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Article continues belowArticle continues belowArticle continues below<script type="application/json" data-placement="fcplayer-semantic">{"type":"fcplayer-semantic","data":{"embedCode":"//cdn.fcp.codes/embed-code-template/embed-code-template.js#SEMANTIC_5704afb8-c10b-4ba5-9cb4-d7fb6098ef90"}}</script><ul><li>Palmer had an overall rating of 66 in EA FC 24</li><li>40 goal contributions in 45 games last term</li><li>EA Sports boosts his rating for latest edition</li></ul>

Cole Palmer given one of biggest rating increases in Ultimate Team history as EA Sports FC 25 rewards Chelsea star for outstanding debut season at Stamford Bridge

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Palmer has been recognized for his exceptional performances at Chelsea with a significant rating upgrade in the upcoming <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/ea-sports-fc-25-release-date-price/bltf986ce171b0ae3a3" target="_blank">EA Sports FC 25</a>, the latest edition of the popular football video game. After receiving a lowly overall rating of 66 out of 99 in EA FC 24 - a puzzling downgrade from his previous rating of 67 in FIFA 23 - the former Manchester City starlet <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/ea-sports-fc-25-ratings-best-players/bltfed202799aa11fe6" target="_blank">is set for a major boost</a>.<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Cole Palmer is ready for <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FC25?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FC25</a>. 🧊 <a href="https://t.co/yGJ8qT5Ntm">pic.twitter.com/yGJ8qT5Ntm</a>— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/ChelseaFC/status/1833404212438278584?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 10, 2024</a></blockquote>
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WHAT HAPPENED?

Throughout his debut season with Chelsea, Palmer lit up Stamford Bridge, netting an impressive 25 goals and providing 15 assists in 45 appearances across all competitions. As a result, Palmer’s new overall rating is 85 out of 99 - a staggering 19-point increase from his previous rating in EA FC 24. To put it into perspective, only a handful of players have ever received larger boosts. These include Doka Madureira in FIFA 16 (+27), Eden Hazard in FIFA 10 (+26), and Paul Pogba in FIFA 13 (+22).Here’s a closer look at how his stats have improved in EA FC 25 compared to EA FC 24:Pace: 75/99 (+1)Shooting: 82/99 (+16)Passing: 83/99 (+21)Dribbling: 86/99 (+16)Defending: 50/99 (+4)Physical: 66/99 (+9)Palmer’s most notable improvements are in his passing and dribbling, where he has seen a massive increase of 21 and 16 points, respectively. His shooting ability has also been substantially upgraded, rising by 16 points, making him a much more dangerous attacking threat in the game.

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Chelsea Women's star Lauren James has also received a better rating in EA FC 25 than in the previous edition of the game. Her new overall stands at 86, which is a three-point increase from EA FC 24.<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">On fire and cold as ice. 🔥🥶 <a href="https://t.co/oU9BLW2ZS8">pic.twitter.com/oU9BLW2ZS8</a>— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/ChelseaFC/status/1833222473430466944?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 9, 2024</a></blockquote>
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DID YOU KNOW?

This achievement marks a significant milestone in Palmer’s career, as he has quickly gone from being an underrated talent to one of the standout players in Chelsea’s ranks. He has picked up from where he left off last season <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/cole-palmer-chelsea-star-reaches-european-peak-setting-up-nicolas-jackson-score-against-crystal-palace/blt24f5ce7eecf31c39" target="_blank">with one goal and four assists</a> in three Premier League matches this term. If Palmer continues to perform in the same vein, fans can expect him to receive several performance-based special items in EA Sports FC 25’s Ultimate Team mode.

WHAT NEXT FOR PALMER?

Cole Palmer given one of biggest rating increases in Ultimate Team history as EA Sports FC 25 rewards Chelsea star for outstanding debut season at Stamford Bridge | Goal.com

Cole Palmer has been rewarded with a massive rating increase in Ultimate Team by EA Sports FC 25 after an outstanding debut season with Chelsea.