Best bargain signings in EA FC 24 Career Mode

❘ Updated: 2024-08-09T18:18:32

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EA FC 24 Career Mode revolves around signing the best players to help your team on the pitch. However, managers must consider financial restrictions, making bargain signings a key strategy to explore.

Turning to cheaper options is often the best approach when running on a tight budget. With this in mind, here are our picks for the best bargain signings in Career Mode.

Player	Position	Age	Club	Value	Wage	Rating	Potential
Yann Sommer	GK	34	Inter Milan	€11.5M	€99K	86	86
Manuel Neuer	GK	37	Bayern Munich	€9M	€55K	87	87
Peter Gulacsi	GK	33	RB Leipzig	€10M	€49.5K	82	82
Dennis Seimen	GK	17	Stuttgart	€925K	€500	61	84
Alex Jimenez	LB	18	A.C. Milan	€1.5M	€3.1K	64	84
Adam Aznou	LB	20	Bayern Munich	€100k	€500	61	83
Ismaily	LB	33	Lille	€7.5M	€31.5K	78	78
Vitaliy Mykolenko	LB	24	Everton	€10M	€29K	76	80
Tiago Djalo	CB	23	Juventus	€11M	€61K	76	82
Thiago Silva	CB	38	Chelsea	€7.5M	€98K	84	84
Jorrel Hato	CB	17	Ajax	€6.5M	€550	73	88
Pau Cubarsi	CB	16	Barcelona	€2M	€1.3K	66	85
Bastien Meupiyou	CB	17	Nantes	€975K	€550	61	84
Kyriani Sabbe	RB	18	Club Brugge	€2.5M	€1.9K	67	83
Jesus Navas	RB	37	Sevilla	€4.7M	€21.5K	80	80
Paul Wanner	CAM	17	Elversberg	€2.3M	€500	66	86
Simone Pafundi	CAM	17	Lausanne-Sport	€3M	€650	68	86
Benjamin Andre	CDM	32	Lille	€11.5M	€34.5K	79	79
Dries Mertens	CAM	36	Galatasaray	€5.5M	€34.5K	79	79
Kobbie Mainoo	CDM	18	Manchester United	€5M	€16K	72	87
Lucas Bergvall	CM	17	Djurgardens IF	€2.3M	€500	66	86
Lewis Miley	CM	17	Newcastle United	€3.6M	€5.8K	70	85
Tom Bischof	CAM	18	Hoffenheim	€2.6M	€3.7K	67	86
Etienne Capoue	CM	34	Villarreal	€12M	€41.5K	81	81
Antonio Nusa	LM	18	Club Brugge	€5.5M	€5.5K	72	86
Julien Duranville	LM	17	Borussia Dortmund	€2.7M	€1.4K	66	87
Ivan Perisic	LW	34	Hajduk Split	€4.9M	€27K	77	77
Nestory Irankunda	RM	17	Adelaide United	€2.1M	€500	66	85
Pedro	RW	35	Lazio	€6M	€39.5K	78	78
Ben Doak	RW	17	Liverpool	€1.8M	€4K	64	85
Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting	ST	34	Bayern Munich	€5M	€56K	77	77
Michail Antonio	ST	33	West Ham	€9M	€71K	78	78
Allen Obando	ST	17	Barcelona SC	€2.1M	€1.7K	66	85
Paris Brunner	ST	17	Borussia Dortmund	€2.3M	€2.1K	65	87
Nelson Weiper	ST	18	Mainz	€2.4M	€3.3K	66	86

Whether you’re looking for stopgap signings or cheap veterans, those are the best bargain signings you can make in Career Mode. The list mostly consists of experienced players looking to close out their careers and undiscovered gems that can turn into stars with some polishing.

As always, it’s important to go through the player’s profile and PlayStyles before making your final decisions.

Best budget players to sign for each position

GK – Yann Sommer

Sommer’s steady hands are a valuable asset.

Team: Inter Milan
Age: 34
Rating: 86
Potential: 86
Value: €11.5M
Wage: €99K

If you’re looking for a cheap goalkeeper who will play at an elite level for two to three more years, Yann Sommer is a no-brainer. While his wages may be a little pricey, if you can nail down a transfer fee between 10 to 11.5 million, you’ll have secured an 86-rated bargain.

He’s certainly not a player you’ll look to develop into the next big star. But if your club is looking to push for trophies in the short term, you can’t go wrong with Sommer.

RB – Kyriani Sabbe

Team: Club Brugge
Age: 18
Rating: 67
Potential: 83
Value: €2.5M
Wage: €1.9K

Sabbe is certainly one for the future if you’re looking for a development project. The full-back has the potential to reach an overall rating of 83. If you factor in his value of only 2.5 million, it’s easy to see why he’s a bargain.

You may have to send him out on loan if you’re managing a top club, or you’ll need to keep a watchful eye on his training program.

LB – Alex Jimenez

Jimenez can play both LB and RB, making him a versatile signing.

Team: A.C. Milan
Age: 18
Rating: 64
Potential: 84
Value: €1.5M
Wage: €3.1K

Alex Jimenez has yet to get much game time at A.C. Milan, but if you pry him away from the Italian giants and find a place for him to develop within your squad, he could turn into a bonafide star. Few players on this list have the potential to gain a full ten points in their overall rating, but with the right training, Jimenez can do so.

The left-back is another player for the future, but with a value of just €1.5M, he’s difficult to ignore.

CB – Jorrel Hato

Team: Ajax
Age: 17
Rating: 73
Potential: 88
Value: €6.5M
Wage: €550

Hato claims the title of best bargain signing at center-back, but the competition was fierce across the position. Other standout options include Cubarsi, Djalo, and Meupiyou. Hato takes the top spot as he presents the best return on investment.

Ajax certainly know how to develop young talent and what makes Hato such an appealing signing is that he can slot into your first team without much fuss thanks to his 73 rating. His wages are also extremely affordable, further adding to his status as a hidden gem.

CDM – Benjamin Andre

Andre provides a veteran presence and midfield stability at a bargain.

Team: Lille
Age: 32
Rating: 79
Potential: 79
Value: €11.5M
Wage: €34.5K

Benjamin Andre is the perfect squad rotation player for a top club that plays in multiple competitions. A reliable CDM is a difficult position to fill, and there are no surprises with Andre as his 91 Stamina proves that he’s ready to play the hard minutes.

CM – Lewis Miley

Team: Newcastle United
Age: 17
Rating: 70
Potential: 85
Value: €3.6M
Wage: €5.8K

Lewis Miley’s vision and creativity in the middle of the pitch can be a reliable asset for your club at just €3.6M. With the proper training program, Miley has the quality to be the anchor of your midfield for over ten years given the youngster is only 17 years old.

He was the first signing I made in a Career Mode save with Tottenham and hasn’t disappointed. Since then, he’s developed into one of the club’s top contributors. You’ll need to polish this gem into a future superstar, but the fact remains that he’s a steal.

CAM – Tom Bischof

Bischof could prove to be the next Musiala.

Team: Hoffenheim
Age: 17
Rating: 67
Potential: 86
Value: €2.6M
Wage: €3.7K

Bischof is an attacking midfielder who loves to dribble past his opponents. His style of play is similar to that of global superstar Jamal Musiala. At the low cost of €2.6 million, you can secure the next Musiala for your club.

He’s the ideal signing for a club of any stature. Whether you’re fighting in a relegation battle or in a title race, a creative midfielder in the mold of Bischof is a valuable asset to have.

RM/RW – Ben Doak

Team: Liverpool
Age: 17
Rating: 64
Potential: 85
Value: €1.8M
Wage: €4K

Ben Doak subverts the assumption that Premier League players come with a hefty tax. With expert negotiations, you can sign Doak for the lowest transfer fee among all of the players on this list.

His wages are also incredibly inexpensive, so the transfer won’t put a strain on your finances even if you’re managing a smaller club.

LM/LW – Julien Duranville

Duranville is one of the fastest youngsters in the game.

Team: Borussia Dortmund
Age: 17
Rating: 66
Potential: 87
Value: €2.7M
Wage: €1.4K

Duranville has been one of the most popular bargain signings throughout the FC 24 cycle, carving his name into the Career Mode community. Quick wingers who aren’t afraid to take on players are a transformative addition to any team.

That’s just what you’re getting when you sign Duranville as the winger’s 87 Acceleration and 90 Agility are impressive considering he’s just 17 years old.

ST – Paris Brunner

Team: Borussia Dortmund
Age: 17
Rating: 65
Potential: 87
Value: €2.3M
Wage: €2.1K

If you’re yet to snap up Durenville from Dortmund, why not add Brunner to the deal and make it a triumphant double swoop? With Brunner leading your line and Duranville carving out space on the flank, your attack will be set for years to come.

Brunner is further back in his development than Durenville and will require a watchful eye to develop. But if you’re willing to put in the work, the return on your €2.3 million investment will be astronomical.

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