Franz Beckenbauer vs Rio Ferdinand in EA FC 27: which card is better?
Franz Beckenbauer vs Rio Ferdinand: stats, PlayStyles, roles and live prices of both EA FC 27 cards side by side.
Verdict
Franz Beckenbauer and Rio Ferdinand are two Base Icon centre-backs in FC 27 Ultimate Team, but they are built very differently. Beckenbauer is a 93 rated CB who also plays at CDM and CM, while Ferdinand is an 89 rated pure CB with a physical frame.
Beckenbauer is stronger on the ball: PAS 88 against 65, DRI 84 against 65, and long passing 95 with Incisive Pass and Long Ball Pass. Ferdinand wins on PHY 86 against 83, 189 cm of height and Aerial Fortress, Bruiser and Slide Tackle. Both carry Anticipate and Jockey, and Ferdinand has the faster-looking AcceleRATE Lengthy tag, but only Beckenbauer has Controlled.
Pick Beckenbauer if you want a ball-playing defender or a CDM who starts attacks. Pick Ferdinand if you want a tall, aggressive stopper for a back line that mostly defends and clears.
Beckenbauer wins 30 of 37 attributes.
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Questions about Franz Beckenbauer vs Rio Ferdinand
- Who is the better defender, Beckenbauer or Ferdinand?
- Beckenbauer, with DEF 93 against 90 and defensive awareness 95 against 91. Ferdinand is the more physical option at PHY 86 and 189 cm.
- Which Icon can play outside centre-back?
- Beckenbauer, who is also playable at CDM and CM. Ferdinand is listed only at CB.
- Is Rio Ferdinand eligible for Evolutions?
- Yes, Ferdinand's Base Icon card is listed as eligible for Evolutions.