The Best Silver Goalkeepers in Ultimate Team

EA Sports FC 24 has over 19,000 footballers, and with such a massive roster, players are often spoiled for choice over whom to pick for their teams. Naturally, they go with the gold and special cards as they make progress, but this can take some time, especially if they don’t get much time to grind. In such cases, and especially for beginners, silver items are worth picking up.

More often than not, players can get away with wins if their defense is strong, even if they don’t have the most suitable strikers. And naturally, the GKs play the most crucial part here. Silver goalkeepers don’t possess the excellent stats that special cards do in EA Sports FC 24, but they do have a lot to offer for the price they come at. And when chemistry styles are applied to cover up a card’s weaker aspects, the in-game benefit rises even more.

The footballers in this guide have been chosen based on their stats, their height (and thus reach), and the potential chemistry links they offer. While these factors make them the crème de la crème of silver goalkeepers, readers may find other choices suitable based on their teams’ present chemistry.

Thomas Strakosha

A part of Albania’s national team, Thomas Strakosha plays for Brentford in the Premier League. He made his debut there in October 2023 against Manchester United, but they lost 2-1. He was previously part of the Serie A team Lazio, where he played from 2015-2022, with a short stint in Salernitana from 2015-2016.

When talking about potential, his best strength is height, which comes in at 6’4. Among other stats, he also possesses 74 Diving, 75 Reflexes, 71 Positioning, and 71 Physicality. This puts him among the best silver goalkeepers in EA Sports FC 24 that players can go for at this range. While they may not have multiple teammates from Albania, Brentford, and the Premier League can provide essential chemistry links to improve his and the overall team’s performance.

Sergio Rico

Spanish footballer Sergio Rico has been a part of French Ligue 1’s elite club, Paris Saint-Germain, since 2019. Coming in at 6’5, he is one of the tallest footballers in the game. This gives him great reach across the post, being a massive component in his ability to save the goal even in dire circumstances.

Although he has only 73 Diving and 73 Positioning, his 76 Reflexes have a big impact on the field. When clubbed together with his height, he consistently maintains a good line of sight to make saves. What enhances his stats are his chemistry links, which work for Spain, Ligue 1, and PSG, three of the most used in the game. This also makes him apt for SBCs, as he can help add three crucial points.

Dorde Petrovic

Dorde Petrovic is one of the best silver goalkeepers in EA Sports FC 24 that players can opt for. He has had a stellar career so far, having played in four Serbian Cups and four UEFA Europa Conference Leagues. The footballer started playing for the MLS team New England Revolution in 2022 and recorded multiple clean sheets, showing his clear potential for the future. And in August 2023, he signed with Chelsea for seven years.

Petrović has decent stats, coming in around 73 Diving and 75 Reflexes but only 71 Positioning. Two key components of his usability in a team are his height of 6’5 and the chemistry links on offer. The Premier League is arguably the best league in the world, and since most players go for it, Petrović provides a good link. While the Serbian link is rarely useful, the Chelsea one is beneficial.

Matej Kovar

A Czech professional footballer, Matěj Kovář has had a decent career so far. After starting through the Manchester United Youth Academy in 2018, he was loaned to Swindon Town, Burton Albion, and Sparta Prague. He has even had a good international career, having played for the Czech Republic’s U18-U21 teams. Currently, he plays for the Bundesliga team Bayer Leverkusen, which he joined in August 2023.

Silver goalkeeper Matej Kovar comes in with some great stats. Although his diving is just 73, his 75 Reflexes and 78 Positioning are excellent at this level of the game. When combined with his height of 6’5, he can make great saves. Further, he offers a solid chemistry link to Bundesliga players.

Sven Ulreich

Sven Ulreich is a silver goalkeeper in EA Sports FC 24, currently a part of Bundesliga elites, Bayern Munich. His senior club career started with VfB Stuttgart II, going through VfB Stuttgart, Bayern Munich, and then Hamburger SV. He returned to Bayern Munich in 2021 and is currently under contract till June 2025. He also played for Germany’s U16, U19, and U21 teams.

Sven Ulreich has an excellent diving stat of 75 and 77 Reflexes, but his 73 Positioning is only average at this level. Since he also has 75 Pace, 77 Dribbling, and a height of 6’4, he’s a pretty good pick. His usability in a team, and even SBCs, is enhanced by strong chemistry links to Germany, Bundesliga, as well as Bayern Munich.

Ruben Blanco

Ruben Blanco had a splendid international career during his younger days, having been a part of the Spanish national team from U16-U21, except the U18. Having started his senior career at Celta de Vigo’s (Celta) reserve team, he later moved on to the main team till 2022. In July 2022, he was sent to French Ligue 1 team Olympique de Marseille (OM) as a loan, where he shifted completely at the end of the season.

Ruben Blanco is a top-rated silver goalkeeper in EA Sports FC 24, and his stats reflect his ability. Standing tall at 6’2, he comes in with 79 Diving, 74 Reflexes, and 79 Pace, although his 70 Positioning should be the first aspect to improve with a chem style. Players can use him to form chemistry links to Spain and French Ligue 1 in their line-ups.

Alexander Meyer

Alexander Meyer’s skills and sheer commitment to the game make his silver goalkeeper card worth picking up in EA Sports FC 24. Having battled a lot of injuries over his career, he has come a long way from his debut team Hamburger SV II, with a career spanning TSV Havelse, Energie Cottbus, VfB Stuttgart, and Jahn Regensburg. Now, he is a part of Borussia Dortmund, his highest-rated club so far.

Meyer has average stats, coming in at 71 Diving, 75 Reflexes, 73 Position, and 76 Kicking. Although he costs around 1.3k coins, which is more than some gold cards, his stats are decent at this stage of the game. The silver card also offers chemistry links to Germany, Bundesliga, and Borussia Dortmund, which makes him an easy pick for rosters or SBCs.

Benoit Costil

Benoit Costil has had a good club career so far but has had few chances at the international stage. In his club career, he has the highest number of appearances for Stade Rennais (SRFC) and Girondins de Bordeaux, where he played from 2011-2017 and 2017-2022, respectively. He currently plays for Salernitana, a part of the Italian Serie A.

Benoît Costil stands at 6’2, a pretty decent height for a silver goalkeeper. He comes with 72 Diving and Positioning, but 74 Reflex and Kicking get the job done, no question. Costil also has 64 Jumping and Strength, which is a tad bit more than others at this stage. Further, his links to France and Serie A make him a good pick any time.

Gauthier Gallon

A French national, Gauthier Gallon was previously with Ligue 1 club ESTAC Troyes, where he made 30 appearances in the 2022 season. He joined Stade Rennais FC (Rennes) in 2023. When talking about this season, he has had one UEFA Europa League appearance so far, where Stade Rennais FC won 3:1 against Panathinaikos.

Gauthier Gallon stands 6’1 tall, and while he’s not the tallest goalkeeper on this list, he has decent reflexes at 75. He also has 73 Positioning and 74 Diving. Since Positioning also comes in at an average 73, it is recommended to use a chem style that at least fixes this particular stat. Gallon also comes with chemistry links to France and Ligue 1, which can be of tremendous help in boosting stats or completing SBCs in EA Sports FC 24, like the Silver Upgrade.

Finn Dahmen

Finn Dahmen has been part of only two clubs so far, both from the Bundesliga, having joined FC Augsburg during the 2023 transfer window in June. He was earlier a part of Mainz 05, where he made his way to the primary team in 2018 after having been a part of the reserve team. He has had multiple appearances on the international stage, and was a part of Germany’s U15-U21 national teams, except the U16.

Finn Dahmen’s silver goalkeeper card in EA Sports FC 24 comes with 74 Diving, 75 Reflexes, and 78 Kicking. Since his Handling is less at 70, and Positioning is just 71, it is recommended to use a chem style to bolster these first. The overall stats can also be boosted quite easily since he comes with chemistry links to Germany and the Bundesliga, and most players have cards from these two.