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: Crouch 95 (Shapeshifters Hero), De Gea 94 (TOTS), Kompany 95 (Shapeshifters Hero), Zentner 94 (TOTS), Courtois 92 (TOTS)
CB: Buongiorno 94 (TOTS), Esteve 94 (TOTS), Ibanez 95 (TOTS), Upamecano 95 (TOTS), Ragen 94 (TOTS)
LB/RB: Murillo 96 (Shapeshifters), Al Owairan 95 (Shapeshifters Hero), Zhegrova 95 (Shapeshifters), Cancelo 94 (TOTS), Moreira 96 (TOTS)
CDM/CM: Renard 96 (Shapeshifters), Ko Seung Beom 96 (TOTS), Vitinha 95 (TOTS), Barella 96 (TOTS), Bentancur 96 (UEL Road to the Final)
CAM: Busquets 96 (Shapeshifters), Watkins 97 (Shapeshifters), Shaqiri 96 (TOTS), Endrick 96 (Shapeshifters), Musiala 96 (TOTS)
RM/RW: Hansen 96 (TOTS), Gerrard 95 (Shapeshifters Icon), Diaby 95 (TOTS), Sneijder 95 (Shapeshifters Hero), Trincao 95 (TOTS)
LM/LW: Lauriente 95 (TOTS), Diallo 96 (Shapeshifters), Borja Sainz 95 (TOTS), Milito 94 (Shapeshifters Hero), Noor 95 (Shapeshifters Hero)
ST: Miedema 96 (WEURO Path to Glory), Sophia Wilson 96 (TOTS), Isak 96 (TOTS), Shaw 97 (TOTS), Hegerberg 97 (WEURO Path to Glory)

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: Konate 98 (Shapeshifters), Vicario 96 (UEL Road to the Final), Diogo Costa 96 (Star Performer), Donnaruma 96 (UCL Road to the Final), van der Sar 93 (UEFA Dreamchasers Icon)
CB: Emegha 97 (Shapeshifters), Tah 97 (TOTS), Lukaku 97 (Shapeshifters), Bastoni 97 (TOTS), Saliba 95 (TOTS)
LB/RB: Ruben Neves 97 (Shapeshifters), Semedo 96 (Star Performer), Pedro Porro 96 (UEL Road to the Final), Davies 96 (TOTS), Foden 98 (Shapeshifters)
CDM/CM: Bobby Charlton 96 (Shapeshifters Icon), Joao Neves 96 (TOTS), Martinez 97 (Shapeshifters), Cafu 96 (Shapeshifters Icon), Dybala 97 (Shapeshifters)
CAM: Putellas 97 (TOTS), Saka 97 (Shapeshifters), Wirtz 96 (TOTS), Isak 97 (Shapeshifters), Coman 98 (Shapeshifters)
RM/RW: Russo 98 (Shapeshifters), Conceicao 96 (Star Performer), Cascarino 96 (WEURO Path to Glory), Johnson 96 (UEL Road to the Final), Salah 96 (TOTY)
LM/LW: Sawa 96 (Shapeshifters Icon), Odegaard 97 (Shapeshifters), Reiten 97 (WEURO Path to Glory), Hemp 96 (WEURO Path to Glory), Guler 97 (Shapeshifters)
ST: Benzema 96 (TOTS), Gyokeres 96 (TOTS), Suarez 96 (TOTS), Osimhen 97 (TOTS), Richarlison 96 (UEL Road to the Final)

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: Konate 98 (Shapeshifters), Vicario 96 (UEL Road to the Final), Diogo Costa 96 (Star Performer), Donnaruma 96 (UCL Road to the Final), van der Sar 93 (UEFA Dreamchasers Icon)
CB: van de Ven 96 (UEL Road to the Final), Ruben Dias 96 (Star Performer), Veiga 96 (Star Performer), Inacio 96 (Star Performer), Romero 97 (UEL Road to the Final)
LB/RB: Lucio 97 (Shapeshifters Hero), Gusto 96 (UECL Road to the Final), Hamm 97 (Shapeshifters Icon), Chalobah 96 (UECL Road to the Final), Udogie 96 (UEL Road to the Final)
CDM/CM: Marquinhos 98 (Shapeshifters), Bernardo Silva 96 (Star Performer), Rodri 97 (TOTY), Vitinha 96 (UCL Road to the Final), Beckenbauer 96 (FUT Immortals ICON)
CAM: Reece James 98 (Shapeshifters), Gavi 97 (Shapeshifters), Mane 97 (Shapeshifters), Doku 98 (Shapeshifters), Yaya Toure 97 (Shapeshifters Hero)
RM/RW: Ibarbo 93 (FUT Birthday Hero), Kvaratskhelia 96 (FUT Fantasy), Salah 97 (TOTS), Pedro Neto 96 (UECL Road to the Final), Rodrygo 95 (FUT Fantasy)
LM/LW: Owen 97 (Shapeshifters Icon), Raphinia 97 (TOTS), Barcola 96 (UCL Road to the Final), Ginola 94 (FUT Immortals Hero), Henry 93 (TOTY Icon)
ST: Kane 97 (TOTS), Vieira 97 (Shapeshifters Icon), Coman 98 (Shapeshifters), Jackson 96 (UECL Road to the Final), Eusebio 96 (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:

GK: Konate 98 (Shapeshifters), Vicario 96 (UEL Road to the Final), Diogo Costa 96 (Star Performer), Donnaruma 96 (UCL Road to the Final), van der Sar 93 (UEFA Dreamchasers Icon)
CB: van Dijk 97 (TOTS), Pacho 96 (UCL Road to the Final), Lucio 94 (UEFA Dreamchasers Hero), Maldini 94 (FUT Immortals ICON), Thuram 94 (UEFA Dreamchasers ICON)
LB/RB: Rodri 98 (Shapeshifters), Joao Neves 97 (Star Performer), Hakimi 96 (UCL Road to the Final), Nuno Mendes 97 (Star Performer), Reece James 96 (UECL Road to the Final)
CDM/CM: Vitinha 96 (Star Performer), Cantona 98 (Shapeshifters Icon), Kane 98 (Shapeshifters), Guijarro 97 (WEURO Path to Glory), Caicedo 96 (UECL Road to the Final)
CAM: Griezmann 98 (Shapeshifters), Messi 98 (TOTS), Bruno Fernandes 96 (Star Performer), Hazard 96 (Shapeshifters Hero), Karchaoui 98 (Shapeshifters)
RM/RW: Yamal 97 (TOTS), Maradona 98 (Shapeshifters Icon), Putellas 98 (Shapeshifters), Pedro Neto 96 (Star Performer), Dembele 97 (TOTS)
LM/LW: Cruyff 98 (Shapeshifters Icon), Eusebio 98 (Shapeshifters Icon), Rafael Leao 97 (Star Performer), Paralluelo 97 (WEURO Path to Glory), Son 96 (UEL Road to the Final)
ST: Ronaldo 96 (FUT Immortals Icon), Ronaldinho 97 (Shapeshifters Icon), Cristiano Ronaldo 97 (Star Performer), Ferdinand 98 (Shapeshifters Icon), Mbappe 97 (TOTS)

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!