You can win matches in the EA FC 27 Ultimate Team even with cheap cards – a fast fullback or a sharp striker is often better than a higher-rated card that moves slowly.
In this guide, I’ll explain which players to buy so that you get the most for your coins. You’ll get:
- Three starter squads for 10K, 25K, and 50K coins.
- The best cheap players by position and by budget.
- Meta player definition.
Quick look at cheap players & squads
- Three starter squads fit three budgets: 10K (9,180 coins), 25K (about 24,750), and 50K (37,700).
- Five picks cost 2,500 coins or less in launch-week guides: Andrei Rațiu (RB), Racheal Kundananji (wing), Kim Little (CM), Mario Gila(CB), and David de Gea (GK).
- Fikayo Tomori (CB) and Donyell Malen (ST) are the next step up, each predicted at 7,500 coins.
- Judge a card by pace, position stats, height, Role, and PlayStyles. The overall rating should come last.
- Prices can change quickly, so be sure to check the live Transfer Market before you buy.
Starter squads for 10K, 25K & 50K coins
In EA FC 27 Ultimate Team, coins are the in-game money you spend on player cards. Most new players start with a low balance – every coin counts, so you should spend wisely.
Below you find three starter squads, one for each:
- 10K coins
- 25K coins
- 50K coins
NOTE: Prices come from launch-week guides, so be sure to check the live Transfer Market before you buy.
10K squad: ~9,200 coins
This squad costs 9,180 coins. You keep about 800 coins for a manager or a bench.
| Position | Player | Price (coins) |
|---|---|---|
| GK | Wladimiro Falcone | 830 |
| RB | Wesley França | 1,000 |
| CB | Gianluca Mancini | 800 |
| CB | Mario Gila | 950 |
| LB | Nathaniel Brown | 650 |
| RM | Estêvão Willian | 950 |
| CM | Mamadou Sangaré | 850 |
| CM | Leon Goretzka | 900 |
| CM | Mikel Merino | 750 |
| LM | Christos Tzolis | 700 |
| ST | Eli Junior Kroupi | 800 |
As you can see, Mario Gila is the clear standout. Some name him as one of the best low-cost center-backs.
25K squad: about 24,750 coins
This build runs at around 25K, uses a 4-4-1-1 shape, and puts quality in every line. While Le Tissier anchors the defense, Rabiot and Giugliano run the midfield, and Anyomi leads the attack with 90 pace.
| Position | Player | Price (coins) |
|---|---|---|
| GK | Wladimiro Falcone | 1,300 |
| RB | Djed Spence | 850 |
| CB | Maya Le Tissier | 3,000 |
| CB | Dávid Hancko | 700 |
| LB | Álvaro Carreras | 3,200 |
| RM | Géraldine Reuteler | 1,200 |
| CM | Adrien Rabiot | 3,000 |
| CM | Manuela Giugliano | 2,800 |
| LM | Alyssa Thompson | 3,100 |
| CAM | Paulo Dybala | 3,000 |
| ST | Nicole Anyomi | 2,600 |
Keep in mind that you can actually spend less – a leaner build costs about 19,000 coins and puts cheaper players at the back: De Gea in goal, Mario Gila at center-back and Antonee Robinson at fullback.
50K squad: 37,700 coins
This squad leaves you 12,300 coins to spend. However, one card takes most of it. Fermín costs 21,750 coins, which is more than half the total.
| Position | Player | Price (coins) |
|---|---|---|
| GK | David De Gea | 900 |
| RB | Jonathan Clauss | 700 |
| CB | Dávid Hancko | 900 |
| CB | Marc Pubill | 950 |
| LB | Olga Carmona | 1,700 |
| LM | Melvin Bard | 650 |
| CM | Warren Zaïre-Emery | 5,300 |
| CM | Senny Mayulu | 850 |
| CAM | Fermín López | 21,750 |
| RM | Barış Alper Yılmaz | 2,000 |
| ST | Alba Redondo | 2,000 |
Now that your squad is set, let’s look at other players worth your coins.
Best cheap players by position
A cheap card in the right spot is much better than a higher-rated one that moves slowly.
NOTE: Prices are launch-week predictions – be sure to check the live Transfer Market before you buy.
Goalkeeper
- David de Gea (83 OVR): One guide lists him at about 900 coins, another predicts 1,500. He gives you a safe keeper for almost nothing.
- Gregor Kobel (87 OVR): One guide predicted 13,000 coins. Buy him once your defense and attack are set.
Fullback
- Andrei Rațiu (80 OVR, RB): His sprint speed is 95 (matters most at fullback), and his acceleration is 93. One guide predicted 1,500 coins.
- Djed Spence (80 OVR, LB or RB): His sprint speed is 89, and he plays on either side; price unknown.
Centre-back
- Mario Gila: One guide lists him at about 950 coins. Several guides name him a top low-cost center-back.
- Fikayo Tomori (80 OVR): One guide predicted 7,500 coins. EasySBC rates him A+ for the role in beta data; his height is 185 cm (or 6’0.8)
Midfield
- Kim Little (84 OVR, CM): One guide predicted 2,500 coins. She scores 89 in dribbling and 85 in passing, but only 76 in pace.
- Yui Hasegawa (88 OVR, CDM): Different guides predict different prices, from 25,000 coins to under 10,000.
Winger
- Racheal Kundananji (81 OVR): Her sprint speed and acceleration are both 94. She plays LW, LM, CAM, or ST. One guide predicted 2,100 coins.
Striker
- Ademola Lookman (83 OVR): He plays ST, LM, CAM, or LW. Several guides refer to him as a top budget striker; price unknown.
- Donyell Malen (83 OVR): One guide predicted 7,500 coins.
Best cheap players by budget
In this section, I’ll sort the players by price, so you can pick one that’s best for your budget.
NOTE: Once again, most prices are launch-week predictions, so be sure to check the live Transfer Market before you buy.
Under 3,000 coins
This is an excellent starting point – these cards cost the least but fill your goal, your back line, and your attack.
| Player | Position | Price in coins |
|---|---|---|
| David de Gea | GK | 900-1,500 |
| Mario Gila | CB | 950 |
| Andrei Rațiu | RB | 1,500 |
| Racheal Kundananji | LW, LM, CAM, ST | 2,100 |
| Kim Little | CM | 2,500 |
Rațiu and Kundananji bring the speed: 95 and 94 sprint speed, respectively.
3,000 to 10,000 coins
Add one of these when your balance grows.
| Player | Position | Price in coins |
|---|---|---|
| Fikayo Tomori | CB | 7,500 |
| Donyell Malen | ST | 7,500 |
Tomori gives your defense a tall, strong anchor, while Malen gives you a sharp finisher up front.
Over 10,000 coins
You should spend this much on one card only when the rest of your squad is set.
| Player | Position | Price in coins |
|---|---|---|
| Gregor Kobel | GK | 13,000 |
Yui Hasegawa (88 OVR, CDM) could sit in this tier or the one above. Guides predict her for under 10,000 to 25,000 coins.
What makes a player meta
Several picks above have only 80 or 81 OVR, including Rațiu, Tomori, and Kundananji. I picked them because they are meta players. A meta player wins matches, and the overall rating on the front of the card (OVR) does not decide that.
Let’s take Fikayo Tomori as an example. He has 80 OVR, yet EasySBC scores him 88.9 as a center-back in its beta ratings. Meanwhile, that’s far higher than what his OVR suggests.
Before you buy, check these 5 things:
- Pace: Speed matters most at fullback and on the wing. A slow card in those spots will cost you goals.
- Position stats: Each position has stats that count – the table below lists them out.
- Height: Taller center-backs and defensive midfielders cover more space and win more headers.
- Role: FC 27 gives each position Roles. Each Role has a Focus that sets the player’s runs, positioning, and defensive duties. Be sure to pick a card that fits the Role you want.
- PlayStyles: PlayStyles are skill icons on the card. Rapid helps wingers sprint. Intercept helps defenders read passes. Finesse Shot helps shooters score.
| Position | Stats to check |
|---|---|
| Goalkeeper | Reflexes and positioning |
| Fullback | Pace, stamina, and defending |
| Centre-back | Defensive awareness, interceptions, strength, and height |
| Midfielder | Passing, ball control, and stamina |
| Winger | Acceleration, sprint speed, agility, and dribbling |
| Striker | Finishing, with pace above about 75 |
NOTE: As EA updates the game, the meta players can change – be sure to check the card before you spend.
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