You get one clear star and a squad that is stronger than the ratings suggest. Van Dijk is the only 88, then the drop to 87 (Miedema) and 86 (de Jong) shows where your real value sits. Build around the defender, then use the women's core and the in-game transfers to fill the rest without spending coins.
Van Dijk Sets the Bar at 88 for FC 27 Netherlands Players
- Virgil van Dijk (88, CB) is your best pure defender: 89 DEF and 85 PHY make him a wall, and he is the only name above 87.
- Frenkie de Jong (86, CM) runs the midfield with 85 PAS and 84 DRI. He is the link that keeps possession flowing.
- Ryan Gravenberch (85, CDM) and Matthijs de Ligt (82, CB) give you a Liverpool and a United anchor without forcing rare icons.
The Women's Half Carries FC 27 Netherlands Players
- Vivianne Miedema (87, CAM) is the second name on the list and a genuine final-third threat: 86 SHO, 86 DRI.
- Lineth Beerensteyn (83, ST) is the fastest striker in the pool at 90 PAC with 82 SHO.
- Jill Roord (85, CM), Esmee Brugts (84, LB), Kerstin Casparij (84, RB) and Daphne van Domselaar (83, GK) mean you can field a full women's XI that holds its own.
In-Game Transfers Reshape FC 27 Netherlands Players
- Xavi Simons (81, CAM) lands at Spurs, a cheap creative link next to the three Spurs defenders.
- Jeremie Frimpong (81, RB) joins Liverpool, pairing with Van Dijk, Gravenberch and Gakpo for a four-man block.
- Denzel Dumfries (83, RB) moves to Real Madrid and Tijjani Reijnders (84, CM) goes to Al Qadsiah. Both are strong pickups you would not expect from real-world squads.
- Donyell Malen (83, ST) to AS Roma, Joey Veerman (82, CM) to Dortmund and Stefan de Vrij (82, CB) to Panathinaikos round out the surprising moves.
Chemistry Clusters for FC 27 Netherlands Players
- Liverpool: Van Dijk, Gravenberch, Gakpo, Frimpong (four players, one league).
- Spurs: Micky van de Ven, Xavi Simons, Jan Paul van Hecke (three, all EPL).
- Real Madrid: Dumfries, Beerensteyn (two, mixed men's and women's).
- These groups let you chain links early without chasing expensive icons.
Top 25 FC 27 Netherlands Players
| # | Player | OVR | Pos | Key Stats (PAC/SHO/PAS/DRI/DEF/PHY) | Club | Why Pick |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Virgil van Dijk | 88 | CB | 70/60/72/70/89/85 | Liverpool | Best defender in the pool |
| 2 | Vivianne Miedema | 87 | CAM | 83/86/80/86/34/82 | Manchester City | Top creative threat |
| 3 | Frenkie de Jong | 86 | CM | 77/70/85/84/77/77 | Barcelona | Midfield engine |
| 4 | Ryan Gravenberch | 85 | CDM | 79/76/81/83/80/80 | Liverpool | Ball-winning CDM |
| 5 | Jill Roord | 85 | CM | 75/83/85/84/65/74 | FC Twente | Box-to-box CM |
| 6 | Kerstin Casparij | 85 | RB | 80/58/73/76/83/71 | Manchester City | Attacking right back |
| 7 | Esmee Brugts | 84 | LB | 87/73/79/81/80/74 | Barcelona | Pacey left back |
| 8 | Tijjani Reijnders | 84 | CM | 75/78/81/83/71/76 | Al Qadsiah | New Al Qadsiah link |
| 9 | Damaris Egurrola | 84 | CDM | 62/71/82/80/81/82 | OL Lyonnes | Screening anchor |
| 10 | Jurriën Timber | 84 | RB | 76/48/76/78/83/78 | Arsenal | Versatile defender |
| 11 | Denzel Dumfries | 83 | RB | 82/70/74/79/78/87 | Real Madrid | Real Madrid wing back |
| 12 | Daphne van Domselaar | 83 | GK | 82/80/83/85/56/82 | Arsenal | Reliable GK option |
| 13 | Lineth Beerensteyn | 83 | ST | 90/82/73/86/50/76 | Real Madrid | Fastest striker, 90 PAC |
| 14 | Donyell Malen | 83 | ST | 86/83/73/85/38/68 | AS Roma | Direct winger |
| 15 | Romée Leuchter | 83 | ST | 82/84/70/80/29/72 | Paris SG | Finishing striker |
| 16 | Sherida Spitse | 82 | CB | 67/70/80/73/84/81 | Ajax | Sitting centre back |
| 17 | Dominique Janssen | 82 | CB | 76/54/74/73/83/82 | Manchester United | Physical defender |
| 18 | Cody Gakpo | 82 | LM | 77/83/80/81/47/74 | Liverpool | Liverpool wide threat |
| 19 | Joey Veerman | 82 | CM | 48/74/84/77/66/71 | Borussia Dortmund | Dortmund passer |
| 20 | Matthijs de Ligt | 82 | CB | 60/59/66/67/82/81 | Manchester United | Aerial CB |
| 21 | Stefan de Vrij | 82 | CB | 66/42/67/69/85/75 | Panathinaikos | Panathinaikos veteran |
| 22 | Jackie Groenen | 81 | CM | 80/66/81/82/72/75 | Paris SG | PSG link player |
| 23 | Robin Roefs | 81 | GK | 81/79/77/83/54/81 | Sunderland | Sunderland shot stopper |
| 24 | Bart Verbruggen | 81 | GK | 80/77/81/84/50/81 | Brighton | Brighton keeper |
| 25 | Daniëlle van de Donk | 81 | CM | 72/77/81/85/66/71 | London City | London City creator |
Bottom line. Van Dijk at 88 anchors a Netherlands squad where Miedema and a deep women's core do the real damage, and a wave of in-game transfers hands you free chemistry at Liverpool and Spurs.
