In EA FC 25, the new Centurions event has introduced a strong defender. The card, which is actually a right-back, impresses particularly in offense with its unique abilities and can overshadow many of his midfield colleagues with his passes. At just 20,000 coins, it is also a real bargain.
What kind of defender is this? The Centurions card of the Spanish right-back Jesús Navas from FC Sevilla (LaLiga EA Sports) has received a significant upgrade from its original gold card. The improvements are as follows:
- Stat boosts:
- +9 Pace
- +6 Shot
- +6 Passing
- +6 Dribbling
- +6 Defense
- +20 Physical
- New PlayStyles:
- “Push” for improved defending with L2/LT
- “Unrelenting” for better stamina regeneration and improved team deliveries (R1/RB)
- “Through Pass” for better pressure passes
- “Further Pass” for more precise, high (through) passes
- “Hard Pass” for better crosses
- New Player Role++: Offensive Wing-Back
- Weak Foot: +1★
Especially the improved physical (+20) stands out among the stat boosts. With its pace, explosive acceleration, and the PlayStyle “Fury”, it has the best conditions to execute the new sprint boost in FC 25.
However, more important for the current meta in FC 25 are the passing PlayStyles. With “Through Pass”, “Further Pass”, and “Hard Pass”, Centurions Jesús Navas has three of these PlayStyles. This combination of abilities is unique for a right-back in FC 25.
With Further Pass, Jesús Navas even possesses one of the 6 best PlayStyles in FC 25.
Jesus Navas: Better passing than many midfielders
That’s why Jesús Navas’s passes are so strong: After the upgrade, the pure passing values of the Spaniard look very good. Aside from his free-kick precision, all his values are above 80, with a crossing value of even 91.
More crucial, however, is that Jesús Navas can perfectly implement these values with his passing PlayStyles. According to the Futbin database, only 10 other players in FC 25 have the same combination of passing PlayStyles in FC 25, most of whom usually play in midfield.
Further Pass for building the play from defense
His long, high through passes with L1+Triangle/LT+Y are executed with improved precision. His cross-field switches with Square/X also come in much sharper and more precisely.
You can use these attributes to set up your offensive midfielders or strikers with a ball over the opponent’s defensive line. You can also free yourself from tight situations by sending a precise, long ball to the other side of the field.
Through Pass to create goal chances with a flat pass
The through pass with R1+X/RB+A is perfect for playing to your offensive players when they have little space, such as in or near the opponent’s penalty area, where many defenders are waiting for you.
The quick, sharp through pass gives you the crucial time advantage to surprise the opponent.
Hard Pass to create goal chances with a high ball
Hard Pass is ideally suited to the Player Role++ of Jesús Navas. As an offensive wing-back, he is keen to burst down the flanks. When the Spaniard is on the wings near the opponent’s penalty area, you should feed your strikers with a defender’s cross.
Paired with his strong crossing value, his high crosses come into the penalty area with a lot of curve, power, and precision. As such, his crosses are difficult for opposing defenders to deal with and provide your strikers with a perfect opportunity to score with a header or volley.
This is how to integrate Centurions Jesús Navas into your team: You should play Jesús Navas according to his offensive strengths in the Role++ as an offensive wide player. To ensure defense on the left side, secure a player with the role of “full-back”.
Due to his play strength, you should also provide him with another strong passer on the right midfield side. Then you can combine your way to the opponent’s penalty area to initiate a goal chance with a flat or high pass. A matching, strong passer from Spain was introduced at the beginning of FC 25 on MeinMMO.
