Top Starter Squads for EA FC 25 Ultimate Team: Budget Options for 10k, 20k & 50k

Regardless of your budget for assembling a starter team in EA FC 25 Ultimate Team, there are numerous options that can place you in a strong position for success.

Constructing a starter team in Ultimate Team can be quite a challenge. Players embark on their journey with limited resources, primarily the cards obtained from starter packs and possibly some pre-order bonuses. The dynamic nature of the transfer market at the beginning of a new title only adds to the difficulty.

Typically, inexpensive meta cards that may seem pricey initially tend to decrease dramatically in value once promotional cards and superior options are released. Therefore, it is advisable for players to steer clear of these inflated-priced cards and conserve their coins.

For instance, we recommend avoiding the Premier League, as players from this league are often overpriced due to its widespread popularity.

Nevertheless, you’ll still require a formidable starting XI. Here are some of the best budget teams you can construct that can compete effectively in Division Rivals, Squad Battles, or FUT Champs.

Best 10k Starter Squad

Players from Serie A often fly under the radar in Ultimate Team, but the league boasts an array of excellent, budget-friendly options across all positions. This particular squad features a balanced midfield and solid center-backs.

10k starter team in EA FC 25 — Source: dexerto

POSITION	PLAYER	OVR
ST	Noah Okafor	78
LM	Stephan El Shaarawy	79
CAM	Lorenzo Pellegrini	83
RM	Samuel Chukwueze	80
CDM	Yunus Musa	75
CDM	Ismael Bennacer	83
LB	Davide Zappacosta	79
LCB	Odilon Kossounou	81
RCB	Danilo	82
RB	John DiLorenzo	82
GK	Marco Carnesecchi	82

Best 20k Starter Squad

The 20,000 squad merges some of the finest starter cards from La Liga and Serie A. The combination of Iago Aspas and Artem Dovbyk creates a formidable attacking duo, while the midfield partnership of Rodrigo De Paul and Lorenzo Pellegrini will assert control in the center of the pitch.

Here’s the best 20k starter squad:

25k starter team in EA FC 25 — Source: dexerto

POSITION	PLAYER	OVR
ST	Iago Quotes	84
ST	Artem Dovbyk	84
LM	Stephan El Shaarawy	79
CM	Rodrigo De Paul	84
CM	Lorenzo Pellegrini	83
RM	Viktor Tsygankov	83
LB	Reinildo	80
LCB	Pierre Kalulu	78
RCB	Benjamin Pavard	84
RB	Nahuel Molina	82
GK	Alejandro Remiro Gargallo	84

Best 50k Starter Squad

Selma Bacha was one of the standout left-backs and overall cards in FC 24, and she returns even better in this edition. Meanwhile, Marie Katoto is significantly undervalued for the performance she brings, alongside numerous other affordable standout players in this squad that won’t drain your finances.

Here’s the best 50k starter squad:

50k starter squad in FC 25 — Source: dexerto

POSITION	PLAYER	OVR
ST	Marie Katoto	88
ST	Melchie Dumornay	83
LM	We have finished Chawinga	84
CM	Amel Majri	84
CM	Warren Zaire-Emery	80
RM	Clara Mateo	85
LB	Selma Bacha	86
LCB	Jean-Clair Todibo	80
RCB	Benjamin Pavard	84
RB	Malo want	80
GK	Brice Samba	82