Nicolò Barella FC 28 Review — Italy's Engine Room
Barella is Serie A's answer to Valverde. A true box-to-box midfielder who excels at everything — passing, shooting, defending, and dribbling. He has the highest work rate in Italian football, and in FUT he's equally relentless. The backbone of any Serie A squad.
Card Overview
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Overall | 86 |
| Position | CM |
| Pace | 78 |
| Shooting | 76 |
| Passing | 82 |
| Dribbling | 83 |
| Defending | 78 |
| Physical | 80 |
| Weak Foot | 4★ |
| Skill Moves | 3★ |
| Height | 5'8" |
| League | Serie A |
| Price Range | 20k - 45k |
In-Game Performance
Strengths
- All-round stats: 76+ in every attacking and defending category — the most balanced CM
- Passing (82): Excellent vision, through balls, and short passing
- Dribbling (83): Agile and responsive — turns quickly under pressure
- Defending (78): Good tackler who helps defensively — true B2B
- Stamina: Elite stamina — runs for the full 120 minutes
- Long shots: Surprisingly good power from distance — scores bangers
- Links: Serie A + Italy = Bastoni, Lautaro, Donnarumma, Chiesa
Weaknesses
- Pace (78): Decent but not rapid — needs Engine or Shadow for competitiveness
- Height (5'8"): Short for midfield — loses aerial battles
- Physical (80): Good but not dominant — bigger midfielders can bully him
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Best Chemistry Styles
| Chem Style | Boosts | When to Use |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | Pace + Pass + Drib | Best overall — 88+ pace, elite passing and dribbling |
| Shadow | Pace + Defending | Defensive midfielder role |
| Maestro | Shoot + Pass + Drib | Attacking CM / CAM role |
Our pick: Engine. Barella with Engine becomes an 88+ pace CM with 92+ passing and 93+ dribbling. That's an incredibly well-rounded midfielder who does everything brilliantly.
Final Verdict
Rating: 8.5/10
Barella is the complete CM for Serie A squads. He doesn't have one dominant attribute, but the overall package is outstanding — he passes, dribbles, tackles, and shoots to a high level. At 20-45k he's a great value B2B midfielder who links perfectly to the entire Inter and Italy spine.
Frequently Asked Questions
Barella is rated 86 overall — the best CM in Serie A.
Engine for pace, passing, and dribbling. Shadow for a defensive CM role.
Very similar profiles. Valverde is faster and more physical. Barella has better passing and dribbling. Valverde for pace, Barella for technical play.
Yes — his passing, dribbling, and shooting make him viable as a CAM. Apply Maestro for the best results in an attacking role.
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