EA FC 25 - THE BEST PLAYERS FOR EVERY BUDGET

For over a decade, and almost a second, the secret sauce of Ultimate Team has been collecting overpowered cards of your favorite footballers, from both past and present. 

Think no less than Pelé, Maradona, Zidane, Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Ronaldo Nazario, the list goes on and on. But the best ones don't come cheap. So it all comes down to your budget and how many FC Coins you have or plan to get. 

The variety of Ultimate Team 25 player cards is huge, which is why we took the initiative to put together this ranking so you can explore the best EA FC 25 players to fit any budget. We'll help you make smart choices to improve your squad, whether you're working with a few coins or ready to invest in premium cards.

BEST PLAYERS UNDER 100K FC 25 COINS

You don't have to spend huge amounts of FC Coins to build a competitive squad in EA Sports FC 25 Ultimate Team. Smart choices under 100K FC Coins can help you build teams that compete at the highest levels. Here are our top picks for each position: 

  • GK: Kobel 89 (Ultimate Succession), Van der Sar 88 (Icon), Alisson 91 (numeroFUT), Tim Howard 91 (Fantasy FC Hero), Courtois 90 (Track Stars) 
  • CB: Harry Maguire 92 (FUT Birthday), Ledley King 91 (FUT Birthday Hero), de Ligt 91 (UEL Dreamchasers), Schlotterbeck 92 (UCL Dreamchasers), Tah 89 (NumeroFUT)
  • LB/RB: Baku 91 (Fantasy FC), Sonia Bompastor 92 (FUT Immortals Hero), Zanotti 88 (UCL Dreamchasers), Di Lorenzo 88 (Grassroot Greats), Ashley Cole 88 (Thunderstruck ICON)
  • CDM/CM: Kessler 93 (UEFA Dreamchasers Hero), Paredes 90 (FUT Birthday), Zanetti 89 (FUT Immortals ICON), Billing 91 (Fantasy FC), Rabiot 91 (FUT Birthday)
  • CAM: Fermin 90 (Fantasy FC), Mostovoi 90 (FUT Immortals Hero), Cherki 92 (UEL Dreamchasers), Nazareth 91 (Fantasy FC), Nedved 89 (FUT Immortals ICON)
  • RM/RW: Bailey 92 (UCL Dreamchasers), Saelemaekers 90 (Fantasy FC), Zaniolo 91 (Fantasy FC), Gnabry 91 (FUT Birthday), Kubo 91 (UEL Dreamchasers)
  • LM/LW: Zaha 91 (FUT Birthday), Swanson 93 (FUT Birthday), Bahoya 91 (UEL Road to the Final), Jota 88 (FUT Birthday), Tel 90 (Fantasy FC)
  • ST:  Lineker 92 (FUT Birthday ICON), Al Jaber 90 (FUT Immortals Hero), Thuram 92 (FUT Birthday), Zola 88 (FUT Immortals ICON), Watkins 90 (Grassroot Greats)

BEST PLAYERS FROM 100K TO 500K FC 25 COINS

The mid-range price bracket in EA FC 25 Ultimate Team can give you great value. These players combine premium attributes with reasonable price tags and can make perfect squad upgrades. Here are our top picks for each position:

  • GK: Martinez 94 (TOTY), Alisson 93 (UCL Dreamchasers), Van der Sar 89 (Centurions Icon), Cech 89 (Future Stars ICON), Yashin 92 (Icons)
  • CB: Renard 95 (TOTY), Ruben Dias 93 (FUT Birthday), Pavard 92 (Fantasy FC), Araujo 91 (Grassroot Greats), Desailly 92 (UEFA Dreamchasers ICON)
  • LB/RB: Grimaldo 94 (TOTY), Bronze 94 (TOTY), Nuno Mendes 93 (UCL Dreamchasers), Zanetti 93 (FUT Immortals ICON), Carragher 93 (Fantasy FC Hero)
  • CDM/CM: Marchisio 92 (FUT Birthday Hero), Gerrard 93 (FUT Immortals ICON), Alexander-Arnold 92 (FUT Birthday), Mac Allister 92 (Grassroot Greats), Valverde 94 (UCL Dreamchasers)
  • CAM: Alvarez 94 (FUT Birthday), Okocha 93 (FUT Birthday Hero), Baggio 94 (Grassroot Greats ICON), Olise 91 (Grassroot Greats), Sneijder 93 (FUT Birthday Hero) 
  • RM/RW: Malen 93 (Fantasy FC), Hansen 93 (Winter Wildcard), Nwaneri 93 (UCL Dreamchasers), Diaby 91 (FUT Birthday), Diallo 92 (Future Stars)
  • LM/LW: Nico Williams 93 (FUT Birthday), Garnacho 92 (FUT Birthday), Smolarek 92 (FUT Birthday Hero), Bynoe-Gittens 91 (Future Stars), Salma Paralluelo 93 (FUT Birthday)
  • ST: Sam Kerr 94 (FUT Birthday), Gomez 93 (Fantasy FC Hero), Lautaro Martinez 94 (UCL Dreamchasers), Robbie Keane 92 (Fantasy FC Hero), Govou 92 (FUT Birthday Hero)

BEST PLAYERS FROM 500K TO 1000K FC 25 COINS

Now we're moving on to an even more expensive category, so expect to spend some money. Here are our top picks for each position:

  • GK: Yashin 93 (Future Stars ICON), Van der Sar 93 (UEFA Dreamchasers ICON)
  • CB: Campbell 93 (FUT Birthday ICON), Blanc 94 (FUT Immortals ICON), Ferdinand 92 (Future Stars ICON), Haaland 94 (Winter Wildcard), Van Dijk 93 (UCL Road to the Knockouts)
  • LB/RB: Davies 94 (Fantasy FC), Zambrotta 93 (FUT Immortals ICON), Cafu 93 (TOTY Icon), Karchaoui 95 (TOTY), Carvajal 95 (TOTY) 
  • CDM/CM: Kimmich 94 (UCL Dreamchasers), Zaire-Emery 94 (FUT Birthday), de Jong 91 (Winter Wildcard), Llorente 93 (UCL Dreamchasers), Bellingham 94 (FUT Birthday)
  • CAM: Palmer 95 (TOTY), Zola 93 (FUT Immortals ICON), Putellas 94 (UWCL Dreamchasers), Charlton 94 (Future Stars ICON), Neymar Jr 91 (Winter Wildcard)
  • RM/RW: Lauren James 96 (TOTY), Garrincha 94 (Future Stars ICON), Sophia Wilson 94 (FUT Birthday), Griezmann 92 (NumeroFUT), Endrick 93 (Future Stars)
  • LM/LW: Reiten 96 (TOTY), Gervinho 93 (FUT Birthday Hero), Barcola 92 (Future Stars), Rashford 92 (Thunderstruck), Leao 92 (NumeroFUT)
  • ST: Raul 94 (UEFA Dreamchasers ICON), Lewandowski 95 (UCL Dreamchasers), Griezmann 94 (FUT Birthday), Puskas 94 (TOTY Icon), Haaland 95 (FUT Birthday)

BEST PLAYERS FROM 1000K TO 3000K FC 25 COINS

This is a top shelf. Here you will find players that are bathing in quality! With them, you're sure to break the bank and enjoy the game even more! Here are our top picks for each position:

  • GK: Yashin 93 (Future Stars ICON), Van der Sar 93 (UEFA Dreamchasers ICON)
  • CB: Saliba 95 (TOTY), Stam 91 (Grassroot Greats Hero), Beckenbauer 96 (FUT Immortals ICON), Maldini 93 (Ultimate Succession Icon), Carlos Alberto 92 (Winter Wildcards ICON)
  • LB/RB: Theo Hernandez 89 (Track Stars), Ze Roberto (Fantasy FC Hero), Davies 94 (Fantasy FC), Zambrotta 93 (FUT Immortals ICON), Cafu 93 (TOTY Icon)
  • CDM/CM: Rodri 97 (TOTY), Xavi 94 (UEFA Dreamchasers ICON), Matuidi 94 (Fantasy FC Hero), Tchouameni 94 (Fantasy FC), Bellingham 97 (TOTY)
  • CAM: Kaka 94 (UEFA Dreamchasers ICON), Pele 96 (TOTY Icon), Rivaldo 94 (UEFA Dreamchasers ICON), Marmoush 95 (Fantasy FC), Putellas 96 (TOTY)
  • RM/RW: Hansen 97 (TOTY), Salah 96 (TOTY), Rodrygo 95 (Fantasy FC), Martinelli 94 (FUT Birthday), Ibarbo 93 (FUT Birthday Hero)
  • LM/LW: Kvaratskhelia 95 (Fantasy FC), Son 94 (Fantasy FC), Ginola 94 (FUT Immortals Hero), Hazard 94 (Fantasy FC Hero), Leao 94 (FUT Birthday)
  • ST: Henry 93 (TOTY Icon), Doumbia 93 (FUT Birthday Hero), Eusebio 95 (TOTY Icon), Dalglish 94 (FUT Birthday ICON), Ronaldo 95 (TOTY)

BEST FC 25 PLAYERS REGARDLESS OF THE BUDGET

Say that you do not care about the budget. You can go all in and are determined to get the best cards the game has to offer. In that case, look no further. Here are our top picks for every position:

  • GK: Yashin 93 (Future Stars ICON), Van der Sar 93 (UEFA Dreamchasers ICON), Martinez 94 (TOTY)
  • CB: Van Dijk 96 (TOTY), Lucio 94 (UEFA Dreamchasers Hero), Saliba 95 (TOTY), Blanc 94 (FUT Immortals ICON), Renard 95 (TOTY)
  • LB/RB: Thuram 94 (UEFA Dreamchasers ICON), Pavard 92 (Fantasy FC), Davies 94 (Fantasy FC), Cafu 93 (TOTY Icon), Zambrotta 93 (FUT Immortals ICON)
  • CDM/CM: Rodri 97 (TOTY), Vieira 94 (FUT Birthday Icon), Xavi 94 (UEFA Dreamchasers ICON), Matuidi 94 (Fantasy FC Hero), Kimmich 94 (UCL Dreamchasers)
  • CAM: Maradona 96 (Grassroot Greats ICON), Cruyff 96 (Future Stars ICON), Kaka 94 (UEFA Dreamchasers ICON), Pele 96 (TOTY Icon), Rivaldo 94 (UEFA Dreamchasers ICON)
  • RM/RW: Hansen 97 (TOTY), Salah 96 (TOTY), Rodrygo 95 (Fantasy FC), Martinelli 94 (FUT Birthday), Ibarbo 93 (FUT Birthday Hero)
  • LM/LW: Vini jr 97 (TOTY), Ronaldinho 95 (FUT Birthday Icon), Rashford 94 (Fantasy FC), Bale 94 (FUT Immortals ICON), Mbappe 95 (UCL Dreamchasers)
  • ST: Mbappe 96 (TOTY), Ronaldo 96 (FUT Immortals ICON), Henry 95 (FUT Immortals ICON), Son 94 (Fantasy FC), Doumbia 93 (FUT Birthday Hero)

FAQ (FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS)

  • Are women footballers also included in this ranking? 

Yes, you can find both male and female players in the list of our top picks above.

  • Lots of talk, but no pics, no links, how do I not get confused when looking up a specific player card?

In our ranking above, we have listed the players by their names as they appear on their actual Ultimate Team 25 cards. Next to that you will find a number which is an indicator of their in-game overall. While in brackets you will find the series of the promo they come from. We always check that the players we mention don't overlap in any way, so you don't end up looking at the wrong card. Just follow these 3 parameters like name, overall and promo series and you'll be sure to find the right player cards.

  • Are these really the best picks? How do you find them, and is this list even up to date?

The list of players we present here is updated on a monthly basis by our Ultimate Team expert. He's a professional player, and every list we present here is based on his experience, knowledge, and careful research that is done before each update of our article. This ensures that when you use the content of this article for your own benefit, you're guaranteed to be using the latest solutions based on the current meta in the game.

  • I have a limited budget and can't spend it on coins, but I have the time and desire to play the game. What can I do?

Playing the game regularly is a great way to accumulate larger amounts of FC 25 Coins over time. By playing regularly, you will earn tradeable rewards that can easily be turned into FC Coins. After some time doing this, you can build a solid squad to be upgraded upon with time. Note that you can also do some trading as well, which can speed things up for you.

  • Wanna go big in UT! Got the cash, got the time, let’s go! Where do I start?

You can start by buying FC 25 Coins from our store and combine it with our promotions that are regularly posted on our home page supercoinsy.com. Once you have your stockpile of FC Coins, then just go directly to the transfer market and buy the more expensive cards that we have mentioned here.

  • Got my cards, my squad, but how do I improve it further? How do I go about the tactics and all that? 

You are more than welcome to follow our other article on Best EA FC 25 Formations and Tactics, which is updated regularly. By using it, you'll be sure to follow the latest solutions based on the current meta in the game. 

FINAL THOUGHTS

You need to think carefully about both your budget and your player picks when building your dream team. 

Budget player cards show that you can compete without spending big. Mid-tier picks can give you better performance while staying affordable. The game's top-tier players cost more, but can completely change your game with their superior stats and PlayStyle+ combinations.

Note that your coin balance can grow with regular play, no matter what your budget. Or you can just buy FC Coins outright if budget is not an issue for you. Whatever your choice, we hope you find this guide helpful and wish you the best of luck in Ultimate Team 25!

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