FIFA 23 best cheap players: Free agents, contract expiry 2023 and bargain youngsters for Career Mode

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It’s unlikely that you’ll get the best of the best because, well, those prodigies aren’t going to be affordable. But if you’re smart with spending, and know who to buy for cheap, your squad won’t be looking too shabby.

Keep in mind that these players are completely different from the cheap players you'll want in Ultimate Team. The cheapest 84-rated players in FIFA 23's FUT mode will still break the bank in Career Mode, so set your sights a bit lower.

We've put together a round-up of the best cheap players to sign in FIFA 23, from those affordable youngsters to the future free agents with contracts expiring in 2022 or 2023.

Best cheap players in FIFA 23 Career Mode

The best cheap player for your team in FIFA 23 Career Mode will vary drastically depending on your team's needs and budget. Here's a look at some of the best cheap players in FIFA 23, if you're looking to maximise growth and potential:

• Antonio Nusa - RM, LW, LM, age 17, overall 66, potential 86
• Elliot Anderson - CM, age 19, overall 67, potential 85
• Jovanny Bolivar - ST, age 20, overall 67, potential 84
• Leonidas Stergiou - CB, age 20, overall 67, potential 84
• Maarten Vandevoordt - GK, age 20, overall 70, potential 84
• Alan Virginius - RM, age 19, overall 67, potential 84
• Stipe Biuk - LW, age 19, overall 69, potential 85
• Owen Gene - RB, age 19, overall 62, potential 82

Best free agents in FIFA 23 Career Mode: Contract expiry players

As we’ve already mentioned, one of the most effective career mode hacks is to look for players whose contracts are ending.

These soon-to-be free agents are looking for a home, and you’d be stupid not to give them one if you’re strapped for cash. And make sure you get in there quickly before another club swoops in.

To save you some time, we’ve listed the best-ranked free-agent players below, accounting for age, ability, potential, and value:

• Diego Lainez - RM, CM, CAM, age 22, overall 74, potential 82
• Luis Chávez - CM, CDM, age 26, overall 79, potential 80
• Henry Martin - ST, age 29, overall 29, potential 79
• Akram Afif - LW, CF, CAM, age 25, overall 76, potential 77
• Carlos Acevedo - GK, age 26, overall 77, potential 78
• Sofiane Boufal - CF, ST, LM, age 28, overall 76, potential 76
• Alan Soñora - CM, CDM, CAM, age 23, overall 73, potential 78
• Matthew Garbett - CM, CAM, age 20, overall 64, potential 76

If you're in your second season, check out this list of soon-to-be free agents whose contracts expire in 2023.

• Lionel Messi - RW, ST, CF, age 36, overall 91, potential 92
• Jan Oblak - GK, age 29, overall 89, potential 92
• Cristiano Ronaldo - ST, LW, age 36, overall 90, potential 90
• N’Golo Kanté - CDM, CM, age 29, overall 89, potential 89
• Mohamed Salah - RW, age 30, overall 90, potential 90
• Karim Benzema - CF, ST, age 34, overall 91, potential 91
• Milan Škriniar - CB, age 27, overall 86, potential 88
• Marcus Rashford - LM, ST, age 24, overall 85, potential 89
• Memphis Depay - CF, LW, CAM, age 28, overall 85, potential 86
• Roberto Firmino - CF, age 30, overall 85, potential 85

FIFA 23 best cheap young strikers

Another means of getting the best team at the lowest price is to look for the cheapest young players - cheap only because they haven’t reached their potential yet. We’ll start with the strikers, then go through the other positions. These are some of the best cheap strikers in FIFA 23 Career Mode:

• Dane Scarlett - ST, age 18, overall 64, potential 85
• Rodrigo Ribeiro - ST, age 17, overall 64, potential 84
• Liam Delap - ST, age 19, overall 66, potential 84
• Jovanny Bolivar - ST, age 20, overall 67, potential 84
• Kayky - RW, age 19, overall 66, potential 86
• Cole Palmer - RW, age 20, overall 67, potential 85
• Luca Oyen - LW, age 19, overall 67, potential 85
• Stipe Biuk - LW, age 19, overall 69, potential 85

FIFA 23 best cheap young midfielders

• Carney Chukwuemeka - CM, age 18, overall 64, potential 86
• Charlie Patino - CM, age 18, overall 65, potential 85
• Elliot Anderson - CM, age 19, overall 67, potential 85
• Edouard Michut - CM, age 19, overall 66, potential 84
• Eric Martel - CDM, age 20, overall 67, potential 84
• Romeo Lavia - CDM, age 18, overall 62, potential 83
• Hannibal Mejbri - CAM, age 19, overall 64, potential 84
• Alex Scott - CAM, age 19, overall 69, potential 87
• Alan Virginius - RM, age 19, overall 67, potential 84
• Diallo Amad Traore - RM, age 20, overall 69, potential 85
• Rodrigo Gome - LM, age 19, overall 67, potential 85
• Jayden Braaf - LM, age 20, overall 64, potential 82

FIFA 23 best cheap young defenders

• Leonidas Stergiou - CB, age 20, overall 67, potential 84
• Jarrad Branthwaite - CB, age 20, overall 68, potential 84
• Micky van de Ven - CB, age 21, overall 69, potential 84
• Levi Colwill - CB, age 19, overall 70, potential 84
• Goncalo Esteves - RB, age 18, overall 70, potential 83
• Owen Gene - RB, age 19, overall 62, potential 82
• Quentin Merlin - LB, age 20, overall 70, potential 84
• Julian Aude - LB, age 19, overall 67, potential 83

FIFA 23 best cheap young goalkeepers

• Gavin Bazunu - GK, age 20, overall 70, potential 85
• Maarten Vandevoordt - GK, age 20, overall 70, potential 84

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