France’s national team has had an abundance of raw and young talent since the game of football was invented, with a whole host of superstars from pretty much every generation. The current national side boasts the likes of Mbappé, Giroud, Dembele and many more. We will look at some of the best French players in EA Sports FC24. For this reason, the OutsiderGaming (OG) editorial team has put together a guide to this position in the latest soccer sim video game release: EA Sports FC 2024!
Choosing EA Sports FC24 best French players
This page looks at the best young up-and-coming French players, with players like Karim Benzema, Kylian Mbappé and Kadidiatou Diani being among the top picks in EA FC24.
At the bottom of the article, you can see the full list of all the best French players in EA FC24. Also, don’t forget to read more about EA FC 24 on OutsiderGaming today.
1. Kylian Mbappé (91 OVR, 94 POT)
Age: 24
Wage: £190,000 p/w
Value: £154 million
Best Attributes: 97 Sprint Speed, 97 Acceleration, 94 Finishing
We begin with Kylian Mbappé Lottin, who is the best young French player in EA Sports FC24. The 24-year-old striker is proving to be a hot property with French side Paris Saint Germain.
Mbappé is a prolific goalscorer and widely regarded as one of the best players in France, he has all the attributes of a complete striker. I mean with 97 sprint speed, 97 finishing, 90 shot power, 84 volleys and 93 positioning, the young scarlet speedster will give you a run for your money.
Mbappé is well-known for his dribbling attributes, as well as his explosive acceleration, agility, quick feet, link-up play, and creativity when in possession of the ball, shown by his step overs or sudden changes of pace to beat opponents in one-on-one situations.
Kylian Mbappé currently plays for PSG, where he arrived from AS Monaco in 2017. Last season, he made 34 appearances and scored a whopping 29 goals across all competitions for his team which is why he’s my number pick on my list of best French players.
2. Karim Benzema (90 OVR, 91 POT)
Age: 35
Wage: £79,000 p/w
Value: £43 million
Best Attributes: 90 Vision, 92 Reaction, 91 Finishing
Highly rated striker Karim Benzema was part of the Champions League winning Real Madrid side before moving to Saudi side Al Ittihad. Benzema has an incredible 90 overall and with the right nurturing, his 91 potential will be reached in no time.
The 35 year old is a complete striker, known for his physicality, technique and eye for goal. He excels at picking up the ball in central areas and maintaining possession thanks to his 91 ball control, 87 dribbling and 90 composure.
Generally known for both his finishing and playmaking, Benzema is regarded as one of the best strikers in France. He is a creative, skillful, quick, agile, and prolific forward, who is good in the air and capable of playing off the shoulders of the last defender.
In 2023, Benzema joined Al Ittihad on loan for the 2023–24 season. He scored a goal and provided an assist on his debut on 27 July in a 2–1 victory over Espérance de Tunis during the Arab Club Champions Cup which I’d say makes him a perfect CF to join your squad.
3. Kadidiatou Diani (89 OVR, 90 POT)
Age: 28
Wage: £3,000 p/w
Value: £97 million
Best Attributes: 90 Finishing, 92 Sprint Speed, 90 Ball Control
Kadidiatou Diani is one of the most valuable right wingers on my list with an 89 overall and a potential to reach 90 rating all at a value of £97 million.
The French born navigated her way through Division 1 Féminine club Lyon with 84 Strength and 90 finishing making her a problem in her opponents’ sidelines. Pace is important but Diani sets herself apart with her 88 Dribbling and 86 long shot, making it tough to take her on once she starts moving with the ball.
The 28 year old right winger spent her youth career developing at Juvisy academy, before joining Juvisy senior team. Currently, she’s signed to French side Paris Saint Germain for £97 million on a 6 year deal.
With a total of 114 appearances for PSG, she scored 74 goals and also got called up to the France senior team for the 2012 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup where she scored four goals and helped her side win the championship.
4. Wendie Renard (88 OVR, 90 POT)
Age: 33
Wage: £2,000 p/w
Value: £59 million
Best Attributes: 94 Heading Accuracy, 92 Defensive Awareness, 91 Strength
Thanks to her 88 overall rating with a potential to reach 90 overall, Wendie Thérèse Renard ranks as one of the outright young CBs in EA Sports FC 24’s Career Mode with a value of £59 million.
Standing 5’8’’, Wendie also has quite the physical presence along the backline, with her 81 jumping, 92 defensive awareness, 89 interceptions, and 72 stamina meaning that she doesn’t have to do too much to gain control of the ball from her opponents.
The 33 year old is physically strong, has good pace and technique, and she is capable of scoring powerful headers.
Wendie is one of the most decorated players in modern women’s club football. She has won a record 14 French league titles and eight European Cups. In 2019, the New York Times described her as an “institution” at Lyon.
5. Antoine Griezmann (88 OVR, 90 POT)
Age: 32
Wage: £115,000 p/w
Value: £63 million
Best Attributes: 90 Positioning, 88 Vision, 90 Reaction
At 32-years-old and 5’9’’, Antoine Griezmann ranks as one of the best French strikers in EA FC24 with an 88 overall, boasting a lofty 90 potential rating.
Griezmann is a real unit up both in real life and the game, with his 5’9’’ frame, 86 stamina, 90 reaction, and 90 positioning already making him a decent target man. The left footer’s 85 free kick accuracy is great for dangerous free kicks alongside his 89 curve.
Griezmann is known as a “team player”, I mean his work-rate, attacking movement, positioning, and ability to interpret the game enables him to make effective attacking runs to beat the defensive line.
In 2021, Griezmann returned to Atlético Madrid on a one-year loan from FC Barcelona. Playing over 38 games across all competitions last season, he proved why he’s one of the top French strikers by contributing 15 goals. In 2014, Griezmann received a call-up to France’s senior squad to play in a friendly against the Netherlands in their home stadium.
6. Marie Katoto (88 OVR, 92 POT)
Age: 24
Wage: £2,000 p/w
Value: £132 million
Best Attributes: 91 Positioning, 90 Finishing, 91 Volley
Ranking sixth on this list of the best French players in EA Sports FC24 is Marie-Antoinette Oda Katoto who is still only 24-year-old with a 92 potential rating giving her more opportunity to reach her lofty height.
Listed as a striker, Marie boasts 87 ball control, 85 composure, 86 shot power, and 82 sprint speed. Either way, the 5’10’’ French born player develops into an incredibly potent striker in her division once she hits her 92 potential rating.
The 24 year old started her youth career with Colombes FFC in 2005 and later joined PSG Academy in 2011. She made her senior team debut in 2015 against VfL Wolfsburg in the second leg of 2014–15 UEFA Women’s Champions League semi-finals.
Marie made 21 appearances last season and scored 18 goals and 12 assists. She has also represented her country at different levels, accumulating 35 caps and 24 goals. She was part of the French squad that won the 2016 UEFA Women’s Under-19 Championship.
7. Mike Maignan (87 OVR, 89 POT)
Age: 27
Wage: £77,000 p/w
Value: £62 million
Best Attributes: 91 Positioning, 90 Finishing, 91 Volley
Last but definitely not the least on my list of best French players with an 89 potential rating is Mike Maignan. Maignan stands out among the best goalkeepers in France and also the game at 27-years-old and also having an 87 overall rating.
The French shot-stopper starts career mode with 85 diving, 89 reflexes, and 85 positioning – and his 82 handling is tremendous for the French stopper.
The talented French man currently plays for Italian side AC Milan and has been a goalkeeper for teams like PSG B, Lille, U16 french squad, U17 – U21 and France senior team.
Last season Maignan made 22 appearances across all competitions for AC Milan and kept 8 clean sheets. Following Lloris retirement from international duty in 2023, Maignan was promoted as a first choice goalkeeper for the French national team.
All of the best French players on EA Sports FC 24
Keep scrolling to see our list of all of the outright best French players ranked by their overall rating in EA FC24 Career Mode.
| Name | Position | Overall | Potential | Age | Team | Wage (p/w) | Value |
| Kylian Mbappé | ST | 91 | 94 | 24 | PSG | £190,000 | £154 million |
| Karim Benzema | CF | 90 | 91 | 35 | Al Ittihad | £79,000 | £43 million |
| Kadidiatou Diani | RW | 89 | 90 | 28 | Paris Saint-Germain Féminine | £3,000 | £97 million |
| Wendie Renard | CB | 88 | 90 | 33 | Olympique Lyonnais Féminin | £2,000 | £59 million |
| Antoine Griezmann | ST | 88 | 90 | 32 | Atlético de Madrid | £115,000 | £63 million |
| Marie Katoto | ST | 88 | 92 | 24 | Paris Saint-Germain Féminine | £2,000 | £132 million |
| Mike Maignan | GK | 87 | 89 | 27 | AC Milan | £77,000 | £62 million |
| Ousmane Dembélé | RW | 86 | 87 | 26 | PSG | £150,000 | £80 million |
| Selma Bacha | LB | 86 | 91 | 22 | Olympique Lyonnais Féminin | £1,000 | £97 million |
| Grace Geyoro | CM | 86 | 89 | 25 | Paris Saint-Germain Féminine | £2,000 | £89 million |
| Sakina Karchaoui | LB | 86 | 87 | 26 | Paris Saint-Germain Féminine | £2,000 | £73 million |
| Christopher Nkunku | CF | 86 | 88 | 25 | Chelsea | £185,000 | £86 million |
| N’Golo Kanté | CDM | 86 | 86 | 32 | Al Ittihad | £73,000 | £45 million |
| Kingsley Coman | LM | 85 | 85 | 27 | Bayern Munich | £100,000 | £57 million |
| Amandine Henry | CDM | 85 | 85 | 33 | Angel City W | £2,000 | £26 million |
| Theo Hernández | LB | 85 | 88 | 25 | AC Milan | £90,000 | £66 million |
| Jules Koundé | CB | 85 | 89 | 24 | FC Barcelona | £160,000 | £69 million |
| Raphaël Varane | CB | 85 | 85 | 30 | Manchester United | £160,000 | £44 million |
| Delphine Cascarino | RW | 84 | 85 | 25 | Olympique Lyonnais Féminin | £2,000 | £50 million |
| Moussa Diaby | RM | 84 | 88 | 23 | Aston Villa | £105,000 | £60 million |
| Lucas Hernández | CB | 84 | 85 | 27 | PSG | £105,000 | £42 million |
| Randal Kolo Muani | ST | 84 | 87 | 24 | PSG | £110,000 | £58 million |
| Eugénie Le Sommer | ST | 84 | 84 | 33 | Olympique Lyonnais Féminin | £2,000 | £27 million |
| Amel Majri | CAM | 84 | 84 | 30 | Olympique Lyonnais Féminin | £2,000 | £40 million |
| Adrien Rabiot | CM | 84 | 84 | 28 | Juventus | £150,000 | £42 million |
If you are on the lookout for the best French players to sign to your team, then look no further than the table above.
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