Portsmouth 07/08 — FA Cup Winners: Full Squad & Ratings
Portsmouth 2007/08 season — all 18 players rated, best XI, and how to draft them in 38-0.
Draft this era — play 38-0 free Spin the slot machine through 44 historic squads and build your all-time Premier League XI. No download, no account.Portsmouth 2007/08 — Season Story
Harry Redknapp's Portsmouth were the Premier League's great entertainers of the late 2000s, finishing eighth and winning the FA Cup — Kanu's scruffy goal beating Cardiff at Wembley. David James, Sol Campbell, Lassana Diarra and Sulley Muntari made Fratton Park a fortress. Within two years the club was in administration, which makes this triumph all the more poignant.
With David James (84 OVR) leading the way alongside Sol Campbell (83) and Jermain Defoe (82), this squad averages 78.1 across all 18 players — below the 44-squad average of 80.7. For drafters, it is a value squad — the elite names at the top are genuine draft prizes, but the tail is thinner, so take the star when the slot lands here.
Key Players & Ratings
The standout names in this squad are David James (84 OVR), Sol Campbell (83 OVR), Jermain Defoe (82 OVR). Across all 18 players the squad averages 78.1 OVR, which makes it a value squad with hidden gems for drafters who know their history. Ratings are anchored to EA FIFA/FC scores for that specific season, cross-checked against appearance data.
Full 18-Man Squad
| Pos | Player | OVR | Alt positions |
|---|---|---|---|
| GK | David James | 84 | — |
| GK | Jamie Ashdown | 72 | — |
| RB | Glen Johnson | 78 | RWB |
| RB | Lauren | 75 | RM, CDM |
| RB | Noe Pamarot | 74 | RCB |
| RCB | Sol Campbell | 83 | CB |
| LCB | Sylvain Distin | 79 | CB, LB |
| LB | Hermann Hreidarsson | 76 | LCB |
| CDM | Lassana Diarra | 80 | CM, RB |
| CDM | Papa Bouba Diop | 77 | CM |
| CM | Sulley Muntari | 80 | LM, CDM |
| CM | Pedro Mendes | 76 | CDM |
| CM | Sean Davis | 76 | CDM |
| LM | Niko Kranjcar | 80 | CAM, CM |
| RW | John Utaka | 78 | RM, ST |
| ST | Jermain Defoe | 82 | CF |
| ST | Benjani | 78 | CF |
| CF | Nwankwo Kanu | 78 | ST, CAM |
Best XI — Portsmouth 2007/08
The highest-rated eleven available from this squad in 38-0:
- GK David James 84 OVR
- RB Glen Johnson 78 OVR
- RCB Sol Campbell 83 OVR
- LCB Sylvain Distin 79 OVR
- CDM Lassana Diarra 80 OVR
- CM Sulley Muntari 80 OVR
- LM Niko Kranjcar 80 OVR
- RW John Utaka 78 OVR
- ST Jermain Defoe 82 OVR
- ST Benjani 78 OVR
- CF Nwankwo Kanu 78 OVR
Drafting This Squad in 38-0
When the draft slot machine lands on Portsmouth 07/08 — FA Cup Winners, you pick exactly one of these 18 players for your all-time XI. In Normal mode you see every rating shown above; in Legend mode the numbers are hidden, so knowing this squad's real hierarchy is your edge. After drafting a full XI you pick a manager and simulate a 38-round season chasing the perfect 38-0-0 record.
FAQ
Who was the best player in Portsmouth's 2007/08 squad?
David James (84 OVR), with Sol Campbell (83) and Jermain Defoe (82) completing the core of the side.
What did Portsmouth achieve in 2007/08?
Portsmouth won the 2007/08 FA Cup and finished eighth in the Premier League.
Can I draft this squad in 38-0?
Yes. Portsmouth 07/08 is one of the 44 squads in the draft pool. Land on it during the draft and you can pick one of its 18 players for your all-time XI.