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:
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GK: De Gea 94 (TOTS), Zentner 94 (TOTS), Rulli 94 (TOTS), Courtois 92 (TOTS), Casteels 91 (TOTS)
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CB: Buongiorno 94 (TOTS), Esteve 94 (TOTS), Ibanez 95 (TOTS), Renard 95 (TOTS), Ragen 94 (TOTS)
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LB/RB: Moreira 96 (TOTS), Cancelo 94 (TOTS), Simakan 92 (TOTS), Bardakci 94 (TOTS), Kounde 94 (TOTS)
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CDM/CM: Ao Tanaka 96 (TOTS), Sarr 96 (UEL Road to the Final), Evander 96 (TOTS), Hjulmand 93 (TOTS), Barella 96 (TOTS)
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CAM: Trincao 95 (TOTS), Tadic 96 (TOTS), Cherki 95 (TOTS), Puig 95 (TOTS), Kokcu 94 (TOTS)
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RM/RW: Visca 94 (TOTS), Wu Lei 95 (TOTS), Pulisic 94 (TOTS), Di Maria 94 (TOTS Highlights), Maeda 94 (TOTS)
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LM/LW: Lauriente 95 (TOTS), Dompe 95 (TOTS), Sainz 95 (TOTS), Al Dawsari 96 (TOTS), Zaccagni 94 (TOTS)
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ST: Shaw 97 (TOTS), Pajor 96 (TOTS), Schick 95 (TOTS), Banda 96 (TOTS), Lewandowski 95 (TOTS)
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:
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GK: Vicario 96 (UEL Road to the Final), Donnaruma 96 (UCL Road to the Final), Buffon 95 (FUT Immortals ICON), van Der Sar 93 (UEFA Dreamchasers ICON), Martinez 94 (TOTY)
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CB: Tah 97 (TOTS), Bastoni 97 (TOTS), Badiashile 96 (UECL Road to the Final), Saliba 95 (TOTS), Rudiger 95 (TOTS)
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LB/RB: Gray 96 (UEL Road to the Final), Davies 96 (TOTS), Colwill 96 (UECL Road to the Final), Hernandez 96 (UCL Road to the Final), Dimarco 95 (TOTS)
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CDM/CM: Seung Beom 96 (TOTS), McTominay 96 (TOTS), Joao Neves 96 (TOTS), Kante 96 (TOTS), Pedri 96 (TOTS)
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CAM: Fermin 91 (Fantasy FC), Wirtz 96 (TOTS), Fernandez 96 (TOTS), Shaqiri 96 (TOTS), Musiala 96 (TOTS)
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RM/RW: Hansen 96 (TOTS), Diaby 95 (TOTS), Orsolini 96 (TOTS), Olise 96 (TOTS), Barcola 96 (TOTS)
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LM/LW: Chawinga 97 (TOTS), Vini Jr. 96 (TOTS), Sancho 96 (UECL Road to the Final), Gervinho 93 (FUT Birthday Hero), Reiten 96 (TOTY)
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ST: Benzema 96 (TOTS), Gyokeres 96 (TOTS), Suarez 96 (TOTS), Osimhen 97 (TOTS), Isak 96 (TOTS)
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:
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GK: Vicario 96 (UEL Road to the Final), Donnaruma 96 (UCL Road to the Final), Buffon 95 (FUT Immortals ICON), van Der Sar 93 (UEFA Dreamchasers ICON), Martinez 94 (TOTY)
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CB: van de Ven 96 (UEL Road to the Final), Chalobah 96 (UECL Road to the Final), Romero 97 (UEL Road to the Final), Beckenbauer 96 (FUT Immortals ICON), van Dijk 95 (FUT Birthday)
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LB/RB: Udogie 96 (UEL Road to the Final), Gusto 96 (UECL Road to the Final), Porro 96 (UEL Road to the Final), Cucurella 96 (UECL Road to the Final)
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CDM/CM: Zaire-Emery 96 (UCL Road to the Final), Rodri 97 (TOTY), Beckham 94 (FUT Birthday Icon), Ramires 94 (FUT Birthday Hero), Bellingham 97 (TOTY)
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CAM: Putellas 97 (TOTS), Kaka 94 (UEFA Dreamchasers Icon), Zico 94 (FUT Immortals Icon), Ginola 94 (FUT Immortals Hero), Pele 95 (Icon)
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RM/RW: Kvaratskhelia 96 (Fantasy FC), Johnson 96 (UEL Road to the Final), Hansen 97 (TOTY), Rodrygo 95 (Fantasy FC), Salah 96 (TOTY)
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LM/LW: Son 94 (Fantasy FC), Rashford 95 (Fantasy FC), Ginola 94 (FUT Immortals Hero)
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ST: Retegui 97 (TOTS), Jackson 96 (UECL Road to the Final), Eusebio 95 (TOTY Icon), Cruyff 93 (Icon), Jairzinho 93 (FUT Immortals Icon)
BEST PLAYERS ABOVE 1000K 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:
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GK: Vicario 96 (UEL Road to the Final), Donnaruma 96 (UCL Road to the Final), Buffon 95 (FUT Immortals ICON), van Der Sar 93 (UEFA Dreamchasers ICON), Martinez 94 (TOTY)
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CB: van Dijk 97 (TOTS), Pacho 96 (UCL Road to the Final), Marquinhos 96 (UCL Road to the Final), Lucio 94 (UEFA Dreamchasers Hero), Maldini 94 (FUT Immortals ICON)
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LB/RB: Nuno Mendes 96 (UCL Road to the Final), James 96 (UECL Road to the Final), Hakimi 96 (UCL Road to the Final), Thuram 94 (UEFA Dreamchasers ICON)
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CDM/CM: Vitinha 96 (UCL Road to the Final), Caicedo 96 (UECL Road to the Final), Matuidi 95 (Fantasy FC Hero), Vieira 94 (FUT Birthday Icon), Ze Roberto 94 (Fantasy FC Hero)
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CAM: Messi 97 (TOTS), Palmer 97 (UECL Road to the Final), Pele 97 (FUT Immortals ICON), Dembele 96 (UCL Road to the Final), Hamm 96 (FUT Immortals Icon)
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RM/RW: Kvaratskhelia 96 (UCL Road to the Final), Dembele 97 (TOTS), Yamal 97 (TOTS), Salah 97 (TOTS), Pedro Neto 96 (UECL Road to the Final)
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LM/LW: Son 96 (UEL Road to the Final), Doue 97 (UCL Road to the Final), Barcola 96 (UCL Road to the Final), Ronaldinho 95 (FUT Birthday Icon), Vini Jr. 97 (TOTY)
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ST: Ronaldo 96 (FUT Immortals Icon), Kane 97 (TOTS), Mbappe 97 (TOTS), Ronaldo 97 (TOTS), Henry 95 (FUT Immortals Icon)
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!