As players get ready to take on the role of club managers in EA FC 25 Career Mode, it’s important to start thinking ahead and strategizing which free agents and expiring contracts to go after.
During the final year of a player’s contract in FC 25, Career mode users are able to sign them on a free transfer. This eliminates the need for the club to pay a transfer fee in order to acquire the player. However, team managers will still need to negotiate and finalize a contract with the player.
One effective method of saving money is by signing players whose contracts are about to expire. There is a wealth of high-quality talent available for acquisition. Furthermore, there are numerous football players currently without a team, eagerly awaiting an opportunity to showcase their skills.
Based on data from Transfermarkt, we have put together a list of top players who will become free agents or have expiring contracts at the end of the 2024/25 season. This comprehensive list offers options for all budget ranges.
Best free agents & contract expiry players
Goalkeeper Info
- Wojciech Szczesny: Free agent
- Sergio Rico: Free agent
- Keylor Navas: Free agent
- Rui Patricio: Free agent
- Guillermo Ochoa: Free agent
- Andriy Lunin: Contract expiry
- Walter Benitez: Contract expiry
- Kepa Arizzabalaga: Contract expiry
- Alex Meret: Contract expiry
- Alvaro Valles: Contract expiry
Despite having just completed a phenomenal season with Juventus, Wojciech Szczesny still has plenty of energy and skill to offer and is a prime candidate for many clubs looking to improve their team.
Despite being in the later stages of their careers, Keylor Navas and Guillermo Ochoa still possess valuable skills and could be obtained for reasonable contracts. While some may argue that they have already reached their peak, both players continue to bring value to their teams.
Investing in Andriy Lunin would be a wise decision for the future. As a young goalkeeper currently stuck as Real Madrid’s backup, it should not be difficult to convince him to move elsewhere.
Defenders
- Trent Alexander-Arnold (RB): Contract expiry
- Mario Hermoso (CB): Free agent
- Joel Matip (CB): Free agent
- Mats Hummels (CB): Free agent
- Alphonso Davies (LB): Contract expiry
- Lutsharel Geertruida (CB): Contract expiry
- Jonathan Tah (CB): Contract expiry
- Virgil Van Dijk (CB): Contract expiry
- Oliver Boscagli (CB): Contract expiry
- Tyrick Mitchell (LB): Contract expiry
- Kurt Zouma (CB): Contract expiry
- Ferland Mendy (LB): Contract expiry
- Maxence Lacroix (CB): Contract expiry
- Kyle Walker-Peters (RB): Contract expiry
- Harry Maguire (CB): Contract expiry
- Danilho Doekhi (CB): Contract expiry
- Chancel Mbemeba (CB): Contract expiry
- Victor Lindelof (CB): Contract expiry
- Davide Calabria (RB): Contract expiry
- Sergio Reguilon (LB): Contract expiry
- Tariq Lamptey (RB): Contract expiry
- Eric Dier (CB): Contract expiry
- Nelson Semedo (RB): Contract expiry
- Daniel Carvajal (RB): Contract expiry
- Danilo (RB): Contract expiry
- Fabian Schar (CB): Contract expiry
There are several notable names on this list, with Trent Alexander-Arnold standing out as one of the top right backs in the world and Alphonso Davies equally impressive at left back.
It is highly probable that both players will only join top clubs, but there are also many excellent budget options available. Daniel Carvajal was a standout performer for Spain during the Euros and as an experienced right back, he continues to excel.
Furthermore, Tyrick Mitchell, Tariq Lamptey, and Davide Calabria are highly skilled players who are often overlooked, despite their ability to seamlessly fit into any top European team.
Midfielders
- Joshua Kimmich (CM): Contract expiry
- Kevin De Bruyne (CM): Contract expiry
- Scott McTominay (CM): Contract expiry
- Weston McKennie (CM): Contract expiry
- Adrien Rabiot (CM): Free agent
- Andres Gomes (CM): Free agent
- Yusuf Yazici (CAM): Free agent
- Dele Alli (CAM): Free agent
- James Rodriguez (CAM): Free agen
- Frank Anguissa (CM): Contract expiry
- Angel Gomes (CM): Contract expiry
- Sean Longstaff (CM): Contract expiry
- Rayan Cherki (CAM): Contract expiry
- Denzel Dumfries (RM): Contract expiry
- Sofyan Amrabat (CDM): Contract expiry
- Thomas Partey (CDM): Contract expiry
- Christian Norgaard (CDM): Contract expiry
- Marco Veratti (CM): Contract expiry
- Giovani Lo Celso (CM): Contract expiry
- Jorginho (CM): Contract expiry
- Koke (CM): Contract expiry
- Christian Eriksen (CM): Contract expiry
If you are in need of a midfielder, you have numerous options to choose from. While the top names like Kevin De Bruyne and Joshua Kimmich may immediately come to mind, there are also many other skilled players deserving of recognition.
Despite being without a club, James Rodriguez proved his worth as one of the top players in the Copa America tournament. Similarly, Adrien Rabiot played a crucial role for France in the Euros but is still seeking a contract with a team.
In the future, potential signings of Rayan Cherki, Scott McTominay, and Weston McKennie would bring great value as central players, as they are all available on a free transfer.
Attackers
- Leroy Sane (RW): Contract expiry
- Cristiano Ronaldo (ST): Contract expiry
- Anthony Martial (ST): Free agent
- Memphis Depay (ST): Free agent
- Wissam Ben Yedder (ST): Free agent
- Mohamed Salah (RW): Contract expiry
- Ivan Toney (ST): Contract expiry
- Jonathan David (ST): Contract expiry
- Heung-min Son (LW): Contract expiry
- Federico Chiesa (LW): Contract expiry
- Lionel Messi (RW): Contract expiry
- Neymar (LW): Contract expiry
- Dominic Calvert-Lewin (ST): Contract expiry
- Paulo Dybala (ST): Contract expiry
- Amad Diallo (RW): Contract expiry
- Odsonne Edouard (ST): Contract expiry
- Cucho Hernandez (ST): Contract expires
- Daniel Podence (RW): Contract expiry
- Roony Bardghji (RW): Contract expiry
Despite the fact that many clubs may not have enough funds to cover their wages, Neymar, Lionel Messi, Mohamed Salah, and Cristiano Ronaldo are all currently on expiring contracts.
In order to accurately reflect the clubs that most Career mode players would be managing, it is worth considering that Dominic Calvert-Lewin, Anthony Martial, and Jonathan David are all dynamic players who may benefit from a change of team.
Due to Juventus freezing out star winger Federico Chiesa in the last year of his contract, it should not be difficult for a club to offer the forgotten player a new opportunity elsewhere.
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