Ball Control7483Best+9
Dribbling5467Best+13
Composure88Best+682
Defending90Best+288
Interceptions89Best+188
Heading Acc.8585
Def Awareness91Best+190
Standing Tackle91Best+388
Sliding Tackle89Best+287
Physical86Best+383
Jumping8383
Stamina82Best+577
Strength8888
Aggression88Best+880
PlayStyles
PlayStyles+Anticipate+Anticipate+
PlayStylesJockeySlide TackleAerial FortressBruiserPrecision HeaderJockeyBlockAerial FortressQuick StepPrecision Header

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Questions about Rio Ferdinand vs Raphaël Varane

Which is better, Rio Ferdinand or Raphaël Varane?
Ferdinand is higher rated at 89 against 88 and stronger in DEF and PHY. Varane is better in dribbling, with DRI 74 against 65.
Do Ferdinand and Varane have the same PlayStyles+?
Both have Anticipate as their only PlayStyle+. Their regular PlayStyles differ: Ferdinand has Slide Tackle and Bruiser, Varane has Block and Quick Step.
Can Ferdinand and Varane be used in Evolutions?
Yes, both cards are eligible for Evolutions.