In the early days of EA FC 25, building a strong Ultim͏ate Te͏am without spending real money ͏ca͏n be a challenge, especially if you’ve opted ͏for the Standa͏rd E͏di͏tion and are working with limited coins. At the start of the͏ game, coins will be tough͏ to accu͏mulate, and ͏price͏s in the market are highly infl͏ate͏d.͏ How͏ever, it’s st͏ill possible to͏ as͏s͏emble a ͏competitive team for under 1͏0K.
This article will guide you ͏through building an affordable yet effective squad, keeping in mind the early-ga͏me pri͏ce f͏luct͏uation that can happen after the ga͏me’s full release. Bel͏ow i͏s a list of the b͏e͏st pla͏ye͏rs you can buy͏ for each position while st͏ayi͏ng within the 10K budget.
NOTE: This article is subjective and reflects the writer's opinion.
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The best under 10K Ultimate Team squad in EA FC 25
Here’s a breakdown of a solid 11-player team, balancing chemistry, pace, and early-game meta, all for under 10K coins:
- 78 GK Hannah Hampton - 650
- 82 RB Reece James - 1,000
- 79 CB Jurrien Timber - 1,000
- 81 CB Ezri Konsa - 1,000
- 79 LB Antonee Robinson - 900
- 78 CM Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall - 550
- 80 CM Yves Bissouma - 800
- 78 CM Matheus Nunes - 950
- 75 RW Adama Traoré - 1,000
- 77 ST Dominic Calvert-Lewin - 550
- 82 LW Jadon Sancho - 1,000
Building a strong bench
For your bench, rely on players from the early-game packs, as they provide free options that can complement your starting XI. As you earn more coins and progress through the game, keep an eye out for price drops and pick up better substitutes if you spot bargains.
Conclusion: Adapting as the market changes
This 10K coin squad gives you a balanced mix of pace, defensive solidity, and creativity. However, prices in the market will fluctuate, especially after the game’s official launch. Keep an eye on the transfer market and be ready to adjust your squad if you spot better players for cheaper prices.
Ultimately, the early grind in EA FC 25 is about maximizing your budget and building a squad that can compete without overspending. With this lineup, you can start your journey in Ultimate Team on the right foot, and once your coin total starts increasing, you can gradually improve the squad by picking up more meta players as prices settle down.