Top Affordable Players to Acquire in EA FC 25 Ultimate Team

Regardless of how players want to assemble their starter squads in EA FC 25, there are numerous excellent budget-friendly options available for every position.

The introduction of FC IQ has influenced how players construct their starting eleven in Ultimate Team. Rather than relying on Work Rates, each player card features a Player Role that indicates its optimal placement within a formation.

A “+”denotes that the player excels in this role compared to others, while a “++”signifies they rank among the best in that specific role. Consequently, Ultimate Team users must carefully select players that align with their chosen playstyle.

Here are the top budget players in EA FC 25 Ultimate Team.

Best Budget Players at Every Position for EA FC 25 Ultimate Team

In our selection, we’ve focused exclusively on players listed for under 5,000 UT Coins, ensuring that players of any budget can acquire them. Please note that the Transfer Market is dynamic, and prices may fluctuate.

Strikers (ST)

Player	Club	OVR	Estimated Price
Cody Steel	Liverpool	83	3,800
Marcus Thuram	Inter Milan (Lombardia FC)	83	3,200
Rasheedat Ajibade	Atletico Madrid	83	4,900
Mayra Ramirez	Chelsea	83	4,000
Ademola Lookman	Atalanta (Bergamo Football Club)	82	2,500
Artem Dovbyk	AS Roma	84	1,400
Iago Quotes	Celta Vigo	84	1,400
Mathys Tel	Bayern Munich	77	1,200
Kai Havertz	Arsenal	83	1,200
Noah Okafor	AC Milan (Milano FC)	78	800

Marcus Thuram
Mathys Tel
Cody Steel

With impressive Pace, Physical attributes, and Shooting stats, Marcus Thuram makes a fantastic starting striker for any Serie A or hybrid squad. Additionally, if players enjoy using his card, he may receive a Player of The Month SBC in the near future.

Mathys Tel is a proficient goal scorer—tall, fast, and deadly in front of the net. With four-star skills and a weak foot, this card proves versatile in various game situations.

Although Cody Gakpo is primarily utilized as a winger in Liverpool, he shines as a striker in EA FC 25.

Left Midfielders and Left Wingers (LM & LW)

Player	Club	OVR	Estimated Price
Caitlin Foord	Arsenal	85	3,800
Timo Werner	Tottenham	80	3,200
Matthias Zaccagni	Lazio	83	3,000
Joao Felix	Chelsea	80	2,200
Leandro Trossard	Arsenal	83	2,000
Raheem Sterling	Arsenal	81	1,900
Brahim Diaz	Real Madrid	82	1,700
Ansu Fati	Barcelona	77	1,500
Anthony Gordon	Newcastle	82	1,300
Mykhalio Mudryk	Chelsea	77	800

Mykhalio Mudryk
Matthias Zaccagni
Leandro Trossard

With 92 Pace, it’s hard to find a better value card than Mudryk for only 700 coins. The Ukrainian winger poses a significant challenge for fullbacks, along with four star skills and a weak foot.

While Zaccagni may have a passing stat of 75, he compensates with 87 Pace and 88 Dribbling, making him a valuable winger for starter squads.

Although Leandro Trossard may not outpace defenders, he serves as a reliable option with excellent attributes across the board, along with a five-star weak foot and four-star skills.

Right Midfielders and Right Wingers (RM & RW)

Player	Club	OVR	Estimated Price
Clara Mateo	Paris FC	85	3,800
Leon Bailey	Aston Villa	82	1,600
David Neres	Naples	80	1,500
Pedro Neto	Chelsea	79	1,400
Mason Greenwood	Marseille	79	1,000
Athena	Real Madrid	82	950
Faustine Robert	FC Fleury 91	80	900
Viktor Tsygankov	Girona	83	850
Noni Madueke	Chelsea	78	750
Brennan Johnson	Tottenham	78	700

Athena
Viktor Tsygankov
Pedro Neto

Athenea‘s five-star weak foot and four-star skills create a challenge for defenders in tight spaces, and her 85 Pace is sufficient to outrun fullbacks.

With versatile positioning, Viktor Tsygankov excels as a CM, CAM, RW, and RM, but he thrives most when deployed wide against opposing defenses.

For Premier League enthusiasts, Pedro Neto‘s four-star skill moves, weak foot, and elite dribbling make him well-suited to consistently undermine defenders.

Central Midfielders (CM)

Player	Club	OVR	Estimated Price
Rodrigo De Paul	Atletico Madrid	84	3,600
Tijjani Reijnders	AC Milan (Milano FC)	82	3,100
Marcel Sabitzer	Borussia Dortmund	84	1,400
Ryan Gravenberch	Liverpool	78	1,100
Matheus Luiz Nunes	Manchester City	78	1,000
Conor Gallagher	Atletico Madrid	81	950
Sara Dabritz	Lyon	84	1,500
Yunus Musa	AC Milan (Milano FC)	75	850
Weston McKennie	Juventus	78	700
Sergi Darder Moll	RCD Mallorca	82	1,300

Rodrigo De Paul
Ryan Gravenberch
Tijjani Reijnders

All our central midfielder recommendations possess at least four-star skills and a three-star weak foot, making them multifaceted in-game. Rodrigo De Paul is a tireless midfielder for Atletico Madrid, adept at controlling gameplay for the full 90 minutes.

Similarly, Tijjani Reijnders delivers above-average performances across the board, boasting 92 stamina to maintain high performance throughout the match.

Ryan Gravenberch, despite less impressive stats compared to other options, serves as an excellent affordable choice for pricey Premier League teams.

Central Defensive Midfielders (CDM)

Player	Club	OVR	Estimated Price
Emre Can	Borussia Dortmund	82	3,300
Konrad Laimer	Bayern Munich	83	2,600
Moses Fallen	Chelsea	82	2,100
Ismael Bennacer	AC Milan (Milano FC)	83	900
Andre-Frack Zambo Anguissa	Naples	80	700
Georgia Stanway	Bayern Munich	84	2,000

Emre Can
Konrad Laimer
Ismael Bennacer

Opponents will face challenges when trying to bypass this formidable trio anchoring the midfield. Emre Can, Konrad Laimer, and Ismael Bennacer bring speed, strength, and adequate dribbling skills to navigate tight situations.

Central Attacking Midfielders (CAM)

Player	Club	OVR	Estimated Price
James Maddison	Tottenham	85	3,600
Julian Brandt	Borussia Dortmund	85	3,700
Dominik Szoboszlai	Liverpool	81	3,500
Lorenzo Pellegrini	AS Roma	83	1,100
God bless you	Crystal Palace	81	850
Justin Kluivert	Bournemouth	77	800
Xavi Simons	RB Leipzig	83	3,000
Brahim	Real Madrid	82	1,600
Dani Olmo	Barcelona	84	1,600

Brahim
James Maddison
Julian Brandt

Among various notable starter CAM options, these three players stand out due to their four-star skills, solid passing, and elite dribbling, providing excellent chances in the final third.

Center-Backs (CB)

Player	Club	OVR	Estimated Price
Joe Gomez	Liverpool	80	4,700
Benjamin Pavard	Inter Milan (Lombardia FC)	84	3,300
Jean-Clair Todibo	West Ham	80	2,700
Min Jae Kim	Bayern Munich	83	2,200
Nathan Ake	Manchester City	84	3,400
Lisandro Martinez	Manchester United	84	2,100
Lukas Klostermann	RB Leipzig	79	1,000
Edmond Tapsoba	Bayer Leverkusen	83	900
Odilon Kossounou	Atalanta (Bergamo Football Club)	81	800
Danilo	Juventus	82	750

Benjamin Pavard
Lisandro Martinez
Edmond Tapsoba

Benjamin Pavard has emerged as the top budget center back, thanks to the Jockey PlayStyle + that aids in maintaining positioning against attackers, alongside elite Defending stats comparable to the game’s best center backs.

Lisandro Martinez delivers everything expected from a budget shutdown defender, especially when compared to other Premier League options.

Edmond Tapsoba exhibits the physical prowess and exceptional Defending stats necessary to secure clean sheets against formidable opponents.

Left Backs (LB)

Player	Club	OVR	Estimated Price
Ferdi Kadioglu	Brighton	81	4,800
Bucket	Barcelona	81	1,900
Federico Dimarco	Inter Milan (Lombardia FC)	84	1,900
Reinildo	Atletico Madrid	80	900
Antonee Robinson	Fulham	79	800
David Room	RB Leipzig	81	700
Rico Henry	Brentford	77	700
Rayan Ait-Nouri	Wolves	79	650

Ferdi Kadioglu
Bucket
Federico Dimarco

Typically, we’d hesitate to suggest using a right-footed player as a left back, but Ferdi Kadioglu defies convention with impressive Pace, Dribbling, and Physical attributes that elevate any squad.

Balde might not be the strongest or most dependable defender, but exceptional Pace is often sufficient for a fullback to fulfill their duties effectively.

Right Backs (RB)

Player	Club	OVR	Estimated Price
Ashley Lawrence	Chelsea	85	3,800
Malo want	Chelsea	80	2,900
Alexander Bah	Benfica	79	1,300
Denzel Dumfries	Inter Milan (FC Lombardia)	82	1,200
Nahuel Molina	Atletico Madrid	82	950
John DiLorenzo	Naples	82	850
Thierry Rendall Correia	Valencia	78	850
Jonathan Clauss	Nice	80	850
Daniel Munoz	Crystal Palace	80	800
Saud Abdulhamid	AS Roma	78	650

Ashley Lawrence
Denzel Dumfries
Daniel Munoz

Women players in Ultimate Team are often underappreciated for their in-game performance, and this holds true for Ashley Lawrence. The Chelsea fullback has all the traits required to neutralize opposing wingers.

Denzel Dumfries compensates for slower Acceleration with 89 Strength and 94 Jumping, essential attributes for thwarting attackers.

Among the Premier League’s right-back options, Munoz offers a solid performance for around 800 coins.

Goalkeepers (GK)

Player	Club	OVR	Estimated Price
William the Vicar	Tottenham	84	4,700
Giorgi Mamardashvili	Valencia	85	4,600
Lukas Hradecky	Bayer Leverkusn	84	2,200
Paulo Gazzaniga	Girona	82	2,200
Andrew Onan	Manchester United	83	2,000
David Raya	Arsenal	83	1,900

William the Vicar
Giorgi Mamardashvili
Lukas Hradecky

Assertively, Giorgi Mamardashvili could be deemed the best budget card available on the Transfer Market in EA FC 25. The shot-stopper’s attributes far exceed the expectations set for a starting goalkeeper.

Meanwhile, Guglielmo Vicario serves as the top starter goalkeeper for Premier League squads, while Lukas Hradecky stands out as an excellent first-choice keeper for Bundesliga teams.

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Top Affordable Players to Acquire in EA FC 25 Ultimate Team