10 Premier League players that need to be 🔻 downgraded in FM25

FM25 is just around the corner, meaning FM24 has been out for a year already—and a year is forever in the world of football. Which players’ real-life performances have underperformed compared to their Football Manager counterparts and demand a 🔻 downgrade? Here’s a look at the Premier League players who we think deserve a reduction in Football Manager 25.

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Kalvin Phillips

Ipswich | DM, M C | Ball-Winning Midfielder

Phillips has struggled to maintain the form that once made him a key player for Leeds. A dip in performance suggests his CA should be adjusted to reflect his current role at Ipswich.

CA: 149 → Suggested: 140-145

🇫🇷 Boubakary Soumaré

Leicester | DM, M C | Deep-Lying Playmaker

Soumaré’s performances have been inconsistent, and his influence in midfield has waned. A lower CA would better reflect his current contributions at 

Leicester.

CA: 136 → Suggested: 125-130

🇸🇪 Dejan Kulusevski

Tottenham Hotspur | M R, AM RC | Inverted Winger

While Kulusevski has shown flashes of brilliance, his inconsistency this season justifies a slight reduction in CA to reflect his fluctuating impact at Spurs.

CA: 160 → Suggested: 150-155

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Marcus Rashford

Man Utd | AM L, ST | Inside Forward

Rashford’s form has been less prolific this season, and a slight adjustment in his CA would more accurately represent his current performances at Manchester United.

CA: 160 → Suggested: 150-155

🇪🇸 Marc Cucurella

Chelsea | D LC, WB/M L | Wing-Back

Cucurella has struggled for consistency since joining Chelsea. His performances suggest a lower CA to match his current contributions in the squad.

CA: 145 → Suggested: 135-140

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Jack Grealish

Man City | M RL, AM RLC | Inverted Winger

Grealish has had some standout moments, but his overall influence has dipped compared to past seasons. A slight CA decrease would reflect his current form at City.

CA: 164 → Suggested: 155-160

🇲🇱 Yves Bissouma

Tottenham Hotspur | DM, M C | Ball-Winning Midfielder

Bissouma’s form has been inconsistent, and his current CA feels too high given his recent contributions. A slight reduction would better reflect his role at Spurs.

CA: 157 → Suggested: 145-150

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Raheem Sterling

Arsenal | M/AM RL | Inverted Winger

Sterling hasn’t consistently delivered at the level he once did. His CA should be adjusted to reflect a decline in form since moving to Arsenal.

CA: 161 → Suggested: 150-155

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Ben Chilwell

Chelsea | D/WB L | Full-Back

Chilwell’s form has been up and down, and his injury issues have limited his impact. A lower CA would better reflect his current standing at Chelsea.

CA: 155 → Suggested: 145-150

🇧🇷 Casemiro

Man Utd | DM, M C | Ball-Winning Midfielder

Casemiro’s influence in the midfield has waned, and his performances have not been up to his usual standards. A CA reduction would better represent his current form at United.

CA: 157 → Suggested: 145-150