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Return leads to farewell: Neymar removed from FC 25

“A rescue” is the transfer to FC Santos for Neymar. In EA SPORTS FC 25, on the other hand, it means goodbye. The Brazilian was removed from the game after a squad update – what remains virtually of the dribbling artist?

On his 33rd birthday, Neymar was presented with a 52-minute comeback at his home club FC Santos. “I’m not yet at 100 percent,” he said after the game against Botafogo (1-1) – and it showed on the pitch. “In three or four weeks” the Brazilian wanted to be “much better”. In reality, his “rescue” goes hand in hand with his virtual departure.

The “prince”, as Santos celebrated his prodigal son, was removed from EA SPORTS FC 25 in a squad update on February 5. Neymar is no longer available to play for his former club Al-Hilal in kick-off mode, nor in career mode. His new club is not represented in the football simulation because the developer does not have licenses for the Brazilian league.

Rating-Peak in FIFA 17, TOTY in FIFA 16

A small loophole is available to fans of the dribbling artist in FUT. There, Neymar’s gold card can still be used, as can the Total Rush and Winter Wildcard versions, each with Al-Hilal as the club. However, those who don’t know what to do with Ultimate Team will have to part with the attacking player digitally for the time being. Maybe he will return to Europe after all.

If not, the only thing left to do is look back: Neymar was one of the best players in FIFA and FC over the past decade. The Brazilian reached his virtual peak in FIFA 17, when he had an overall rating of over 92 and potential of 94 in career mode. Neymar was able to maintain his 92-point overall rating until FIFA 20 – after that, things slowly went downhill.

In FIFA 16, Neymar was voted into Ultimate Team’s Team of the Year (TOTY) and given a strong special card including a 96 overall rating. He made it into the Team of the Season (TOTS) multiple times in FUT – for La Liga and Ligue 1. Objects of the former Barca and PSG pro received the maximum overall rating of 99 points three times.

Once on the cover, Selecao not an option

Neymar was on the German cover for FIFA 19 – alongside Cristiano Ronaldo. The Portuguese had ventured into the Saudi Professional League six months before him and is still under contract there. Which is why CR7 is still included in FC 25. eSport recently showed Ronaldo on the occasion of his 40th birthday over time.

Neymar will probably not be in EA SPORTS FC at the age of 40, despite the possibility of a return to Europe. The Selecao’s record goalscorer will first need to get back into shape after serious injuries. Speaking of the Selecao: the Brazilian team is also not included in FC 25 – no second loophole for Neymar fans.

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