Manuel Neuer vs Marc Andre Ter Stegen: Who is the better GK in EA FC 25?

Manuel Neuer vs Marc Andre Ter Stegen has been a long-running debate in football and might even concern some fans in EA FC 25. The two German goalkeepers (GKs) have been very important for their respective clubs over the years, but the former has had a stronghold over the national team spot. That being said, the balance may have finally shifted, which is indicative of their ratings.

With the game's release right around the corner, fans must be wondering which keeper they should add to their Career Mode club or Ultimate Team. So, in this article, we will compare Manuel Neuer and Marc Andre Ter Stegen and analyze who the better player is in EA FC 25.

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EA FC 25 GK comparison: Manuel Neuer vs Marc Andre Ter Stegen

Neuer and Ter Stegen in training for Germany (Image via Getty)

First, let's take a look at both Maneul Neuer and Mar Andre Ter Stegen's EA FC 25 ratings:

Attribute Rating	Manuel Neuer	Marc Andre Ter Stegen
Diving	83	86
Handling	81	85
Kicking	90	89
Reflexes	83	91
Speed	49	47
Positioning	88	86
Overall	86	89

Manuel Neuer's overall rating this year is 86 which albeit not incredibly high, is still pretty good. Kicking and Positioning are two of his best attributes between the sticks.

On the other hand, Mar Andre Ter Stegen's best attribute as a GK in EA FC 25 is Reflexes. This is quite an essential trait for goalkeepers, and his rating in this department is excellent. He stands just a point behind his compatriot in Kicking, but his Diving, Handling, and Overall ratings are better than that of Neuer, giving him an edge in terms of pure statistical comparison.

It should also be noted that Manuel Neuer being older (38) could see a drop in his ratings in Career Mode over the course of the game, whereas Marc (32) could see growth in this regard.

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Manuel Neuer vs Marc Andre Ter Stegen: EA FC 25 Playstyles comparison

Manuel Neuer in action for Bayern Munich (Image via Getty)

Maneul Neuer's FC 25 Playstyles include Pinged Pass+, Long Ball Pass and Far Throw. These can help in ball distribution and starting counter attacks. Although useful, it would have been better to see some goalkeeping-related Playstyles here.

Marc Andre Ter Stegen is equipped with Footwork+ and Rush Out Playstyles. The former allows him to perform more saves with his feet that helps with close-range shots. The latter Playstyle provides more aggression in rushing out of the box and collecting over-the-top balls and long ball crosses.

These Playstyles add on to Ter Stegen's goalkeeping prowess and while it would have been nice to have some have some assistance in ball distribution like Neuer, those traits aren't extremely necessary for a GK.

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Manuel Neuer vs Marc Andre Ter Stegen: EA FC 25 Ultimate Team

Ter Stegen against Girona FC in La Liga (Image via Getty)

Having good chemistry between your Ultimate Team players is vital. Those from the same nation, league and club will form stronger link-ups.

Manuel Neuer plays for FC Bayern Munich in the Bundesliga and Marc Andre Ter Stegen plays for FC Barcelona in La Liga. It goes without saying that playing in Spain gives the latter an opportunity to form chemistry link-ups with a much better crop of players in FC 25, which should benefit your Ultimate Team.

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Final verdict

Manuel Neuer and Marc Andre Ter Stegen are two great GKs in real-life. However, the FC Barcelona keeper (Ter Stegen) seems better in EA FC 25 because of his attribute ratings, Playstyles that add to his basic role, and strong chemistry link-up opportunities in Ultimate Team.

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