Best EA FC 25 free agents & contract expiry players
EA SportsTop EA FC 25 Career Mode managers are always on the lookout for a bargain, making free agents and contract expiry players a worthwhile avenue to explore.
Not every club has a war chest of unlimited funds at its disposal, which makes targeting the right players incredibly important. If you’re looking to avoid heavy spending on a transfer fee, here are the best contract expiry players and free agents in FC 25.
Best free agents & contract expiry players in FC 25 Career Mode
Goalkeepers
| Player | Club/Released From | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Wojciech Szczesny | Juventus | Free Agent |
| Keylor Navas | PSG | Free Agent |
| Guillermo Ochoa | Salernitana | Free Agent |
| Alex Meret | Napoli | Contract Expiry |
| Andriy Lunin | Real Madrid | Contract Expiry |
| Alvaro Valles | Las Palmas | Contract Expiry |
| Maxime Crepeau | Portland Timbers | Contract Expiry |
| Andrei Radu | Inter Milan | Contract Expiry |
Picking up Wojciech Szczesny as a free agent would be an excellent piece of business for any club. The former Juventus goalkeeper had his contract mutually terminated with the Italian giants. Given his performances throughout the 2023/2024 season, he might not be without a club for too long.
Meanwhile, Lunin is an appealing option at only 25 years old. You could offer him the exit from Real Madrid that he’s been looking for.
Defenders
| Player | Club/Released From | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Mario Hermoso | Atletico Madrid | Free Agent |
| Joel Matip | Liverpool | Free Agent |
| Robert Skov | Hoffenheim | Free Agent |
| Alphonso Davies | Bayern Munich | Contract Expiry |
| Trent Alexander-Arnold | Liverpool | Contract Expiry |
| Virgil van Dijk | Liverpool | Contract Expiry |
| Ferland Mendy | Real Madrid | Contract Expiry |
| Olivier Boscagli | PSV | Contract Expiry |
| Kyle Walker-Peters | Southampton | Contract Expiry |
| Tyrick Mitchell | Crystal Palace | Contract Expiry |
| Tariq Lamptey | Brighton | Contract Expiry |
| Daniel Carvajal | Real Madrid | Contract Expiry |
| Davide Calabria | A.C. Milan | Contract Expiry |
| Eric Dier | Bayern Munich | Contract Expiry |
There are several blockbuster names when it comes to the best contract expiry defenders. With Davies, van Dijk, and Trent Alexander-Arnold all having one year left on their contracts, you could theoretically revamp your backline by scooping up the trio.
Midfielders
| Player | Club/Released From | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Adrien Rabiot | Juventus | Free Agent |
| Dele | Everton | Free Agent |
| Andre Gomes | Everton | Free Agent |
| Kevin De Bruyne | Manchester City | Contract Expiry |
| Joshua Kimmich | Bayern Munich | Contract Expiry |
| Angel Gomes | Lille | Contract Expiry |
| Frank Aguissa | Napoli | Contract Expiry |
| Thomas Partey | Arsenal | Contract Expiry |
| Nicola Zalewski | Roma | Contract Expiry |
| Sofyan Amrabat | Fiorentina | Contract Expiry |
| Sean Longstaff | Newcastle United | Contract Expiry |
| Aster Vranckx | Wolfsburg | Contract Expiry |
| Mario Lemina | Wolves | Contract Expiry |
While Kevin De Bruyne and Kimmich have seen better days, they’re the type of veteran presence that every championship-winning club needs.
Adrien Rabiot will likely be one of the highest-rated free agents on this list who is still without a club when FC 25 arrives. The French midfielder brings a well-rounded game to clubs on the hunt for a deal.
EA SportsAttackers
| Player | Club/Released From | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Memphis Depay | Atletico Madrid | Free Agent |
| Yusuf Yazici | Lille | Free Agent |
| Anthony Martial | Manchester United | Free Agent |
| Wissam Ben Yedder | Monaco | Free Agent |
| Jonathan David | Lille | Contract Expiry |
| Ivan Toney | Brentford | Contract Expiry |
| Rayan Cherki | Lyon | Contract Expiry |
| Lionel Messi | Inter Miami | Contract Expiry |
| Neymar | Al-Hilal | Contract Expiry |
| Heung-min Son | Spurs | Contract Expiry |
| Mohamed Salah | Liverpool | Contract Expiry |
| Leroy Sane | Bayern Munich | Contract Expiry |
| Krepin Diatta | Monaco | Contract Expiry |
| Roony Bardghji | FC Copenhagen | Contract Expiry |
| Cristiano Ronaldo | Al-Nassr | Contract Expiry |
Whether you’re looking to develop a youngster like Bardaghji, aim for a star hitting their prime like Sane, or target legends like Ronaldo and Messi, there’s something for every club on this list.
Free agents & contract expiry players explained
When FC 25 arrives, the staple Career Mode experience will feature up-to-date versions of player contracts. We’ve used Transfermrkt to assess the best free agents and contract expiry players that will be available at launch.
A free agent is a readily available player who does not have a contract with a club. Meanwhile, contract expiry players have one year or less on their contracts. You can approach these players and sign them without requiring a transfer fee. If negotiations go smoothly, they’ll join your club once their contract runs out.
We’ve taken into account rumors that have emerged throughout the summer transfer window. For example, players like Federico Chiesa and Giovani Lo Celso are not featured in the tables above, as they’re expected to find new clubs before the summer window closes.
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