FIFA 23: Best Cheap Players to Buy in Career Mode

If you can’t afford players like Mbappe and Pedri, don’t worry—you can still have an amazing team full of great young talents and developed players alike! We’ll help you find players the best cheap players in FIFA 23 Career Mode.

Many FIFA players who play Career Mode keep away from teams with big budgets (looking at you, Paris Saint Germain) in order to experience more challenges and realism. We’re going to explore several key positions from the perspective of a club trying to maximize its budget by finding the best bang for its buck.

Our Criteria for Selecting Best Cheap Players in FIFA 23 Career Mode

Before we dive in, it’s worth noting that this guide will not exclusively focus on the best young players. Rather, it will highlight some of the best value-for-money players that can improve any squad, especially low-tier squads without many decent players.

Another important criterion is that our upper limit for player value is €20 million, although many of these players will cost significantly less than that. Finally, our players have up to 26 years, so we won’t include any veterans.

With a wide range of players available, you’ll be able to find someone to fit your team’s budget. So without longer delay, let’s get right into it and reveal all the best cheap players in FIFA 23 Career Mode!

Best Cheap Goalkeepers in Career Mode

In FIFA 23 Career Mode, goalkeepers are the least expensive position on a team and are generally a safe bet. The goalkeeper is one of the most underrated positions in Career Mode, and having a solid player between the posts can make all the difference in key matches.

If your team does not have enough money to afford the best players, then we strongly advise that you purchase a goalkeeper first and then fill out the rest of your team with players who are cheaper. Here’s a list of some of the best penny-pinching options.

Best Cheap Defenders in Career Mode

The following table covers central backs as well as left and right backs, which are scarce in this category. You’ll also find the best defenders in the game, starting from as little as €4.2 million and going all the way up to €16 million.

Depending on your formation, two or three solid defenders will certainly help you keep your goal tally low, which is crucial if you’re playing with a low-tier team struggling to stay in their league.

Furthermore, you’ll want two fleet-footed backs who can both defend and attack, but we suggest focusing on your central backs first when it comes to defense because they can make a big difference on the field.

Best Cheap Midfielders in Career Mode

Cheap midfielders in FIFA 23 Career Mode can be found in abundance. The next table will only highlight two players that cost over €10 million. Whether you’re playing in a formation with three, four, or five midfielders, having a box-to-box midfielder, a “pitbull,” and a player who can pass with laser precision is what you should strive for.

Some players featured below have extraordinary potential, so even if you don’t need a midfielder for your first squad, you can always invest in a cheap one and send it on loan—you won’t have to pay his wage—and use him (or sell him) after a few seasons when his rating increases.

Best Cheap Attacking Players in Career Mode

FIFA players have different styles of play and formations, so there’s no one-size-fits-all type of attacker. In our table, you’ll find all kinds of attackers, including target men, poachers, false nines, and even play-making wingers.

Unlike midfielders, attackers included on our list of the best cheap players in Career Mode will require you to fork over more money from your transfer funds, but ultimately, every single of them is worth buying, especially considering their overall/potential balance and age. 

So there you have it. Now that you know what the best cheap players are, you’ll be able to make your own FIFA 23 Career Mode dream team – even on a tight budget! Keep in mind that the ratings and prices are prone to change in the upcoming FIFA 23 updates, and you’ll be able to negotiate for prices. So maybe you’ll even get a discount during the transfer window!