Premier League superstar 'shocked' about how poorly EA Sports FC rates his abilities
Manchester United and England striker Marcus Rashford was recently doing some press duties with the Premier League, during which the footballer was given a sneak peek at the EA Sports FC 24 version of Marcus Rashford. The player's form vastly improved in the 2022/23 season, with 30 goals in all competitions, and this is reflected in some improved ratings on the EAFC 24 card (the new version of FIFA Ultimate Team) over the FIFA 23 version. But not, apparently enough for Rashford.
The Rashford card's overall rating has improved from an 83 in FIFA 23 to an 85 in EAFC 24. But when taken through how the game breaks down his skills, Rashford was unpleasantly surprised at points.
At least it began well. Rashford couldn't believe he was rated an 87 for pace in FIFA 23 (to be fair, he is fast as hell), saying «87? I can't lie, I thought I should be 89/90. But if it was 87 last year, I'm the same speed now… [I should be] 89. Yeah. 87 is rude.» The player was delighted to discover he's now a 90: «That's good, that's a good start. I think I am probably the fastest [player at Man United].»
Rashford guessed his «shooting must have been an 84» in FIFA 23. It was 82: «I'm gonna have to have a word.» He guesses 85 or 87 for EAFC 24, but it's an 86. «Alright. Almost, we are doing well so far.» For passing Rashford guesses around 77, and in FIFA 23 it's a 75: «That's crazy though.» He guesses 78 for EAFC 24, which is bang on, then says «it should be 80.»
84 for dribbling in EAFC 24 «is alright, it could be higher though.» Then Rashford was asked what he reckoned his defensive ability was rated as and, being a forward player, he went with the semi-respectable 68. The player was visibly taken aback when told it was just 41 in FIFA 23.
«41?!»
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