Regardless of how players want to construct their starter squads in EA FC 25, there are plenty of excellent cheap options at every position.
FC IQ has forced players to re-wire their brains when putting together a starting 11 in Ultimate Team. Instead of Work Rates, each card has a Player Role that determines where they fit best in a formation.
A + indicates that the player is more effective in this role than others, while a ++ means they will be among the very best in this specific role. With that in mind, Ultimate Team users must find the best fit for how they want to play.
So, here are the best budget players in FC 25 Ultimate Team.
Best budget players at every position for EA FC 25 Ultimate Team
For our list, we only included players under 5,000 UT Coins, so players with any budget have a chance of purchasing them. The Transfer Market is always changing, so these prices are all subject to change.
Strikers (ST)
| Player | Club | OVR | Estimated Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cody Gakpo | 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 Calcio) | 82 | 2,500 |
| Artem Dovbyk | AS Roma | 84 | 1,400 |
| Iago Aspas | 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 |
Players we recommend
- Marcus Thuram
- Mathys Tel
- Cody Gakpo
Impressive Pace, Physical stats, and Shooting stats make Marcus Thuram the perfect starting striker for any Serie A or hybrid squad. And if players like using the card, he is expected to receive a Player of The Month SBC.
Mathys Tel is an elite goal scorer who is tall, fast, and lethal in front of net. Four star skills and weak foot make this card versatile in any scenario.
Liverpool mostly uses Cody Gakpo as a winger, but the Dutchman is fantastic 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 |
| Mattia Zaccagni | Lazio (Latium) | 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 |
Players we recommend
- Mykhalio Mudryk
- Mattia Zaccagni
- Leandro Trossard
For only 700 cards, it’s difficult to find a better valued card than Mudryk. The Ukrainian winger is a nightmare for fullbacks with 92 pace and also has four star skills and weak foot.
75 Passing leaves a little bit to be desired, but 87 Pace and 88 Dribbling make Zaccagni a viable winger for starter squads.
You won’t be blowing past defenders with Leandro Trossard on the wing, but he is a reliable option who has great attributes across the board. And for the cherry on top, the Belgian outside midfielder has a five star weak foot and four star skills.
Right Midfielders and Right Wingers (RM & RM)
| Player | Club | OVR | Estimated Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clara Mateo | Paris FC | 85 | 3,800 |
| Leon Bailey | Aston Villa | 82 | 1,600 |
| David Neres | Napoli | 80 | 1,500 |
| Pedro Neto | Chelsea | 79 | 1,400 |
| Mason Greenwood | Marseille | 79 | 1,000 |
| Athenea | 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 |
Players we recommend
- Athenea
- Viktor Tsygankov
- Pedro Neto
Athena’s five star weak foot and four skills makes her a problem for defenders in the box, and 85 Pace is more than enough to beat fullbacks on the wing.
Versatility is everything with Viktor Tsygankov. Girona’s rising star can play CM, CAM, RW, and RM, but we found that he plays best out wide taking on opposing back lines.
For Premier League fans out there, Chelsea’s new signing Pedro Neto has four star skill moves and weak foot, and elite dribbling skills to embarrass defenders consistently.
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 Musah | AC Milan (Milano FC) | 75 | 850 |
| Weston McKennie | Juventus | 78 | 700 |
| Sergi Darder Moll | RCD Mallorca | 82 | 1,300 |
Players we recommend
- Rodrigo De Paul
- Ryan Gravenberch
- Tijjani Reijnders
All three of our central midfielder choices have at least four star skills and a three star weak foot making them a jack of all trades. Rodrio De Paul is a workhorse for Athletico Madrid who can control the middle of the field for a full 90 minutes.
Along the same lines, Tijjani Reijnders does just about everything above average and has 92 stamina to put a full shift in.
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Ryan Gravenberch’s stats pale in comparison to other options, but the midfielder is a perfect cheap option for otherwise expensive Premier League sides.
Central Defensive Midfielders (CDM)
| Player | Club | OVR | Estimated Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emre Can | Borussia Dortmund | 82 | 3,300 |
| Konrad Laimer | Bayern Munich | 83 | 2,600 |
| Moises Caicedo | Chelsea | 82 | 2,100 |
| Ismael Bennacer | AC Milan (Milano FC) | 83 | 900 |
| Andre-Frack Zambo Anguissa | Napoli | 80 | 700 |
| Georgia Stanway | Bayern Munich | 84 | 2,000 |
Players we recommend
- Emre Can
- Konrad Laimer
- Ismael Bennacer
Opposing attacks will have a hard time getting past these three brick walls anchoring a midfield. Emre Can, Konrad Laimer, and Ismael Bennacer are all quick, strong, and have competent enough Dribbling attributes to get out of tight spots.
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 |
| Eberechi Eze | 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 |
Players we recommend
- Brahim
- James Maddison
- Julian Brandt
There are a lot of noteworthy starter CAM options, but these three stood out because they all have at least four star skills and weak foot, average passing, and elite dribbling to create 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 Calcio) | 81 | 800 |
| Danilo | Juventus | 82 | 750 |
Players we recommend
- Benjamin Pavard
- Lisandro Martinez
- Edmond Tapsoba
Benjaim Pavard stood out as the best cheap center back because of the Jockey PlayStyle + that makes it easier to stay in position to dispose of an attacker and elite Defending stats that are comparable to some of the title’s best center backs.
In a similar vein, Lisandro Martinez offers everything you would want from a shutdown at a cheap price compared to other Premier League options.
Edmond Tapsoba has the physical presence and exceptional Defending stats needed to keep a clean sheet against dangerous opponents.
Left Backs (LB)
| Player | Club | OVR | Estimated Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ferdi Kadıoglu | Brighton | 81 | 4,800 |
| Balde | Barcelona | 81 | 1,900 |
| Federico Dimarco | Inter Milan (Lombardia FC) | 84 | 1,900 |
| Reinildo | Atletico Madrid | 80 | 900 |
| Antonee Robinson | Fulham | 79 | 800 |
| David Raum | RB Leipzig | 81 | 700 |
| Rico Henry | Brentford | 77 | 700 |
| Rayan Ait-Nouri | Wolves | 79 | 650 |
Players we recommend
- Ferdi Kadıoglu
- Balde
- Federico Dimarco
We usually wouldn’t recommend using a right-footed player at left back, but it’s impossible not to recommend Ferdi Kadioglu whose Pace, Dribbling, and Physical attributes shine in any side.
Balde isn’t the strongest or most reliable defender, but elite Pace is all you need sometimes for a fullback to do the job properly.
Right Backs (RB)
| Player | Club | OVR | Estimated Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashley Lawrence | Chelsea | 85 | 3,800 |
| Malo Gusto | 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 |
| Giovanni Di Lorenzo | Napoli | 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 |
Players we recommend
- Ashley Lawrence
- Denzel Dumfries
- Daniel Munoz
Women cards in Ultimate Team are often underpriced for how good they are in-game and that applies to Ashley Lawrence. The Chelsea fullback has everything you would want to shut down opposing wingers.
Denzel Dumfries makes up for slow Acceleration with 89 Strength and 94 Jumping, which is crucial for knocking attackers off the ball.
The Premier League has several interesting RB options, but Munoz only costs around 800 coins and does the job well enough.
Goalkeepers (GK)
| Player | Club | OVR | Estimated Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guglielmo Vicario | Tottenham | 84 | 4,700 |
| Giorgi Mamardashvili | Valencia | 85 | 4,600 |
| Lukas Hradecky | Bayer Leverkusn | 84 | 2,200 |
| Paulo Gazzaniga | Girona | 82 | 2,200 |
| Andre Onana | Manchester United | 83 | 2,000 |
| David Raya | Arsenal | 83 | 1,900 |
Players we recommend
- Guglielmo Vicario
- Giorgi Mamardashvili
- Lukas Hradecky
You could make the case that Giorgi Mamardashvili is the best cheap card on the Transfer Market in EA FC 25. The shot-stopper’s attributes are well beyond what you would expect from a starting goalkeeper.
Meanwhile, Guglielmo Vicario is the best starter goalkeeper for Premier League teams and Lukas Hradecky is the best first keeper choice for Bundesliga squads.
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