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Diogo Jota reveals his 30-0 FUT Champs FIFA 20 Ultimate Team EA SPORTSWolves star Diogo Jota has revealed the FIFA 20 Ultimate Team lineup that lifted him to a perfect 30-0 record and Top 100 ranking in FUT Champs Weekend League. Though many football professionals have taken their talents into the virtual world of FIFA, there might be none better than Diogo Jota. Wolves’ 23-year-old star recently dominated the ePremier League invitational tournament – taking down Liverpool’s Trent Alexander-Arnold in the final. Not long after that had concluded, however, the Portuguese winger had revealed that he’d managed to go 30-0 in FUT Champs Weekend League for the week of April 24-26. With many fans asking him what team he’d trotted out in order to have a perfect record, Jota has finally revealed all. The Portuguese youngster tweeted out that he had managed to secure 61st place in the Weekend League without using his 99-rated custom pro player card in his starting lineup. Instead, he gave way to fellow Premier League stars Sadio Mane and Allan Saint-Maximin, while also opting for a few different Icon cards than usual in the forms of Michael Essien, Gheorghe Hagi, and Emilio Butragueno. Diogo Jota’s 30-0 FIFA 20 Ultimate Team GK: Alisson – 97 – LB: Kieran Tierney – 86 – RB: Joao Cancelo – 87 – CB: Joe Gomez – 93 – CB: Virgil Van Dijk – 99 – CM: Michael Essien – 90 – CM: Kevin De Bruyne – 98 – CAM: Gheorghe Hagi – 91 – RM: Allan Saint-Maximin – 88 – LM: Sadio Mane – 91 – ST: Emilio Butragueno – 87 – Having that perfect 30-0 record is obviously a huge achievement for any FIFA player, nevermind someone with a team as good as Jota. However, there are changes that he could very well make. Obviously, his 99-rated custom pro player card would be a pretty sizable upgrade over his current wingers – especially Allan Saint-Maximin. Upfront, he could also pick up the higher-rated Butragueno cards. Though, if he manages to go 30-0 on more than one occasion, maybe he won’t need any changes at all – no matter how much better they might look on paper.

Bayern Munich’s Douglas Costa destroys “nervous” fan on FIFA 21 Ultimate Team EA SPORTSDouglas Costa has a modest FIFA 21 Ultimate Team compared to other professional footballers, but that didn’t stop him from utterly destroying a “nervous” fan in Division 6 Rivals, and he even ripped into him on Twitter. Douglas Costa’s stellar career has seen him win countless titles and cup trophies with Bayern Munich and Juventus. Now, the Brazilian attacking midfielder has found his way back to The Bavarians on loan, and he continues to shine on in the 2020-2021 season. However, it seems like footballing isn’t his only talent. The pacey superstar is also a tough opponent in FIFA 21 Ultimate Team, at least according to one fan who lost 8 – 3 against him in Division 6 Rivals. “I could have beat him. I was just so nervous coming up against him,” wrote the fan. “I mean, obviously, he was better, but I’m just [trying to] say that I was super nervous, so [I] made a lot of mistakes.” Read More: Benzema wins FIFA 21 La Liga POTM for March – However, the brutal beatdown on the pitch wasn’t the only burn. The fan posted about the loss on Twitter, and Douglas Costa responded with some playful banter, adding more salt into his wounds. Douglas Costa’s FIFA 21 Ultimate Team revealed Interestingly, Douglas Costa’s FIFA Ultimate Team isn’t that stacked. It doesn’t feature any icons, which is odd since professional players are offered three right out of the gate in addition to their own 99-rated card. However, it still packs a punch with some incredible gold quality cards, including Kevin de Bruyne, Kylian Mbappe, Virgil van Dijk, and more. Here’s a list of all the players and their corresponding positions. ST: Kylian Mbappe (91) – CAM: Paul Pogba (86) – CAM: Kevin de Bruyne (91) – LM: Douglas Costa (99) – CM: N’Golo Kante (88) – RM: Mohammad Salah (90) – LB: Alphonso Davies (81) – CB: Virgin Van Dijk (90) – CB: Joe Gomez (83) – RB: Kyle Walker (85) – GK: Kasper Schmeichel (84) – It’s a mighty team even without any icon cards. Plus it sounds like Douglas Costa is pretty good at the game, at least that’s according to the fan. So, it may be no surprise he mopped the floor with him. The fan copped a lot of downvotes for ‘making excuses’ about his loss. However, it’s fair to say that coming up against a professional player can be nerve-racking.

Diego Forlan drops cheekiest FIFA 21 ICON teaser yet EA SPORTS have only revealed one ICON for FIFA 21 so far and that’s Eric Cantona, although another former Manchester United striker has sparked speculations about his inclusion – Diego Forlan. [jwplayer YCPHoSg9] Forlan was an absolute powerhouse of a player, recording 221 goals and lifting multiple trophies during his career. In 2018, though, he decided to hang up those famous boots of his. One of the Uruguayan’s finest moments came at the 2010 World Cup in South Africa, popping in free kicks and long shots during the tournament. He scored five goals in total, scooping the prestigious Golden Ball for his country. Now, 10 years on, some players have been left wondering if he’ll soon feature in the FIFA games again. This time, with a legend card. Diego Forlan to be added to FIFA 21 ICONs? Concept designs of all different varieties are shared online, and many members of the community have their own wish lists. After sharing one of our own graphics on Twitter @UltimateTeamUK, Forlan sparked new speculation that he too would be joining Cantona in the newest series of ICON cards. Responding to a mock-up design, he simply posted a smirk emoji – seen below. Like a bolt out the blue, the former player has been linked by hundreds of Twitter users since. The information is scarce on the next ICONs to be revealed. With not much to go off, this is just enough to fuel rumors of his inclusion. Many fans based in Latin America have been crossing their fingers for more officially licensed leagues from the continent to appear in EA SPORTS’ games. After all, that mega CONMEBOL update in FIFA 20, as well as Tigres getting their own stadium in the next title, shows the developers are keen to connect with fans from across the world. Will Forlan be the next surprise for LATAM fans? Only time will tell, but this might be the cheekiest teaser we’ve seen so far. Fingers crossed, we’ll have official confirmation about the upcoming ICON list soon. Until then, have a sniff around Twitter for teasers like everybody else.

Diogo Jota bails early on FIFA 22 tournament to rush to Premier League match LFC/TwitterDiogo Jota had to quickly withdraw from a FIFA 22 tournament to make it to Liverpool’s Premier League match against Southampton. The 24-year-old forward was participating in a FIFA 22 online tournament on November 27. However, it ended up running into the same time as an actual Premier League match he had to play in. With the latter being undoubtedly more important, he told his opponent he would miss check in for the online game. Diogo Jota voltou a participar num Qualificador Internacional de FIFA… mas teve de abandonar na Ronda 4 para não chegar atrasado ao estágio para o Liverpool – Southampton 🤣 (via @Lyamooo_) pic.twitter.com/z1uh5hSh1n — B24 Esports (@B24Esports) November 27, 2021 His opponent, who scored a free win because of the real life interruption, wished him good luck in the actual football match the star had to take part in. After thanking them, Jota went to play in the real-life Nov. 27 fixture vs. Southampton, who Liverpool absolutely took apart 4-0. Read More: FIFA 22 Gelson Martins Black Friday Signature Signing SBC: requirements, solutions & cost – Not only did Jota play, he scored two goals in the first half alone. After his first one, he threw out a celebration dedicated to all the FIFA players out there. After his first goal just two minutes into the match, Diogo took a seat in front of the crowd and acted like he was playing the game at home on the sticks. It’s well known the Portuguese player, who probably earned himself a Team of the Week spot with this performance, is a longtime fan of the FIFA video game franchise. He’s even credited the game for making him into a better player on the pitch. With two goals in under 40 minutes just after playing, it could be true.

eMLS Cup winner Didychrislito discusses his “dream” win and FIFA 21 meta eMLSChris ‘Didychrislito’ Holly says it’s a “dream come true” to clinch the eMLS Cup title and round off his FIFA 21 treble — an achievement the New York City star notched in the most exciting way possible, downing friend George Adamou in the Hudson River derby last weekend. Holly knew the treble was “quite possible” at the eMLS Cup. What the FIFA 21 champion didn’t bank on, he told Dexerto soon after lifting the North American trophy, was just how dominant he would be on the road to his third piece of shiny silverware for the year. All Didychrislito had in his mind was playing good FIFA, but didn’t dare believe he could achieve “the dream” treble. That was, until he hit double digits against the Last Chance Qualifier winner AlanAvi in the top 8. Picking apart his FC Dallas opponent in an 11-3 thrashing gave him the shot of confidence he used to steamroll to the finish line. “When I won that first one, I started to feel pretty confident. I started to think ‘yeah I can do this, I can get that third,’ and that helped,” the New York star said in an exclusive interview with Dexerto. “I knew that I was on my A-game… the goals just kept coming, and I just kept scoring.” “It was a big task — everyone wants to win — but I won, so I’m happy.” 🏆 @didychrislito wins @eMLS Cup 2021. #eMLS What a night for @NYCFC 👏 pic.twitter.com/5vLhtOvD6i — Dexerto Sports (@DexertoFC) March 21, 2021 eMLS Cup New York derby The win was made all the sweeter, the New York City star continued, by the dramatic matchup dished up in the Grand Final. Didychrislito found himself facing off against close friend and New York Red Bulls rival George ‘G_Adamou’ Adamou for the elusive eMLS Cup crown. “It was the Hudson River derby, so obviously you always want to get the win… and then George is also one of my good friends in the scene. We play a lot of Warzone together! We even went [on a] holiday together two years ago,” he laughed. “A bittersweet feeling, because he’s such a good friend. On the pitch though, it’s all about winning. Thankfully though, I won. I think he’ll understand.” What a performance from @didychrislito. 6-4. #eMLS — Dexerto Sports (@DexertoFC) March 21, 2021 Not a fan of the FIFA 21 meta Even more impressively, Holly dropped a bombshell admission — the eMLS champion “doesn’t really like” this year’s FIFA 21 metagame. It’s ironic, considering how well his 2021 has gone so far. “If I’m being honest, I don’t love it. It feels like you don’t need too much skill. It’s just dash, nutmeg, then the shot cancels, and skill move cancels. It’s not that realistic, in my eyes,” the champ said when asked about the FUT 2021 meta. “That being said, to be the best you have to adapt and abuse the meta, even if you don’t like them much. I try to do that every year, and this time it’s paying off.” Eye on the next prize And now, Didychrislito turns his attention to the next challenge. The eMLS Cup champ steps right into an illustrious eWorld Cup battle this weekend, with the North American FIFA 21 event’s round qualifiers. Beyond that, the Haitian star is already preparing for another trial: defending his treble of titles. “I’m ready to play with that pressure, for sure,” the New York City FC star said. “I’ve always been the guy to beat in the league, for the most part, so next year I’ll just keep doing what I’ve been doing. Hopefully, I can win it all over again.” Ready to re-live Didychrislito’s eMLS win? We’ve got all the action, blow by blow, recapped here, as well as a wrap of all the FIFA event’s biggest moments.

How to complete Dann FIFA 21 FUT Birthday Objectives EA SPORTSEA SPORTS has launched a new FIFA 21 FUT Birthday objectives set, this time for Crystal Palace stalwart Scott Dann. The CB is getting a stacked Silver Stars card, with plenty of value in the 74-rated beast. Here’s how you can get it yourself. Silver Stars cards are often looked over in FIFA 21, but if Scott Dann’s commemorative FUT Birthday card is anything to go by, you should maybe consider doing the challenges. His new card, which dropped on the same day Reus’ got his ‘blast-from-the-past’ in an SBC, is a flashback to FIFA’s gone by. While he was demoted back to Silver in FIFA 21, this card boasts some stats that outclass even his highest-rated cards dating back generations. You’ll only need to complete a few objectives to get your hands on Scott Dann’s new card. Here’s how. The 5-star Skillver CB of dreams. 🤹♂️ A new Silver Stars Objectives Player is now unlockable in #FIFA21.#FUT pic.twitter.com/wAgsI341mj — EA SPORTS FC (@EASPORTSFC) March 31, 2021 FIFA 21 Dann FUT Birthday in-game stats As far as Silver Stars go, Dann’s FUT Birthday card is loaded with value. He has 84 Defending and 82 Physicality; two decent stats you want on your central defenders. His 72 Pace isn’t half-bad either, considering that’s the main stat struggle for CBs in FIFA 21. The 74 rating makes it great for finishing off Managerial Masterpieces and other Silver challenges in the future, given he has the stats of an 83-rated centre-back. Slam on Shadow, and that becomes 89, and could slot into your main FUT line-up. Dann FIFA 21 FUT Birthday Objectives Dann FUT Birthday objectives & rewards As with the previous Silver Stars challenges, you’ll have to complete three missions to get the Scott Dann FUT Birthday card. They’re pretty straight-forward — and if you’re good enough, you can know them out in just three FUT Friendlies. Plus, they give you XP towards this season’s pass. Win 3 Win 3 matches in the Live FUT Friendly: Silver Lounge – Reward: 150 XP – Score 8 Score 8 goals in the Live FUT Friendly: Silver Lounge – Reward: 150 XP – Assist 6 Assist 6 goals in the Live FUT Friendly: Silver Lounge – Reward: 150 XP – You have until April 6 before Dann’s FUT Birthday card becomes a thing of the past. Get in quick, and if you do pick up the English CB, let us know how he goes on Twitter @UltimateTeamUK.

David Beckham reportedly joining FIFA 21 Ultimate Team with Icon card EA SportsDavid Beckham is a legend of the game, and now it seems like EA Sports are finally paying their respects and adding him to FIFA 21 Ultimate Team with an Icon card. [jwplayer zuUQpFp8] FIFA 21 Ultimate Team has been underway for almost two months now, and players have been slogging it out to earn coins and build their dream team. However, nothing comes close to a team filled with Icon players. This year’s lineup of Icons includes everyone from Zinedine Zidane and Diego Maradona to Ronaldinho and Fernando Torres. Eric Cantona has finally been added into the mix too. But strangely, there was always one big name missing from the list, and it’s none other than David Beckham. There’s a reason for it, though. David Beckham signed an exclusive agreement deal with Konami, the creators of Pro Evolution Soccer, back in 2017. Now, it seems like that the contract has come to an end after major leaks revealed he might be on his way to FIFA 21. A leak surfaced deep in the underbelly of the EA Sports FIFA Forums. It suggested that David Beckham is being added as a new FUT Icon in FIFA 21’s Title Update 5. The leaker, who goes by the name of ponnyslakteriet, claimed, “all information and the player model have already been added, but EA [needs] to ‘activate’ it before he will be available.” He also shared details about his stats, which are as follows: Overall Rating – 92 – Position – RM (CM as secondary) – Skills – 3 Star – Weak Foot – 4 Star – Work Rate – High/High – Ponnyslakteriet also uploaded a glimpse of the portrait on the card. It’s based on the shaved hairstyle David Beckham sported several times throughout his career. KieronSFF, a prominent streamer and YouTuber, doubled down on the leak and even photoshopped the portrait onto a card. Keep in mind, though, that there has been no official word on whether or not these leaks are true. However, the evidence is promising. It looks like David Beckham is set to finally get an Icon card in FIFA 21 Ultimate Team. It’s well-deserved since he’s undoubtedly one of the greatest players of all time. To be fair, he probably would have had one already if not for the deal he had with Konami. As for when he’s supposedly being added to the game, all the signs point towards FIFA 21’s next-gen launch, which happens on December 4.

Will Cristiano Ronaldo be in FIFA 20 Ultimate Team after Juventus PES license? Many FUT fans will have heard the news that Juventus will not be a licensed team within FIFA 20. This has been confirmed since Juventus FC signed an exclusive deal with Konami for PES 2020. Does this mean that Cristiano Ronaldo will not have a FIFA 20 Ultimate Team card? Diehard FIFA fans can relax right now, Cristiano Ronaldo and other Juventus players will be in this year’s Ultimate Team game mode. However, FUT 20 users will have to play with these players under the new club name of Piemonte Calcio, which will feature a custom badge and kits. The team Piemonte Calcio will consist of real-world, authentic players throughout all FIFA 20 game modes, as well as Ultimate Team. Furthermore, Piemonte Calcio players will have the exact same FUT Chemistry as any other team, essentially meaning that these changes will merely be superficial. More: FIFA 20 Stadiums | Confirmed New Stadiums & Wishlist What will Piemonte Calcio look like in FIFA 20 Ultimate Team? Will Piemonte Calcio players have generic names and faces? No. The entire squad will use real-world players, with authentic names and faces, throughout FIFA 20 and the Ultimate Team game mode. Will these changes affect FUT chemistry? No. Piemonte Calcio players will share chemistry links like any other team, with players from the same Nation, League and Club. Will Piemonte Calcio players receive special cards? Yes, these players will be eligible for Special Items throughout the course of FIFA 20 Ultimate Team. Will Piemonte Calcio players have dynamic player ratings in Kick-Off? Yes, these player ratings will be updated and change based on real-world performances. How will this new change impact Career Mode? FIFA 20 Career Mode users will be able to play with Piemonte Calcio, which will feature authentic players and updated player ratings. Will Piemonte Calcio be a playable team in FIFA 19? All previous EA SPORTS FIFA titles will be unaffected by these changes. (Source: ea.com/games/fifa/fifa-20/news/fifa-20-piemonte-calcio) (Cristiano Ronaldo FUT 20 card image via @CriminalFIFA_) Are you relieved to hear the news that Cristiano Ronaldo and other Juventus players will still feature in FIFA 20 Ultimate Team under Piemonte Calcio? How will the Konami PES 2020 Juventus partnership license agreement affect FIFA games and FUT long-term? Share your thoughts with us via Twitter.

Custom Tactics set for major overhaul in FIFA 21 EA SPORTS[jwplayer YCPHoSg9]EA SPORTS have promised players that FIFA 21 will completely overhaul the Custom Tactics feature, after being probed on the matter in a Q&A session. This is a change a portion of the community had been calling for in FIFA 20, with many left disappointed by last year’s gameplay. In general, defences would sit much deeper than years gone by, making it more difficult for players to break down their opposition. That may not be the case in the next title, though. FIFA 21 developers have confirmed all Custom Tactics, including Drop Back, have been tuned following feedback from fans. Players will be hoping to see a big change on the back of this, with EA seemingly going back to the basics where gameplay is concerned. FIFA 21 gameplay gets shakeup with Custom Tactic tweaks During a question and answer session on Twitter, hosted on the FIFA Direct Communication account, the team reiterated points they had made in previous pitch notes. The Deep Dive article is a long read, spanning over a few thousand words. Published on August 4, it contained changes not just for Custom Tactics, but also heading, defending, skill moves, and dribbling. Not everybody will have had the chance to read that. Their tweet, though, was to the point. It states: “We’ve spent a lot of time tuning all of the tactics, including Drop Back, to provide a fresh experience in FIFA 21. Additionally, you’ll see a lot of new behaviors — as mentioned in the Pitch Notes Deep Dive article.” We’ve spent a lot of time tuning all of the tactics, including Drop Back, to provide a fresh experience in FIFA 21. Additionally, you’ll see a lot of new behaviors – as mentioned in the Pitch Notes Deep Dive article. https://t.co/9t9O3Sbz48 — EA SPORTS FC Direct Communication (@EASFCDirect) August 5, 2020 In those pitch notes, however, a change to Quick Tactics was also confirmed. One section reads: “Quick Tactics: Team Press Timer – We saw feedback around players being able to waste time in sometimes unrealistic ways and that it was difficult for the defending team to try to get the ball back in these situations. Read More: FIFA 21 pre-order: How to get 20% discount – “To address this, we revamped the Team Press Quick Tactic to no longer result in a Constant Pressure defensive tactic. It now triggers a temporary Auto Press behaviour on demand and with a cooldown timer that prevents it from being overused.” What else is changing in FIFA 21? We have only been given a snapshot of gameplay so far, but the approach from the dev team is encouraging. Players have come to expect a low level of interaction with developers on FIFA. That said, many have already expressed their delight to see developers actively engaging with the audience on social media. In terms of confirmed changes, we now know some celebrations like the ‘Shush’ have been scrapped to reduce toxicity. Career Mode will be getting a major overhaul — the biggest in years — so that reveal should be exciting in August. On top of that, they have also confirmed VAR won’t be added to the game. These comments should pave the way for a much more open feel to gameplay. Only time will tell if that’s delivered. Until then, all eyes turn to EA and their upcoming feature reveals, beta, demo, and early access content.

Crazy FIFA 20 bug turns Loris Karius into a pitch invader EA SPORTSA hilarious FIFA 20 bug that causes Loris Karius to invade matches he shouldn’t be playing in has been discovered in Career Mode. The latest installment of the FIFA series had a rough start where Career was concerned, having been glitched since the days of Early Access with an issue that saw AI teams field much weaker starting XIs than they had available. This turned many away from the offline mode for some time, until a fix was eventually rolled out. Now, another bug has been found and it’s much stranger than anything we have seen before. In fact, it’s actually very comical. German goalkeeper Loris Karius, who is still contracted to last year’s Champions League winners Liverpool, has been playing a really interesting part in some matches on one player’s Career Mode. The glitch was discovered by Reddit user DiscoMable. They were stunned to see the man who is usually standing standing between the sticks randomly appear as things kicked off during a match between Brazil and Argentina. Obviously, these are two countries for which the 26-year-old goalkeeper is illegible to play, but he could be seen just strolling around the park as two of South America’s heavyweights clashed. Standing near the center circle, it’s fair to say Karius had the best seat in the house. One Reddit user also poked fun at Karius, too: “Damn that concussion really did him dirty, that’s sad.” This is, of course, a sarcastic comment related to his infamous blunders in the Champions League final of 2018, where it was claimed that he had suffered concussion on the field of play in the aftermath of Liverpool’s crushing 3-1 defeat to Real Madrid in Kiev, Ukraine – as reported by The Telegraph. This isn’t even the funniest shot of the glitch, though, as the user posted some additional images. One screenshot saw fellow teammate Roberto Firmino run to the half-way line to celebrate with Karius, who watched on totally emotionless. It’s unclear as to how common this bug is, or whether it affects more than just the goalkeeper shown in these images. Some in-game issues might cause serious problems for players, particularly in Ultimate Team’s competitive scene, although for things like this you can’t help but laugh. Will you be seeing a random pitch invader next time you play Career Mode? Perhaps.

Court rules FIFA Ultimate Team cards are “not gambling” EA SportsThe highest Dutch court has reversed an earlier ruling that said FIFA Ultimate Team packs were a form of gambling, and got rid of a massive fine slapped on EA Sports as well. Back in October of 2020 the Court of the Hague in the Netherlands ruled that FUT card packs were a form of gambling, and ordered EA to remove them from FIFA. For every week they didn’t comply, €500,000 would be added to their fine, to a maximum amount of €10 Million ($10.9 million). Now the Dutch Administrative Jurisdiction Division has ruled that opening FUT packs wasn’t “an isolated game” on its own, and as such doesn’t constitute gambling. FIFA Ultimate Team packs not gambling In their ruling on March 9, 2022, the Dutch court said FUT packs add an element of chance to Ultimate Team, and agreed with EA that their randomness served an actual function within the game. “As EA explains, the packs in FUT mode perform a multipurpose function,” the court said. “They simulate the uncertainty that also occurs in the real football world when putting together a team.” Packs are also contained entirely within Ultimate Team itself, the court continued, with no real black market other than for entire accounts. “The vast majority of packs are obtained by and used for game participation,” the ruling continued. “The tradability of the packs on the black market is relative. The black market mainly focuses on trading complete accounts rather than individual packs or their contents.” In addition to giving EA Sports the green light to continue to feature FUT Packs in the Netherlands, the court’s decision also means the company doesn’t have to pay the original €10 million fine, either. EA praised the ruling, telling Polygon that it “confirms our belief that no aspect of FIFA or FIFA Ultimate Team can be considered gambling under Dutch law.”

Crazy FIFA 20 bug spawns goal kick on the roof of the net EA Sports/Reddit u/Sno_JonOne FIFA 20 player has shared their experience of a bizarre Ultimate Team bug, which prevented them from being able to take a goal kick on account of the ball spawning on top of the net. As FIFA 20 bugs go, the overwhelming majority are minor, with little impact on players’ matches. Some, however, are potentially game breaking. These include an Ultimate Team issue that saw players able to score ‘ghost goals’ and a truly bizarre bug that replaced Manchester United’s Mason Greenwood with a female player donning the Red Devils’ kit. On April 16, Reddit user and FIFA 20 player ‘Sno_Jon’ shared their clip from a Division Rival match, in which the ball bizarrely spawned on the roof of the player’s net for a goal kick. The FIFA fan is obviously confused by the bug, before they accept their fate and proceed to take the goal kick. Somewhat strangely, the game acknowledges the ball’s location and the goalkeeper kicks the net, causing the ball to fall pathetically into the player’s own penalty area. The opposition striker then slots the balls home, as the player’s keeper avoids the ball because he cannot re-touch it after taking the goal kick. It is one massive mess. Read More: How to watch FIFA 20 Stay and Play Cup – While funny to the neutral, the FIFA fan revealed that they had subsequently rage quit the match, which is not hard to understand given the circumstances. EA has not responded to the crazy clip, but will probably be looking for a fix given the severity of the issue.

How to complete Claude Makelele Prime ICON SBC in FIFA 21: solutions & cost EA SPORTSEA SPORTS has released another trio of ICON SBCs, and in this guide, we’ll be taking a look at the requirements, cost, and solutions needed to unlock Claude Makelele’s Prime Moments ICON SBC card. Claude Makelele’s decorated career saw him win league titles in France, Spain, and England with many different clubs and the 2001–02 UEFA Champions League with Real Madrid. He’s also widely considered one of the greatest defensive midfielders of all time and redefined the role in English football when he helped Chelsea win the 2004–05 Premier League season. It’s no surprise, then, that his Prime Moments ICON card is an absolute beast. It’s a bit of an all-rounder with a whopping 91 OVR rating and decent pace, passing, and dribbling. However, its true value lies in defending and physicality. Claude Makelele Prime ICON SBC in-game stats Claude Makelele Prime ICON SBC requirements If you want to complete the Claude Makelele ICON SBC, you’ll need to build seven different squads. It’s a grind compared to other SBC challenges’ requirements, but it’s a small price to pay for such an amazing card. The full list of requirements and rewards packs that come with each squad can be found right here: Born Legend RARE Players: Exactly 11 – Player Level: Exactly Bronze – Team Chemistry: Min 50 – Number of players in the Squad: 11 – Reward: 1 Small Silver Players Pack – Rising Star RARE Players: Exactly 11 – Player Level: Exactly Silver – Team Chemistry: Min 50 – Number of players in the Squad: 11 – Reward: 1 Jumbo Silver Pack – Les Bleus Number of players from France: Min 1 – IF + FUT-CHAMP Players: Min 1 – Squad Rating: Min 83 – Team Chemistry: Min 80 – Number of players in the Squad: 11 – Reward: 1 Small Rare Mixed Players Pack – The Makelele Roll Number of players from Chelsea: Min 1 – IF + FUT-CHAMP Players: Min 1 – Squad Rating: Min 84 – Team Chemistry: Min 75 – Number of players in the Squad: 11 – Reward: 1 Prime Mixed Players Pack – Galacticos Number of players from Real Madrid: Min 1 – Squad Rating: Min 85 – Team Chemistry: Min 70 – Number of players in the Squad: 11 – Reward: 1 Premium Gold Players Pack – PSG’s Backbone Number of players from Paris SG: Min 1 – IF + FUT-CHAMP Players: Min 1 – Squad Rating: Min 86 – Team Chemistry: Min 65 – Number of players in the Squad: 11 – Reward: 1 Rare Mixed Players Pack – League Finesse Number of players from Premier League: Min 1 – IF + FUT-CHAMP Players: Min 1 – Squad Rating: Min 87 – Team Chemistry: Min 50 – Number of players in the Squad: 11 – Reward: 1 Rare Electrum Players Pack – Claude Makelele Prime ICON SBC price FIFA 21’s ICON SBCs are typically expensive, and this one is no exception. It will set you back between 1,115,000 and 1,430,000 FUT Coins, which is steep. However, it will get you one of the best defensive midfielders in FIFA Ultimate Team. Xbox: 1,115,000 – PS4: 1,200,000 – Origin: 1,430,000 – Claude Makelele Prime ICON SBC cheapest solutions Born Legend Rising Star Les Bleus The Makelele Roll Galacticos PSG’s Backbone League Finesse It will take some time to finish all the requirements in the Claude Makelele Prime ICON SBC. However, the good news is that it’s available until May 23, which means there’s plenty of time to get it done. If you end up adding the stalwart defensive midfielder to your squad, let us know how good he is on @UltimateTeamUK on Twitter.

CONMEBOL Libertadores SBC FUT promo cards revealed in FIFA 20 EA SPORTSEA SPORTS have revealed a brand new Squad Builder Challenges to celebrate the Copa Libertadores, with three brand new CONMEBOL inspired promo cards available to unlock in FIFA 20 Ultimate Team. The game’s developers added the South America based competition to FIFA 20 with the #12 update, which rolled out on all platforms in early March, bringing with it a fresh Player Moments Alex Sandro SBC for his victory in the tournament back in 2011. Following on from that, EA have since introduced a Squad Building Challenge for CONMEBOL Sudamericana – which has experienced its fair share of bugs – and now a Copa Libertadores set as well, including some popular players from across the continent and from yesteryear. The way the SBC works is simple. Members of the community are tasked with putting together nine different teams and trade them in for pack rewards along the way, as well as ultimately a Player Pick option between three really impressive cards. Including in the rewards is former Benfica talisman Oscar Cardozo, who has been handed an insane 88 Flashback card, with strong defender Lisandro Lopez and midfielder Enzo Perez also being given SBC Reward specials for the challenge – all of which can be seen below. The SBC is repeatable, meaning that you don’t necessarily have to pick just one of these players. You could complete it three times, even if it’s quite a grind, and pick up the entire set. FIFA 20 Copa Libertadores SBC requirements Prepare yourself for quite a hefty challenge ahead, if you want to grab just one of these Player Pick rewards from the Copa Libertadores SBC. Just like the competition itself, you’re going to have to go through each round successfully. Check it out: First Stage Libertadores B Players: Exactly 11 – Player Level: Max Silver – Squad Rating: Min 60 – Team Chemistry: Min 95 – Reward: Jumbo Silver Pack x1 – Second Stage Libertadores B Players: Exactly 11 – Player Level: Max Silver – Squad Rating: Min 62 – Team Chemistry: Min 95 – Reward: Silver Players Pack x1 – Third Stage Libertadores B Players: Exactly 11 – Player Level: Max Silver – Squad Rating: Min 64 – Team Chemistry: Min 95 – Reward: Small Prime Mixed Players Pack x1 – Group Stage Libertadores B Players: Exactly 11 – Player Level: Max Silver – Squad Rating: Min 66 – Team Chemistry: Min 95 – Reward: Mixed Players Pack x1 – Round of 16 Libertadores B Players: Exactly 11 – Squad Rating: Min 70 – Team Chemistry: Min 95 – Reward: Prime Silver Players Pack x1 – Quarter-Finals Libertadores B Players: Exactly 11 – Squad Rating: Min 72 – Team Chemistry: Min 95 – Reward: Premium Mixed Players Pack x1 – Semi-Finals Libertadores B Players: Exactly 11 – Squad Rating: Min 74 – Team Chemistry: Min 95 – Reward: Rare Silver Players Pack x1 – Final Libertadores B Players: Exactly 11 – Squad Rating: Min 75 – Team Chemistry: Min 95 – Reward: Rare Mixed Players Pack x1 – Argentina Number of players from Argentina: Min 6 – Rare Players: Min 5 – Squad Rating: Min 78 – Team Chemistry: Min 95 – Reward: Rare Electrum Players Pack – Overall, it’s estimates by the usually accurate FUTBIN database that the whole Squad Builder Challenge will cost players a whopping 180,000 coins minimum (on Xbox One). On other platforms, at the time of writing, it can be completed for around 195,000 on PlayStation 4 and around 225,000 on PC. Is it worth going through the whole process and spending so much on one of these three Player Picks? Let us know on Twitter @UltimateTeamUK.

Chelsea’s Antonio Rudiger has a big problem with his new FIFA 22 rating EA SPORTSThe first hit of FIFA 22 ratings have dropped, and some players like Chelsea’s Antonio Rudiger aren’t too impressed. The German center-back only has a measly 75 Pace, despite clocking some of the fastest speeds on the pitch. The FIFA 22 Ratings are slowly dropping in for FIFA, with the world’s best players finally getting the chance to size up their upgrades (or downgrades) from the previous addition. Rudiger did get a handy upgrade himself. The 81 rated center-back in FIFA 21 got an upgrade to 83 on his base card in FIFA 22. His Defending, Physical, Passing, and Pace stats all got a handy boost as well. However, the star has been left less than impressed with the latter, sitting at 75. “Come on EA. 35.8km/h top speed on the pitch and only 75 Pace in FIFA 22?! What do I need to get around 90 Pace? 50/kmh,” Rudiger joked on Twitter. 75 Pace means he’s on par with the likes of Nathan Ake (76) and Mario Canseco (75), but slower than Virgil van Dijk (78), former teammate Fikayo Tomori (82), and Eder Militao (83). Sure, he’s no Kyle Walker (92), getting across the pitch at 37km/h, but does that justify the 17 pace gap between the two defenders? Rudiger certainly doesn’t think so, at least. EA SPORTS has already put a challenge to Rudiger to get it changed in FIFA 22 though: “Beat [Pulisic] in a race and we’ll talk.” Read More: All new FIFA 22 ICON cards in Ultimate Team – In terms of in-game speeds, Pulisic gets across the pitch at a rapid 89 Pace, which is decent for a LW. While not best in class, with the right Chemistry Style, you can start to push the mid-90s, giving him blistering pace. Rudiger hasn’t been as hard-done-by as teammate Andreas Christensen though. The Danish center-back only has 66 Pace on his 80 rated card despite clocking up speeds upwards of 33km/h — faster than Rashford (91 Pace in FIFA 21) and Mbappe (97 Pace in FIFA 22) — at the Euros. It might just be a center-back thing (can you imagine how infuriating it’d be if all CBs had 90 Pace in FIFA), but at least the rest of Rudiger’s card looks alright. He’s definitely one to keep an eye out for when FUT launches.

Chelsea’s Reece James has his FIFA 20 Ultimate Team revealed EA SPORTSChelsea’s Reece James has had his FIFA 20 Ultimate Team revealed and despite having a 99-rated pro player card, he doesn’t exactly play it in the position that you might be thinking of. In recent years, it’s been difficult for Chelsea youngsters to break through the ranks and make it into the first team, but Reece James has broken that mold. Since impressing in the Championship while on loan with Wigan Athletic, the 20-year-old has become a key figure in Frank Lampard’s squad. When it comes to FIFA, though, he’s acknowledged that he isn’t the greatest player around. He was roundly beaten 8-0 by Everton’s Andre Gomes in the ePremier League invitational, but that hasn’t stopped him from diving into Ultimate Team. The full-back’s team was revealed by himself on Chelsea TV, showing that he has the all-important 99-rated pro player card. Though, with him being a right-back, he doesn’t play there. Instead, James’ virtual self partners icons Ronaldinho and Rui Costa in midfield – even though he has given them the holding roles – and he plays just behind a forward line of Cristiano Ronaldo, Pele, and Ronaldo Nazario. Reece James’ FIFA 20 Ultimate Team GK: Ederson – 88 – LB: Marcos Alonso – 81 – RB: Kyle Walker – 84 – CB: Aymeric Laporte – 87 – CB: Virgil Van Dijk – 90 – CDM: Ronaldinho – 91 – CDM: Rui Costa – 85 – CM: Reece James – 99 – RW: Pele – 95 – LW: Cristiano Ronaldo – 93 – ST: Ronaldo – 94 – Now, while the midfield and attacking portion of his team are pretty impressive, James’ backline is made up of solely base Premier League cards. The England international could easily upgrade on teammate Marcos Alonso with the flashback SBC, and even grab himself one of the numerous Virgil Van Dijk in-forms that are on the market. Though, as we’ve already seen with players like Quincy Promes, these teams change pretty quickly, so it wouldn’t be a shock to see it shook up later down the line.

Chelsea legend Petr Cech gets FIFA 21 ICON card EA SPORTSLegendary goalkeeper Petr Cech has been confirmed as the second new icon for FIFA 21 ahead of a full reveal from EA SPORTS. Each and every, as the hype builds for the next FIFA title, fans are desperate to get details. Be that news about gameplay changes, new features in Ultimate Team, or getting their favorite team’s stadium in-game, the hype always kicks into overdrive. With EA SPORTS revealing that the number of highly sought after icons will be expanding to 100, the hunt has been on for early details. The devs had confirmed Eric Cantona as the first new Icon, with 11 set to join him in the expanded pool. Now, the FIFA developers have revealed their next Icon in the form of legendary Czech Republic goalkeeper Petr Cech. Petr Cech FIFA 21 Icon card The announcement came on August 8, as EA SPORTS posted a photo of the former Chelsea and Arsenal shot-stopper on Twitter. As you could imagine, fans got excited. Cech, who retired at the end of the 2019 season and returned to Chelsea as a technical and performance advisor, joins the legendary goalkeepers like Lev Yashin, Peter Schmeichel, Edwin van der Sar, and former rival Jens Lehman as a new Icon. Though, there is no telling just yet what his ratings might be. They will, surely, come as EA reveals the full crop of new Icons on August 10. The man with magic in his gloves 🧤 Petr Čech is a #FUT21 ICON Full #FUT reveal coming Monday… 👀 https://t.co/GCNAxlkKOL pic.twitter.com/2IFAdhah3I — EA SPORTS FC (@EASPORTSFC) August 8, 2020 As for who might join Cech as a part of the next crop of legends is unknown. Some rumors have suggested that we’ll see more modern-day legends like Xavi, Samuel Eto’o, and even Maicon. What we do, though, is that the wait to see whose getting the honor of being an Icon won’t last that much longer. We’ll be covering EA’s reveal on August 10, so be sure to keep following Dexerto and UltimateTeamUK on Twitter for the latest news and updates.

Cheapest solutions for Immobile TOTGS SBC in FIFA 21: how to complete EA SportsEA SPORTS has released a new Team of the Group Stage Squad Building Challenge (SBC) for Lazio striker Ciro Immobile, and we’ve got all the info you need to know to grab his new card quickly and as cheaply as possible. Immobile, living up to his surname, has been unmovable while in the box during the current Champion’s League competition, scoring four goals over three matches and counting for Lazio. His top-tier performance has earned him a brand-new FUT card, which is now available if you complete the accompanying SBC. Below we’ve got the stats, requirements, solutions, and prices you need, so let’s get right into it. Immobile TOTGS SBC in-game stats Immobile’s card is a highly decent 88 OVR, boasting 89 Shooting and 85 in both Dribbling and Pace. A great setup for a striker, but it honestly isn’t that massive of an upgrade if you own the Italian’s 87 OVR regular gold card, which comes with an 88 Shooting already. Immobile TOTGS SBC requirements & total cost The good news is, this challenge doesn’t seem like it will send you over the 100,000 price mark and won’t break the bank too badly, compared to other UCL SBCs that have come out recently. Instead, it will only run you around 80,000 to 90,000 FUT Coins depending on which platform you play on. There are two separate squad building challenges here, called Lazio and Serie A TIM. In addition to Immobile’s new card, you’ll also get a couple of packs for your troubles: Lazio Number of players from Lazio: Min 1 – In Form Players: Min 1 – Squad Rating: Min 83 – Team Chemistry: Min 75 – Number of players in the Squad: 11 – Reward: 1 Jumbo Gold Pack – Serie A TIM Number of players from Serie A TIM: Min 1 – Squad Rating: Min 84 – Team Chemistry: Min 70 – Number of players in the Squad: 11 – Reward: 1 Small Rare Mixed Players Pack – Immobile TOTGS SBC cheapest solutions Here are some of the cheapest solutions for completing Immobile’s SBC, none of them requiring any loyalty or position change cards. Lazio Serie A TIM Honestly, it’s tough to make the case for this card, unless you’re a die-hard Lazio fan. If you already have Immobile’s regular gold one, it’s really not that massive of an upgrade from that 87 to an 88, with one more rating added to Shooting. This SBC will be around for the next six days until Monday, December 14. So if you are interested in adding him to your squad, you only have around a week to do so. As always, be sure to follow us on Twitter, @UltimateTeamUK, for all the latest FIFA 21 SBC & Objective solutions, news, leaks predictions, and more.

Cheeky FIFA 22 TikTok “guaranteed walkout” glitch will ruin your day EA SPORTSFIFA 22 TikTok traders and tipsters have surged in popularity since the game was released in October, but this glitch claiming to give FUT players “guaranteed walkouts” might be the worst video you’ll see today. There have been lots of different reasons why Ultimate Team players would want to open packs in 2021, from Black Friday’s massive deals to the Team of the Group Stage promo. With a wide variety of different pack weights for each bundle of random cards you purchase in-game, there’s no exact science to claiming the top-rated cards which appear with board or walkout animations. Well, one player has claimed to find the secret sauce – in what he describes as a walkout glitch. FIFA 22 guaranteed walkout glitch: Is it real? A TikTok video has been doing the rounds in the FIFA 22 community in early December, posted by user mikewoz_yet. He starts off the clip by saying he’s discovered a method to guarantee that every time you open a pack, whether it be with FIFA Points or FUT coins, there will be a walkout waiting for you inside. Or, in other words, a top-rated player every time. Read More: FIFA 22 Team of the Group Stage: All details – Now, if this was to be true, it would literally be game-breaking and stop thousands of players wasting money on packing SBC fodder. At the end of the video, though, in the famous words of WWE star Hulk Hogan… It comes crashing down and it hurts inside. As the video reaches its conclusion, it turns out that the whole thing was a hoax! Users are being hoodwinked, bamboozled, led astray, and run amok – but that’s TikTok for you. For more FIFA 22 news, guides, and quick in-game updates follow us on Twitter @DexertoFC.

How to complete Gaya striker Freeze SBC in FIFA 21: cheapest solutions The next Freeze Squad Building Challenge is now live in FIFA 21 Ultimate Team and it’s for a striker version of Valencia back Jose Gaya. We’ve got all the info you need to grab it as quickly and as cheaply as possible. The new FIFA 21 Freeze promo has brought a slew of new SBCs, Objectives, and player cards to unlock, and the latest is for Jose Gaya, who plays as a back in real life, but has been transformed into a striker for this SBC. Valencia’s 2020 run saw them get no higher than the middle of the La Liga standings, but Gaya has been a bright spot for The Bats. First, we’ll take a look at stats, then requirements, cost, and finally the cheapest solutions down below. Gaya Freeze SBC in-game stats This looks like a very fun card, as his regular stats have basically been flipped upside down. Since the Spaniard is now playing offense, Gaya’s shooting has been supercharged from 61 on his regular gold card all the way up to 84 for this SBC. Dribbling and Pace also both see five-point increases from the base version, to 85 and 89, respectively. Read More: FIFA 21 Road to the Final Team 3 countdown – Physicality also gets boosted up from 70 to 79 to help him on goal, and his Passing has also been increased slightly up to 82 as well. The only downside to this card is the reduced Defending, but since he’s now a striker, that shouldn’t be an issue! Gaya Freeze SBC requirements and total cost If you want to knock out this SBC, There is only one single challenge to complete, and the good news is that it should only run you around 53,ooo to 65,000 FUT Coins, depending on which platform you play on. Here are the requirements: Jose Gaya Number of players from LaLiga Santander: Min 1 – In Form + FUT-CHAMP Players: Min 1 – Squad Rating: Min 84 – Team Chemistry: Min 80 – Number of players in the Squad: 11 – Gaya Freeze SBC cheapest solutions Below are a couple of the cheapest solutions to Gaya’s Freeze SBC. To make things even easier, neither of them will require any loyalty or position change cards to complete. Jose Gaya solution 1 Jose Gaya solution 2 Gaya Freeze loan SBC requirements & total cost If you’re interested in trying out Gaya’s flipped card and how it handles before going full-in on the SBC, there is a 3-match loan option available that only costs up to 5,000 FUT Coins to complete on all platforms. Full requirements are listed below: Jose Gaya [Loan] Number of players from Spain: Min 1 – Player Level: Min Bronze – Team Chemistry: Min 35 – Number of players in the Squad: 6 – Don’t wait around to complete this challenge if you want to grab a Gaya you can use at striker for yourself; both his regular and loan SBCs expire on Thursday, December 17. As always, be sure to follow us on Twitter @UltimateTeamUK for all the latest FIFA 21 Ultimate Team news, updates, leaks, solutions, and more.

Cheapest solutions for Bailey Freeze SBC in FIFA 21: how to complete The next Freeze Squad Building Challenge is now live in FIFA 21 Ultimate Team and it’s for Bayer Leverkusen winger Leon Bailey. We’ve got all the info you need to grab it as quickly and as cheaply as possible. The new FIFA 21 Freeze promo has brought a slew of new SBCs, Objectives, and player cards to unlock, and the latest is for the lightning-fast Jamaican winger, Leon Bailey. Bailey has been in top form during Leverkusen’s run in the Europa League, scoring three times in the club’s previous two matches at the time this SBC came out, and now he can join your lineup as well. First, we’ll take a look at stats, then requirements, cost, and finally the cheapest solutions. Bailey Freeze SBC in-game stats There is only one single challenge to knock out for this SBC, and altogether it should run you around 88,ooo to 100,000 FUT Coins, depending on which platform you play on. Here are the requirements: Leon Bailey Number of players from Bundesliga: Min 1 – Squad Rating: Min 85 – Team Chemistry: Min 70 – Number of players in the Squad: 11 – Bailey Freeze SBC cheapest solutions Below are a couple of the cheapest solutions to Bailey’s Freeze SBC. To make things even easier, neither of them will require any loyalty or position change cards to complete. Leon Bailey solution 1 Leon Bailey solution 2 Bailey Freeze loan SBC requirements & total cost If you’re interested in trying out Bailey and his 96 Pace before going full-in on the SBC, there is a 3-match loan option available that only costs up to 5,000 FUT Coins to complete on all platforms. Full requirements are listed below: Leon Bailey [Loan] Number of players from Jamaica: Min 1 – Player Level: Min Silver – Team Chemistry: Min 35 – Number of players in the Squad: 6 – Don’t wait around to complete this challenge if you want to grab Bailey for yourself; both his regular and loan SBCs expire on Wednesday, December 16. As always, be sure to follow us on Twitter @UltimateTeamUK for all the latest FIFA 21 Ultimate Team news, updates, leaks, solutions, and more.

Cheapest solutions for Ansaldi Freeze SBC in FIFA 21: how to complete The next Freeze Squad Building Challenge is now live in FIFA 21 Ultimate Team and it’s for Torino right back Cristian Ansaldi; we’ve got all the info you need to grab it as quickly and as cheaply as possible. The new FIFA 21 Freeze promo has brought a slew of new SBCs, Objectives, and player cards to unlock, and the latest is for the speedy Argentinian full-back, Cristian Ansaldi. With his club fighting to avoid relegation this season, the Argentine was one of the bright spots for Torino, and now he can be all yours. First, we’ll take a look at stats, then requirements, cost, and finally the cheapest solutions. Ansaldi Freeze SBC in-game stats Ansaldi’s card is all about the Pace, giving him a very nice upgrade from 78 on his gold card to 87 for this version. Passing, Dribbling, and Defending are also all boosted up to 84, making him the best non-ICON Argentine back in the game, for now. Physicality also sees a dramatic increase, getting a 10 point boost from his regular 70 all the way up to 80 for the Freeze promo. Ansaldi Freeze SBC requirements & total cost There is only one single challenge to knock out for this SBC, and altogether it should run you around 95,ooo to 115,000 FUT Coins, depending on which platform you play on. Here are the requirements: Cristian Ansaldi Number of players from Serie A TIM: Min 1 – In Form + FUT-CHAMP Players: Min 1 – Squad Rating: Min 85 – Team Chemistry: Min 65 – Number of players in the Squad: 11 – Ansaldi Freeze SBC cheapest solutions Below are a couple of the cheapest solutions to Ansaldi’s Freeze SBC. To make things even easier, none of them will require any loyalty or position change cards to complete. Cristian Ansaldi solution 1 Cristian Ansaldi solution 2 Ansaldi Freeze loan SBC requirements & total cost If you’re interested in trying out Ansaldi before going full-in on the SBC, there is a 3-match loan option available that only costs up to 3,000 FUT Coins to complete on all platforms. Full requirements are listed below: Cristian Ansaldi [Loan] Number of players from Argentina: Min 1 – Rare: Min 1 – Player Level: Min Silver – Team Chemistry: Min 40 – Number of players in the Squad: 6 – Don’t wait around to complete this challenge if you want to grab Ansaldi for yourself; both the regular and loan SBCs expire on Tuesday, December 15. As always, be sure to follow us on Twitter @UltimateTeamUK for all the latest FIFA 21 Ultimate Team news, updates, leaks, solutions, and more.

Best cheap players you have to buy in FIFA 21 Ultimate Team EA SPORTSIt can be difficult to compete in FIFA 21 Ultimate Team when you don’t have the coins to spend on top-tier players. Fortunately, there’s plenty of budget players who still perform brilliantly on the pitch.[jwplayer uciO2SnM] All players have their unique strengths and weaknesses. Naturally, some are more expensive than others, and it’s hard to find FIFA 21 players who are good bang for buck. FUTBIN is an excellent resource, but it can be daunting trying to rummage through all the data. Here’s a list of some of the best cheap attackers, midfielders, and defenders in FIFA 21 that you need to add to your squad in the game. These lists contain no special items and the prices for the players have been recorded from FUTBIN’s database. Contents Best cheap attackers in FIFA 21 Ultimate Team – Best cheap midfielders in FIFA 21 Ultimate Team – Best cheap defenders in FIFA 21 Ultimate Team – Best cheap attackers in FIFA 21 Ultimate Team Top-tier FIFA 21 attackers can set you back hundreds of thousands of coins and for a lot of players, that’s not an option they can afford. Luckily, they’re plenty of budget attackers in every position that can take over a game and consistently put it in the back of the net. Best cheap midfielders in FIFA 21 Ultimate Team Creating a solid midfield in FIFA 21 Ultimate Team is key if you’re looking to both attack and defend effectively. Although you can’t beat a meta midfielder, there’s a number of budget options that perform well above what they cost. Best cheap defenders in FIFA 21 Ultimate Team There’s no point buying an incredible set of forwards if you’ve not got a defense that can thwart counter-attacks and stop your opponent from scoring. If you’re on a tight budget, any of these players below would be perfect when building a solid defensive unit. So, that’s our list of the best cheap players in FIFA 21 are complete. They boast a good range of players across different leagues, so there’s sure to be something for everyone. As always, stick with us on Twitter @UltimateTeamUK for all the latest FIFA news, updates, and content. For more FIFA guides and tips, check out our other guides and lists: The best custom tactics | Best strikers | Fastest players | Best goalkeepers | Prime Gaming rewards | Pro clubs tactics and formations | Career mode: best young players

Cheap new Chiellini Flashback SBC in FIFA 20 includes FUT 21 reward EA SPORTS[jwplayer zuUQpFp8] EA SPORTS have rolled out a super-cheap Flashback SBC for Italy/Juventus defender Giorgio Chiellini in FIFA 20 Ultimate Team, and we’ve got the requirements, solutions, cost, in-game stats, and everything else you need to complete it. Even with FIFA 20 being on its very last legs as the player-base awaits the next release, EA SPORTS is continuing to pump new content into Ultimate Team, the latest one being a Flashback Chiellini SBC. The card celebrates the iconic defender’s stellar 2013/2014 season with Juventus, or Piedmonte Calcio as they’re called in-game, and it’s very inexpensive to unlock, too cheap to ignore, in fact. Chiellini Flashback SBC requirements, cost, solution All it takes is an 82-rated squad meeting the following requirements, which FIFA database website FUTBIN estimates will set you back around 85,000 coins on PS4, 70,000 on Xbox One, and 81,000 on Origin PC. Players from Serie A TIM: Min 1 – Squad Rating: Min 82 – Team Chemistry: Min 60 – Players in Squad: 11 – Here is the current cheapest solution for this SBC, not requiring any loyalty or position-change cards. Chiellini Flashback SBC in-game stats Already a high-rated centerback just on his base gold card, Chiellini’s new 96-rated Flashback SBC item boasts some incredibly powerful stats in pretty much all of the relevant categories. His pace is more than acceptable, while the defending and physicality stats are all top-notch except for the low stamina. Even his agility and balance, which are usually low for many of the Italian’s cards, are pretty decent on this one, both being upgraded to 73. Read More: All skill move changes coming to FIFA 21 – All in all, it’s stunning that you can get this sort of item in exchange for a mere 82-rated squad, although it makes sense that EA would drastically lower the costs considering how close to the end of the game’s life cycle it is. FIFA 21 Ultimate Team reward The Flashback card isn’t the only reward you get for completing this SBC; it also yields an untradeable Team of the Year (TOTY) kit that will be available in your FIFA 21 club once the new title is released. This is part of the Pre-Season promo currently going on in FUT 20, through which EA SPORTS is giving players chances to earn cards for the next game’s Ultimate Team. The only downside is that this SBC was only made available for four days, which means you have until Sunday, September 6 to complete it before it expires. As always, make sure to follow us on Twitter @UltimateTeamUK for all the latest FIFA news, updates, leaks, guides, and more.

Castro1021 takes break from streaming as 95-year old grandma passes away Castro1021/TwitchFIFA streamer Castro1021 announced that he is stepping away from streaming for a few days after his grandmother passed away. Castro 1021 is a beloved member of the FIFA community. The FIFA streamer hosts annual charity streams and has raised thousands of dollars for various causes. In 2015 he raised over $80,000 for a case against cancer, and he did another stream for St.Jude, raising 75,000 the same year. Castro is notably very close with his family and has supported them numerous times. In 2019, he helped pay for his parents a new house in Mexico, and in 2021, Castro helped his sister and her family purchase a home. Castro1021 announces short streaming break On August 1, Castro1021 tweeted that he would be taking a break in order to travel to Mexico with his dad due to the passing of his grandmother. Several people from the gaming community offered their condolences. 100 Thieves Co-Owner, Jack ‘Courage’ Dunlop said, “so sorry for your loss, brother. What a blessing she lived until 95! Love ya dude.” Popular FIFA YouTuber and Twitch streamer ZwebackHD responded, “so sorry to hear that, man. Lots of love to you and your family.” Castro lives in Texas and has established relationships with several people in OpTic. Hitch, OpTic’s Creative Director, said, “love you, bro.” Fans also expressed their heartfelt sympathies for Castro and his family.

Cedric Bakambu’s FIFA 20 Ultimate Team starting XI revealed EA SPORTSCongolese star Cedric Bakambu has had his FIFA 20 Ultimate Team revealed and, perhaps unsurprisingly, hasn’t managed to find a spot for his Chinese Super League peers. With most major football leagues currently out of action, many top footballers have turned to FIFA 20 to satiate their thirst for the beautiful game, and we’re seeing some great teams from stars looking to make a super team, including the likes of Marcos Llorente and Sergio Agüero. Now Bakambu – who nearly signed with Barcelona in January 2020 – has had his Ultimate Team starting lineup revealed, with a pretty interesting choice of players. The Congo-born star, who last season got 16 goals and 7 assists in his 26 appearances for BJ Sinobo Guoan, has clearly put a lot of thought and time into his squad, and has come out with some Icons and Moments SBC cards to bolster his team. During his quest for Ultimate Team dominance, Reddit user Denitorious ran into Bakambu, who beat him 3-1 – but he still decided to show off the squad to the rest of the world. So let’s take a look at the team, in full, below. Cedric Bakambu’s FIFA 20 Ultimate Team GK: David de Gea (92) – RB: Hector Bellerin (87) – CB: David Luiz (90) – CB: Rio Ferdinand (85) – LB: Jordan Amavi (86) – RM: Riyad Mahrez (88) – CM: Kylian Mbappe (89) – LM: Neymar (92) – CAM: Frank Rijkaard (90) – CAM: Zinedine Zidane (91) – ST: Cedric Bakambu (99) – You can see Bakambu has put some decent effort into his team, especially with the likes of Hector Bellerin’s Player Moments SBC and the Icon cards he’s using throughout his squad. Read More: 7 players that deserve Icon cards in FIFA 21 – There are some questionable choices, though. Kylian Mbappe at centre-midfield feels like a bit of wasted talent, and there are plenty of left-backs that you could slide into this team that might make more sense than Amavi. That said, it’s evidently a well-made team for the most part, as proven by the win over his opponent, but with some tweaks this could be a top team when FUT Champs rolls around.

Castro1021 reveals insane amount he’s spent on FUT packs ahead of FIFA 23 Twitch: Castro_1021OpTic Hecz interviewed Castro1021 on The Eavesdrop Podcast, and the FIFA streamer revealed an insane amount he has spent on Ultimate Team packs. Castro1021 began his streaming career in 2014 on YouTube. Nine years later, he is the face of US FIFA streaming and averages thousands of viewers per broadcast. Opening FUT packs always attracts players on Twitch. Castro1021 hauls in massive amounts of viewers when opening packs on stream, and over the years, he has built up an extensive tab. Ultimate Team alone contributed to some $1.6 billion of revenue via extra content sales, in 2021 – according to Statista. It is not a mystery that Castro1021 spends a lot of money on microtransactions in-game. However, the amount he revealed to spend on packs is staggering. Castro1021 reveals massive Ultimate Team bill Hecz asked Castro for an estimated amount spent on FIFA packs. “For sure, a couple hundred thousand.” Hecz asked if the number could be $500K, and Castro responded, “probably.” Castro 1021 shared, “I have loved opening packs ever since I started streaming, and it is something I like doing.” Every year, players start fresh and lose all of their progress from the previous title. All in-game currency and players awarded from packs become useless. “I have gotten so into the physical collectible cards because they are something I can give back to my kids. With FIFA packs, it resets the next year and you have to do it all over again. It’s not something I can hold onto forever.” The FIFA streamer opens physical football card packs during the summer to bridge the gap between games. Recently Castro1021 opened a pack containing a Messi autographed card and another pack with a Ronaldo one-of-one card. The FIFA streamer claimed high-value cards sell between $5,000-$10,000. When asked whether FIFA packs or physical card packs are more rewarding, Castro responded physical cards are “more special to me.”

Castro1021 absolutely destroys his controller and headset during a match of FIFA 19 FIFA 19 has not even fully released yet, and Twitch streamer Edwin ‘Castro1021’ Castro is already breaking controllers and headsets. Castro, who many would say is the biggest FIFA streamer in the world, was live-streaming early access of FIFA 19 when he ran into a difficult opponent in a match played in the game’s Ultimate Team mode. Already losing 4-2 in the 70th minute, his opponent executed a perfect counterattack which ended with a fifth goal, virtually ending Castro’s chances of winning the match and eliminating him from the knockout-style FUT Draft. Although he acknowledged the quality of his opponents counterattack and resulting goal, he could not hold back his frustration and anger as he proceeded to smash both his controller and headset in a fit of absolute rage. This is certainly not the first time that the longtime streamer has broken things while playing FIFA. Clips of his FIFA induced rage are littered all over YouTube, and one can simply tune into his live-stream knowing there’s always a chance he’ll smash something to bits. While all the controller smashing can be a good source of entertainment, many who have played FIFA over the years can attest to how frustrating the game can get, so it’s difficult to blame Castro for reacting that way. However, fans of Castro’s rage-filled reactions have a good reason to be excited for this FIFA title, since he’s already breaking things and the game is still days away from a full release.

Castro1021 destroys controller after conceding brutal FIFA 23 goal Twitch.tv/Castro1021Castro is one of FIFA’s most notable streamers, but it’s not all sunshine and rainbows for the franchise icon. Here’s what led to him absolutely destroying his controller during a frustrating Ultimate Team match. Castro has been one of the biggest names in FIFA for years now, and viewers know what to expect when they tune into his stream. He’s had joyous celebrations and explosive outbursts alike. This latest incident fits comfortably into the latter, and his chat was left stunned at how fast it developed. It was less than twenty minutes into a fresh game that things took a drastic turn and he reached his boiling point. Castro breaks controller & rage quits after giving up an easy goal in FIFA 23 Castro was in the early stages of a FUT match when his stream took a wild turn. The megastar streamer was already down 1-0 heading into the 17th minute of play when an errant midfield pass was intercepted by his opponent. The opposing player quickly went on the counter, chained together a few clean passes, and ended up netting one within seconds of the turnover. That was all it took for Castro to get fed up. “My passing is so bad, learn how to f***ing pass,” he screamed just before launching his controller at the ceiling, where it rebounded and came crashing to the ground in the background of his stream. Despite the rage, he grabbed another controller and carried on with the match, clarifying that he didn’t have any others to destroy. The last of his resolve quickly melted away and he ultimately ended up leaving the match around the 30th minute. At the end of the day, he’s one of the biggest names in all of FIFA, so it’s probably not too hard for him to get a replacement… but it may not be the best idea for other players to follow his example if they’d like to have any equipment left at the end of the day.

How to complete Carvalho & Isak FIFA 21 La Liga TOTS objectives EA SPORTSEA SPORTS released two La Liga TOTS objective challenges, and if you finish them, you can get your hands on William Carvalho and Alexander Isak’s new and improved cards. Here are all the details. FIFA 21’s Team of the Season (TOTS) promotion has been underway for a while now. In addition to the Premier League TOTS, La Liga TOTS, and fan-voted Community TOTS, we’ve also seen a multitude of SBCs and objectives challenges. To keep the ball rolling, fans now have access to two more objectives challenges. Real Betis’ William Carvalho and Real Sociedad’s Alexander Isak’s new cards are up for grabs, and they’re both excellent pick-ups. FIFA 21 Carvalho TOTS Objectives FIFA 21 Carvalho TOTS in-game stats FIFA 21 Carvalho TOTS objectives & rewards William Carvalho has everything you want from a center-defensive midfielder. He’s tough as nails and excellent in defense. However, he’s also good at passing, dribbling, and is relatively quick. But what makes him a beast is the fact his shooting is on-par with some of the best strikers. And the best part is, he’s very easy to get. Breaking Through Assist 10 goals with through balls (minimum Professional difficulty) – Reward: Gold Pack – Anchor Assists Assist in three separate matches with a CDM (minimum World Class difficulty) – Reward: 75+ Rated Rare Player – Scoring Success Score in six wins using La Liga players (minimum World Class difficulty) – Reward: Premium Gold Pack – Portuguese Prowess Score using a Portuguese player in 10 separate matches (minimum Professional difficulty) – Reward: Electrum Players Pack – FIFA 21 Isak TOTS Objectives FIFA 21 Isak TOTS in-game stats FIFA 21 Isak TOTS objectives & rewards Isak is a phenomenal striker in real life, and his FIFA 21 La Liga TOTS objectives card reflects that. He’s quick, strong, and accurate in front of goal. Plus, he’s an excellent dribbler with above-average passing. There’s a lot to like for a card that’s so easy to obtain. Crossing Craft Assist three goals with crosses – Reward: Gold Pack – Weak Foot Finish Score four finesse goals using players with minimum four-star weak foot – Reward: Small Electrum Players Pack – Sociedad Scorer Score 15 goals – Reward: 75+ Rated Player – Successful Streak Win nine matches – Reward: Premium Gold Pack – Skilled Scoring Score in 11 separate matches using players with minimum four-star skill moves – Reward: Electrum Players Pack – William Carvalho and Alexander Isak’s La Liga TOTS objectives cards are available until Friday, May 14. That should be plenty of time for even the most casual FIFA 21 player. However, if you don’t want to miss out, you better start soon!

Castro explodes into rage after FIFA 22 miss makes him snap controller Castro TwitchPopular Twitch streamer ‘Castro_1021’ popped off after a near-miss in the final moments of a close FIFA 22 match – which ended one less Xbox controller in his collection. Though EA Sports released another iteration of their legendary football sim, FIFA 22 still delivers the same tension and emotions that led to some epic rage-induced moments from players. Fans of the longtime FUT streamer know that if there’s a FIFA title to be played, then he’ll be there opening packs, theory-crafting lineups, and climbing the online ladders. True to form, Castro was in the trenches of online play that turned into a really tense back-and-forth against one opponent. FIFA can sometimes get heated, but that’s because baffling moments tend to occur. That’s the kind of match Castro encountered during his Oct 5 broadcast where he managed to perform well in a laggy game and nearly came away with a clutch finish too – but was narrowly denied. After answering an opening goal, Castro went into the second half tied at 1-1. Getting anything started on his attacking third was a relief seeing as he had bouts of lag to contend with. Then the Twitch streamer went down 1-2. This is where your typical FIFA player instinctively stops themselves from sending the closest object near them through the air. Too many times, that object is what’s already in their hands. The game came down to the wire, where Castro had the momentum to steal a tie, but his FUT strikers just weren’t online that match. He had his final chance stopped by a flying goalkeeper, and that was it. Castro straight murdered his controller and slammed it on the floor so hard it bounced up to his height. Castro had excellent gamer-rage form, safely leaning away from where the control was going to pop. But that ended the life of his “favorite” Xbox controller. FIFA 22’s season is just getting started, and we’re bound to get more epic moments from Castro throughout the year as Ultimate Team rolls on.

FIFA 21 Bundesliga TOTS cards revealed EA SPORTSEA SPORTS has finally dropped the FIFA 21 Bundesliga Team of the Season, and look, it may as well be called the Bayern Munich TOTS top-up with seven of the 15 players representing the title-winners. We’ve seen the Premier League. We’ve seen the La Liga squad and it’s mouth-watering 98-rated Messi. Now though, we’ve finally got our hands on the Bundesliga TOTS cards for FIFA 21. It’s known for being a bit of a top-heavy league, and with Bayern’s domination of the pitch, you bet they’re well-represented here. The squad features a scintillating level of depth, and some banging cards sure to shake up the late-game meta. Bundesliga TOTS squad revealed Fifteen stars from the top-heavy league got their spot on the prestigious FIFA 21 Bundesliga TOTS squad. As expected, Bayern Munich are well-represented. The clear ladder-leaders — 10 points ahead of Leipzig heading into the second last playday — have seven players in the squad, including a 98-rated Lewandowski beast. However, they’re not the only standouts. Dortmund’s Jadon Sancho (96) and Erling Haaland (95) both have ripper cards. Wolfsburg (Lacroix and Baku), Leipzig (Sabitzer and Angelino), and Frankfurt (Andre Silva) are also represented — all of whom will be in European competition next year. Here’s the full first team line-up: Robert Lewandowski (98) – Jadon Sancho (96) – Joshua Kimmich (96) – Manuel Neuer (95) – Leon Goretzka (95) – Erling Haaland (95) – Thomas Muller (94) – Kingsley Coman (93) – Mats Hummels (93) – Marcel Sabitzer (92) – Andre Silva (91) – Alphonso Davies (91) – Maxence Lacroix (90) – Jose Tasende (90) – Ridle Baku (88) – When will Bundesliga TOTS be available in packs? The Bundesliga squad was the fourth major line-up released in Team of the Season proceedings, and was officially released on Friday, May 14, with FUT fans getting their first look at the squads around 6pm BST. The very first batch of this year’s super-boosted cards were added to packs soon after. They’ll also be available as Weekend League rewards next Thursday. Bundesliga SBCs & objectives Of course, the 15 players listed above aren’t all of what you’re going to get in the Bundesliga TOTS promotion. Nadiem Amiri (90) and Jerome Roussillon (89) will both be available through Objectives that can be completed before May 21. Read More: FIFAe World Cup 2021 details – Max Kruse (90) is getting a TOTS Moments card in an SBC, and Douglas Costa (92) has a killer Flashback SBC also available to complete up to the same day. Our Bundesliga TOTS predictions Germany has been ruled over by one titanic club for the past decade, and the Team of the Season lineup is sure to reflect the Bavarian team’s dominance. This year, almost like clockwork, Bayern Munich locked up the premiership — their ninth in as many years — while RB Leipzig, VfL Wolfsburg, and Borussia Dortmund seem set to claim the remaining top four spots. On the other end of the standings, Schalke 04 suffered their first relegation alongside FC Koln. Every German squad boasts their own heroes — seen as villains to some — and it’s these star performers we’ve tipped to be included in the lineup. Here’s our predictions, selected as TOTS began: Goalkeepers Peter Gulacsi — Leipzig – Koen Casteels — Wolfsburg – Defenders Willi Orban — Leipzig – Nordi Mukiele — Leipzig – Edmond Tapsoba — Leverkusen – Christopher Trimmel — Union Berlin – Raphael Guerreiro — Dortmund – Midfielders Joshua Kimmich — Bayern – Christopher Nkunku — Leipzig – Maximilian Arnold — Wolfsburg – Jonas Hofmann — Monchengladbach – Lars Stindl — Monchengladbach – Thomas Muller – Bayern – Matheus Cunha — Hertha BSC – Moussa Diaby — Leverkusen – Daichi Kamada — Frankfurt – Filip Kostic — Frankfurt – Attackers Andre Silva — Frankfurt – Jadon Sancho — Dortmund – Silas Wamangituka — Stuttgart – Erling Braut Haaland — Dortmund – Robert Lewandowski — Bayern – Wout Weghorst — Wolfsburg – So there you have it — everything we know about one of FIFA 21’s most popular Team of the Season lineups ever year, Bundesliga. Expect to see the Ligue 1 up next in the bumper FUT promo, on May 21. We’ll update this article when the team drops. As always, stick with us on Twitter @UltimateTeamUK for all the latest FIFA news, updates, and content.

Bundesliga fans will love Hamburg’s Sonny Kittel’s ridiculous FIFA 21 Ultimate Team EA SportsHamburg are sitting pretty at the top of the 2.Bundesliga, in no small part thanks to tricky winger Sonny Kittel. He’s had his FIFA 21 Ultimate Team revealed, and it’s absolutely insane. While Sonny Kittel’s career has been mostly a modest one, his Ultimate Team certainly isn’t. The former German youth international never quite made it in the dizzying heights of the Bundesliga, but he’s torn up the second division for years. He’s had a solid season in northern Germany, notching five goals and seven assists in 23 appearances to help Der Rothosen to the summit of the league table, as they seek a return to the top division for the first time since 2018. While Hamburg are high-flying, so is his Ultimate Team, which features three ICONs, two Headliners, and one unbelievable pro-player card. Sonny Kittel’s FIFA 21 Ultimate Team Like his beloved Hamburg, Kittel’s deployed a 4-2-2-2 formation to try and get the best out of his players. The highlight, though, is Kittel’s pro card. While all pro cards have maxed-out stats, the fact Kittel’s also possesses 5* weak foot and 4* skill moves make him even more OP. There’s strength right down the spine of the team, with Leon Goretzka and Ruud Gullit anchoring the midfield, and a front four of Eusebio, Kylian Mbappe, Ronaldo Nazario and Kittel’s own pro card doing the damage upfront. Here’s his team in full: GK: Hugo Lloris (87) – RB: Sergino Dest (88) – CB: Raphael Varane (86) – CB: Dayot Upamecano (86) – LB: Ferland Mendy (83) – CDM: Ruud Gullit (90) – CDM: Leon Goretzka (89) – CAM: Kylian Mbappe (90) – CAM: Eusebio (91) – ST: Ronaldo Nazario (94) – ST: Sonny Kittel (99) – Unfortunately for Kittel, he was completely outclassed by his Redditor opponent, u/maxiyti, and apparently ended up ragequitting. As strong as his team is, it feels wrong not seeing that delicious pro card on full chemistry. Perhaps a change in personnel and a switch to a 4-3-2-1 formation would truly unleash its real power.

FIFA 21 Bundesliga Team of the Season predictions revealed EA SPORTSTeam of the Season (TOTS) has finally begun in FIFA 21 Ultimate Team, with EA SPORTS shipping a load of super-boosted FUT cards over the next six weeks. The Bundesliga squad is just around the corner; here are our lineup predictions. Germany’s Bundesliga has been an interesting melting pot of nail-biting victories, narrow losses, and thrilling upsets across a break-neck 2020/21 campaign. Once again, powerhouse German champions Bayern Munich lead the pack in the 2020/21 title race in the Bundesliga, seven points clear of second-place RB Leipzig and the European hopefuls cluttered around the top 4 spots. Wolfsburg, Frankfurt, Dortmund, and Leverkusen have been involved in a season-long tussle for those last two Champions League berths. Behind them, Union Berlin and Monchengladbach are putting up a hefty chase too. It’s set up a photo finish for the final five matchdays, with every squad pushed to the limits. And, on the opposite end, giants Schalke 04 face relegation. Dexerto expects most of the Team of the Season (TOTS) to be filled with top seven clubs, with one or two surprises. So, let’s get into our Bundesliga predictions. FIFA 21 TOTS predictions: Bundesliga Goalkeepers There’s two standouts for Bundesliga goalkeepers of the year: Peter Gulasci and Koen Casteels. The Leipzig and Wolfsburg shot-stoppers have both stood right at the hearts of their team’s incredible defensive efforts this season. Gulasci leads the race for the golden glove with a mammoth 15 clean sheets in just 31 games, and Casteels isn’t far behind with 13 of his own. Peter Gulacsi — Leipzig – Koen Casteels — Wolfsburg – Defenders Expect the Bundesliga Team of the Season’s defensive stock to be heavily RB Leipzig slanted; they’ve conceded just 25 goals in 31 games, and — in part — have Willi Orban and Nordi Mukiele to thank. Behind them should be Austrian veteran Trimmel, from Union Berlin. Leverkusen’s Tapsoba will also make the cut, as will Dortmund’s wingback Raphael Guerreiro, who has 4 goals and 8 assists in 2,050 minutes this season. Willi Orban — Leipzig – Nordi Mukiele — Leipzig – Edmond Tapsoba — Leverkusen – Christopher Trimmel — Union Berlin – Raphael Guerreiro — Dortmund – Midfielders The Bundesliga is blessed with dozens of midfield maestros and metronomes, among a handful of defensive destroyers. As such, it was a tricky tip to pick out 10 of the best central stars from the 2020/21 season so far. First up on the bill is Munich duo Joshua Kimmich and Thomas Muller. Kimmich long ago proved he is one of the best defensive midfielders in the world, while Muller continues to clock up insane assist numbers every season. Close behind the red-and-white pair are some of the biggest names of the 2020/21 campaign; Kostic, Nkunku, Kamada, and Diaby have all been dominant in their near-three dozen appearances so far this season. Arnold and Stindl have also been standouts for Wolfsburg and Monchengladbach respectively. Here’s our full Bundesliga midfield predictions: Joshua Kimmich — Bayern – Christopher Nkunku — Leipzig – Maximilian Arnold — Wolfsburg – Jonas Hofmann — Monchengladbach – Lars Stindl — Monchengladbach – Thomas Muller – Bayern – Matheus Cunha — Hertha BSC – Moussa Diaby — Leverkusen – Daichi Kamada — Frankfurt – Filip Kostic — Frankfurt – Forwards Perhaps the easiest predictions for the Bundesliga Team of the Season come at the front of the line, with the forwards. Germany’s top league boasts some of the biggest names in world football at the top of their glittering starting XIs, and the TOTS is sure to be no different. Haaland and Lewandowski seem to be shoo-ins, while Andre Silva and his glittering 25 goal haul cannot be ignored either. Weghorst (20 goals for Wolfsburg) and Wamangituka (11 for Stuttgart) should also be included in the Bundesliga forwards. Andre Silva — Frankfurt – Jadon Sancho — Dortmund – Silas Wamangituka — Stuttgart – Erling Braut Haaland — Dortmund – Robert Lewandowski — Bayern – Wout Weghorst — Wolfsburg – Bundesliga TOTS Honorable Mentions Every TOTS, plenty of world-class superstars are left out. This year, unfortunately, is no different; Bayern Munich could have had even more stars included, like Goretzka, Neuer, or pacey wingers Coman and Sane. Arminia Bielefeld’s shot-stopper Stefan Ortega could have also made the cut with nine clean sheets, or Max Kruse with 10 goals in just 14 games for Union Berlin. Dani Olmo could also be included for his Leipzig efforts. In another season, they’d be in our predictions, but there’s just so many performers this year! Keep your eyes peeled for the above in objectives or SBCs. Read More: FIFA 21 Community TOTS cards revealed – If you think we’ve left out any Bundesliga stars that deserve to be included in the Team of the Season, tweet us @UltimateTeamUK and @FutWatch to let us know!

Bukayo Saka’s FIFA 20 Ultimate Team starting XI has been revealed Graphics: EA SPORTSBukayo Saka has had his entire FIFA 20 Ultimate Team starting XI revealed and it’s fair to say that some of the game’s very best Icon cards would not be out of his price range if he was to sell it all. Just like many other real footballers who come up against people, their opponents tend to expose their teams by posting the players that took to the pitch against them online, and the same seems to have been the case for the Arsenal youngster. With so many players now available in FUT, including many legends from the Gunners’ past like Patrick Vieira, Ian Wright, Denis Bergkamp and more, it’s something of a shock to see Saka hasn’t actually got any of the Arsenal greats in his team. That said, one special card that did make the cut, obviously, was his very own 99 left midfield card, with maxed out stats. This card is a telltale sign that you’re up against a real footballer or a relative of one using their card, as there’s only one of them made available by EA SPORTS and assigned to each player per season. With many notable additions included in Saka’s lineup, posted to Reddit by user Viggo10brondby, let’s run though the whole thing by each position. The photo, as seen below, has been cut off but based on the ratings of players on the right side – and given they’re both Manchester City players – it’s easy to spot who we’re dealing with here. Bukayo Saka’s FIFA 20 ultimate Team starting XI GK: Alisson Becker (89) – CB: Paolo Maldini (92) – CB: Toby Alderweireld (87) – RB: Kyle Walker (84) – LB: Andy Robertson (85) – CDM: Wilfred Ndidi (86) – CDM: Ruud Gullit (90) – CAM: Kaka (91) – LM: Bukayo Saka (99) – RM: Raheem Sterling (88) – ST: Ronaldo (94) – A number of current Premier League stars do make the cut, however, including Tottenham Hotspurs defender Toby Alderweireld, which may raise some eyebrows in North London given their historic rivalry. The pace of Toby, too, might be a potential weak spot in an otherwise solid defensive unit. Other honorable mentions go to Ruud Gullit, who has once again been a hugely popular card in FIFA 20, as well as Paolo Maldini, Kaka and of course R9. So, do you think you have what it takes to defeat Saka and his squad? Let us know on Twitter by tweeting us @UltimateTeamUK with your comments.

Bukayo Saka’s FIFA 21 Ultimate Team has nothing on the Arsenal Invincibles EA SPORTSArsenal’s rising star Bukayo Saka has had his full FIFA 21 Ultimate Team revealed and while some Gunners fans might expect to see some club legends in the lineup, it’s not a scratch on The Invincibles. The club enjoyed its most successful domestic season back in the 2003-04 season, after completing a 38 game season unbeaten in England’s top flight. Much of that side now enjoy legendary status for their team and also in EA SPORTS’ annual football game. Thierry Henry, Dennis Bergkamp, and Sol Campbell – to name a few – have featured in the ICON collection for years. However, fans might be surprised to learn that Saka, despite having top players from yesteryear in his starting 11, has not opted for any North London heroes. Bukayo Saka FIFA 21 Ultimate Team On March 11, a player that matched up against the flying winger in FIFA 21 Ultimate Team posted his team to Reddit. It might not look as impressive as other teams we’ve seen in the past – like that of Vinicius Jr or Diogo Jota – but it’s certainly one that reflects the meta. Quick full-backs, box-to-box midfielders, and speedy attackers check off all of those boxes. A cheeky R9 up front as well, forming a forward three with his 99-rated card and Mohamed Salah’s base. Full squad list Alisson (90) – Liverpool – Varane (86) – Real Madrid – Van Dijk (90) – Liverpool – Mendy (83) – Real Madrid – Walker (85) – Manchester City – Kante (88) – Chelsea – Gullit (90) – ICON – Jones (88) – Liverpool – Saka (99) – Arsenal – Salah (90) – Liverpool – Ronaldo (94) – ICON – Arsenal ICONs in FIFA 21 There’s no shortage of Arsenal ICONs in Ultimate Team, which makes it even more surprising to see Saka hadn’t purchased any of them for his starting 11. At a glance, there’s definitely space for Ashley Cole, Sol Campbell, Dennis Bergkamp, and even Patrick Vieira. Maybe those will be the upgrades he will go on to make in the future, but for now – it’s just his pro card in terms of Gunners representation.

Broken FIFA 22 free-kick exploit guarantees goals in Ultimate Team EA SportsPlayers are always looking for advantages in FIFA 22 Ultimate Team to get ahead of the opposition. It seems like close-range set-pieces are about to become easier thanks to a new free kick exploit that seems to practically guarantee goals. FIFA 22 Ultimate Team’s two main modes are Division Rivals and FUT Champions. Each mode pits players against each other to climb up leagues, earn better rewards, and aptly, see who has the ultimate team. This isn’t always the case though, as exploits and tricks can sometimes negate stats and provide some easy cheese that even a 99-rated player couldn’t. For instance, FIFA 22 Ultimate Team has devious gameplay loopholes that allow teams to score regularly from corners, eliminating the need for a strategy at these set-pieces. But now, free kicks, which are generally quite tricky to benefit from in FIFA 22, have been made easier as well. Easy free kick exploit in FIFA 22 Ultimate Team method FIFA Reddit user Liver-King shared their cheeky little tactic they have used a few times to score easy free kick goals in Ultimate Team. Across multiple set-piece situations, the player had a free kick in and around 25 yards of the box. They aimed the target cursor at the goalkeeper’s feet, fully charged up the power bar, and then added some knuckle ball technique to the shot. The result every time was a wicked, powerful strike that deceived the keeper and went in right next to them. The main thing to note about this method is that you need to be playing with timed finishing on. The OP said: “Do a Knuckle shot full blast and try to yellow time or green time it.” They also added that you have a “bigger chance of scoring if the player you’re shooting with has the power free kick trait.” So you don’t exactly have to have a Roberto Carlos at your disposal to pull off this technique, but someone with a great shot and free kick skills will help immeasurably.

Brighton’s Neal Maupay has his FIFA 20 Ultimate Team revealed EA SPORTSBrighton and Hove Albion’s Neal Maupay has had his FIFA 20 Ultimate Team starting lineup revealed but is there a place for his one-of-a-king 99-rated card? Anyone who has kept a keen eye on English football for a few years now will know of the exploits of Neal Maupay. The former Brentford United striker grabbed 41 goals in two seasons with the Bees before making the step up to the Premier League with Brighton and Hove Albion. The Frenchmen quickly adjusted to life in the top division with a winning goal against Watford on his debut. Though he hasn’t quite been on fire since the midpoint of the season, he, like many other professionals from around the globe, has got a 99-rated special card from EA SPORTS. As a result, he’s been able to build up a pretty sweet Ultimate Team, but it is a bit different from the rest. The 23-year old’s team was posted to the FIFA subreddit by user Vellender2, showing that like other pros, he’s got plenty of icon cards kicking about. However, his own 99-rated card doesn’t make it into the starting line-up. Instead, the Brighton forward has chosen to link up the two Ronaldo’s – Ronaldo Nazario and Cristiano Ronaldo – in an absolute dream strike partnership. To make it even deadlier, the namesakes are supported by Portuguese legend Eusebio and Paris Saint-Germain’s Kylian Mbappe on the wings. Neal Maupay’s FIFA 20 Ultimate Team Starting XI GK: Lev Yashin – 91 – LB: Andy Robertson – 94 – RB: Carlos Alberto Torres – 90 – CB: Raphael Varane – 89 – CB: Virgil Van Dijk – 99 – CM: Zinedine Zidane – 97 – CM: Ruud Gullit – 94 – CAM: Eusebio – 93 – CAM: Kylian Mbappe – 98 – ST: Ronaldo – 97 – ST: Cristiano Ronaldo – 99 – Unlike other pros, Maupay hasn’t chosen to go all-in with icon cards, with the 89-rated Varane being a spot that he could upgrade on pretty easily. Why the Frenchman has opted to keep himself on the bench is a question that only he can answer, but, it might just be the best substitute option available in FIFA 20 when you’re in need of a goal or two.

Broken FIFA 20 goalkeeper animation glitch lets anything go in EA SPORTSGoalkeeper animations have been overhauled in FIFA 21, but that’s not really any help for FIFA 20 players experiencing big problems with the animations in-game. There should be nobody you trust more on the pitch than your goalkeeper. They could be the difference between a win, and a loss or draw. Investing in a good set of hands between the sticks is important in just about any game mode you can think of: Ultimate Team, Career Mode, Pro Clubs, even Volta. However, it doesn’t matter how much you’ve spent, whether it’s a big name keeper or a high-rated star – nothing can stop the ball from going in when a gameplay issue plagues the game. FIFA 20 player shows just how bad keepers are Now, there is no real way of classifying this as a glitch or a bug in FIFA 20, although it’s certainly not supposed to happen. That’s for sure. Reddit user TheClassicK, as well as a load of others in the comments, have flagged a problem that crops up in the 90th minute of matches. Instead of moving towards the ball to save it with their hands, a clip shows Marc-Andre ter Stegen not even stretching in the direction of the shot. Instead, once it’s passed him and nestled in the net, an animation is triggered. The poster said: “Probably one of the most annoying things about the game all year – GK avoiding shots like they’re bullets at the 90th minute.” Long-standing issue, but FIFA 21 may fix it This has been a frustration for some time now, with the community seemingly frustrated about the state of gameplay. The post shot up to top spot on the FIFA subreddit on August 26, but really this has been happening for quite a while beforehand. The longer it goes on, the more vocal fans become. One user in the comments said: “Never understood GK animations in FIFA. Like why won’t he stretch even a bit for this shot? Similarly, on countless other situations, the ball just flies by some inches from the keeper and he just decides not to make any effort whatsoever to save it.” Another posted: “It’s understandable how difficult it is to get all the animations spot on considering how many interactions and movements there are in the game, but it’s unacceptable when you’re looking at a massive company that’s been making the same game for a decade and still doesn’t have it anywhere near an acceptable level.” The scrutiny on developers may be intense for FIFA 20 gameplay, although all eyes will soon turn to the series’ next installment. In FIFA 21, EA has confirmed goalkeeper will be given a big AI overhaul – something that has been promised before – as well as a whole host of other changes, laid out in the pitch notes. For more information on that, check out our FIFA 21 news hub.

Borussia Dortmund’s Manuel Akanji has his FIFA 20 Ultimate Team revealed EA SPORTSBorussia Dortmund defender Manuel Akanji has had his FIFA 20 Ultimate Team starting lineup revealed – and it contains a few interesting position swaps for players. Ever since joining Borussia Dortmund from FC Basel back in 2018, Manuel Akaji has become a player that FIFA Ultimate Team fans are familiar with. The Swiss central defender offers a pacey option in the heart of any defence, as well as being able to play a pass pretty calmly anywhere on the pitch. As real-life football has taken a back seat due to the ongoing global health pandemic, professional players across the globe have been playing more and more FIFA 20 – running into fans who can’t quite believe it. The 24-year-old’s team was posted to the FIFA subreddit by Reddit user _jxggs_ – with that all-important 99-rated custom pro player card showing that its the real deal. Aside from a handful of legends like Carlos Alberto Torres, Ruud Gullit, Ronaldo, Johan Cruyff, and Zinedine Zidane, there is also a spot for current stars Kylian Mbappe and Akanji’s teammate Jadon Sancho. However, Sancho, Zidane, and Ronaldo are all out of position, though, it must work in-game for the defender. Manuel Akanji’s FIFA 20 Ultimate Team GK: Alisson – 90 – LB: Andy Robertson – 94 – RB: Carlos Alberto Torres – 90 – CB: Manuel Akanji – 99 – CB: Virgil Van Dijk – 92 – CM: Ruud Gullit- 90 – CM: Ronaldo – 94 – CM: Jadon Sancho – 87 – CAM: Johan Cruyff – 91 – ST: Kylian Mbappe – 89 – ST: Zinedine Zidane – 94 – Some FIFA fans might look past the positional swaps in Akanji’s lineup and see an incredible defensive backline, but there is no doubt that he could definitely upgrade at a few positions. For example, there are enough special Mbappe cards in-game that the base card could be upgraded – same as Van Dijk. But, at the end of the day, it’s Akanji’s team, so he makes the final call.

AFC Bournemouth’s Philip Billing might have the best pro FIFA 21 Ultimate Team EA SPORTSAFC Bournemouth’s Philip Billing is a beast on the pitch, but the talismanic midfielder also has one of the best meta FIFA 21 Ultimate Teams we’ve ever seen. AFC Bournemouth were demoted to the Championship at the end of the 2019-2020 season. However, they’ve had a good run so far and could be in the fight for promotion once again. Philip Billing has played an essential part in their resurgence, with five goals, two assists, and quality involvement all over the pitch — including one this weekend in the Cherries’ 3-1 win over Middlesbrough. But it seems like the rock-solid midfielder’s football brain and skills also carry over into FIFA 21 Ultimate Team. Philip Billing’s FIFA Ultimate Team revealed Professional footballers typically have stacked teams thanks to being gifted their own 99-rated player card and three icons. Philip Billing’s is no exception. However, what sets it apart from others is that he’s integrated some powerful meta cards into the mix, including some that can only be acquired by completing SBCs. ST: Pele (95) – ST: Jack Billing (99) – LM: Kylian Mbappe (92) – CM: Renato Sanches (87) – CM: Ruud Gullit (90) – RM: Ryan Kent (86) – LB: Ferland Mendy (88) – CB: Rio Ferdinand (91) – CB: Kyle Walker (86) – RB: James Tavernier (87) – GK: Peter Schmeichel (93) – The fan who came up against him pointed out that his team was a well-oiled machine. It’s up there with his previous one in FIFA 20. It uses a traditional 4-4-2 formation, and the lethal 99-rated professional card upfront was the cherry on top. He claimed it “absolutely violated” his defense. Credit where credit’s due, though. It seems like Philip Billing knows FIFA 21 Ultimate Team like the back of his hand, and it shows in his team.

Borussia Dortmund’s Giovanni Reyna has stacked FIFA 21 Ultimate Team revealed FIFARosters/DexertoUSMNT and Borussia Dortmund star Giovanni Reyna is one of the brightest prospects in world football, but he still finds time to kick back and play some FIFA 21. His Ultimate Team is stacked, too, featuring Van Dijk, Beckham, Mbappe, and more. [jwplayer q2PHNyT5] Given he has the hopes of a nation on his shoulders, while also representing one of the world’s biggest club sides, it understandable Giovanni Reyna would want to take some well-earned downtime to play some FIFA. Younger players tend to be big on their FIFA, as we’ve already seen some legendary squads built by the likes of Mason Mount and Phil Foden, but Reyna’s is much more modest — at least by pro player standards. But it’s still absolutely stacked, featuring one ICON, four special cards, plus his own 99-rated pro player card, as well as some other world-class talent that will fill opponents with dread. Giovanni Reyna’s Ultimate Team revealed Posting on the FIFA subreddit, u/FastPolarBear revealed Reyna’s full team after playing against him in Weekend League. It’s very attacking, as he picked a 4-3-3(4) formation with a rock-solid defensive core of Virgil van Dijk and Carles Puyol, with Alisson Becker in goal. His midfield is well-balanced, too, with Fede Valverde doing the dirty work and David Silva supplying a four-pronged attack of David Beckham, Karim Benzema, Kylian Mbappe, and Reyna himself. Here’s Giovanni Reyna’s full Ultimate Team: GK: Alisson Becker (90) – RB: Nelson Semedo (83) – CB: Virgil van Dijk (90) – CB: Carles Puyol (92) – LB: Jordi Alba (86) – CM: Federico Valverde (83) – CM: David Silva (89) – CAM: Karim Benzema (92) – RW: David Beckham (86) – ST: Kylian Mbappe (90) – LW: Giovanni Reyna (99) – It’s clear Reyna isn’t so much concerned about chemistry as about cramming as many quality players as possible into his team. While there’s a lot of pressure on his limited number of defenders to do the dirty work, it still looks like a fun team to muck about with. Read More: Harry Hesketh hits back at FIFA 21 FGS ban – Despite the onfield quality, the most eye-catching part of Reyna’s team has to be the name in the top left. It’s not often you see players showing a sense of humor, but we’re all for it. Reyna’s opponent revealed his pro card scored a last-minute winner in extra time in their FUT Weekend clash, which just shows the value of having access to the best cards in the game.

Which teams have the biggest budgets in FIFA 19’s Career mode? Transfer budgets for Europe’s biggest clubs and a selection of Chinese teams in FIFA 19’s ‘Career Mode’ have been revealed, ahead of release on September 28. The most crucial decision you can make in Career Mode is your choice of this club, which will largely determine the level of difficulty of your career, or at least the first few seasons. This is all impacted by the transfer budget of the club you decide to join as soon as you start your management career. To help you in this choice, see below for the budgets (in Euro) of clubs in Europe’s top leagues; Premier League, La Liga, Bundesliga, Ligue 1 and Serie A. Additionally, there are also some Chinese clubs in the mix, with their large spending capability. Man City top the PL budgets, narrowly higher than city rivals United, while Paris Saint-Germain, Real Madrid, Bayern Munich and Juventus top their respective leagues. Additionally, first images of the in game information screen have been released, such as this one for Paris-Saint Germain. FIFA 19’s career mode will be very similar to years past, despite requests from some of the playerbase to give it an overhaul. The only major change is the addition of new licenses for competitions such as the Champions League, Europa League and EUFA Supercup. These new licenses accompanied by other aesthetic additions are significant improvements, but Manager Mode is a classic FIFA staple that EA will want to avoid meddling with too much.

Boca Juniors’ Eduardo Salvio has FIFA 21 Ultimate Team revealed and it’s insane EA SportsArgentina and ex-Atletico Madrid star Eduardo Salvio has had his FIFA 21 Ultimate Team revealed, and it’s stacked with four ICONs, plus Neymar and Ronaldo. [jwplayer q2PHNyT5] Eduardo Salvio is one of those players who feels like he’s been around forever. Having played for Atletico Madrid and Benfica, he now plies his trade in his native Argentina with Boca Juniors. Like most players, the Argentine likes to kick back every now and then to enjoy a bit of Ultimate Team. He sometimes streams his FIFA gameplay on Twitch to over 41k followers, which shows he takes this game pretty seriously. His FIFA 21 Ultimate Team is absolutely unreal, too. With four ICON cards, plus Neymar, Ronaldo, and his own 99-rated pro player card, you wouldn’t want to come up against him. He also doesn’t let his loyalties get in the way of his selections, as he selected three Brazilian players, with himself as the only Argentinian. Here’s his team, courtesy of u/airparrot. Eduardo Salvio’s Ultimate Team GK: Ederson Moraes (89) – RB: James Tavernier (86) – CB: Paolo Maldini (92) – CB: Jerome Boateng (87) – LB: Alphonso Davies (86) – RM: Eduardo Salvio (99) – CM: Ruud Gullit (90) – LM: Neymar (92) – CAM: Zinedine Zidane (94) – CAM: Ronaldo Nazario (94) – ST: Cristiano Ronaldo (92) – – Of course, it’s worth considering that Salvio’s pro-player card will be one of the most broken of its kind in the game. Not only is it 99-rated, but Salvio also has 4* skills and 5* weak foot, making it a nightmare for any opposition full-back to deal with. The attacking trident of the two Ronaldos and Zizou will pick holes through any defense, too, with Gullit providing a solid defensive screen. Read More: Diogo Jota’s FIFA 21 Ultimate Team revealed – The only changes we’d make would be to improve the chemistry. Clearly, Salvio has a lot of coins at his disposal, so ditching Tavernier for Javier Zanetti would put his pro player card on max chemistry.

Best young players in FIFA 21 Career Mode EA SPORTSIn FIFA 21 Career Mode, it can be difficult to know which young players are worth picking up for your club. In the long run, they can save you a lot of money and if they have enough potential, they may even develop into a world-class talent. Although Ultimate Team is incredibly addictive and fun, sometimes it’s nice to just hop into Career Mode and manage an existing squad. Of course, it’s important that you recruit young talent to develop if you’re looking to bring success and silverware to your club. Unlike FUT, in Career Mode, players with a lot of potential are capable of improving over time. This means investing in the correct young players is absolutely key if you want to improve your squad. However, with so many players on the market, it’s hard to know who’s worth your investment. Well, we’ve compiled a list of all the best young players in every position in the game, so you know exactly who to take a chance on. Contents Best wonderkids in FIFA 21 Remember, when you’re choosing players to build up a team, look for what your squad is missing and try to fill in the gaps. This will give you a well-rounded starting XI that will constantly perform and pick up results. Best young goalkeepers and defenders As with any team, a strong backline is absolutely key if you’re looking to win trophies. In the center-back position, you’ll ideally want to pick up players with high strength and plenty of height to contest crosses. Whereas for your left and right back, you’ll want to prioritize players with pace and counter-attacking capabilities. Of course, no team is complete without an outstanding goalkeeper and we’ve got you covered on that front. When making these lists, we’ve attempted to cater to every club’s budget. In each position, there’s at least one established young talent and one that will need time to develop but costs significantly less to sign. Best young midfielders It’s difficult to define what makes a great midfielder as it completely depends on what you’re looking for. Certain players can do a little bit of everything but sometimes it’s better to pick up someone who can do a specific job. For example, a strong CDM capable of executing great passes or an agile CAM who can weave through the opposing team’s defense. Either way, no matter what midfielder you’re looking for, our list certainly has the answer. There’s a range of great midfielders to choose from, a standout is Pedri from FC Barcelona who can be picked up for as little as £2.7m. Although he starts at 73 OVR, he has the potential to reach an incredible 89 if developed. Best young strikers and wingers Buying strong attacking players can be extremely expensive at the best of times, especially if they’re established goalscorers. So when you do pick up a player, it’s key they have the correct skills for the job. In a winger, you’re looking for pace, the ability to beat a man, and great crossing. Whereas the perfect striker is agile, strong, and clinical in front of a goal. There’s a range of players who are equipped with these skills. If you have the budget, Erling Haaland or Kylian Mbappe are at the top of their game and will significantly improve a squad. However, if you’re looking for a long-term project, Fabio Silva or Christos Tzolis are great players who have a lot of potential. That rounds off our list of the best young players in FIFA 21 for every position. Hopefully, this has given you a better idea of who your club should invest in on Career Mode. Any of these players would make an amazing addition to your team, but make sure you identify what your squad is lacking and fill in the gaps with new talent. Check out our other FIFA 21 guides for more, tips, and tricks: For more FIFA guides and tips, check out our other guides and lists: Best cheap players | Fastest players | Best goalkeepers | Prime Gaming rewards | Pro clubs tactics and formations | FIFA 21 Custom tactics, formations, and player instructions | FIFA 21 best strikers

Best young players in FIFA 23 Career Mode EA SPORTSAdding young stars with lots of potential to your FIFA 23 Career Mode squad is a smart move. Here’s a list of the best young talents in the game. FIFA 23 keeps bringing in new, young players, allowing you to pick the best future stars for your Career Mode journey. You’ll want to have a handful of these up-and-comers in your squad in the game as they’ll only get better and better the more games they play but with so many to choose from it can be difficult to decide who to add to your team. So, here are the best young players in FIFA 23. Contents Best wonderkids in FIFA 23 – Best young goalkeepers in FIFA 23 – Best young defenders in FIFA 23 – Best young midfielders in FIFA 23 – Best young wingers in FIFA 23 – Best young strikers in FIFA 23 – Best wonderkids in FIFA 23 If you want to really develop your FIFA 23 Career Mode squad, we recommend searching for young players that are 24 years old or under. These youngsters still generally have tons of potential left and time is on their side when it comes to living up to developing them. It also means that they can slowly train up their stats over many seasons, even if they’re not ready for the starting 11 right away. You can check out our picks for the best young players in every FIFA 23 position below. Best young goalkeepers in FIFA 23 Best young defenders in FIFA 23 Best young midfielders in FIFA 23 Best young wingers in FIFA 23 Best young strikers in FIFA 23 Best FIFA 23 camera settings for Ultimate Team | FIFA 23 ICONS | FIFA 23 FUT Heroes | FIFA 23 crossplay explained | FIFA 23 ICONS | FIFA 23 FUT Heroes | FIFA 23 crossplay explained | Best FIFA 23 custom tactics, meta formations & player instructions | FIFA 23 TOTW squads: Team of the Week explained | How to do the best FIFA 23 celebrations

Best wingers for FIFA 23 Ultimate Team EA SPORTSThe best wingers in FIFA 23 can completely change the outlook of your Ultimate Team, adding pace and skill to each flank. We’ve put together a list of the best FIFA 23 wingers so you can start forming your top squad. The FIFA 23 Ultimate Team season is underway and FUT fans are already plotting to find the best meta players in the game. Thanks to the new Chemistry system, it’s now possible to build even more diverse squads with stars from around the world. That being said, it still pays to know the best players in each position, from the backline to the middle of the park. In many meta formations, you’re going to need quality on the wings to help you break down the opposite team and create chances for the strikers. With this in mind, we’ve put together the best wingers in FIFA 23 that you should buy in Ultimate Team. Contents Best meta wingers in FIFA 23 Picking a winger in FIFA 23 is tricky business. There are dozens of options from around the leagues, each with very different stats and playstyles. Some have the pace and dribbling to create space but are let down by their end product, while others are technically gifted but don’t have the pace to breeze past full-backs. With this in mind, here are the best FIFA 23 wingers with the highest overall stats, as well as the ones that rank as the fastest. Best meta wingers to buy Sometimes, it’s better to play it safe and pick the players that have the best overall ratings to improve your team. Wingers around an 83 rating or above excel in at least one area that will make them difficult to deal with, whether it be dribbling, shooting, passing, or all of the above. These are the FIFA 23 wingers we expect to be the best when the game launches. Fastest wingers to buy in FIFA 23 Pace usually plays a huge role in shaping the meta, and FIFA 23 is expected to be no different. Although certain players may lack the stats to rank them among the game’s best, a high speed rating often still makes them incredibly effective in the game. So, here are the fastest FIFA 23 wingers, also factoring in wide midfielders as well. Those were the best wingers in FIFA 23. For even more check out some of our other guides: FIFA 23 Bundesliga rating | FIFA 23 La Liga rating | FIFA 23 Premier League | FIFA 23 FUT Heroes | FIFA 23 crossplay explained | Best FIFA 23 custom tactics, meta formations & player instructions | FIFA 23 TOTW squads: Team of the Week explained | How to do the best FIFA 23 celebrations | Best FIFA 23 camera settings for Ultimate Team | How to play co-op in FIFA 23 Ultimate Team | How to get FIFA 23 FUT Draft Tokens | FIFA 23 FUT Draft rewards & Online and Single Player explained | How to play as Ted Lasso & AFC Richmond in FIFA 23 | FIFA 23 FUT Champs Play-Offs & Finals rewards, ranks & tips

Best wingers to buy in FIFA 21 Ultimate Team EA SportsFIFA 21’s Ultimate Team is up and running, and so is the game’s transfer market. As you splash your early cash on players, you want good value for money. Here are eight wingers who’ll provide just that – as well as goals and assists. [jwplayer S0RLWo1s] With FIFA 21 just a few days old, players are still in the process of assembling their early squads and trying to find the best cards for their money. Here, we’re focusing solely on wingers – the wide players who’ll give your team pace and precision going forward. We’ve gone for speedy players (obviously) because pace is as important to wide players as ever in FIFA 21. We’ve also gone for a balance in leagues, so whatever team you’re building they’ll be someone for you. Finally, we’ve not picked the highest rated, most expensive wingers in the game. It goes without saying that Sadio Mane would be a good addition to your team. The truth is, though, that very few Ultimate Team fans can afford players of his calibre. As such, every player on this list is remarkably affordable. Best wingers in FIFA 21 Prices (taken from FUTBIN) are live, so expect to see some fluctuations if you decide to go for these cards. All stats are also provided by FUTBIN. The list is also in no particular order. Steven Bergwijn – Tottenham Hotspur OVR: 83 Price: 21,000 on Xbox, 19,500 on PS and 19,000 on PC Raphinha – Leeds United OVR: 81 Price: 6,000 on Xbox, 6,000 on PS and 5,500 on PC Cristian Portu – Real Sociedad OVR: 83 Price: 6,700 on Xbox, 9,000 on PS and 9,100 on PC Achraf Hakimi – Inter Milan OVR: 83 Price: 5,200 on Xbox, 6,700 on PS and 5,500 on PC Thorgan Hazard – Borussia Dortmund OVR: 83 Price: 3,500 on Xbox, 3,500 on PS and 3,500 on PC Diogo Jota – Liverpool OVR: 80 Price: 7,000 on Xbox, 5,300 on PS and 6,500 on PC Rodrygo – Real Madrid OVR: 79 Price: 1,000 on Xbox, 1,300 on PS and 1,100 on PC Leon Bailey – Bayer Leverkusen OVR: 80 Price: 2,500 on Xbox, 3,300 on PS and 2,800 on PC That brings our list of best wingers in FIFA 21 to a close. For more FIFA 21 guides, news, leaks, and more – follow us on Twitter @UltimateTeamUK.

Best wingers to buy in FIFA 22 Ultimate Team EA SPORTSHaving a set of top-tier wingers can transform a starting XI and give your team the creativity it needs to score more goals. So you know exactly which wingers to pick up in FIFA 22, we’ve put together a set of lists outlining the best and fastest players in the position. Building a dangerous attack is a difficult task in FIFA, especially just after a new game in the series has launched. That’s why it’s key you’re aware of the best players for each position so you can build a strong starting XI. While a lot of players only focus on buying a world-class striker in Ultimate Team, wingers are just as important when it comes to piecing together a well-rounded squad. So, to make sure you choose the correct player, we’ve showcased the fastest and best meta wingers based on their in-game ratings. Contents Best meta wingers in FIFA 22 When picking a set of wingers for your team, they need to have pace, crossing ability, and of course, be a threat in front of goal. Finding this combination of attributes is not easy, especially if you’re on a budget. To help you find these kinds of players, we’ve put together two lists. One will run down the best meta wingers and the other will highlight the fastest players in the position. Best meta wingers to buy in FIFA 22 A set of world-class wingers will set you back a lot of cash in Ultimate Team, but they’re worth every penny if you want to create a dangerous attack. Fastest wingers to buy in FIFA 22 Pace will always be an important stat for wingers as it allows them to beat defenders and create chances. While not everybody on the list below will be world-class like the players above, they’re all incredibly fast and could be worth picking up in FIFA 22. So, there you have it, those are our lists for the best and fastest wingers to pick up in Ultimate Team in FIFA 22. Don’t forget to check out our pre-order guide if you’re unsure what perks each edition of the game offers. Best goalkeepers to buy | FIFA 22 World Cup mode | Best FIFA 22 Ultimate Team strikers | Player ratings | All Starhead updates | FUT Hero cards in Ultimate Team | FIFA 22 ICONs list & Hero cards | Hypermotion feature explained | FIFA 22 leaks | FIFA 22 Career Mode features

Best teams to manage in FIFA 22 Career Mode EA SPORTSLooking for some FIFA 22 Career Mode inspiration? Want to spice up your managerial life? We’ve compiled a list of squads you should look at managing in FIFA 22, including some historic greats and rags-to-riches stories. In FIFA 22 Career Mode, you can become the manager of your childhood club, or the biggest team on the planet. The world is your oyster, and you can make the decisions to see your side reach new heights. It’s one thing to manage the same club each year. But if you want to spice things up, we’ve got a list of clubs at various different levels that can bring new challenges to your next Manager Career save. Top-level clubs Manchester United League: Premier League (ENG 1) – Transfer Budget: $224,506,960 – Board Expectations: High at home and in Europe – After a busy transfer window signing Cristiano Ronaldo, Jadon Sancho, and Raphael Varane, if you want to play with one of the best midfields in Europe, you’ll have to start as Manchester United in your FIFA 22 Career Mode save. Their squad is one of the most solid in the Premier League, and you have a hefty $224 million transfer budget to play with in your first window. It’s good to put that to use in getting scouting and starting up youth academies, but it frees you up to contest for Kylian Mbappe too. On the bench, there’s some very solid young players to develop too. Hannibal Mejbri (CAM) and Shola Shoretire (RM) both have 20+ Growth, making them great future prospects. Mason Greenwood (RM) has a pretty insane potential of 89 still, and Dean Henderson (GK) at 87 can step into De Gea’s boots very quickly. Paris Saint-Germain League: Ligue 1 Uber Eats (FRA 1) – Transfer Budget: $188,814,336 – Board Expectations: The absolute highest – If there’s one club who made bigger moves than United in the Summer, it’s PSG. They signed Lionel Messi, for God’s sake, and plenty more. Not only that, but with Angel Di Maria, Neymar Jr, and Kylian Mbappe fighting for a start, there’s plenty of choices. Read More: FIFA 22 Create-A-Club explained – It doesn’t stop there for PSG though. Donnarumma is a bright star for the future in net, while Achraf Hakimi is one of the best RBs on FIFA 22. As for future prospects though, PSG don’t have many. Xavi Simons (CM) and Edouard Michut (CM) will both reach potentials above 80, and Nuno Mendes (LWB) will climb from 78 to 88. However, you might want to look at investing into youth academies with your transfer budget to really bolster this squad, which is aging out in some roles. FC Barcelona League: LaLiga Santander (SPA 1) – Transfer Budget: $153,444,960 – Board Expectations: The absolute highest – Ignoring the irony of Barcelona’s financial priorities being low, after losing franchise star Lionel Messi, the Catalans will be fighting back this year. They picked up Sergio Aguero on a free transfer, as well as Memphis Depay, but there’s a few holes in the squad now. Antoine Griezmann has been loaned away and Emerson Royal is now in Spurs’ books. With $153 million in the bank, there’s some room to make some big signings in FIFA 22 to help out the likes of Frenkie de Jong, Ter Stegen, and Ousmane Dembele. The young duo of Pedri (CM) and Ansu Fati (LW) will become beasts in a year’s time too with over 90 Potential, so the future is bright for Barcelona — at least in FIFA. Borussia Dortmund League: Bundesliga (GER 1) – Transfer Budget: $74,502,712 – Board Expectations: High at home and in Europe – With Haaland to build around, Dortmund has a lot of potential for a FIFA 22 Career Mode save. Sure, he isn’t the only player on the squad, but he is the star in a team that has almost aged out. Dortmund’s budget is a fair chunk lower than their rivals; enough for one big signing and that’s it. It might be worth running with the current (yet somewhat aging) squad for a season or two to get the most out of the likes of Hummels, Reus, and Witsel. Then, with the right investment in youth picks, they can start fleshing out the first 11 once they depart. Alongside pre-existing signings like Jude Bellingham (CM), Giovanni Reyna (CAM), and Reinier (CF), there’s some future prospects — including two 20+ Growth players. However, an early youth academy to find some winger and full-back replacements are a must. Mid-table sides Sassuolo League: Serie A (ITA 1) – Transfer Budget: $15,944,750 – Board Expectations: Relatively low – Sassuolo might not have the biggest reputation in Italian football, but their squad in FIFA 22 is an absolute gem to build around. Giacomo Raspadori (ST) and Gianluca Scamacca (ST) are a pair you can build franchises around. Both growing to 84+ Potential and only at the ages of 21 and 22 respectively, you should aim to keep them for as long as possible. Read More: FIFA 22 Board Expectations explained – There’s plenty of other 80+ Potential picks on the squad as well, including Domenico Berardi (RW), Jeremie Boga (LW), and Hamed Junior Traore (CAM). If you can find a couple of young replacements in defense, you can build a champion outfit at Sassuolo. AFC Bournemouth League: EFL Championship (ENG 2) – Transfer Budget: $13,888,600 – Board Expectations: Aiming for promotion – After just missing out on a re-entry in the Premier League to Brentford, Bournemouth is undergoing a rebuilding phase in the Championship. That means as a manager in FIFA 22 Career Mode you can waltz in and make some big calls to help them up. The remarkably young squad will have a handful of great picks both in the starting 11 and on the bench you’ll find great use for across a save. Morgan Rogers (LW) is the one to look out for though, with an 84 Potential making him a star of the future and one to sell on for plenty of cash. You won’t need to make too much investment into Bournemouth in your first season — the squad should continue growing thanks to its average age in the mid-20s. However, come a few years in, you can sell those players on for some great prospects with higher potentials, and cement a place in the Premier League for the years to come. UD Almeria League: LaLiga Smartbank (SPA 2) – Transfer Budget: $12,797,700 – Board Expectations: Aiming for promotion – Almeria have been close to promotion in the last two LaLiga Smartbank seasons, and it could be third time’s a charm if you choose them for a FIFA 22 Career Mode save. Their pre-existing squad is already full of great talent that you can take into the top flight, including Alex Centelles (LB), Lucas Robertone (CAM), Largie Ramazani (RM), and Samuel Costa (CDM) all with 82+ Potential. The squad does suffer from a depth problem up front in and in net — and with goalkeepers being a key part of FIFA 22, it’ll be worth investing in that first so you can earn promotion with easy. Toulouse FC League: Ligue 2 BKT (FRA 2) – Transfer Budget: $7,901,280 – Board Expectations: Relatively low – With a low budget and low expectations on Toulouse FC, you can spend a season or two in Ligue 2 really building up this squad to bring glory back to the region. There’s some decent players to grow, including Anthony Rouault (CB), Isak Pettersson (GK), Moussa Diarra (LWB), and Yanis Bergraoui (RM). However, you’ll need to make significant investments up front with a new striker and sets of wingers. You can tap into the free agent market for this if you want, or scout around for a bargain. There’s also a fair number of players you can offload after developing them with decent growth stats, which can up the transfer budget slightly for some big moves once promoting to Ligue 1. Rags to riches Ipswich Town League: EFL League One (ENG 3) – Transfer Budget: $3,106,426 – Board Expectations: Aiming for promotion – Ipswich Town have a surprising amount of potential for a third-division side. Louie Barry (ST) is a franchise player to build around with a maximum potential of 84. However, it’s not just him, with George Edmundson (CB) and Rekeem Harper (CM) also getting to 75 and higher. Read More: FIFA 22 Career Mode Training explained – There’s a decent level of depth and growth across all roles at Ipswich Town, but if you can find a cheap RB to sign in your first season (Wolfsberger AC’s Amar Dedic is a good option) and invest the rest of the transfer budget into youth, you’ve got a great chance of climbing to the Premier League quickly. TSV 1860 Munchen League: 3. Liga (GER 3) – Transfer Budget: $1,849,011 – Board Expectations: Aiming for promotion – Speaking of third-division sides with great potential, if you want to climb the German ladder, then TSV 1860 Munchen is your side. With plenty of young stars with 70+ Potential, you have a team waiting for you to promote to Division 2, sell on, refresh, and push back into the Bundesliga. Players like Fabial Greilinger (LM) and Dennis Dressel (CM) will become great rotation players once you reach the heights of German football, but you need to make sure you’re turning over a few of the younger prospects in the first 2-3 years to get your transfer budget up. Swindon Town League: EFL League Two (ENG 4) – Transfer Budget: $1,804,245 – Board Expectations: Relatively high – Under new management in real life, Swindon Town could be the biggest rags to riches story if you pick them up in FIFA 22. There’s not a lot going for them currently on the list, although Alex Gilbert (LW) and Kaine Kesler (RB) will eventually develop into Championship-level players. A heavy focus will be on promoting into League One and building the squad from there with a fresh batch of youth players with a couple of free agent signings to bolster the glaring holes (mostly in GK and full back positions).

Best teams to manage in FIFA 23 Career Mode EA SPORTSFIFA 23 Career Mode lets players step into the hot seat of any club and try and guide them to glory, but picking the right project can be tough. We’ve picked out some of the best teams to manage in FIFA 23 Career Mode, no matter the challenge you’re looking for. FIFA 23 Career Mode is gearing up to be the best yet, thanks to a number of long-awaited features like improved transfers and the ability to take control of authentic managers. There’s also a bigger roster of licensed clubs and leagues than ever before. Everything’s in place for an immersive experience in FIFA 23 Career Mode, so all that’s left is to do is pick which club to begin your journey with. Whether you’re looking for a rags to riches story, or just more riches, FIFA 23 has a project for you. With this in mind, we’ve picked out the best teams to manage in FIFA 23 Career Mode for a long and satisfying adventure. PSG (Ligue 1) If you’re looking for a Career Mode where you can live out your footballing fantasies right away, then there’s no better club than PSG. With a frontline of Messi, Mbappe, and Neymar from the off, you’ll already have one of the most fearsome squads in world football. Then, when you consider the board’s enormous amounts of investment, you’ll be well on your way to building a dream XI within a few seasons. This may not be the save for a manager looking for a stern challenge, but taking over at PSG is conformably one of the most enjoyable rides you can have in FIFA 23. Newcastle United (Premier League) Part of the fun of a FIFA 23 Career Mode is taking a club from the mid-table all the way to the top of the tree, but strict budgets can often slow your progress down. However, Newcastle United’s much-discussed takeover makes them a prime candidate for a Career Mode this year. While their squad is lacking in global superstars, there’s a solid foundation to build on with the likes of Allan Saint-Maximin, Aleksander Isak, and others who are brimming with potential. Throw in the fact their owners can grant hefty funding that any club would envy, and you’ll have free reign to mold the squad as you see fit. St James’ Park is the ideal destination for your first save, as you have the satisfaction of taking a fallen giant back into contention, without having to work on a shoestring budget. RB Leipzig (Bundesliga) RB Leipzig represents a neat balance in FIFA 23 Career Mode. The German side’s finances aren’t anywhere near the likes of Bayern Munich, but they’re nicely poised to challenge for the Bundesliga title with the right manager in charge. Their starting squad isn’t overflowing with top talent, but the likes of Josko Gvardiol, Konrad Laimer, and the returning Timo Werner, are a solid spine to build around, and there’s a decent mixture of youth and experience. Meanwhile, star man Christopher Nkunku, who is set to receive a huge rating boost this year, presents managers with an interesting decision. Do they cash in on their best player early and invest in the rest of the squad, or hang on to him and hope he’ll carry the team to glory? Salford City (EFL 4) The glitz and glamor of the world’s biggest clubs aren’t for everyone, and many players like to start their journey at the bottom. If you’re serious about your FIFA 23 Career Mode and want a real long-term save, Salford City could be the place to go. Aside from the prospect of working under Gary Neville and the class of 92, The Ammies have a modest budget to work with, even when compared to other League 2 sides. This means shrewd moves in the transfer market and savvy investments in young players are needed to make your career a success. It’s not for the faint-hearted, but what’s more satisfying than seeing your team go from the fourth tier of English football to Champions League winners? Como (Serie B) Como may not be a name that stands out to everyone, but the Italian club has quite the story behind it. Financial problems have seen the club declared bankrupt on two different occasions, most recently in 2016, and they’ve since clawed their way back into professional football, now sitting in Serie B. This remarkable journey is far from over, and FIFA 23 Career Mode gives you the opportunity to finish the job and take Como into the promised land. Of course, the lack of funds will make this a real grind, and only the most committed and hardened player should take the job. All hope isn’t lost though, as the struggling side has quality in the form of an aging Cesc Fabregas. We think free transfer and loan deals will be crucial if you’re going to give Juventus and the Milan clubs a problem down the line. Sunderland (EFL Championship) If you’re looking for a job that allows you to take a team back to their former glory, then Sunderland is possibly the pick for you. After finding getting out of League 1 last season, The Black Cats are in the Championship with a youthful squad that is primed to make a run at promotion. The finances are a far cry from their rivals Newcastle, but you’ll still have a few quid to spend to bolster the squad for a lengthy season. Roma (Serie A) Roma have been on an upwards trajectory under Jose Mourinho, winning last season’s UEFA Conference League and qualifying for the Europa League as a result. If you want to dethrone the Special One and become the new king of Rome yourself, he’s already built a tasty side with the likes of Paulo Dybala, Gini Wjinaldum, Zeki Celik, and Andrea Belotti that is ready to make a run at winning the league. Delivering the club’s first Scudetto in 21 years would be a fine feather in the cap and would help you launch yourself to bigger and better things in FIFA 23. Wrexham AFC (National League) Now, if you’re after a true Road to Glory campaign, Wrexham AFC are the team to choose. The historic Welsh side have shot to stardom after being bought by Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, and are in FIFA 23. You’re not going to have millions in your budget, but you will have an advantage over other clubs in the division that you place them in, and there is a strong squad to get things started with. Plus, if you want a truly wacky crossover made in TV heaven, you could make Ted Lasso be your manager and watch sparks fly.

Best strikers to buy in FIFA 22 Ultimate Team EA SPORTSThe FIFA 22 best strikers and fastest attackers lists are stacked this year with massive names from the Premier League, Bundesliga, La Liga, Ligue 1, and beyond. Building up an effective and dominant squad in Ultimate Team can be an extremely difficult task with so many talented players available on the market. It can be challenging to know which players are worth picking up and which are best left by the wayside. This is especially important when it comes to upfront players because an effective attack will always give you a great chance at taking home a win. So, in order to make sure you’ve got the strongest team possible, we’ve put together a list of the best strikers in FIFA 22. Contents Best strikers in FIFA 22 There’s a lot of factors that go into picking a world-class striker, whether it’s pace, the ability to beat a man, or clinical finishing ability when it matters, it all depends on what your team is missing. As we’ve based our lists on player ratings and stats in FIFA 22, anyone from these lists will have a huge impact on your team. Best meta strikers in FIFA 22 Ultimate Team While these players will set you back a lot of cash, they’re definitely worth the price if you’re looking to create a world-class attack in your squad. Although it’s unlikely you’ll be able to purchase one of these players with coins at the beginning of your FUT journey, keep your fingers crossed luck is on your side and one appears in a pack. Fastest strikers in FIFA 22 Ultimate Team Pace is an important stat for a striker and can allow them to glide past defenders with ease. While not every player on this list will be as consistent as the meta picks above, they’ll never fail you when it comes to beating their opposite man. So, there you have it, those are the fastest and best meta strikers to pick up in Ultimate Team based on their stats in FIFA 22. Don’t forget to check out our pre-order guide if you’re unsure what perks each edition of the game offers. Finally, if you’re looking for all the latest FIFA 22 news, leaks, and guides, check out our dedicated home page.

Best strikers for FIFA 23 Ultimate Team EA SPORTSIn FIFA 23 Ultimate Team, getting a great striker is crucial for winning by scoring more goals. Here’s everything you need to know about the best strikers in the game to strengthen your team’s attack. Starting with a clinical striker can up your game in FIFA 23, helping you win more matches with their goal-scoring skills. With so many good strikers to choose from in the game however, it can be overwhelming trying to decide who the best option is for your Ultimate Team, so that’s where we come in with some recommendations. Here are the very best strikers to use in FIFA 23. Contents Best strikers in FIFA 23 There are a few factors that go into identifying and acquiring a world-class striker, whether it’s laser-precision finishing, unbelievable pace, or the strength to fend off center-backs in FIFA 23. How much you value each of these traits depends on what your team is missing and how you plan on tactically lining up in your matches. Best meta strikers in FIFA 23 Keep in mind, that a lot of the players towards the top of our FIFA 23 best strikers list will cost a huge amount of coins, even a few months after release. Every single option on our list has potential, but of course, if you’re willing to spend more, you’ll likely receive more goals and assists from that player. These are the ratings for the best base strikers in the game. Fastest strikers to buy in FIFA 23 While the highest overall rated FIFA 23 strikers will certainly be a worthwhile investment, sometimes you just want to inject some pace into your attack. That means identifying a striker with a huge amount of pace that can skip past defenders and place the ball in the back of the net. After all, it is a game, not real-life, and pace has always been one of the main gateways to success in Ultimate Team. So, to help you out, here are the fastest strikers in FIFA 23. FIFA 23 ICONS | FIFA 23 FUT Heroes | FIFA 23 crossplay explained | Best FIFA 23 custom tactics, meta formations & player instructions | FIFA 23 TOTW squads: Team of the Week explained | How to do the best FIFA 23 celebrations | Best FIFA 23 camera settings for Ultimate Team | FIFA 23 ICONS | FIFA 23 FUT Heroes | FIFA 23 crossplay explained

Best strikers to buy in FIFA 21 Ultimate Team EA SPORTSBuilding up a solid squad on FIFA 21’s Ultimate Team can be a difficult task, particularly when you’re looking for players who can consistently score goals. To solve this, we’ve put together a list of the best strikers in FIFA 21 to suit any budget and every style of play.[jwplayer XdSNBxMh] One of the reasons why FIFA’s Ultimate Team mode is so popular is the freedom of choice people have when building their squads. Although the meta certainly influences which players are used more than others, at the end of the day, a lot of it comes down to preference and what you’re personally looking for in the game. Despite this, when it comes to picking strikers, there are so many players to choose from on the market. This is especially true when you don’t have the cash to spend on the best players in the game. That’s why we’ve put together a set of lists of the top forwards in FIFA 21 so you can have a clinical finisher up front, for all sorts of price ranges. Keep in mind, all the players on these lists are standard base cards, not special items. Contents Meta strikers in FIFA 21 Ultimate Team – Fastest strikers in FIFA 21 Ultimate Team – Best cheap strikers for FIFA 21 Ultimate Team – Best strikers in FIFA 21 Prices (taken from FUTBIN) are live and ever-changing, so expect there to be some differences when you search for these cards. These lists are also in no particular order. In total, we’ve put together three separate lists that cover the fastest strikers, the best forwards, and of course, goalscorers to pick up when you’re on a budget. Meta strikers in FIFA 21 Ultimate Team If you’ve got the cash to spend, there’s no doubt you should splash the money to pick up one of these players. They might hurt your bank account in-game, but they’ll certainly make up for and more on the pitch. Fastest strikers in FIFA 21 Ultimate Team If all you’re looking for is pace and the ability to beat a mean, these are the players you need to add to your squad. Some of them may be lacking firepower compared to the meta strikers, but they certainly make up for it in speed. Best cheap strikers for FIFA 21 Ultimate Team Not everyone has hundreds of thousands of coins to throw around, so it’s important to know which strikers are out there that can be picked up on a budget. Believe it or not, there are plenty of incredibly cheap strikers out there. That brings our list of best strikers in FIFA 21 to a close. For more FIFA 21 guides, news, leaks, and more – follow us on Twitter @UltimateTeamUK. For more FIFA guides and tips, check out our other guides and lists: Best cheap players | Fastest players | Best goalkeepers | Prime Gaming rewards | Pro clubs tactics and formations | FIFA 21 Custom tactics, formations, and player instructions | FIFA 21 Career Mode: Best young players

10 best players to buy for FIFA 21 FUT Champs Weekend League EA SPORTSFIFA 21’s FUT Champs event goes live every weekend, allowing players of all skill levels to compete for rewards. The question is, which meta players should you buy, and how much do they cost? The Weekend League is an event FIFA players look forward to competing in every weekend. The goal is to see how many wins a player can pick up in 30 online FUT Champs matches. The more wins you get, the better the rewards they receive at the end of the event. As expected, FUT Champs matches are taken very seriously by much of the community, and competitors look for any advantages they can to pick up more wins. Well, one of the best methods for winning more games is to own the right cards before the Weekend League begins. Each week we’re going to pick ten players you should consider adding to your squad before this weekend’s FUT Champs event and include them here in this list. All prices in this article have been taken from FUTWIZ and are relevant at the time of writing. Best FIFA 21 players to buy for FUT Champs Federico Valverde Price: 4k – 6k Valverde is a great midfielder with a set of well-rounded stats. His standout attributes are his pace, acceleration, and physicality on the ball. On top of this, with 77 defense, he makes a great option for CDM if necessary. At 5-7k, it’s hard to find a better midfield player for the price. Take a look at your squad and see if you can find a space for him because you won’t regret it. Ferland Mendy Price: 10k – 12k Another Real Madrid player, Mendy, is a great addition to any defense and offers amazing pace and physicality. Playing without speedy full backs in this game is a crime, but that’s where the Frenchman has you sorted. It’s also worth noting that he would make an incredible pairing with Valverde in your squad. He’s a great investment ready for the Weekend League. Many meta players are also French, so connections are strong with this one. Ousmane Dembele Price: 6k – 8k If you’re looking for a clinical finisher and don’t want to spend too many coins, look no further than Dembele. Not many have a better combination of sprint speed, acceleration, and finishing for this price – with five-star weak foot to boot. He’s guaranteed to add a spark to your team. Sadio Mane Price: 77k – 94k Sadio Mane has it all. He’s quick, excellent on the ball, clinical in front of the goals, and his passing and physicality are decent too. He’s a little pricey compared to other budget options on this list, but he’s worth the extra amount and will likely remain in the meta for a long time. Joe Gomez Price: 7k – 8.5k Joe Gomez is a center half that can keep up with strikers and bully them off the ball. If you find your defense is getting outpaced, or possibly carved open a little too easily, Gomez might be the solution. He pairs speed with physicality and can be a menace for strikers to deal with. Raphael Varane Price: 40k- 60k Another Real Madrid player, Varane is a center-half you can always depend on. Like Gomez, Varane’s 82 pace means he can keep up with strikers and thwart dangerous attacking play. His 87 defending stat makes it difficult for strikers to get past him and his ability to intercept the ball is one of his standout attributes. Consider picking him up for the Weekend League if your defense is lacking. Timo Werner Price: 18k – 23k If your team is lacking firepower in front of the goal then Werner may be the perfect pickup before this weekend – if you don’t have him already. With 91 pace and 85 shooting, Werner will consistently put the ball in the back of the net and just seems to have an aura about him this year. Sometimes it feels more difficult to nudge him off the ball than other strikers of a similar profile. For as little as 18k FUT Coins, he’s great value and someone you should consider adding to your squad. Nick Pope Price: 1.6k – 1.8k Nick Pope is arguably the best bang for your buck in FIFA Ultimate Team. Despite only having an 82 OVR rating, he’s surprisingly good and typically performs better than more expensive goalkeepers. If you really want to go all out, though, consider buying his in-form variant, which has an 84 OVR rating and costs a lot more at 65k – 81k FUT Coins. Nelson Semedo Price: 5k – 6k Like a lot of other cards on this list, Nelson Semedo is pacey and an excellent dribbler, which is and has always been all the rage in FIFA Ultimate Team. His defending and physicality aren’t top-tier, but they’re still quite good. Plus, for a relatively low price, you can’t go wrong. N’Golo Kante Price: 57k – 70k If you’re after a rock-solid CDM, look no further than N’Golo Kante. His stats are well-rounded, which means he’s useful on attack and defense. However, his true strength lies in his defending. It’s so good, it feels like you have an extra man in defense. He’ll quickly become the cornerstone of your team. Hopefully, these players will aid you in FUT Champs this weekend and get you as many wins as possible. For more guides and all the latest FIFA news, stick with us here at Dexerto.

Best SBCs & Objectives to complete in FIFA 21 Ultimate Team EA SportsCompleting SBCs and Objectives are great ways to get packs and players for your FIFA 21 FUT squad for free. Here are the ones that give the best rewards that you absolutely need to complete. [jwplayer S0RLWo1s] If you don’t want to dish out real money for packs, SBCs and Objectives are great tools that can help you get the cards you need. Not all of them will be worth doing, however, so we’re here to tell you which ones are worth your time and investment. Without further ado, here are the best SBCs and Objectives to complete. Hybrid Leagues and Hybrid Nations SBCs Both the Hybrid Leagues and the Hybrid Nations SBCs will earn you a tradeable rare mega pack for completing them. You also get packs for completing each leg of these SBCs, meaning you will get five in total from doing both. Completing these isn’t overly expensive, but the challenges are tricky to figure out on your own. Be sure to check out our guide for completing these SBCs so you don’t end up wasting your coins. You can also complete the League and Nation Hybrid SBC, as the different challenges will get you packs, but it’s not nearly as important as the other two in the group since the final reward is a kit and 13,000 coins. Marquee Matchups SBCs The Marquee Matchups and UEFA Marquee Matchups SBCs happen each week in FIFA 21 and you can complete them for packs. These SBCs generally aren’t very expensive and don’t require any loyalty or position changes. Doing these every week is a great way to get cards. We provide solutions for these every week as well, so be sure to check them out! The Silver Beasts Objective Completing the Silver Beasts Objective will get you multiple 75+ rated rare players along with a rare mega pack. This makes it one of the best objectives to get done, especially if you’re just starting your FUT journey. One thing to note about this Objective is that it will require you to complete a Silver Stars objective to get a Silver TOTW player. You will also have to play several FUT Friendlies. Don’t worry though – Friendlies are still a great way to get coins and experience. Player Objectives and SBCs Currently, there aren’t any amazing player objectives or SBCs that are worth investing the time or coins to get. We will keep this updated, however, to let you know which players are worth emptying your pockets for!

Best midfielders for FIFA 23 Ultimate Team EA SPORTSTo win in FIFA 23 Ultimate Team, you need great midfielders who control the game. Here are the best midfielders to make your team perform better in the game. The role of midfielders in setting up plays and managing the game’s pace is vital in FIFA 23, making them essential for any team aiming to win. With so many great players available in the game however, it can be difficult to decide who the perfect midfielder addition to your team will be, so we’ve got a full list of recommendations right here. Without further ado, these are the very best midfielders in FIFA 23. Contents Best midfielders in FIFA 23 Midfielders in FIFA 23 can vary massively depending on how your team is set up and the formation you play. You may be looking for someone to break up the play and stop attacks or a versatile player who can do a bit of everything. No matter what, the best bet is to pick out the players with the highest stats, as they will perform best on the pitch, and there’s plenty of talent to choose from in FUT. These are the best meta midfielders you should be using in FIFA 23. Best meta midfielders to buy in FIFA 23 Fastest midfielders in FIFA 23 Pace is also vitally important in FIFA 23, and the middle of the park is no exception. A high Pace stat allows midfielders to make bombing runs in behind, or track back and help out the defense. If you’re looking to inject some speed into the team, here are the fastest midfielders in FIFA 23: FIFA 23 ICONS | FIFA 23 FUT Heroes | FIFA 23 crossplay explained | Best FIFA 23 custom tactics, meta formations & player instructions | FIFA 23 TOTW squads: Team of the Week explained | How to do the best FIFA 23 celebrations | Best FIFA 23 camera settings for Ultimate Team | FIFA 23 ICONS | FIFA 23 FUT Heroes | FIFA 23 crossplay explained

Best goalkeepers to buy in FIFA 22 Ultimate Team EA SPORTSPicking up a world-class goalkeeper in FIFA 22 Ultimate Team is key if you want a top-tier squad, but which shot-stopper should you choose? Building a squad in FIFA 22’s Ultimate Team can be a difficult task, especially with there being so much choice on the market. So, whether you’re at the beginning of your FUT journey or competing with the best, knowing the best possible players available to pickup will always be useful. One position that often goes overlooked is the goalkeeper, but they’re absolutely vital if you want to consistently win games, and definitely a worthy investment if you have the coins. Contents Best goalkeepers in FIFA 22 There are a lot of factors that go into picking a world-class goalkeeper, whether it’s reflexes, handling, or kicking, they’re all important stats. To ensure there are plenty of options for you to choose from, we’ve put together a list that will rundown the best goalkeepers in FIFA 22 based on their rating. Keep in mind, this list will be updated regularly following the release of FIFA 22. Best meta goalkeepers to buy in FIFA 22 While these goalkeepers will certainly set you back a lot of coins after the release of FIFA 22, they’re definitely a worthy investment. So, there you have it, those are the best goalkeepers to pick up in Ultimate Team. While some options are incredibly expensive, others are available for those on a budget, just remember not to spend all your coins on a single player. Don’t forget to check out our pre-order guide if you’re unsure what perks each edition of the game offers. Finally, be sure to check out our other FIFA 22 guides: FIFA 22 World Cup mode | Best FIFA 22 Ultimate Team strikers | Player ratings | All Starhead updates | FUT Hero cards in Ultimate Team | FIFA 22 ICONs list & Hero cards | Hypermotion feature explained | FIFA 22 leaks | FIFA 22 Career Mode features

Best midfielders to buy in FIFA 22 Ultimate Team EA SPORTSThe best in FIFA midfielders have the ability to dictate the pace of a game and consistently create chances for your goalscorers, so it’s key to be aware of which players are worth picking up. Here are the best midfielders to buy in FIFA 22. FIFA 22’s Ultimate Team gives players a chance to customize and create the squad of their dreams with the opportunity to choose between the best footballers from across the globe. While passing, defending, attacking and overall tactics are all key skills within the mode, the players in your squad will always be one of the biggest factors when it comes to winning games. Since we’ve already covered center-backs, wing-backs, wingers, and strikers, now it’s time to take a look at which midfielders are the best options to go with. Here are the best midfielders to buy in FIFA 22. Best meta midfielders in FIFA 22 The job of a midfielder differs massively depending on their role within the team and whether they’re responsible for attacking or defensive play. Finding the best midfielders for your FIFA 22 squad will come down to formation and identifying what your team is missing. To help you locate the perfect set of midfield players, we’ve put together two lists for FIFA 22. One will run down the best meta midfielders and the other will highlight the fastest players in the position. Best meta midfielders to buy A set of top-tier midfielders are not cheap in FIFA 22, but they’re definitely a worthy investment if you want to compete with the best. Fastest midfielders to buy While pace is usually a stat that players look for in their strikers and wingers, it can also be incredibly useful in the midfield. This is especially true when it comes to attacking midfielders that want to go forward and create chances for the team. So, there you have it, those are our lists of the best and fastest midfielders to pick up in FIFA 22’s Ultimate Team. For more tips and tricks, take a look at our FIFA 22 guides below, and be sure to check out our FIFA 23 hub while you’re here. Best goalkeepers to buy | FIFA 22 World Cup mode | Best FIFA 22 Ultimate Team strikers | Player ratings | All Starhead updates | FUT Hero cards in Ultimate Team | FIFA 22 ICONs list & Hero cards | Hypermotion feature explained | FIFA 22 Career Mode features

Best goalkeepers for FIFA 23 Ultimate Team EA SPORTSIn FIFA 23 Ultimate Team, picking the right goalkeeper is key for a strong defense. Find out which goalkeepers are the best for keeping your team safe. A goalkeeper’s job to prevent scores is vital, highlighting the importance of having the best in that position for defensive success. Strategizing and planning don’t matter if you lack a set of talented players who all work together in the same system. While strikers, midfielders, and defenders are all key positions, there’s one spot that often gets overlooked – the goalkeeper. However, without one of the game’s best goalkeepers between the sticks, you’ll keep very few clean sheets in the game, and it’ll always be an uphill battle for your forwards in FIFA 23 Ultimate Team. Best goalkeepers in FIFA 23 Ultimate Team Keepers aren’t about being the fastest, they’re about reflexes, handling, kicking, and even height! These are all traits that earn them the label of world-class. Despite this, picking the perfect players all depends on what your team needs and what best fits your system. Do you want a shot-stopper whose strict focus is keeping the ball out of the net or a master of distribution who plays long balls behind the defensive line? Well, there’s a keeper for everyone, but they may cost you quite a few coins. Best meta goalkeepers in FIFA 23 FUT Any of the options below will be a top addition to your FIFA 23 Ultimate Team squad, just make sure their strengths fit your style of play and don’t come at the expense of team chemistry. These are the ratings for the best base goalkeepers. FIFA 23 ICONS | FIFA 23 FUT Heroes | FIFA 23 crossplay explained | Best FIFA 23 custom tactics, meta formations & player instructions | FIFA 23 TOTW squads: Team of the Week explained | How to do the best FIFA 23 celebrations | Best FIFA 23 camera settings for Ultimate Team | FIFA 23 ICONS | FIFA 23 FUT Heroes | FIFA 23 crossplay explained

Best goalkeepers to buy in FIFA 21 Ultimate Team FIFA 21 Ultimate Team is about defense as much as attack, and the key to any great defense is goalkeepers. The men between the sticks are the backbone of the team, so picking the right one is important. Here are some of the best. FIFA 21 Ultimate Team players love to focus on their attackers. It’s hard to match the satisfaction one feels after scoring a bullet from a fantastic build-up. But it’s a good idea to invest some coins in the defense as well, and it’s especially important to buy a good goalkeeper. After all, it doesn’t matter how much you score. If you’re conceding goals regularly, you’ll have a harder time winning. To make things easier, we’ve compiled two lists that go over the best meta goalkeepers and a number of budget options for players who are low on coins. Best meta goalkeepers in FIFA 21 If you’re looking to build a top-tier team that can take on the best FIFA players out there, picking up one of these goalkeepers is a must. Although they’ll certainly make a dent in the coins you’ve collected, they’re definitely worth the investment. Best cheap goalkeepers in FIFA 21 Not everyone has hundreds of thousands of gold to splash out on a top-tier keeper, especially when it’s only one position in a team of 11. Luckily, there’s plenty of budget option goalkeepers that can perform consistently in each of your games. They may not be the meta picks, but they’ll certainly help you keep clean sheets and pick up more wins in the long run. FIFA 21 Team of the Season (TOTS) Goalkeepers The football season is drawing closer to its end, and that means FIFA 21’s Team of the Season promotion event is underway. EA SPORTS started things off by releasing several cards, including two goalkeepers so far, and they’re definitely worth picking up. That rounds off our lists of the top tier and best budget goalkeepers to pick up FIFA 21 Ultimate Team. Without a strong goalkeeper, it’s unlikely you’ll win a lot of games against good players. So, check them out and see which one fits your squad. We are confident any of the goalkeepers on these lists will serve you well. However, if you have the coins, make sure you go for a meta keeper. You won’t regret it. For more FIFA 21 guides, news, leaks, and more – follow us on Twitter @UltimateTeamUK.

FIFA 22 starter teams will either make or break your early Ultimate Team experience, so picking the right players – and getting cheap FUT cards – is so important; we’ve put together a few killer squads you can build for cheap to get you started on the right foot straight away. FIFA 22 is finally here — heralded with a host of changes — and that means FUT fans around the world are hard at work building their first starter squads. Ultimate Team will be the first destination for many players, in the quest of putting together a great side early in order to rack up as many wins as possible in Division Rivals and Squad Battles. Do well there, and you could qualify for the FUT Champions Weekend League with tons of rewards up for grabs. Whether you have a FUT budget of 15k coins or 100k coins, looking at the Premier League or Bundesliga or elsewhere, we’ve got a FIFA 22 starter teams for you. The road to ultimate FUT glory starts with cheap beasts and FIFA 22 starter squads. Best FIFA 22 starter teams for all budgets It must be noted that, due to the budgetary constraints of each squad, not all are 100 chemistry. We have therefore set the minimum bar to 90 so you’ll at least be in decent shape as far as team chem is concerned. As always, all prices are courtesy of FUTBIN. Keep in mind too, the FUT market is volatile; the listed prices may fluctuate at stages in the opening weeks. You’ll have to do a bit of trading in FIFA 22 to afford some of these FUT starter squads. 10k FIFA 22 starter team – Serie A Right off the bat, Dexerto wants to recommend that you aim for a Serie A squad for your very first starter lineup in FIFA 22 Ultimate Team. The Italian league boasts some of the strongest mid-range cards in the game, but because it’s not as popular as major competitions like the Premier League, La Liga, and even Ligue 1 with its Paris Saint-Germain stars like Neymar and Kylian Mbappe, most Serie A players are very underpriced. This squad is focused around Muriel and Lozano attacking down the right, bolstered by Lazzari and Haps bombing down the wings on either side, opening up chances for your rapid Muriel down the middle. Total Cost PS4: 9.9k Xbox One: 10.4k Origin: 9.2k Serie A starting FUT squad: This will cost you around 10k in FIFA 22 Ultimate Team. 20K FIFA 22 starter team — Bundesliga Next up is Germany’s prime football league, the Bundesliga. Dexerto has taken a specific angle here for the 20k starter squad; we’re splashing the cash on wingers, Leroy Sane (84) and Filip Kostic (84), both of whom boast between 88 and 90 pace. These two wide attackers are supported by Borussia Dortmund trio Marco Reus, Jude Bellingham, and Emre Can in a midfield pivot. Playing through Reus will give you all the advantages you need when attacking with Malen, Sane, and Kostic, especially considering his long balls are killer. At the back, we’ve saved a few coins, loading up on pacey centrebacks and fullbacks with high defensives stats. If you’ve got a few extra coins rattling around in your pocket, Wolfsburg’s Kevin Mbabu (79 rating, 88 pace) is the perfect cheap upgrade at right-back. Total Cost PS4: 15.4k Xbox One: 18.1k Origin: 19.4k Bundesliga FUT squad: This will cost you around 20k in FIFA 22 Ultimate Team. 50K FIFA 22 starter team — La Liga Look, we’ll be the first to admit that after losing top stars like Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, Spain’s La Liga has lost a bit of its FIFA luster. That said, there’s still plenty of big names kicking around in the top clubs in the Spanish competition, including Eden Hazard, Gareth Bale, and Antoine Griezmann, all of whom we’ve made sure to include in this mouthwatering 50k lineup. The team may not have buckets of pace, but it makes up for it in skills. A frontline attack of Hazard, Depay, and Bale is sure to cause headaches for even the best of FUT players, and Nabil Fekir and Griezmann feeding in through-balls and long shots only adds to the offensive power of the team. Behind them, young Real Madrid star Camavinga dominates the midfield pivot, especially with his High/High work rates and balanced78-rated gold card. Total Cost PS4: 50.9k Xbox One: 45.4k Origin: 56.8k La Liga FUT squad: This will cost you around 50k in FIFA 22 Ultimate Team. 75K FIFA 22 starter team — Premier League The one everyone has been looking for: the Premier League. The English league is by far the most popular football competition in the world, so its no surprise that most players lean towards using it in FIFA 22 as well. For this squad, we’ve picked out the 4-2-3-1 formation, complete with three attacking midfielders. These are your central players — Mason Mount, Kai Havertz, and Phil Foden should have enough creativity in them to pick apart any defense. Then, at the end of any shot is Romelu Lukaku, back in Chelsea colors after dominating in Italy. Ruben Dias and Joe Gomez create a wall at the back, and are flanked by two of the best fullbacks in the league, Cancelo and Tierney. The finishing touches come in the midfield, with powerhouses Rodri and Allan ready to clean up any openings. Total Cost PS4: 73.4k Xbox One: 75k Origin: 91.3k Premier League FUT squad: This will cost you around 75k in FIFA 22 Ultimate Team. 100K FIFA 22 starter team — Hybrid And now we come to the final starter squad, the beefy 100k hybrid squad. We’ve made sure to get a few leagues in here, including the Premier League, Ligue 1, and Bundesliga, mainly via a left flank of French superstars. The core of the team is focused around Wissam Ben Yedder and Kingsley Coman, while Leeds dynamo Raphinha provides pacey width out on the right. We might suggest swapping Fekir and Tchouameni once you get into the game. That means you can use Nabil Fekir as a lethal CAM, and set Allan and Tchouameni to protect your backline. Between the two of them, their pace, defensive powers, and Tchou’s height should totally dominate the midfield. This will give your wingers — with 93 and 91 pace respectively — plenty of changes to break away from the battle. At the back, rising wunderkinds Upamecano and Gomez should boss any strikers looking to pepper your goals. If everything else fails, however, Jordan Pickford is a very reliable Premier League goalkeeper that enables the English combo of Gomez and Wan-Bissaka. Total Cost PS4: 100.9k Xbox One: 83.7k Origin: 118.2k Hybrid FUT squad: This will cost you around 75k in FIFA 22 Ultimate Team. So there you have it; five ultimate starter squads to get you off on the right foot (pun very much intended) in FIFA 22 Ultimate Team. Once you’ve grinded these out, you’ll be ready to dive into Division Rivals and FUT Champs in the quest for ultimate FUT glory.

Best full-backs to buy in FIFA 21 Ultimate Team EA SportsDefending is more important than ever in FIFA 21, so you need the right players to back up your actions. Here, we’re running through our top recommendations for full-backs in Ultimate Team, the perfect plays to get forward and support the attacks but remain solid in defense when required. Long gone are the days of holding X/A and being able to jockey an opponent away from the goal successfully. Recent FIFA titles have made manual defending seriously important, with defenders left to strafe, jockey, and slide when instructed to – and not when the AI does it for you. This means you need the right players to back up your defensive actions. Ideally, a full-back will be quick and have high defensive stats, as well as decent crossing/passing to launch your attacks forward. To help you find the perfect fullbacks for your team, we’ve put together two separate lists that are guaranteed to have a set of players for every FIFA fan. One will go over the best meta full-backs in FIFA 21, and the other will run down the best budget players for the position. Best meta full-backs in FIFA 21 Ultimate Team If you’re looking to pick up top-tier full-backs and money isn’t an issue, these are the players you need to add to your squad. There’s a reason why the best full-backs aren’t cheap, and it’s because of how impactful they are on the pitch. Best cheap full-backs in FIFA 21 Ultimate Team Not everyone has the spare coins to spend on top-tier fullbacks for their Ultimate Team. Fortunately, the position is filled with budget players who can still perform incredibly well with the right team. They may not be the meta choice, but they get the job done and can have a huge impact on a squad. FIFA 21 Team of the Season (TOTS) full-backs The football season is drawing closer to its end, and that means FIFA 21’s Team of the Season promotion event is underway. EA SPORTS started by releasing several cards, including three full-backs so far, and they’re worth picking up. That rounds off our lists of the best full-backs to consider picking up in FIFA 21’s Ultimate Team. Hopefully, this has given you some ideas of which players you want to include in your squad. Keep in mind we have guides for every position, whether it’s best goalkeepers, strikers, or just straight-up tactics, we’ve got you covered no matter what you’re looking for. Read More: FIFA 21 TOTW 31 Predictions – For more FIFA 21 guides, news, leaks, and more – follow us on Twitter @UltimateTeamUK.

Best full-backs to buy in FIFA 22 Ultimate Team EA SPORTSFull-backs are responsible for creating chances for attackers as well as defending against fast-paced wingers, so it’s key you pick a top-tier player for the position in FIFA 22. Setting up a defense in Ultimate Team is a difficult task, as it’s hard to know which players are worth buying and work well together. This is especially true just after the release of a new FIFA title, as the prices of players are constantly going up and down. With FIFA 22 on the horizon and set to arrive on October 1, it’s key you familiarize yourself with the top players in each position. Once you picked up a strong set of center-backs, it’s time to move onto your full-backs. These players need a combination of pace, crossing ability, passing, and of course, defensive capabilities. So, to make sure you choose the correct player, we’ve showcased the fastest and best meta full-backs based on their ratings in EA’s upcoming title. Contents Best meta full-backs in FIFA 22 When picking a full-back for your team, you need players that are capable of defending against dangerous attacks, as well as creating opportunities for your forwards. To help you find these kinds of players, we’ve put together two lists. One will run down the best meta full-backs and the other will highlight the fastest players in the position. Keep in mind, each of these lists will be updated regularly following the release of FIFA 22. Best meta full-backs to buy in FIFA 22 A set of top-tier full-backs are going to cost you a lot of money in Ultimate Team, but they’re a worthy investment if you want to create a dominant starting XI. Fastest full-backs to buy in FIFA 22 While pace isn’t the only stat a full-back needs, it’s an important attribute if you want to attack from the back and push your wing-backs forward. Unlike the list above, not all of these players are top-tier, but they will bring a lot of speed to your squad. So, there you have it, those are the best and fastest full-backs to pick up in Ultimate Team when FIFA 22 releases. Don’t forget to check out our pre-order guide if you’re unsure what perks each edition of the game offers. Best goalkeepers to buy | FIFA 22 World Cup mode | Best FIFA 22 Ultimate Team strikers | Player ratings | All Starhead updates | FUT Hero cards in Ultimate Team | FIFA 22 ICONs list & Hero cards | Hypermotion feature explained | FIFA 22 leaks | FIFA 22 Career Mode features

Best FIFA 23 women’s players: Top 25 ratings revealed EA SPORTSJust days away from the launch of FIFA 23, EA have finally shown off the top-rated women’s players in this year’s game, with Lucy Bronze and Alex Morgan securing a place in the top 25. FIFA 23 is almost here, and EA have been slowly pulling back the curtain on the top-rated stars in their latest football sim. The men’s ratings from the Premier League and Bundesliga have been rolled in the weeks leading up to launch, and now it’s the women’s turn to steal the spotlight. The women’s game is set to play a bigger role in FIFA 23 than ever before, and we can now take a look at the brand-new player ratings from this half of the sport. FIFA 23 women’s player ratings revealed On September 23, the top 25 women’s players with the highest FIFA 23 ratings were shared, and there are plenty of changes at the top when compared with FIFA 22. Check out the full rankings below: Taking the top spot in this year’s rankings is Barcelona midfielder Alexia Putellas, whose performances for club and country earned her UEFA Women’s Player of the Year award in 2021 and 2022. Cover star Sam Kerr has also retained her 91 rating from last year, securing her the runners-up position. Four places are also taken up by members of the England squad that won the Women’s Euros in 2022, with Millie Bright, Lauren Hemp, and Beth Mead joining Lucy Bronze in the top 25 for the first time. Women’s club football is set to make its debut in FIFA 23, and based on these ratings, the likes of PSG, Lyon, and Chelsea could be some of the game’s top squads when it launches on September 27.

Best full-backs for FIFA 23 Ultimate Team EA SPORTSThe best FIFA 23 full-backs in Ultimate Team will transform your squad and add more threat to your attacking play. With that in mind, we’ve compiled a list of the best full-backs you should buy in FIFA 23 to take your starting XI to the next level. FIFA 23 Ultimate Team is all about crafting the best possible squad full of the biggest names that football has to offer. With modes likes Divison Rivals and FUT Champions set to be more competitive than ever, it’s never been more important to fill your team with quality in every position. Strikers and midfielders often get the headlines, but an underrated position that players often forget about is full-back. Choosing the right player on either side of the defense opens up plenty of doors tactically, both in attack and defense. So, now that the game is finally out, here are the best full-backs in FIFA 23 Ultimate Team. Contents Best meta full-backs in FIFA 23 – Best meta full-backs to buy in FIFA 23 – Fastest full-backs in FIFA 23 – Best meta full-backs in FIFA 23 The role of a full-back has changed drastically over the years. In the past, they were pure defenders whose main role was to help the center-backs and keep opposing wingers at bay. Now, left and right backs are expected to push higher up the pitch, whip in crosses, and support the attack. Depending on your formation you may have different expectations for your full-backs, but, luckily, FIFA 23 has you covered with plenty of great options. While there are some lower-rated players that will be viable in the early weeks, your best bet is to stick to players who have the best overall stats in that position. So, we’ve put together a list of the best meta full-backs in FIFA 23 Ultimate Team: Best meta full-backs to buy in FIFA 23 Fastest full-backs in FIFA 23 While the full-backs listed above have the best overall stats, their pace might leave them exposed when trying to mark speedy wingers. If your squad seems particularly vulnerable out wide, finding the quickest defenders might help sure things up. These are the fastest full-backs in FIFA 23: Those were the best full-backs in FIFA 23! So, as you head out on your journey to conquer this year’s Ultimate Team, consider adding one of them to your team. For more on FIFA 23, take a look at some of our other guides: FIFA 23 crossplay explained | Best FIFA 23 custom tactics, meta formations & player instructions | How to do the best FIFA 23 celebrations | Best FIFA 23 camera settings for Ultimate Team | How to play co-op in FIFA 23 Ultimate Team | How to get FIFA 23 FUT Draft Tokens | FIFA 23 FUT Draft rewards & Online and Single Player explained | How to play as Ted Lasso & AFC Richmond in FIFA 23 | FIFA 23 FUT Champs Play-Offs & Finals rewards, ranks & tips

Best FIFA 23 starter teams for Web App & early access on 10k-50k budget: FUT guide EA SPORTSKeen FIFA 23 players have the chance to build great starter teams in Ultimate Team using EA Play early access, the FUT Web App, and Companion App. Here, we’ll run through some of the best players to buy in the early stages and how you can get more coins fast. FIFA 23 early access is one of those rare cases in gaming where its actual release date isn’t all that special, as keen, early adopters can actually get a full 10 hours of early access to the game. This means you can head straight into Ultimate Team, start packing unbelievable strikers, and get your team ready for Division Rivals from the get-go. There’s plenty of stuff to do with early access and the Web App, so let’s walk you through the best ways to make the most of your early access time in FIFA 23. Contents FIFA 23 early access: Best starter teams – FIFA 23 early access: Trading tips – FIFA 23 Web App: SBCs – FIFA 23 Web App: Manage your squad – FIFA 23 early access: Best starter teams At this early stage, there’s going to be a fair bit of guesswork with regard to players’ prices. But based on previous years in Ultimate Team and player overalls that we know about already, we’re certain we know some solid squads you can start off with that won’t break the bank. 10K Team If you have got 10,000 coins in the bank, this could be a good starter team for the Web App or first days of early access: 50K Team If you have got 50,000 coins in the bank, this could be a good starter team for you: How to make coins fast in FIFA 23 Web App Trading tips Early access is usually the best way to get some of the game’s most expensive players for cheap before people work out the meta players and you see some substantial price differences between early access and launch. If you’re able to do this, then investing in some of these players early can see some huge profits once the game actually goes live and the market becomes very active. We’d also advise you to keep as much stuff as you can, even if you think it’s clutter, as they’ll become useful down the line for SBCs and more trading. If you choose to sell stuff though, don’t quick sell anything as even the most insignificant players and consumables will be worth their weight in gold early on, so make sure you’re selling everything you can. Making 150 coins for an item instead of 67 for example is playing it smart – Rome wasn’t built in a day after all. Maximize your 10 hours early access trial 10 hours may seem like a lot, but if you like your FIFA 23, it’ll be over before you know it. This is why we recommend you don’t dawdle and don’t put the controller down to go on social media for 5-10 minutes as you’ll waste valuable time. Ensure you’re plowing your way through as many matches as possible as this will stand you in better stead when it comes to earning coins and also getting to grips with this year’s gameplay nuances. After all, what’s the point in having a team full of ICONs if you don’t know how to use them? FIFA 23 Web App: SBC tip The Web App offers a lot of liberties to you as a FIFA 23 early access player, and one is the ability to complete SBCs on the Web App. So if you are acquiring players in your exclusive time with the game, we’d strongly recommend that you make sure the game is closed if you have a hankering to do some SBCs to earn more rewards. FIFA 23 Web App: Managing your squad One final tip that retreads lots of the same ground we’ve already covered, save your early access minutes by tinkering with your squad(s) in the FIFA 23 Web App. Just like if you were on the full game’s Ultimate Team mode, the Web App will allow you to change formations, mess around with different players and experiment with them in different positions on your team — albeit with a slightly less user-friendly interface. If you enjoyed our FIFA 23 hub guide, we have a ton of other FIFA content for you to check out below: FIFA 23 Bundesliga ratings | FIFA 23 La Liga ratings | FIFA 23 Premier League | 13 songs perfect for FIFA 23 soundtrack | FIFA 23 leaked ICONS | FIFA 23 leaked FUT Heroes | When does FIFA 23 early access start? | FIFA 23 crossplay explained | How to pre-order FIFA 23 | Best FIFA 23 custom tactics, meta formations & player instructions | FIFA 23 TOTW squads: Team of the Week explained | How to do the best FIFA 23 celebrations | Best FIFA 23 camera settings for Ultimate Team

Best FIFA 23 Pro Clubs custom tactics and formations EA SPORTSFIFA 23 Pro Clubs is an easy way to lose hours with friends as you try to climb up through the leagues, but you’ll need to set your team up right if you want to reach the upper echelons. Here are the best FIFA 23 Pro Clubs custom tactics and formations to help you beat the competition. In the years since its arrival, Pro Clubs has established itself in the FIFA series’ main social mode. The experience of forming your own club with friends and working your way through the leagues is an itch that even Ultimate Team and Career Mode can’t scratch. This year is no exception, and FIFA 23 Pro Clubs has been given a handful of new features this time around. Although crossplay is still missing, for the time being, the new skill games and leveling system are welcome additions. But if there’s one thing that never changes, it’s that having the best formation and team setup gives your squad a much-needed advantage. With this in mind, here are the best custom tactics and formations for FIFA 23 Pro Clubs. Best FIFA 22 Pro Clubs custom tactics & formations 4-1-2-1-2 (narrow) FIFA 23 Pro Clubs matches can be won and lost in the midfield, so we recommended packing out the middle of the park to help your team control the match. With four players in the center, you can easily break up play and intercept stray passes, especially if the opponents are relying on the AI in the ‘Any’ position. Once you’ve got the ball back, you can overload the defense by pushing midfielders forward to join the attack. Overall, this formation gives your team the best balance of almost any formation in FIFA 23. Defending Defensive Style: Balanced – Width: 65 – Depth: 50 – Attacking Build-up play: Balanced – Chance creation: Direct Passing – Width: 65 – Players in the box: 4 bars – Corners: 3 bars – 4-3-2-1 There’s no doubt the most fun position in FIFA 23 Pro Clubs is striker, bagging the goals and firing your team to victory. With 4-3-2-1, a central striker and two supporting attackers can terrorize defenders if you know how to make clever runs. The three in midfield also offers enough protection to the defense, but opens the door for a fourth friend to join the attack and pull the strings. It’s an extremely attacking setup, but it’s easily one of the best formations in FIFA 23 Pro Clubs. Defending Defensive Style: Balanced – Width: 40 – Depth: 50 – Attacking Build up play: Long ball – Chance creation: Direct Passing – Width: 35 – Players in the box: 6 bars – Corners: 2 bars – 4-3-3 (4) Crossing is far more effective this time around, which makes 4-3-3 (4) a top formation in FIFA 23 Pro Clubs. The two wingers can stretch the defense and punish full-backs that like to push forward, putting in pinpoint crosses to feed the lone striker. This formation gives the CAM plenty of freedom to get forward and play as a second striker if need be, as well as sitting back in the midfield and dictating play. The midfield will need to be disciplined, however, because committing too many bodies forwards will the back line exposed. Defending Defensive Style: Balanced – Width: 50 – Depth: 60 – Attacking Build-up play: Balanced – Chance creation: Direct passing – Width: 55 – Players in the box: 3 bars – Corners: 1 bar – 4-2-2-2 Defenders in FIFA 23 Pro Clubs are smarter than ever, so it can often take an inspired pass to create chances for the attackers. With 4-2-2-2, having two attacking midfielders makes it far easier to unlock the door and thread those through balls between the other team’s back line. It also means that two of your midfielders will sit back without being tempted to go forward, making counter-attacks much less threatening. Defending Defensive Style: Balanced – Width: 55 – Depth: 72 – Attacking Build-up play: Balanced – Chance creation: Direct passing – Width: 65 – Players in the box: 5 bars – Corners: 2 bars – 5-2-1-2 If you’ve spent a lot of time on Pro Clubs, you’ll know that AI defenders can sometimes cost you valuable points, especially the full-backs. By switching to five at the back, and setting the full-backs to stay back while attacking, you give your team maximum protection while nullifying pacing wingers. This is a system that puts a lot of pressure on the attacks, as they’ll have to make do with little support. However, you can easily change up your tactics by asking the wide defenders to overall and offer more going forward. Defending Defensive Style: Pressure on heavy touch – Width: 40 – Depth: 52 – Attacking Build up play: Balanced – Chance creation: Possession – Width: 70 – Players in the box: 3 bars – Corners: 1 bar – 3-5-2 If your team is in a goal drought or wants to throw caution to the wind, the 3-5-2 is the perfect formation to get the job done. It plays similarly to the 4-1-2-1-2, with a strong midfield, but instead of attacking full-backs, wing-backs provide a constant threat from the wing. To get the most out of this tactic, players should look to swing the ball out wide and then find a cross to one of the two strikers in the box or work it back through the middle for a goal. Defending Defensive Style: Balanced – Width: 40 – Depth: 65 – Attacking Build-up play: Long Ball – Chance Creation: Possession – Width: 60 – Players in the box: 5 bars – Corners: 2 bars – There you have it! Those are the best FIFA 23 Pro Clubs custom tactics and formations that you should try. EA likes to tweak the gameplay throughout the year, so we’ll be sure to update this page with any tactics that start to dominate the meta. 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Best FIFA 23 players with lengthy trait: 25 AcceleRATE cards you can buy EA SportsEven as recent FIFA 23 Ultimate Team changes weaken cards with the specific AcceleRATE trait, many fans want lengthy players for their strength and ability to retain possession. Here are the best lengthy players, for all price ranges. For the first time in the series’ history, FIFA 23 introduced a host of running styles for players in Ultimate Team. The AcceleRATE feature splits players into three categories depending on body composition and in-game statistics. While the default body type is ‘controlled’, some smaller and more nimble players are ‘explosive’, meaning they accelerate rapidly and possess very strong agility. The rest, generally taller and stronger, are known as ‘lengthy’. FIFA 23 ‘lengthy’ AcceleRATE trait explained Lengthy players are tall and strong, difficult to dispossess and tackle. They do not have the best acceleration but are able to sprint faster and for longer than their ‘controlled’ or ‘explosive’ counterparts. They must meet the following criteria: Strength >= 65 – (Strength – Agility) >= 14 – Acceleration >= 55 – Height >= 174 cm (~ 5’9”) – As is the case with other AcceleRATE categories, the correct chemistry style can make a player adopt a certain running style. To make players lengthy, the most reliable chemistry style to use is Architect, because it can offer a boost of +15 to players’ strength. Best lengthy players in FIFA 23 Ultimate Team For this list though, we’re looking at those who possess the stats and style naturally? We’ve gone for a variety of prices so, regardless of budget, you can purchase a few and try them out in matches. Zinedine Zidane – ICON – Lúcio – HERO – Marcel Desailly – ICON – Virgil Van Dijk – Liverpool – Casemiro – Manchester United – Erling Haaland – Manchester City – Kalidou Koulibaly – Chelsea – Antonio Rudiger – Real Madrid – Romelu Lukaku – Inter – Milan Škriniar – Inter – Matthijs De Ligt – Bayern Munich – Kyle Walker – Manchester City – Declan Rice – West Ham – Alessandro Bastoni – Inter – Franck Kessié – Barcelona – Raphaël Varane – Manchester United – Thomas Partey – Arsenal – Gleison Bremer – Juventus – Ronald Araujo – Barcelona – Tammy Abraham – AS Roma – Joe Gomez – Liverpool – João Palhinha – Fulham – William Saliba – Arsenal – Christian Günter – SC Freiburg – Edson Álvarez – Ajax – While lengthy players dominated the game’s opening months, Title Update 4 appears to have pushed players towards explosive cards. As a result, we could see the prices of these players drop in the coming weeks but, if it’s strength and shielding you’re after, there’s still no better options in the game.

Best FIFA 23 players with controlled trait: 25 AcceleRATE cards you can buy EAFIFA 23 introduced AcceleRATE player traits into Ultimate Team for the first time, and players want to know the best options for each running style. Here’s what you need to know about the ‘controlled’ AcceleRATE trait and the best players who have it. FIFA 23, for the first time in the series’ history, has broken players up into certain running styles based on their body composition and in-game statistics. The slower but more physically imposing players (like Antonio Rudiger) are lengthy, the quicker but smaller players (like Lorenzo Insigne) are explosive and the rest are controlled. With November 16’s Title Update 4 bringing the AcceleRATE traits back into community focus, we’re running through the very best controlled cards your FUT coins can buy. FIFA 23 ‘controlled’ AcceleRATE trait explained So what makes a player controlled? Whereas lengthy and explosive need specific body types and stats, controlled players are basically those that do not meet the criteria for either. Controlled is a bit like a default AcceleRATE trait, seeing players in this category sprint uniformly and in a consistent manner. As a result, there’s also a greater variety of players under the controlled banner. Best controlled players in FIFA 23 Ultimate Team So, who specifically are the best controlled players in FIFA 23? Below, we’ve picked 25 of our favorites, all of whom are controlled by default, meaning you won’t need to equip any chemistry style to adjust their AcceleRATE trait. We’ve gone for a variety of prices so, regardless of your budget, you should be able to acquire a few and get them in your Ultimate Team to try out. Ronaldo (R9) – ICON – Kevin De Bruyne – Manchester City – Kylian Mbappe – PSG – Diego Forlan – HERO – Robert Lewandowski – Barcelona – Karim Benzema – Real Madrid – Thibaut Courtois – Real Madrid – João Cancelo – Manchester City – Marquinhos – PSG – Trent Alexander-Arnold – Liverpool – Leon Goretzka – Bayern Munich – Thiago Silva – Chelsea – Dani Parejo – Villarreal – Lautaro Martinez – Inter – Nabil Fekir – Real Betis – Theo Hernandez – AC Milan – Jude Bellingham – BVB Dortmund – Reece James – Chelsea – Alphonso Davies – Bayern Munich – Jules Kounde – Barcelona (20) – Fikayo Tomori – AC Milan – Cody Gakpo – PSV – Lucas Paqueta – West Ham – Iñaki Williams – Athletic Bilbao – Bruno Guimarães – Newcastle – There are plenty of other players who possess the controlled trait, but these are some of the all-around best for the coins they cost. You will be able to make a host of other cards into controlled if you choose, but this may require some tinkering with chemistry styles to adjust their stats as is required. Regardless, hop in and drop in with some of the best all-rounders in world football.

Best FIFA 23 players with explosive trait: 25 AcceleRATE cards you can buy EA SPORTSWhile much of the early FIFA 23 meta revolved around “lengthy” players, there’s an increasing clamor amongst Ultimate Team fans for “explosive” cards. Here’s what you need to know about the AcceleRATE trait and the 25 best explosive cards you can get. FIFA 23 Ultimate Team’s gameplay was welcomed by many as a departure from the series’ typical reliance on quick and agile players. Instead, so-called ‘lengthy’ ones dominated. These were physically imposing players in the vein of Antonio Rudiger and Erling Haaland, among others. However, Title Update 4, which dropped in-game on November 16, shook up the meta considerably so explosive players are now highly sought after. FIFA 23 ‘explosive’ AcceleRATE trait explained These are players with a certain kind of running style based on their body composition. Specifically, explosive players need to have the following characteristics and stats: Agility >= 65 – [Agility minus Strength] >= 15 – Acceleration >= 74 – Height <= 180cm (5 foot 11) – Contrasting to lengthy players, these are much smaller, agile, and nimble footballers. As a result, they tend to play out wide where their speed can be utilized to a greater extent. Best explosive players in FIFA 23 Ultimate Team So, who specifically are the best explosive players in FIFA 23? Below, we’ve picked 25 of our favorites, all of whom are explosive by default. This means you won’t have to apply a certain chemistry style in order to make them explosive. We’ve gone for a variety of prices so, regardless of your budget, you should be able to acquire a few and get them in your Ultimate Team to try out. Lionel Messi – PSG – Johan Cruyff – ICON – Sadio Mane – Bayern Munich – Mohamed Salah – Liverpool – Bernardo Silva – Manchester City – Joshua Kimmich – Bayern Munich – Martin Odegaard – Arsenal – Harry Kewell – HERO – Tomas Brolin – HERO – Nicolò Barella – Inter – Lorenzo Insigne – Toronto FC – Fred – Manchester United – Ansu Fati – Barcelona – Raheem Sterling – Chelsea – Christopher Nkunku – RB Leipzig – Paulo Dybala – AS Roma – Marco Reus – BVB Dortmund – Wissam Ben Yedder – AS Monaco – Raphinha – Barcelona – Gabriel Jesus – Arsenal – Timo Werner – RB Leipzig – Ismaël Bennacer – AC Milan – Rodrygo – Real Madrid – Sergino Dest – AC Milan – Luis Sinisterra – Leeds United – There are plenty of other players who possess the explosive trait, but these are some of the all-around best for the coins they cost. As previously mentioned, some non-explosive players can adopt the AcceleRATE trait if given the correct chemistry style, but this may require some trial and error and tinkering. With explosive players seemingly becoming more and more popular, we could see some of their prices rise in the coming weeks and months.

Best FIFA 23 players to sign in Web App: 9 cards to buy before full game release EA SportsFIFA 23 Ultimate Team has multiple avenues to make coins, one of which is buying players before the game releases who might be worth a pretty penny at launch. It’s true that sometimes FIFA 23’s Ultimate Team mode can be a complete lottery when it comes to the transfer market, such is the erratic nature of it. Certain events and scenarios can influence player prices e.g Team of the Year causing a complete market crash and reducing the value of players to as low as half as much as they were a week before. So, we’re going to try and identify some players that could be worth investing in now using the Web App ahead of FIFA 23’s early access, as well as the official launch, when everyone can get stuck in. FIFA 23 players you must sign using the Web App Andre Silva – Bundesliga – ST – 82 Even though his overall has dipped by two since FIFA 22, he still remains a great option for putting together League and Nation SBCs due to the rarity of his country in relation to the division he’s in. Factor in that he’s a Striker that you can stick up top out of the way and we think he’s a steal for his versatility in SBCs. Current estimated price: 800 Coins Nelson Semedo – Premier League – RWB – 80 The ‘RWB’ tag is what may be hindering Nelson Semedo’s price right now as he won’t come up in RB searches and players will be put off by having to switch his primary position. It’s likely that in the new chemistry system he’ll have ‘RB’ as a secondary position, and his speed and athleticism make him one of the league’s best choices, and we could envisage his price going up quite easily. Current estimated price: 1,000 Keylor Navas – Ligue 1 – GK – 88 For some reason, an 88-rated Keylor Navas is not even reaching five figures in terms of his price — and we find that baffling. Aside from being a solid, high-rated option, he is perfect for those brutal SBCs that need tons of high-rated players, and his price is certain to rise in the game. Current estimated price: 6,500 Manuel Akanji – Premier League – CB – 81 Whereas Ruben Dias and Aymeric Laporte will be grabbing the headlines when people search for quality Manchester City center-backs, don’t overlook Akanji. Great pace, great defending stats, and will likely become a starter for most beginner Premier League squads/reasonably priced teams. Current estimated price: 3,600 coins Marco Reus – Bundesliga – CAM – 85 Another trip to Germany here and Marco Reus is another one with a strangely low price considering he’s still a top-rated player that will be hugely beneficial to SBCs and you will come to relish pulling out of a pack for fodder. Despite all his injuries, EA have given him a generous 70 Pace with amazing Passing, Shooting, and Dribbling stats. Stock up on Reus’ while you can! Current estimated price: 3,100 Iago Aspas – La Liga – ST – 85 Even at 35 years of age, Iago Aspas continue to stay in the FIFA gods’ good books, not just in terms of rating, but in terms of stats too. The evergreen striker is still a very usable forward and, as with many players in this guide, is a perfect and easy link-up for SBCs. A steal at this price and will surely go up. Current estimated price: 2,800 Denis Zakaria – Premier League – CDM – 81 Slap on a Chemistry Style card and this guy is going to be a monster, it’s as simple as that. He’s 6’3, has desirable pace, and his defensive stats are nothing to scoff at. Trust us, Zakaria will shoot up in price once people sus out that he’s one of the best CDM options — and not just in the PL. Current estimated price: 10,750 Ronald Araujo – La Liga – CB – 83 Could he be an early contender for FIFA 23’s Presnel Kimpembe, the scourge of so many FIFA 22 teams? He’s not quite as spritely as Kimpembe was, but he’s packing a great card at a low, low price for what he offers. If you don’t want to use him, his estimated price, as of writing, is worth considering and could be a solid investment, not least for his SBC potential. Current estimated price: 4,000 Ousmane Dembele – La Liga – RW – 83 We’re actually going to stick with Barcelona for this last one as it’s also an expensive one, but potentially a sound investment — although we realize getting this many coins so early will be tricky unless you’re lucky. 30K for a French/La Liga winger is unreal, and in recent years he’s been double this price and more. He’s still 5*/5* and is easily one of the fastest players in the FIFA Ultimate Team. He’s worth snagging for yourself as his price is going to go up, but if you can get the coins together, there might be some tidy profit to be made. 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Best FIFA 23 free agents & contract expiry players to sign on Career Mode EA SPORTSFIFA 23 players will have been eyeing up their Career Mode signings even before its release date– and these free agents and contract expiry players could be exactly what you need in the transfer market. More star footballers possibly than ever before are out of contract this summer, from Paul Pogba at Manchester United and Juventus winger Paulo Dybala. While many of them will find themselves a new home before long, it’s good to be aware of the biggest comings and goings throughout the offseason window. The contract expiry options have changed massively since last year, too, with a number of other top stars – while contracted to clubs for another 12 months – will be available to snap up in January on your FIFA 23 Career Mode. Using Transfermarkt records, we have compiled a selection of the best ballers in the world who may be able to sign as free agents, as well as those set to see their current deals expire at the end of the 2022-23 season. These include options for all wage budgets, too. Contents Best FIFA 23 free agents and contract expiry players – How to find contract expiry players – How to find free agents – The only thing stopping you from picking up these contract expiry opportunities is (A) they sign a new deal in real life, or (B) the club in-game offers them a new contract. Read More: All FIFA 23 FUT Hero cards in Ultimate Team – So, let’s look at 70+ players you can sign for free on Career Mode this year. Best FIFA 23 free agents & contract expiry players Goalkeepers Loris Karius – GK – Free agent – Sam Johnstone – GK – Free agent – Walter Benitez – GK – Free agent – Thomas Strakosha – GK – Free agent – Jan Oblak – GK – Contract Expiry – Nick Pope – GK – Contract Expiry – David De Gea – GK – Contract Expiry – Bernd Leno – GK – Contract Expiry – Alex Remiro – GK – Contract Expiry – Mathew Ryan – GK – Contract Expiry – Yann Sommer – GK – Contract Expiry – Kasper Schmeichel – GK – Contract Expiry – Defenders Ashley Young – RB – Free agent – Ben Mee – CB – Free agent – Romain Saiss – CB – Free agent – Caglar Soyuncu – CB – Contract Expiry – Luke Shaw – CB – Contract Expiry – Kalidou Koulibaly – CB – Contract Expiry – Stefan de Vrij – CB – Contract Expiry – Nordi Mukiele – RB – Contract Expiry – Inigo Martinez – CB – Contract Expiry – Yerry Mina – CB – Contract Expiry – Diogo Dalot – RB – Contract Expiry – Jose Gaya – LB – Contract Expiry – Manuel Akanji – CB – Contract Expiry – Midfielders Paul Pogba – CM – Free agent – Juan Mata – CAM – Free agent – Isco – CAM – Free agent – Fernandinho – CM – Free agent – Jesse Lingard – CAM – Free agent – Axel Witsel – CM – Free agent – Christian Eriksen – CAM – Free agent – Fabian Delph – CM – Free agent – Remy Cabella – CAM – Free agent – Youri Tielemans – CM – Contract Expiry – Jorginho – CM – Contract Expiry – Fabian Ruiz – CM – Contract Expiry – Thomas Lemar – CAM – Contract Expiry – Ilkay Gundogan – CM – Contract Expiry – N’Golo Kante – CDM – Contract Expiry – Leander Dendonker – CM – Contract Expiry – Renato Sanches – CM – Contract Expiry – Konrad Leimer – CM – Contract Expiry – Abdoulaye Doucoure – CM – Contract Expiry – Fred – CM – Contract Expiry – Toni Kroos – CM – Contract Expiry – Allan – CDM – Contract Expiry – Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain – CAM – Contract Expiry – Todd Cantwell – CAM – Contract Expiry – Adrien Rabiot – CDM – Contract Expiry – William Carvalho – CM – Contract Expiry – Dani Ceballos – CM – Contract Expiry – Idrissa Gueye – CDM – Contract Expiry – Luka Modric – CM – Contract Expiry – Wingers/Strikers Mohamed Salah – RW – Contract expiry – Gareth Bale – RW – Free agent – Paulo Dybala – CF – Free agent – Sadio Mane – LW – Contract expiry – Diego Costa – ST – Free agent – Andrea Belotti – ST – Free agent – Dries Mertens – CF – Free agent – Angel Di Maria – RW – Free agent – Luis Suarez – ST – Free agent – Ousmane Dembele – RW – Free agent – Cyle Larin – ST – Free agent – Raheem Sterling – LW – Contract expiry – Serge Gnabry – LW – Contract expiry – Robert Lewandowski – LW – Contract expiry – Gabriel Jesus – ST – Contract expiry – Wilfried Zaha – CF – Contract expiry – Marcus Rashford – LW – Contract expiry – Roberto Firmino – CF – Contract expiry – Karim Benzema – ST – Contract expiry – Luis Muriel – ST – Contract expiry – Marco Asensio – RW – Contract expiry – Memphis Depay – ST – Contract expiry – Marcus Thuram – LW – Contract expiry – Leandro Trossard – LW – Contract expiry – Sasa Kalajdzic – ST – Contract expiry – Cristiano Ronaldo – ST – Contract expiry – How to find contract expiry players in FIFA 23 In order to find contract expiry players in FIFA 23 Career Mode, you’re going to have to search through the different leagues and nationalities. Unfortunately, there is so menu filter to view which players are coming up for expiry. However, while time-consuming, the process of finding them looks like this: Load up FIFA 23. – Head over to Career Mode. – Hit Transfer Market. – Choose a position filter, for example “ST”. – Search for a club, nationality, or league – and hit search. – Click the players one by one until you find the contract expiry option. This means their contract is coming to an end. – Place an offer. – Sign the player. – How to find free agents in FIFA 23 Finding free agents in FIFA 23 Career Mode is easy – all you have to do is the following: Load up FIFA 23. – Head over to Career Mode. – Hit Transfer Market. – Select the ‘free agent’ filter. – Search for the players and make an approach. – Sign the free agent. – That’s everything you need to know about FIFA 23 contract expiry and free agent players for Career Mode. Fingers crossed, you will be able to snipe one of these top footballers to add to your team in the first 12 months of your save. Keep coming back to this page for updates, as there’s likely to be a lot of transfers completed throughout the summer window.

Best FIFA 23 La Liga players: Top 23 ratings from Real Madrid, Barcelona & more EA SPORTSEA is continuing its rollout of the FIFA 23 player ratings by showing off the top 23 from LaLiga, featuring the biggest stars from Real Madrid, Barcelona, and many more. Nothing gets the FIFA community talking quite like a ratings reveal, as fans debate who should be ranked as the best players in every new game. FIFA 23’s player ratings have proved to be no exception, with the downgrades given to legends like Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi sparking a strong reaction. Following the Premier League reveal, EA has kept the momentum going by showing the best players FIFA 23 players from the Spanish LaLiga. FIFA 23 LaLiga player ratings revealed As they have with every other announcement so far, the devs have fittingly let the community see the top 23 from each league. Without further ado, here are the best LaLiga players in FIFA 23: Karim Benzema – 91 rated – Robert Lewandowski – 91 rated – Thibaut Courtois – 90 rated – Jan Oblak – 89 rated – Toni Kroos – 88 rated – Luka Modric – 88 rated – Marc Ander Ter-Stegen – 88 rated – Antonio Rudiger – 87 rated – Frenkie De Jong – 87 rated – Vinicius Jr. – 86 rated – Daniel Perejo – 86 rated – David Alaba – 86 rated – Gerard Moreno – 85 rated – Iago Aspas – 85 rated – Pedri – 85 rated – Jordi Alba – 85 rated – Memphis Depay – 85 rated – Nabil Fekir – 85 rated – Sergio Busquets – 85 rated – Yannick Carrasco – 85 rated – Marco Acuna – 85 rated – Joao Felix – 84 rated – Jules Kounde – 84 rated – Unsurprisingly following their standout seasons last year, it’s Benzema and Lewandowski that lead the way in LaLiga. EA has also handed out substantial upgrades to Vinicus Jr. and Pedri, as the two youngest secured their place as stars of the future. It wasn’t all good news, however, as the likes of Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba were both downgraded to 85, perhaps as a result of Barcelona’s struggles over the last year. Of course, we’ll have to wait until we get our hands on FIFA 23 Ultimate Team to see how these La Liga ratings affect the meta. That being said, don’t be surprised to see many of these stars dominating FUT Champs in the early weeks.

Best FIFA 23 camera settings for Ultimate Team EA SportsCamera settings will be an underrated aspect of FIFA 23 and could actually change how you perform in the game’s key modes such as FIFA Ultimate Team. So, here are the best settings to use. As well as gathering the best players together to create their Ultimate Team in FIFA 23, players should also consider the camera settings they are running in each match. Another year of FUT Champions and Division Rivals means that fans of FIFA will be scrambling to optimize their playstyles with the best custom tactics and formations. But camera settings are often overlooked — when they shouldn’t be. So, here are our best FIFA 23 camera settings for Ultimate Team and the game’s other modes. Best FIFA 23 camera settings From the get-go, you’ll be presented with a myriad of default camera settings in FIFA 23 assigned by the team at EA SPORTS. Now, these aren’t supposed to be the settings to maximize your gameplay, they’re the best ones to show off the game, how polished it is, and how presentational it can be. So if you’re looking for substance over style, then we imagine you’ll want to mosey on over to the in-game settings and adjust the options. Follow our instructions and more of the pitch and players will be visible: In FIFA 23, go to ‘Options’. – Press on the ‘Camera’ tab. – Set it so that the Single Player and Multiplayer Cameras are now tuned to ‘Tele Broadcast.’ – Adjust ‘Camera Height’ to somewhere between 12 to 17. – Set ‘Camera Zoom’ at 0. – Make sure you’re able to see the flanks, and try out a match with your new settings. – If you’re unhappy, then tinker with the numbers by one or two. – Another big recommendation is the ‘Co-Op’ camera setting because it’s so incredibly zoomed out and you can see a large portion of the pitch. This is instrumental in helping you identify threats out wide that you perhaps wouldn’t notice, or pick out a pass that you basically wouldn’t be able to see otherwise. After you set the overall display, you can still improve your vision with tweaks to the ‘Camera Height’ and ‘Camera Zoom’ settings. Camera Zoom is generally accepted as being the best when set at zero, but there’s a bit of debate over which Camera Height is preferable. At the end of the day, these are just our preferred settings that we believe give the best results, but they may not work for you. So keep playing around until you land on the right balance because it will genuinely make a big difference. If you’re looking for more FIFA 23 guides and content, then check these out below: FIFA 23 crossplay explained | Best FIFA 23 custom tactics, meta formations & player instructions | FIFA 23 TOTW squads: Team of the Week explained | How to do the best FIFA 23 celebrations

Best FIFA 23 custom tactics, meta formations & player instructions EA SPORTSSecuring victories in FIFA 23‘s Ultimate Team hinges on a deep understanding of custom tactics, the right formation selection, and detailed player instructions. Delve into the strategies that will see you emerge victorious in modes like FUT Champions and Division Rivals. Identifying the most effective strategies, from meta formations to player instructions, is fundamental for those looking to make their mark in the competitive modes like Division Rivals and FUT Champions of Ultimate Team. There are some classic systems that tend to work wonders in FIFA 23 Ultimate Team and are consistently strong, and others are more niche. With this in mind, we’ve laid out our best FIFA 23 custom tactics, meta formations, and player instructions. Don’t forget that while custom tactics and strategies are helpful, without the correct players, they’re guaranteed to fall short. Be sure to visit our goalkeepers, center-backs, full-backs, midfielders, wingers, and strikers FUT guides to ensure your team is filled with top-tier players. Contents Best FIFA 23 formations for FUT Champions – FIFA 23 tactics: Attacking settings – FIFA 23 tactics: Defending settings – Best FIFA 23 formations & custom tactics for FUT Champions The best formation in FIFA 22 was comfortably 4-1-2-1-2 (narrow), and it’s effective again in FIFA 23. Packing out the midfield gives you plenty of options when trying to build an attack and play through the lines, while also making it hard for your opponent to find space in the middle of the park. It’s also possible to add some width if you don’t mind committing bodies forward. Picking two center midfielders with pace can simulate the effect of having wingers, or you can set the full-backs to bomb forward and deliver crosses. You can’t go wrong with 4-1-2-1-2 (narrow) thanks to the flexibility it offers at both ends of the pitch. That being said, there other setups that we expect to be just as effective. FIFA 23 meta formations Here are some other meta formations that we recommended giving spin in FIFA 23: 4-1-2-1-2 (narrow) – 4-2-3-1 – 4-4-2 – 4-3-2-1 – 4-2-2-2 – Best FIFA 23 custom tactics for 4-1-2-1-2 (narrow) Player instructions Left-back: Stay back while attacking – Right-back: Stay back while attacking – CDM: Cover center, Stay back while attacking – CMs: Get into the box for crosses, Get forward – CAM: Stay forward – ST: Stay forward, Get in behind – Defensive tactics Defensive Style: Balanced – Width: 40 – Depth: 50 – Offensive tactics Build Up Play: Balanced – Chance Creation: Forward Runs – Width: 40 – Players In Box: 70 – Corners and Free Kicks: 2 bars – Best FIFA 23 custom tactics for 4-2-3-1 Player instructions Left-back: Stay back while attacking – Right-back: Stay back while attacking – CDMs: Cover center on both, Stay back while attacking on one, Balanced on the other – CAM: Stay forward, Get into the box for crosses – ST: Stay forward, Get in behind – Defensive tactics Defensive Style: Balanced – Width: 35 – Depth: 55 – Offensive tactics Build Up Play: Direct Passing – Chance Creation: Forward Runs – Width: 40 – Players In Box: 70 – Corners and Free Kicks: 2 bars – Best FIFA 23 custom tactics for 4-4-2 Player instructions Left-back: Stay back while attacking – Right-back: Stay back while attacking – LM & RM: Cut inside, Get in behind – CMs: Cover center, One on Stay Back while attacking, One on balanced – ST: Stay forward, Get in behind – Defensive tactics Defensive Style: Balanced – Width: 40 – Depth: 50 – Offensive tactics Build Up Play: Balanced – Chance Creation: Balanced – Width: 50 – Players In Box: 50 – Corners and Free Kicks: 2 bars – Best FIFA 23 custom tactics for 4-3-2-1 Player instructions Left-back: Stay back while attacking – Right-back: Stay back while attacking – CM: Cover center, Stay back while attacking – LCM & RCM: Cover center, Balanced – LF & RF: Stay Central, Get in behind – ST: Stay forward, Get in behind – Defensive tactics Defensive Style: Balanced – Width: 40 – Depth: 50 – Offensive tactics Build Up Play: Long ball – Chance Creation: Direct passing – Width: 35 – Players In Box: 50 – Corners and Free Kicks: 2 bars – Best FIFA 23 custom tactics for 4-2-2-2 Player instructions Left-back: Stay back while attacking – Right-back: Stay back while attacking – CDMs: Cover center, Stay back while attacking – CAMs: Stay forward, Get into the box for cross – ST: Stay forward, Get in behind – Defensive tactics Defensive Style: Balanced – Depth: 50 – Offensive tactics Build Up Play: Fast build up – Chance Creation: Forward Runs – Width: 40 – Players In Box: 50 – Corners and Free Kicks: 2 bars – FIFA 23 tactics: Attacking settings When it comes to attacking, there are two different areas that players need to consider: Build Up Play and Chance Creation. These affect everything from the positions that attackers take up, to the types of runs they make. Finding the right settings that suit both your formation and your style of play is essential if you want to challenge the higher ranks of FUT Champs. There are four to choose from in each, so make sure you select the one that applies most to how you like to go about attacking: Build up play Balanced: Stick to your formation, players will make support runs when needed. – Slow Build Up: Players will come short for quick easy passes. Perfect for keeping possession. – Long Ball: Players will run behind the defensive line, ready for passes over the top. Works best with pacey strikers. – Fast Build Up: Attackers are constantly making runs, but leave you open to counterattack as they are pulled out of position. – Chance Creation Balanced: Players make runs but only when they think the time is right, otherwise they stay in formation. – Possession: Emphasizes patient passing and waiting for gaps to appear. Strikers don’t make too many runs but will make options for short passes. – Direct Passing: Strikers love to make runs in behind and beat the last man, ideal for quick players and well-time through balls. – Forward Runs: Players will push up the pitch and make plenty of runs, offering lots of options but could leave you exposed to counterattacks. – FIFA 23 tactics: Defending settings Defending in FIFA 23 also comes with plenty of options, with players being able to choose their defensive style and how deep they want to sit. You can check those out below: Width/Depth slider: This lets players decide how up the pitch they want their defensive line to be. A high line is great for attacking but leaves you open to balls in behind, whereas a deep line is ideal for when you’re defending a lead. – Balanced: The backline stays in formation and presses in the middle of the pitch. – Pressure on Heavy Touch: Defenders stay in shape and press whenever there is a stray pass or poor touch. – Press After Possession Loss: Players press frantically after they lose the ball for a few seconds to try and win it back. This uses a lot of stamina. – Constant Pressure: The team presses all over the pitch to try and win the ball in dangerous positions. Again, this tactic uses a lot of stamina. – Those are some of the best FIFA 23 formations, custom tactics, and player instructions to test out in Ultimate Team. We’ll be updating this page regularly as the meta begins to take shape and players find the best strategies to use in Ultimate Team. Remember, if you’re a fan of Career Mode, don’t forget to check out our best young players list that outlines all of the wonderkids you can add to your squad who have a huge amount of potential. Not only that, if you’re struggling to choose a club to manage in Career mode, we’ve got some recommendations right here. FIFA 23 Ones to Watch | FIFA 23 custom tactics | FIFA 23 Bundesliga rating predictions | FIFA 23 La Liga rating predictions | FIFA 23 Premier League predictions | 13 songs perfect for FIFA 23 soundtrack | FIFA 23 leaked ICONS | FIFA 23 leaked FUT Heroes | When does FIFA 23 early access start? | FIFA 23 crossplay explained | How to pre-order FIFA 23 | FIFA 23 Division Rivals | FIFA 23 Web App

Best FIFA 23 Bundesliga players: Top 23 ratings from Bayern Munich, Borussia Dortmund & more EA SPORTSEA continued its rollout of FIFA 23 player ratings by showing off the top 23 from Bundesliga, featuring big stars from Bayern Munich, Borussia Dortmund, and many more. FIFA rating reveals always spark heated debates in the community. EA already announced FIFA 23’s top 23 overall players as well as the top players from the Premier League and La Liga. Lionel Messi and Christiano Ronaldo’s ratings specifically drew attention from FIFA 23 players. The Bundesliga lost two superstars in Erling Haaland and Robert Lewandowski, but there are still plenty of exciting players in the league’s top 23 ratings. FIFA 23 LaLiga player ratings revealed EA shared the Bundesliga’s top players, and there were a few surprises players may not have expected. Here are the best Bundesliga players in FIFA 23: Manuel Neuer – 90 – Sadio Mane – 89 – Joshua Kimmich – 89 – Thomas Muller – 87 – Leon Goretzka – 87 – Christopher Nkunku – 86 – Kevin Trapp – 86 – Kingsley Coman – 86 – Yann Sommer – 85 – Patrik Schick – 85 – Marco Reus – 85 – Niklas Sule – 85 – Serge Gnabry – 85 – Matthijs de Ligt – 85 – Peter Gulacsi – 85 – Jude Bellingham – 84 – Lucas Hernandez – 84 – Alphonso Davies – 84 – Mats Hummels – 84 – Koen Casteels – 84 – Leroy Sane – 84 – Moussa Diaby – 84 – Konrad Laimer – 83 – Unsurprisingly, Manuel Neur tops the ratings after another stellar season for Bayern Munich. New teammate Sadio mane follows behind after a shock move from Liverpool during the summer transfer window. All top five Bundesliga players are from Bayern Munich. Nkunku lit the German top flight on fire last season, scoring 20 goals and adding 15 assists in 34 games. English phenom Jude Bellingham made a small leap from an 82 to 84 in FIFA 23. Plenty of these cards make perfect additions to your FIFA 23 Ultimate Team. Don’t be surprised to see many of these stars dominating FUT Champs in the early weeks.

Best FIFA 22 Pro Clubs custom tactics, formations & player builds EA SPORTSFIFA 22 Pro Clubs is just one of the game’s many modes where players can capitalize on the new custom tactics options. Here, we’re going to run through the best formations and systems to play, as well as player builds to help you score more goals. EA SPORTS has revamped Pro Clubs this year within FIFA 22, adding a friends option to \. The latter will be very useful for when it comes to picking your player build for each position on the field. Team customization was also given a facelift, with players able to edit their stadium, kits, crest, pitch lines, and much more. Customizing your custom tactics to fit the game’s meta and the play style of your friends is much more important, though, in Pro Clubs. Matching those tactics with the perfect formation will see your record improve in no time, and that’s what this guide should help you do. Contents Best FIFA 22 Pro Clubs custom tactics & formations New Defending Tactics There are four main differences to FIFA 22 defensive tactics, which can be used in Pro Clubs: Sliders – Free Roam player instruction – Step Up player instruction – Overlap player instruction – 4-3-2-1 Everybody wants to play upfront in Pro Clubs and score the goals. The 4-3-2-1 allows for one central striker, with two supporting forwards, meaning you can stretch the opposing team and run defenders ragged – if you play your cards right. Defending Defensive Style: Drop Back – Width: 5 bars – Depth: 3 bars – Attacking Offensive Style: Balanced – Width: 5 bars – Players in the box: 6 bars – Corners: 2 bars – Free kicks: 2 bars – 5-2-1-2 Packing your defense can be a real benefit in Pro Clubs, and that’s where the 5-2-1-2 comes in. Read More: All FIFA 22 ICON cards in Ultimate Team – Having greater numbers at the back might mean fewer attackers, but it also means you’re primed and ready to counter-attack the opposition by absorbing pressure during the game. Defending Defensive Style: Balanced – Width: 5 bars – Depth: 5 bars – Attacking Offensive Style: Balanced – Width: 5 bars – Players in the box: 5 bars – Corners: 2 bars – Free kicks: 2 bars – 4-3-3 (False 9) If you have a striker who is comfortable dropping deeper to carve out space for your speedy wingers, a false nine could be perfect for you. Defending Defensive Style: Pressure On Heavy Touch – Width: 5 bars – Depth: 5 bars – Attacking Offensive Style: Balanced – Width: 5 bars – Players in the box: 5 bars – Corners: 1 bar – Free kicks: 1 bar – Best FIFA 22 Pro Clubs player builds There have been some noticeable changes in the way FIFA 22 Pro Clubs players can customize their characters. Read More: FIFA 22 Perks explained – Knowing all of the different archetypes and perks, and how they help in-game, will be very useful in constructing the ultimate goalscorer, passer, defender, or goalkeeper. FIFA 22 Pro Clubs perks Striker and Winger Perks Distance Shooter – Increases accuracy and power from long-distance shots. Finesse Shot trait. 5-star Weak Foot ability. – One Time Shot – Increases finishing ability during one-time shots or headers. Grants Finesse Shot and Power Header Traits. Increasing your weak foot ability. – Set Piece Beacon – Increases Heading attributes on Set Pieces for five seconds. Grants you the Power Header Trait. – Clutch Finisher – Increases shooting attributes during the last 15 mins of a game, and extra time. Finesse Shot and Power Header Traits are also included while increasing your weak foot ability. – Hot Streak – Shooting stats are boosted for 15 mins after you score a goal. Finesse Shot and Power Header Traits are included while increasing weak foot ability. – Quick Reply – Shooting Attributes boosted for 15 mins after conceding a goal. Finesse Shot and Power Header Traits included increasing your weak foot ability. – Best Defender Perks Defensive Closer – Increases defending stats in the final 15 mins, and during extra time of a match. – Last Defender – Increases defending stats when you are the last player back defending. – Lock Down – Defending stats boost for 15 mins after your team scores a goal. – Cool Head – Defending stats boosted for 15 mins after your team concedes a goal. – Ball Winner – Boosts jockey speed when the player uses Jockey or Sprint Jockey actions. Increases tackling ability. – Physical Strength – Boosts strength, ball control, and jumping when jostling, shielding, or heading the ball. – Best Midfielder Perks Assist Streak – Boosts Passing stats for 15 mins after assisting a goal. Grants the player Swerve Pass trait. – Skilled Dribbler – Increases dribbling and skill move abilities. Flair trait included. – Set Piece Specialist – Increases abilities during set-pieces. Giant Throw In and Set Play Specialist Trait. – Active First Touch – Increases ball control, acceleration, and sprint speed after the first touch. – Threaded Pass – Increases through-pass and lofted through-pass accuracy. Swerve trait and 5-star weak foot ability. – Precision Pass – Increases normal pass accuracy and speed. Swerve trait. 5-star weak foot ability. – Tireless Runner – Second Wind and Solid Player Traits. – Pinpoint Cross – Increases crossing accuracy and ability. Swerve trait. 5-star weak foot ability. – Best Goalkeeper Perks GK Clutch Save – GK stats boost in the final 15 mins, and during extra time of a match. – GK Fast Rush – GK speed boost when sprinting or rushing. – GK Quick Reflex – GK reflexes and reactions boost when saving. – GK One on One – GK ability boost in one vs one situations for 5 secs. – GK Far Reach – Better at saving Distance Shots. – GK Set Piece Expert – GK stats boost during Set Pieces for 5 secs after the ball is in play. – FIFA 22 Pro Clubs Archetypes Archetypes are acquired through Skill Points, which are made available at the end of a skill tree branch. You can equip up to three Archetypes, depending on how you decide to allocate your Skill Points. Read More: FIFA 22 player ratings confirmed – These will give you significant attribute increases – a key difference in builds from last year. Using the information within this guide, you should be able to work out the best perks for your Pro Clubs player, depending on their position. In the meantime, we’ve got a flurry of information surrounding FIFA 22 that you’re going to need to catch up on down below. Fastest Players | Player Ratings | ICONs | TOTW 1 Predictions | Best Young Players | Hero Cards | Ones to Watch

Best FIFA 22 young players to sign on Career Mode EA SPORTSIn FIFA 22 Career Mode, having good youth prospects is just as important as having star players, especially if you’re planning on building a long-term project with a club. Here’s a list of some of the best wonderkids we’ve found. FIFA Ultimate Team is all the rage these days. However, Career Mode has always been the heart and soul of every FIFA title, and it isn’t any different in FIFA 22. There’s nothing quite like the feeling of taking an unsuccessful club to the top of the league or leading a successful one to even more silverware. But like anything in the football world, there’s an optimal way to do it, and one of the most important things you can do is develop young talent and turn a bunch of wonderkids into the next set of superstar players. The problem is, with so many young players available on the market, it’s hard to know which ones are worth your time in the game. So, to make things easier for you, we’ve put together a list of some of the best ones money can buy. We made sure to include a good range of positions and prices, too. Best wonderkids in FIFA 22 When looking for young talent to build your team, the most important thing to remember is to figure out what’s missing and what gaps need to be filled. If you’re top-heavy in attack, you’ll falter in defense and vice-versa. A balance in all areas of the pitch is the key to consistency and success. Best young goalkeepers and defenders If your team scores, you might win. But if nobody ever scores against you, you’ll never lose. That’s how the old saying goes, and it rings true in FIFA 22. For that reason, developing a strong backline is a must-do and the perfect place to start. The general rule of thumb is that you want to fill the center-back position with tall and strong players. Not only will that help them out muscle attackers, but it means they’ll be able to contest crosses much easier, too. However, the same cannot be said for your fullbacks. It’s a different role with different requirements, and that means pace and other qualities that help with counter-attacking are paramount. Of course, goalkeepers are the team’s cornerstone, and it’s important to have an amazing one in any squad. Luckily for you, we’ve compiled a list of the best youth prospects available in all these positions. Let’s take a look at who they are and what their stats look like. Best young midfielders The midfield is the most versatile section of the pitch. It largely depends on the formation and shape of your team. Naturally, that means the kind of players you’ll need depends on what formation and strategy you’re going for. Some midfielders are excellent all-rounders, while others are better at attacking or defending. They’re generally organized into CAM, CM, LM, RM, and CDM, depending on their strengths and weaknesses. Either way, no matter what you’re looking for, our list will have someone that fits the bill. Best young strikers and wingers Picking strikers and wingers is often the most thrilling part of building a team in Career Mode. People love weaving through the opposition with pacey wingers, and scoring a bullet with a sharpshooting striker is the cherry on top. However, it’s important to pick players that have the right skills for the job. For example, wingers generally need to be pacey, good at dribbling, and cross the ball well. Strikers, on the other hand, need to be agile, strong, and clinical. Attacking players tend to be more expensive than others due to all the hype around them. Fortunately, we’ve included a good range of young strikers and wingers at prices ranging from £1.3m to £82m, depending on your budget. Top 20 highest potential FIFA 22 wonderkids These are the nine highest potential players in FIFA 22.EA SPORTS has officially released the FIFA 22 player ratings, including the top 20 players with the highest potential. There are some familiar names on the list, including superstars Kylian Mbappe, Gianluigi Donnarumma, and Erling Haaland. However, there are plenty of other fresh names in the mix, too. Official FIFA 22 Wonderkids announced by EA As showcased above, there are countless talented young players available to sign in FIFA 22, but only a select few can be chosen by EA to be the official Wonderkids. This is the best under 21 starting XI based on FIFA 22’s FUT ratings: That sums up our list of the best young players in FIFA 22 career mode. Hopefully, some of our suggestions will be exactly what you need to round off your team. We’ll keep this list updated with any new players that pop up. In the meantime, here are some more FIFA 22 guides for you to check out: Best strikers in FIFA 22 Ultimate Team | Best goalkeepers to buy in FIFA 22 Ultimate Team | Best center-backs to buy in FIFA 22 Ultimate Team | Best midfielders to buy in FIFA 22 Ultimate Team | Premier League POTM | Serie A POTM | Ligue 1 POTM | Eredivisie POTM | LaLiga POTM | Bundesliga POTM

Best FIFA 22 meta passes & passing controls revealed by YouTuber EA SPORTSThe FIFA 22 meta is ever-changing with EA SPORTS rolling out regular gameplay changes, but there are a few really effective passing styles that can help you score more goals. This year the competition has never been greater in Ultimate Team, with FUT Champs Weekend League getting a big refresh with a new qualification system. There might be fewer matches when you qualify, moving down from 30 to 20 per weekend, but getting there can be grueling. Creating more chances and scoring a greater amount of goals should solve your problems, though. While FIFA 22 gameplay has had its critics, with some players arguing chances are few and far between in games, there are solutions to explore. Best FIFA 22 passes to use: Meta tips On October 14, YouTuber NealGuides revealed some of the best meta passes you can perform in-game to get in on goal much faster. The creator, who offers 1 on 1 courses for training, revealed several main tips that he’s noticed pro players have started to use. These are the following: Best FIFA 22 passing controls Driven Pass: R1/RB + X/A – Driven Through Ball: R1/RB + Triangle/Y – Lofted Pass: Double-tap X/A – Lofted Through Ball: Double-tap Triangle/Y – Each of these are explained in his in-depth video below. One of the most interesting takes, for casual players at least, will be just how effective the lofted short passes have become in FIFA 22. Just by simply double-tapping the standard pass controls, a major advantage can be gained, as he says there aren’t many animations in-game that can combat it. Whether it’s creating one of the best sets of custom tactics, picking the right formation, or knowing how to unlock a defence with these passes – some players are in tune with the meta and it’s working a treat for them. For more FIFA 22 news, tips, and tricks follow us on Twitter @DexertoFC.

Best FIFA 22 meta players to sign on Ultimate Team EA SPORTSKnowing where to spend your FIFA 22 Ultimate Team coins and keeping in tune with the early meta will be paramount to your success as a FUT Club Owner… So, we’ve done the hard work for you, and scouted some meta players you should sign. With Division Rivals, FUT Champs Weekend League, and Squad Battles all open for business once again, building an ideal starter team with potential for future upgrades is important. A perfect cocktail of meta players, best formations, and custom tactics can take you a long way – no matter which team you decide to build. Whether you’re eyeing up FUT cards from the Bundesliga, Premier League, Serie A or another major league, we’ve got you covered. Best FIFA 22 meta players (September & October) Here, we’re going to list off a number of FIFA 22 meta players for a number of different positions. Milan Škriniar Donyell Malen Achraf Hakimi Kalidou Koulibaly Leon Goretzka Alejandro Gomez Marcos Llorente Theo Hernandez Raphinha Leroy Sane Joe Gomez Inaki Williams Presnel Kimpembe Raphael Varane Federico Valverde Leon Bailey FIFA 22 meta formations A number of tactical systems have already seen huge success in FIFA 22 for players, including: 4-3-3 (4) – 4-1-2-1-2 (Narrow) – 4-4-2 – 4-2-3-1 – For more information on meta formations, check out our comprehensive custom tactics guide.

How to do the best FIFA 22 celebrations: Controls guide EA SportsThere’s nothing better than dropping in a timely goal and letting your FIFA 22 opponent know what’s what with the perfect celebration. If you’re looking for how to pull off a certain FIFA 22 post-score move, look no further. Celebrations are the best part of online play for some players, whether you’re playing a friend or a random, flexing after a goal is a must. FIFA 22 even adds several new ones to toss out there as well. New or old, we’ve got a ton of FIFA celebrations gathered right here. Whether you’re looking for a certain one or a just a general refresher, chances are you’ll find it below. FIFA 22 Celebration controls New FIFA 22 Celebrations Below are the controls for all kinds of FIFA 22 celebrations (new ones first), with instructions for both Playstation and Xbox: Picture PS: Hold R2 + press Square – Xbox: Hold RT and press X – – Point PS: Hold L1, flick RS x2 – Xbox: Hold LB, Flick R x2 – – Fingers PS: Hold L2 + press R3 – Xbox: Hold LT + press R3 – – Time Check PS: Hold R2 + flick RS right then left – Xbox: Hold RT + Flick R right then left – – Classic FIFA 22 Celebrations Random Celebration PS: O – Xbox: B – – Signature Celebration PS: X – Xbox: A – – Cancel Celebration PS: L1 + R1 – Xbox: LB + RB – – Running FIFA 22 Celebrations Aeroplane PS: Hold R3 – Xbox: Hold R3 – – Telephone PS: Hold R down – Xbox: Hold R down – – Blow Kisses PS: Flick R down then hold R up – Xbox: Flick R down then hold R up – – Head on Head PS: Flick R right then hold R right – Xbox: Flick R right then hold R right – – Windmill PS: Spin R clockwise – Xbox: Spin R clockwise – – Finishing move FIFA 22 Celebrations Swagger PS: Hold R1 + double tap O – Xbox: Hold RB + double tab B – – Pigeon PS: Hold R1 + Press R3 – Xbox: Hold RB + press R3 – – Timber PS: Hold L2 + press O – Xbox: Hold LT + press B – – Hypnosis PS: Hold L2 + press ∆ – Xbox: Hold Lt + press Y – – Stir the Pot PS: Hold L2 + double tap ∆ – Xbox: Hold LT + double tap Y – – Spanish Dance PS: Hold L2 + flick R up x2 – Xbox: Hold LT + flick R up X2 – – Golf Swing PS: Hold R1 + flick R left then right – Xbox: Hold RB + flick R left then right – – Giddy Up PS: Hold L1 + Press R3 – Xbox: Hold LB + press R3 – –

Best FIFA 22 custom tactics, meta formations & player instructions EA SPORTSFIFA 22 offers a plethora of formations, custom tactics, and player instructions – but which should you use to dominate FUT Champions Weekend League and Division Rivals in Ultimate Team? Weekend League campaigns can be grueling, from qualification to the matches themselves – especially when your system lets you down. Whether you elect to use an attacking formation like a 4-2-2-2 or one of the new formations like the 5-2-3 (Diamond), choosing the right player instructions, and defensive, and attacking settings will be crucial in how that team holds up. Selecting the right system will put you in a good position to get more FUT Rivals and Squad Battles victories. Here, we will explain how EA has changed custom tactics in FIFA 22, which new formations have been added, and handy tips on how to improve your strategy in the game. If you’re looking for the best custom tactics in FIFA 23, we’ve got you covered too. Contents New custom tactics explained for FIFA 22 – Best FIFA 22 formation for FUT Champions Weekend League – FIFA 22 new formations – FIFA 22 custom tactics explained – Best tactics FIFA 22: Defending settings – FIFA 22 tactics: Attacking Settings – Best FIFA 22 formation – Custom tactics for FUT Champs We’d have to say that undoubtedly the best formation you can run in FIFA 22 this year is the 4-1-2-1-2 (narrow) as it allows you to really change up your game and dominate your opponent. Deploying four players in the middle of the park gives you plenty of options and ways to pass through your opponent going forward and conversely lots of coverage in defence. Also, it’s up to your playstyle and the caliber of players you have at full-back, but it’s also possible to set your full-backs to join the attack and offer your attacks even more fluidity and creative outlets. If you’re not interested in this formation, it doesn’t work for you, or you want out and out wingers in your team, then here are some other meta formations to try out: 4-1-2-1-2 (narrow) – 4-2-3-1 – 4-4-2 – 4-3-3 (4) – Best FIFA 22 custom tactics for 4-1-2-1-2 (narrow) Player instructions Left-back: Stay back while attacking – Right-back: Stay back while attacking – CDM: Cover center, Stay back while attacking – CM: Get into the box for crosses, Get forward – CAM: Stay forward – ST: Stay forward, Get in behind – Defensive tactics Defensive Style: Balanced – Depth: 50 – Offensive tactics Build Up Play: Balanced – Chance Creation: Forward Runs or Direct Passing – Width: 50 – Players In Box: 50 – Corners and Free Kicks: 2 bars – Best FIFA 22 custom tactics for 4-2-3-1 Player instructions Left-back: Stay back while attacking – Right-back: Stay back while attacking – CDMs: Cover center on both, Stay back while attacking on one, Get forward on the other – CAM: Stay forward, Get into the box for crosses – ST: Stay forward, Get in behind – Defensive tactics Defensive Style: Balanced – Depth: 50 – Offensive tactics Build Up Play: Balanced – Chance Creation: Forward Runs – Width: 50 – Players In Box: 60 – Corners and Free Kicks: 2 bars – Best FIFA 22 custom tactics for 4-4-2 Player instructions Left-back: Stay back while attacking – Right-back: Stay back while attacking – LM & RM: Cut inside, – CM: Cover center (use box-to-box midfielders) – ST: Stay forward, Get in behind – Defensive tactics Defensive Style: Balanced – Depth: 50 – Offensive tactics Build Up Play: Balanced – Chance Creation: Balanced – Width: 50 – Players In Box: 50 – Corners and Free Kicks: 2 bars – Best FIFA 22 custom tactics for 3-5-2 Player instructions CDMs: Cut passing lines, Cover center – LM & RM: Come back on defence, get into box for cross, and stay wide – CAM: Stay forward – ST: Both Stay forward, Get in behind – Defensive tactics Defensive Style: Balanced – Depth: 65 – Width: 45 – Offensive tactics Build Up Play: Long Ball – Chance Creation: Direct Passing – Width: 50 – Players In Box: 5 bars – Corners and Free Kicks: 3 bars – Best FIFA 22 custom tactics for 4-3-3 (4) Player instructions Left-back: Overlap – Right-back: Overlap – CM: Cover Center – LW & RW: Cut Inside – CAM: Get into the box for crosses, Stay forward – ST: Stay forward – GK: Comes for crosses, Sweeper keeper – Defensive tactics Defensive Style: Balanced – Width: 50 – Depth: 75 – Offensive tactics Build Up Play: Fast Build Up – Chance Creation: Direct Passing – Width: 75 – Players In Box: 60 – Corners and Free Kicks: 2 bars – Alternative 4-3-3 (4) custom tactics Player instructions CM: Cover Center – RM & LM: Come back on Defence, Get in Behind, Conservative Interceptions – CDM: One on Get Forward, One on Stay back while Attacking – ST: One on Stay forward, Stay Central. One of them on Come back on Defence – Defensive tactics Defensive Style: Balanced – Width: 40 – Depth: 55 – Offensive tactics Build Up Play: Long Ball – Chance Creation: Direct Passing – Width: 55 – Players In Box: 30 – Corners and Free Kicks: 2 bars – Best FIFA 22 custom tactics for 4-3-3 (3) Player instructions CM: Cover Center – CAM: Get forward, Get into the box for crosses – ST: Stay forward, Stay Central – LW & RW: Cut Inside – Defensive tactics Defensive Style: Balanced – Width: 45 – Depth: 60 – Offensive tactics Build Up Play: Balanced – Chance Creation: Forward Runs – Width: 50 – Players In Box: 60 – Corners and Free Kicks: 1 bar – FIFA 22 new formations Three new formations will be added to FIFA 22, potentially changing the meta from FIFA 21 once again. 3-5-1-1 Another three at the back formation is on its way into FIFA, with a five-man midfield in front of it. 5-4-1 (Diamond) The new formation will be a 5-4-1 similar to FIFA 21 and previous games but will take up a diamond shape. 5-2-3 The 5-2-3 formation will presumably feature three central defenders, two wing-backs, and three forwards upfront. 4-3-2-1 & 3-4-2-1 changes These two formations will see their RF and LF positions change to CF roles in FIFA 22. How that will impact their chances of being meta formations remains to be seen. FIFA 22 custom tactics explained How do custom tactics work in FIFA 22? Custom tactics will allow you to set your average defensive line in FIFA 22, whether it be a low, average, or high pressing block. From there, you can also select the style of football you wish to play, which may be standoff against the opponent, a possession-based game, or high pressing football. These have changed since last year, for both defending and attacking. Best tactics FIFA 22: Defending settings On July 29, EA revealed the Gameplay Pitch Notes for FIFA 22, which revealed a number of defensive tactic changes. There are four main ones to look out for. Sliders Depth and Width Sliders now range from 1 to 100, allowing for more nuanced customization. – Free Roam player instruction Free Roam instructions for CDMs allow for a deep-lying playmaker role coming closer to support the ball handler and also dropping deeper to receive a pass during possession or build-up. – Step Up player instruction Step Up instructions for Center Backs and Full Backs can have them step out of position and mark opposing attackers tighter when they are free to receive a ball. This is the inverse of the Stick to Position instruction. – Overlap player instruction Overlap Instructions for Center Backs (only for 3 or 5 defender formations) allow the CB to overlap wide when in the correct position and provide attacking support to teammates. – FIFA 22 tactics: Attacking Settings There are now two types of attacking tactics. These are Build Up Play and Chance Creation. Build Up Play Balanced: Stick to your formation when attacking. Players make support runs when needed. – Slow Build Up: Not as many forward runs, but players will stand in support. Perfect for a short passing game. – Long Ball: Players will run behind the defensive line, perfect for a target man with direct balls up the field. Fast strikers work best. – Fast Build Up: Exposes you a little to counter-attacks, but players fly forward with dangerous runs. – Chance Creation Balanced: Maintain formation when attacking. Players will offer support and make runs when they think it’s the right time to do so. – Possession: Perfect for teams with good passers. With short passing the main focus, there won’t be many penetrating runs but it will be difficult for the opposition to break your lines. – Direct Passing: Players will create chances by making runs for passes, in behind. Fast strikers will be suited to this the best. – Forward Runs: This tactic pushes players forward deep into attacking areas. It could leave you exposed to counterattacks, though. – Should any of the best custom tactics change for these formations, we’ll be sure to update this guide with more FIFA 22 tips. In the meantime, here are some more FIFA 22 guides for you to check out: Best strikers in FIFA 22 Ultimate Team | Best goalkeepers to buy in FIFA 22 Ultimate Team | Best center-backs to buy in FIFA 22 Ultimate Team | Best midfielders to buy in FIFA 22 Ultimate Team | Premier League POTM | Serie A POTM | Ligue 1 POTM | Eredivisie POTM | LaLiga POTM | Bundesliga POTM

FIFA 22 Career Mode Training explained: All new drills, increase your player rating Training in FIFA 22’s Career Mode has been overhauled to include a new and improved player growth system. Here’s everything you need to know on how to use it to increase your rating in both Player and Manager Careers. Career Mode is the bread and butter of every FIFA title. It’s a classic mode that allows players to develop teams as a manager, throw youth prospects and custom players into the mix, and turn them into superstars. The best way to do that is to increase their player rating through Training. FIFA 22’s Training system still has some quality of life improvements from previous titles, including One Time Training, which lets you receive the best score you achieved in a drill every time you simulate it, and Group Training. However, it also includes some new features, like the Player Career Skill Tree, which gives you more control over how your custom player develops. Let’s take a look at everything we know, starting with the fundamentals. FIFA 22 Career Mode Training explained Training allows players to earn experience points through training and matches to build and develop youth prospects and custom players. You can make a player participate in three training sessions every week. The amount of experience they earn from each session depends on what position they’re in. For example, a defender will gain more experience from defending drills than shooting ones and vice versa. If you play a drill rather than simulate it, your player will receive bonus experience regardless of the grade. Similarly, if you take on a drill for the first time, you’ll receive bonus experience as well. But of course, if you’d rather save yourself time, you can simulate them and receive less. You can also make presets of your favorite training sessions so you can re-do them on the fly. And last but not least, if you select and complete an Enhanced Match Objective in a proper game, you’ll receive bonus experience as well. FIFA 22 Player Career Skill Tree For the first time in the series, FIFA 22’s Player Career Mode will include a new system called the Player Career Skill Tree. In the past, player development happened by growing attributes depending on how players performed in matches. In FIFA 22, these attributes will only grow in the way you want them to. It’s a great way to give you more control over your player’s growth. The premise is simple. The more experience you earn, the more your player will level up. And each time they do, you will unlock skill points that can be spent in the Player Career Skill Tree. The attributes increases they produce are a big deal, and you’ll notice their impact immediately. And last but not least, Archetypes, which can be found deep within the Player Career Skill Tree, are even better. Not only do they provide massive attribute boosts, but they also allow you to specialize in specific roles and styles. New Training Drills in FIFA 22 Career Mode FIFA 22 is expected to introduce some new training drills into Career Mode. However, the developers haven’t revealed any details yet other than what we’ve mentioned above. Some old favorites have been showcased in the gameplay trailer, like Long Shot Practice and Under Pressure for individual player training. Still, you can expect to see some group training for Manager Careers, especially the ones that improved sharpness. FIFA 22’s Career Mode is set to be bigger and better than ever before, and the streamlined Training system is a big reason why. If you take full advantage of it, you’ll be climbing the ladder and developing world-class footballers in no time at all.

Best FIFA 22 camera settings to give you an edge EA SportsThere are some tips and tricks that longtime FIFA players always do with their camera settings, so let’s go over some that could actually give you a slight edge over an opponent in FIFA 22. Every player has a list of things they just have to do when logging into FIFA 22: set your controller settings, and camera settings being two of the first that usually get adjusted. Sure, you can hop into Career Mode or Ultimate Team without tweaking any settings, if you want to give yourself the same handicaps everyone else who plays on base settings does. If you want to potentially be a step ahead of your opponents, then read on. Best FIFA 22 Camera Settings FIFA 22 starts out loaded with all of the cameras set to the EA Sports GameCam, but there are much better options available. If you follow these simple tweaks you’ll be able to see more players and more of the pitch at once: Go into the FIFA 22 Options menu. – Select the “Camera” tab. – Change both Single Player and Multiplayer Cameras to ‘Tele Broadcast’ option. – Set ‘Camera Height’ anywhere from 10 to 17. – Set ‘Camera Zoom’ at zero. – Make sure you’re able to see the flanks, and try out a match with your new settings. – You’ll want to switch the Single Player Camera and Multiplayer Camera both to the ‘Tele Broadcast’ option, which gives you a better view of the pitch than the starting GameCam does. Another option is the ‘Co-Op’ Camera setting as well, which also gives you a zoomed-out view of the field, but Tele Broadcast is preferred by the majority of pro players and plenty of FIFA veterans as well. After you set the overall display, you can still improve your vision with tweaks to the ‘Camera Height’ and ‘Camera Zoom’ settings. Camera Zoom is generally accepted at being the best when set at zero, but there’s a bit of debate over which Camera Height is preferable. You should be alright with any height from 10-17, any higher than that and the sides of the field tend to become cut off, so just mess with it a bit and figure out what works for you.

Best FIFA 22 bargain players to sign on Career Mode EA SPORTSFIFA 22 Career Mode is all about making the best decisions on and off the field to improve your team, and when it comes to buying players, a good bargain can pay off big time. Here are some of the best bargain players we’ve found so far. If you want to become a good manager in FIFA 22 Career Mode, you’ll need to learn how to play the market and find the right players to improve your team. Not only does that involve scouting the right players, but it also involves developing them. It can seem like a daunting task at first. However, looking for free agents and young players is a good place to start. Beyond that, you’ll want to have a crack at finding some bargain players as well. These are often players who have good growth and potential relative to their price. They also will typically be bench or rotation players and outside of the Top 5 leagues, as those clubs don’t hand out cheap players lightly. To help you out, we’ve assembled a list of some of the best bargain players we’ve found in each position. We limited it to players between 17 and 24 years old as you’ll be able to get good value out of them for longer. Best FIFA 22 bargain players to sign on Career Mode As mentioned above, we’ve organized our list of bargain players into separate sections for each position. It starts off with forwards and gradually works its way down to defenders and goalkeepers. We’ve also included a good range of ages, positions, and prices in the mix. It’s by no means a definitive list. However, it’s a great place to start and one that will help you find some hidden gems to add to your team. Forwards Midfielders Defenders Goalkeepers That sums up our list of the best bargain players in FIFA 22 Career Mode. There are, of course, many others you can find on the market. However, these are some of the best in terms of their growth and potential. Read More: FIFA 22 new leagues, teams & stadiums list – It’s important to remember that while these qualities are important, they’re not the only thing worth considering. For example, even if a player has a potential of 75-80, you can sell them when they peak and lots of money in the process.

Best FIFA 21 kits to buy in Ultimate Team, ranked EA SPORTSAlthough FIFA 21 Ultimate Team is all about picking the perfect players, many of us do like our teams to have the best-looking kit possible as well. FIFA 21 was released back in October 2020 and players have had plenty of time to build up their perfect Ultimate Team. Although it can be difficult to piece together the best starting XI possible, it’s often just as challenging to pick a kit for your team to wear while they’re out on the pitch. While a great-looking kit won’t turn your squad into world-beaters, it will make your team look amazing while they’re playing at their best. The question is, which are the best kits in FIFA 21 Ultimate Team? Here are the best jerseys to transform the look of your squad before your next online match. Best FIFA 21 kits, ranked 10. Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C. (Away Kit) It’s not hard to see why the Wolverhampton Wanderers away kit is so popular among the FIFA 21 community. The shirt has a unique design that differs from the team’s orange home kit and is definitely a great choice for any starting XI in FUT. 9. AFC Ajax (Away Kit) Although it might not be to everyone’s taste, Ajax’s away kit is certainly unique and will make any starting XI stand out. 8. Borussia Dortmund (Home Kit) There’s no other shirt like it and if you’re a fan of the combination of yellow and black, Borussia Dortmund’s home kit is always a solid choice. 7. Arsenal (Away Kit) The red streaks make Arsenal’s away shirt completely unique and are perfect for a player who is looking for a clean-looking kit, with a twist. 6. F.C Barcelona (Home Kit) You can never go wrong with Barcelona’s classic home kit, it makes any squad look incredible on the pitch. 5. Hertha BSC (Away Kit) Hertha BSC’s away shirt is another example of a sleek-looking kit with a twist that’s guaranteed to make any starting XI look brilliant. 4. FC Bayern Munich (Third Kit) Every single one of Bayern Munich’s shirts looking incredible, but the third kit’s combination of black and red makes it stand out from the crowd. 3. Orlando Pirates (Away Kit) With perhaps the most eye-catching shirt on this list, Orlando Pirates’ away kit is guaranteed to grab the attention of your opponent in an online match. 2. S.L Benfica (Third Kit) The combination of white and gold on Benfica’s third kit makes it one of the best-looking shirts in the game. 1. F.C Barcelona (Away Kit) Taking the top spot is Barcelona’s black and gold away kit that would make any team of silver players look world-class on the pitch. It may not be as eye-catching as the team’s iconic home shirt, but its simplistic design looks amazing on any team. That rounds off our list of the best kits to pick up for your Ultimate Team in FIFA 21. Although the list above is a top 10, the best-looking kit is all subject to opinion and down to preference. Take a look through the selection and pick out the shirt that you think would suit your team best. A new kit won’t guarantee you any success on the pitch, but at least your starting XI will look great while you’re taking on other players online.

Best FIFA 21 Pro Clubs custom tactics & formations EA SportsFIFA Pro Clubs players can finally customize their team’s tactics and formations in FIFA 21, but some strategies work better than others. If you want to know what works best and how to do them, we’ve got you covered. FIFA Pro Clubs has always been a popular mode, but it’s even better in FIFA 21. For the first time ever, players can customize the names and appearances of their AI players. But perhaps more importantly, they can also set up to five preset custom tactics and formations. It’s a revolutionary feature that gives FIFA 21 Pro Clubs players more control over their team than ever before. Players have been busy trying to figure out what works and what doesn’t. Their efforts have contributed to the development of meta custom tactics formations, much like in FIFA 21 Ultimate Team. Here’s a quick look at some of the best ones we’ve found, and what sort of players they’re best suited to. FIFA 21 Pro Clubs Custom Tactics Guide FIFA 21 Pro Clubs players have many different formations, custom tactics, and player instructions at their disposal. However, through trial and error, only a handful of strategies have reigned supreme. They all have their own strengths and weaknesses and are better suited to different playstyles. FIFA 21 Pro Clubs Custom Tactics Guide for 5-2-1-2 This formation is based on a solid five-man defense with a moderate attacking and defensive style. It’s similar to a typical FIFA 21 Ultimate Team meta formation, but it has plenty of room for players to shine. First, you’ll want to change the player instructions to have the LB and RB stay back. This will keep everything neat and tidy in the backline and stop defenders from being drawn out of position. This should create fewer opportunities for opponents to exploit. The playstyle itself is simple. You’ll want to hold the fort in the backline, and either attack on the counter or build-up play slowly with a combination of passes. This formation is all about patience and precision. It’s best suited to players who prefer a calm and composed playstyle. If that sounds like your cup of tea, it can be devastating. It’s most effective with two human-controlled ST players. Defending Defensive Style: Balanced – Width: 5 bars – Depth: 5 bars – Attacking Offensive Style: Balanced – Width: 5 bars – Players in the box: 5 bars – Corners: 2 bars – Free kicks: 2 bars – FIFA 21 Pro Clubs Custom Tactics Guide for 4-3-2-1 The 4-3-1-1 formation is more about attacking. However, to compensate, you’ll want to set the Defensive Style to Drop Back and have no more than three bars on depth. This will keep your defense tighter without weakening your attack. It’s also essential to set the Defensive Position on the LCM and RCM to Cover Center. That way, they’ll never deviate from the center and stray wide, which often creates a lethal opening. This formation and custom tactic works best with a minimum of three human-controlled players. You’ll want them in the ST, CAM, and CDM positions, so they’ll be heavily involved in the build-up. If you prefer a faster and more aggressive playstyle without being too exposed in defense, this is a good middle-ground. Not everyone wants to park the bus. FIFA 21 Pro Clubs is all about finding a style that suits you and your team. Defending Defensive Style: Drop Back – Width: 5 bars – Depth: 3 bars – Attacking Offensive Style: Balanced – Width: 5 bars – Players in the box: 6 bars – Corners: 2 bars – Free kicks: 2 bars – FIFA 21 Pro Clubs Custom Tactics Guide for 4-3-3 (Holding) The 4-3-3 (Holding) formation is simple and effective without needing to change too much. It has a rock-solid foundation in the defense and midfield, but it also lets players with flair and creativity shine on the wings. It also works particularly well with counter-attacks, but at the same time, it’s vulnerable to them. To make things a little more comfortable in defense, you’ll want to set the Defensive Style to Drop Back. Other than that, you can pretty much leave everything else as it is. The CDM will need to play a pivotal role in defense, though, so you’ll want to make sure a human-controlled player fills the role. Defending Defensive Style: Drop Back – Width: 5 bars – Depth: 5 bars – Attacking Offensive Style: Balanced – Width: 5 bars – Players in the box: 5 bars – Corners: 3 bars – Free kicks: 3 bars – FIFA 21 Pro Clubs Custom Tactics Guide for 4-3-3 (False 9) The 4-3-3 (False 9) is an excellent alternative to more aggressive 4-3-3 formations. It’s ideal for players who love holding possession. The attack revolves around a deeper-lying CF. He’ll be more involved in the build-up than a typical ST and can help with keeping possession. This formation works best with a human-controlled LW, CF, and RW. The rest of the team can be AI-controlled, but to make them more competent in defense, you’ll want to set the Player Instructions on the CDM, LB, and RB to Stay Back While Attacking. You’ll also want to set the CDM’s Defensive Behaviour to Man Mark and Defensive Position to Cover Center. That way, he’ll always remain in the middle and make it significantly harder for your opponents to find a way through. Last but not least, you can set the goalkeeper to Comes For Crosses in the Saving On Crosses instruction. It will make him save the ball before it finds its way to a target more often than not. Defending Defensive Style: Pressure On Heavy Touch – Width: 5 bars – Depth: 5 bars – Attacking Offensive Style: Balanced – Width: 5 bars – Players in the box: 5 bars – Corners: 1 bar – Free kicks: 1 bar – So, there you have it! Those are the best formation, custom tactics, and instruction combinations that players have been using in FIFA 21 Pro Clubs. There are likely more as well, so if you have found a masterplan do share it with us @UltimateTeamUK on Twitter.

Best FIFA 20 TOTSSF cards to buy: 25k, 50k, 150k, 300k Dexerto/EA SportsWith the majority of FIFA 20’s Team of the Season So Far (TOTS So Far) sets now released, let’s take a look at the best cards to buy, at a variety of different price ranges in Ultimate Team. Despite months passing since the majority of European leagues were suspended, the fate of many remains unknown. In response, EA took it upon themselves to release TOTSSF, limited time celebrations of the stand out players in each league, up to the point at which they were suspended. The move has generally been well liked in the FIFA community, offering players the chance to get their hands on some seriously impressive cards, despite the carnage that continues to engulf real world football. We’ll explain our picks as we make them, also giving accurate prices as of the time of writing – using the reliable FUTBIN database. This article will also be updated as more TOTS So Far cards are released. So, let’s jump right into it. FIFA 20 TOTS So Far player buying tips Best TOTSSF card for 25k As you’d expect, there currently aren’t that many TOTSSF cards available for this sort of price. Players have to really turn to more undesirable leagues to find cards that are this cheap. Michael Ihiekwe of Rotherham, while in League One and so not high up on many players’ lists, might be a perfect option to sure up defences. Despite being in a fairly obscure league, his English nationality means he can be put into a host of Premier League sides. Examples of players he can be put with include one-to-watch Fiyako Tomori and TOTSSF Dean Henderson. At just 13,000-15,000 coins, his 85 overall makes him an absolute steal. Throw 83 pace, 85 defending and 90 physical into the mix, and you’ve got yourself a stand out CB at a tenth of the price of Leicester’s Caglar Soyuncu. Best FIFA 20 TOTSSF cards for 50k As prices go up, so do the amount of candidates for this list. Both Eberechi Eze and Moussa Dembele are outstanding cards, perfect for players with around 50,000 coins to splash. Eze, like Ihiekwe, is not in a particularly favorable league (England’s Championship). However, his English nationality goes some way to make him a valuable addition any PL side that can fit him. With only one stat falling below 80, he could be an incredibly useful asset for your team going forward. At just 33,000 coins, he’s also an affordable one. Moussa Dembele, at just 48,000 coins, is potentially an even better bargain. Ideal for any French or Ligue 1 teams, his 93 pace and 90 shooting makes him one of the best cheap strikers in FIFA 20. Add 90 physical and 88 dribbling to the mix, and it’s genuinely baffling that he’s available in this price range. Get your hands on him while you can. Best FIFA 20 TOTSSF Cards for 150k For 150,000 coins, there are considerably more options available to players. Here, we’ve chosen three of the best, based on stats and usability. We would have featured Alisson Becker, purely as a result of his 97 overall, but concerns over his height have dampened his appeal. Edin Visca joins the list of those in a pretty undesirable league. However, his Bosnian nationality means he can be linked with some top players, like Miralem Pjanic and Edin Dzeko from Serie A. At just 75,000 coins, four statistics over 90 is a serious bargain, and an undisputed tour-de-force in attack. Gerard Moreno is similarly effective to Visca. While his passing falls below 90, his physical is upped to a whopping 86. Also, in Spain’s top flight and of Spanish nationality, Moreno is far more flexible than Visca. At 77,000 coins, he’s a must-buy for any side that can fit him in. Finally, we have West Bromwich Albion’s Matheus Pereira. His Brazilian nationality makes him incredibly versatile and, with just one stat below 82, he is a serious bargain at 95,000-110,000 coins. Best FIFA 20 TOTSSF Cards for 300k Finally, we’ve picked a couple of TOTSSF players who come in at under 300,000 coins. While it sounds like a lot, some TOTSSF cards set players back millions, and would be just a drop in the ocean for some of FUT’s biggest players. So, 300k isn’t as expensive as it sounds. It’s fair to assume that if he wasn’t in the Saudi Pro League, Giovinco’s insane upgraded version would have a much higher price tag. However, with him being Italian there’s certainly a lot of hybrid teams he could fit into. Pair this with 94 pace, 93 shooting and 98 dribbling, and you’ve got an awesome addition for 230,000-260,000 coins. Finally, we’ve gone for Wolves’ Adama Traore as our second pick. The flying winger received multiple TOTW cards throughout FIFA 20 and has been in fine form for the Foxes throughout the 2019-20 campaign. His TOTSSF card puts the rest to shame. Its staggering 99 pace, 91 dribbling and 93 physical are just the tip of the iceberg, with 85 shooting and 86 passing making him very much a phenomenal card to pick up. Ideal for any PL or Spanish team, he’s always going to be a handful for any defence. 200,000-240,000 coins is not a lot for such an impressive player. That brings our tips list to a close. Which FIFA 20 TOTSSF cards would you recommend? Which would you avoid? Tweet us @UltimateTeamUK to let us know your thoughts!

Best center-backs to buy in FIFA 22 Ultimate Team EA SPORTSCenter-backs are the pillars of an effective and solid squad in FIFA, so it’s key to be aware of the top-tier players in position to add to your team. Here are the best center-backs in FIFA 22. Building a squad from the ground up is not an easy task, especially when there are a limited amount of players on the market. That’s why it’s key that you’re aware of the top-tier players for each position in the game‘s FUT mode. This will keep you a step ahead of the competition and you’ll be able to create a well-rounded and dominant team of we’ve wing-backs, wingers, strikers, and midfielders. Of course, no squad is complete without a set of reliable and strong center-backs to thwart any dangerous attacks from the opposition. Here are the best center-backs to look out for in FIFA 22 based on their in-game ratings. Best center-backs in FIFA 22 When picking a center-back for your squad, you’ve got to prioritize strength, tackling, passing, and of course, enough pace when necessary. Finding this combination of stats on a player can be difficult, but luckily we’ve put together two lists. One will run down the best meta center-backs and the other will highlight the fastest players in the position. Best meta center-backs These meta center-backs will set you back a lot of cash as they’re guaranteed to form a strong defensive unit. However, if you’ve got the money to spare, they’re a worthy investment that won’t let you down. Fastest center backs to buy in FIFA 22 Although most center-backs rely more on strength rather than pace, having some speed in your backline can make a huge difference when defending against top-tier attacking players. So, there you have it, those are our lists for the best and fastest center-backs to pick up in FIFA 22 Ultimate Team. For more tips and tricks, take a look at our FIFA 22 guides below, and be sure to check out our FIFA 23 hub while you’re here. Best goalkeepers to buy | FIFA 22 World Cup mode | Best FIFA 22 Ultimate Team strikers | Player ratings | All Starhead updates | FUT Hero cards in Ultimate Team | FIFA 22 ICONs list & Hero cards | Hypermotion feature explained | FIFA 22 Career Mode features

Best starter FIFA 20 Ultimate Team for 10,000 FUT coins Graphics: EA SPORTS FIFAFIFA 20 players have the opportunity to build their first Ultimate Team in the web app, EA Access or wait until the game is released on September 24. One thing is for sure though, we all want to get off to a flyer and hopefully this guide will help you with that. Seasoned veterans of the EA SPORTS video game franchise will know by now that logging into the Web App will land you some daily rewards to start building your coins total up, as well as some FUT packs to get you started. From there, just as a rough estimate, many of you will have approximately 10,000 coins to spend. If you invest it in the right way, you’re going to very likely hit the ground running, so let’s take a look at one of the best possible squads you can compile with that sort of money at your disposal. There are a few options in front of you when building an Ultimate Team with strong chemistry and quality, as ever. You could build a team based around a league that you like, a country, or even piece together a hybrid squad relying on a more complex piecing together of chemistry links. Here, we’ve made it as simple as possible and gone for three different league sides, using the German Bundesliga, Serie A (Calcio A) and La Liga. Bundesliga We’ve taken a pacey approach to start with, which usually is suited to the fast style of play on this game mode, and according to live Web App market prices it will set you back around 8,000. The remaining 2,000 – if you want to – could be spent on some vital players for the bench. When it hits 60 minutes and you can see some of your team’s stamina taking a hit, it’s always good to freshen things up. Ligue 1 This second team will use up every single coin of that 10,000 budget, but it’s definitely a very strong side to be starting your Ultimate Team journey with. Read More: FIFA 20 Ligue 1 top player ratings revealed – What’s good about this group of players is that it’s got a pretty solid spine, considering how cheap it is – with the likes of Yann M’Vila, Nanitamo Ikone and even the goalkeeper Benoît Costil as well. Surrounding that is a base of quick, agile players that should be able to cause the opposition some damage. La Liga Last, but certainly not least, is this La Liga team. Again, this one will push you to the limit of your 10,000 coin budget, but with a clear emphasis on speedy attackers both on the sides and through the middle, it should allow you to get a bag full of goals. Read More: FIFA 20 La Liga top player ratings revealed – Notable additions to this group include Lucas Vasquez of Real Madrid and also Valencia’s Kevin Gameiro as well – two quick forwards that should be able to link up with ease. Well, there you have it. Those are our best 10,000 FUT coin squads to get you started on FIFA 20 Ultimate Team. While they certainly won’t look like the strongest teams in the world at first glance, after playing a few games and gaining more coins for playing matches, you will be able to quickly upgrade some of the positions in order to improve. They should give you a great starting point, though, regardless.

Best center-backs for FIFA 23 Ultimate Team EA SportsIn FIFA 23 Ultimate Team, the quest for the best center-backs is crucial to forging an impenetrable defense. This guide will spotlight the best quality CBs to fortify your defensive squad, ensuring robustness and dependability. The role of center-backs is central to your defensive game plan, serving as the cornerstone of a competitive team. A center-back’s core role is to stop the opposing team from scoring goals so you’ll ideally want to have some of the best players in the position on your team to make your defense as effective as possible. There are a lot of players to choose from in the game, so knowing who the best center-backs are can be extremely helpful. With that in mind, here are the very best center-backs available in FIFA 23. Contents Best center-backs in FIFA 23 The game’s player ratings and overalls are known to the world, meaning we can see the very best that the game has to offer, as well as the fastest. Whether you have two or three center-backs, they ideally need to have a good balance of speed, height, strength, mobility, and tactical nous. To do this, we present to you the best meta center-backs in FIFA 23, but also the quickest ones as well to cope with pacy forwards. Best meta center-backs in FIFA 23 As we are now well into FIFA 23’s lifecycle and Team of the Year has crashed the market as usual, the cost of the game’s highest-rate CBs is quite low now – outside of maybe Van Dijk. For the most part, though, you get what you pay for, and these are the best center-backs for a reason in FIFA 23 Ultimate Team. These are the ratings for the best center-backs in FIFA 23. Fastest center backs to buy in FIFA 23 As well as the best-rated CBs in FIFA 23 Ultimate Team, you also need to know who the absolute fastest players are because sometimes ‘best’ doesn’t actually mean the best. An 86-rated CB may have the defensive qualities to read the game, but if they’re slow, then someone like Mbappe will absolutely burn them with pace. So here are the game’s absolute fastest defenders to consider for your Ultimate Team. That wraps up both of our comprehensive FIFA 23 CB lists with you now having full knowledge of the best and fastest center-backs in the game. FIFA 23 ICONS | FIFA 23 FUT Heroes | FIFA 23 crossplay explained | Best FIFA 23 custom tactics, meta formations & player instructions | FIFA 23 TOTW squads: Team of the Week explained | How to do the best FIFA 23 celebrations | Best FIFA 23 camera settings for Ultimate Team

Best center-backs to buy in FIFA 21 Ultimate Team EA SportsCenter-backs are the pillars of the team in FIFA 21, so it’s important to add the very best to your FIFA Ultimate Team. To make things a little easier, we’ve compiled a list of the fastest, cheapest, and overall best center-backs in FIFA 21. FIFA 21 is praised for making strides in gameplay, especially in terms of defending. However, the added realism and authenticity means there is more depth and complexity too. It’s not as simple as holding the contain button anymore. For that reason, it’s all the more important to master the art of defending. Of course, to make things a little easier in FIFA Ultimate Team, it’s a good idea to slip into a manager’s shoes and find what’s best for you and your team. But with so many different players, prices, statistics, and other variables on the market, it can be hard to try and narrow it down. To help you out, here’s a set of lists that go over the fastest, best, and cheapest center backs in FIFA Ultimate Team, courtesy of FUTBIN. Keep in mind these picks are based on a player’s standard cards and prices may vary, so you’ll want to keep track of the charts to make sure you’re getting a good deal. Best meta center-backs in FIFA 21 If you’re looking to build-up top tier defense and money isn’t an issue, these are the players you need to consider picking up in the center-back position. There’s no doubt every single one of these players would be an asset to your team so just consider which one would fit best in what you’re trying to build. Best budget center-backs in FIFA 21 Not everyone has the spare coins to splash out on a top-tier defense. Luckily, there are plenty of budget center-back options that are cost-effective for any player looking to build a solid team. Fastest center-backs in FIFA 21 Speed in the center-back position is hard to come by as most defenders are extremely physical but lack pace and acceleration. Luckily, we’ve put together a list of the fastest center-backs in FIFA 21 so you can create a lightning-fast defense. Keep in mind, not all of these players are top-tier, but they can keep up with attackers when they make a break. That rounds of our lists of the best center-backs in FIFA 21’s Ultimate Team. Hopefully, this has given you plenty of options to create a top-tier team that consistently wins games. Keep in mind we have guides for every position, whether it’s best goalkeepers, strikers, or full-backs, we’ve got you covered no matter what you’re looking for. For more FIFA 21 guides, news, leaks, and more – follow us on Twitter @UltimateTeamUK.

Bernd Leno’s FIFA 20 Ultimate Team starting XI has been revealed EA SPORTSArsenal star Bernd Leno has had his FIFA 20 Ultimate Team starting lineup revealed and he’s got a team that would certainly dominate FUT Champs Weekend League. Since joining Arsenal from Bayer Leverkusen in 2018, Bernd Leno has had the unenviable job of starring in the spot left by Petr Cech in making sure the Gunners are keeping clean sheets and giving his teammates confidence in their backline. The German has managed to do that, becoming a key player under Unai Emery before taking another step-up under the watch of Mikel Arteta. The 28-year-old had managed to keep 8 clean sheets before the 2019/2020 Premier League season was drawn to a halt but that gives him plenty of time to play FIFA – if he so chooses. Like many of his fellow professional players, Leno has a pretty outrageous FIFA Ultimate Team lineup, with his own 99-rated custom pro player card providing a solid final player to beat against opposition attackers. Aside from himself, the Arsenal shot-stopper has plenty of icon cards like Ruud Gullit, Eusebio, and Ronaldo. Though, it isn’t all about the highly-rated cards. Leno has also got the base versions of Nelson Semedo and Virgil Van Dijk in his defensive backline – as well as the Shapeshifter variant of Ricardo Pereira at left-back. Bernd Leno’s FIFA 20 Ultimate Team Starting XI GK: Bernd Leno – 99 – LB: Ricardo Pereira – 88 – RB: Nelson Semedo – 82 – CB: Virgil Van Dijk – 90 – CB: Fernando Hierro – 86 – CM: N’Golo Kante – 89 – CM: Ruud Gullit – 90 – CM: Eusebio – 91 – RF: Cristiano Ronaldo – 93 – LF: Kylian Mbappe – 90 – ST: Ronaldo – 94 – Though his lineup is stronger than most, the Arsenal ‘keeper could still make a few adjustments. There are enough Van Dijk and Mbappe in-forms to upgrade to, as well as picking up a better rated Hierro. At the end of the day, though, it is Leno’s team and whatever works for him is what he’s going to rock with.

Ben Yedder pokes fun at FIFA 20 players in huge online giveaway EA SPORTSThere’s one player in FIFA 20 Ultimate Team that’s been a thorn in the side of just about everyone, and that’s Wissam Ben Yedder. Now, he’s decided to give back to his fans with a big giveaway. The announcement come when the Frenchman, who plays for Monaco in Ligue 1, hit 500,000 followers on Instagram. Once the landmark had been reached, the speedy forward confirmed he would give away 10 different items if the post surpassed 50k. It soon did, meaning five signed shirts would be given out, which is a nice collectible. The other five items were controllers, though, for all of those Ultimate Team players that have broken their own after conceding a goal to his card in-game. Ben Yedder, no matter the version, has always been a strong card in FIFA’s most popular mode. FIFA 20 players know that all too well, especially those who have came up against his Ligue 1 TOTSSF variant. Ben Yedder jokes with FIFA players In recent times, he’s really thrived on social media with this persona as well, joking with those who can’t stand the thought of coming up against him in-game. On August 17, he said: “Thank you all for being part of the family. If you guys reach 50k likes on this post I will make a contest to win five signed shirts and five signed controllers to replace the one you broke because of me.” Got to love footballers giving back to the community. https://www.instagram.com/p/CD_tAvuJlgK/ With FIFA 21 on the horizon, and a whole host of changes expected to land for gameplay and Ultimate Team, it remains to be seen if Ben Yedder will be as dominant next time around. Many members of the community will be praying he’s nowhere near as fast or deadly in front of goal. Read More: The ultimate FIFA 21 defending guide – Then again, he’s shown no signs of slowing down this season, recording 18 goals for his side in Ligue 1 before the season ended early. He will be hoping to build on those performances next time, too. If you entered in his competition, the very best of luck to you.

Benzema wins FIFA 21 La Liga POTM for March | SBC requirements, solutions & cost Real Madrid’s Karim Benzema locked up the La Liga Player of the Month award for March, which means he’s got a brand new card in FIFA 21 Ultimate Team. Here’s what you need to know about the SBC. A lot of people thought February’s POTM Lionel Messi would double down once March was over with, but it ended up being Real Madrid’s Benzema who took the honors. The Frenchman netted five goals and an assist in Los Blancos’ last three games, staying unbeaten in both La Liga and the Champion’s League. As a result, he’ll be getting a Player of the Month SBC in FIFA 21, which is sure to have some players reaching into their FUT coin stockpiles to try and get his very nice 94 OVR ST card. How to complete FIFA 21 Benzema POTM SBC Benzema POTM in-game stats Benzema POTM SBC requirements & rewards There are two squads you’ll need to build for Benzema’s SBC, one focused on Real Madrid and the other on La Liga in general. The full requirements for both are listed down below: Real Madrid Number of players from Real Madrid: Min 1 – Squad Rating: Min 83 – Team Chemistry: Min 80 – Number of players in the Squad: 11 – Reward: 1 Premium Mixed Players Pack – La Liga Number of players from LaLiga Santander: Min 1 – Squad Rating: Min 85 – Team Chemistry: Min 75 – Number of players in the Squad: 11 – Reward: 1 Prime Mixed Players Pack – Benzema POTM SBC cost Even though it’s a POTM SBC with two squads to build, the total price isn’t actually too bad at 185,000 to 222,000 FUT Coins, depending on which platform you play on. Xbox: 185,000 – PlayStation: 193,000 – Origin: 222,000 – Benzema POTM SBC solutions Below we’ve got some of the cheapest solutions to Benzema’s new POTM SBC. To make things as easy as possible, none of the following solutions will require any loyalty or position change cards to complete. Real Madrid solution La Liga solution More good news: there’s plenty of time to get this SBC done as well. You’ll have until May 2 to get both squads done, and considering there’s only two, that should be no problem. If you want to save up, you’ve got a month to do so before Benzema goes away. Additionally, if you do get his new card, let us know how well he does for you by tweeting us – @UltimateTeamUK.

Bayern’s Alphonso Davies reveals his insane FIFA 22 Ultimate Team XI EA SPORTSBayern Munich’s superstar full-back Alphonso Davies is one of the fastest FIFA 22 players in the game, and his Ultimate Team isn’t exactly slow either. EA SPORTS releases its newest title on October 1 for all versions, with Ultimate Edition owners gaining early access on September 27. With many members of the community getting a headstart and splurging on FUT packs already, it appears Davies is one of those players that are pretty much set already. FIFA 22: Alphonso Davies reveals Ultimate Team If you expected his side to be full of other Bayern Munich players, you will be disappointed – as the Canadian star has opted for a hybrid side that incorporates Premier League, Bundesliga, and Ligue 1 cards. Interestingly, he’s not using one of the FIFA 22 meta formations just yet, but with that much talent, we’re sure he’s up to any task put in front of him. The full team can be seen below: GK: Alisson – RB: Walker – CB: Varane – CB: Lacroix – LB: Davies – LM: Sterling – CDM: Kante – CM: Maradona – CM: Pogba – RM: Torres – ST: Mbappe – The picture was posted to his Instagram story on September 27, and has since been doing the rounds on Reddit and other social media platforms. As you can see, it’s a really impressive lineup, which must be worth over 2 million coins in-game, easily. It’s always good to see what the real professional players are up to in FIFA 22, and some of them impress massively. Last year, for example, Liverpool’s Diogo Jota reached the top-ranked spot in the world at one stage, and that’s just one example. The game is still in its infancy, so we’ll likely see more and more top players unveil their squads in the future – but this is not a bad start.

Bayern’s Corentin Tolisso FIFA 20 Ultimate Team starting XI revealed EA / Sven Mandel, Wikimedia CommonsWorld Cup winner Corentin Tolisso has had his full starting XI in FIFA 20 Ultimate Team revealed by an opponent, blending top players from the current generation and those gone by. The Bayern Munich midfielder has been rotated in and out during the course of 2020 so far, with manager Hans-Dieter Flick exploring his options in the middle, although you can be sure that he features in his own team when playing FIFA. Tolisso has been one of the most well-rounded French midfield cards in EA SPORTS’ popular title for a handful of years now, featuring in many Bundesliga and hybrid teams you see in FUT Rivals, but who plays alongside him in his Ultimate Team? Let’s take a look. Just like a number of other real footballer online squads that have been revealed in the past, there’s space for Icon and other special cards in Corentin’s starting XI. However, there are also some pretty cheap cards too like Real Madrid’s Ferland Mendy – which sells for between 10,000 and 14,000 coins depending on which platform you’re playing on. The team below was posted to the FIFA subreddit by Reddit user Juqiqekli, who claims to have put Tolisso’s side to the sword by three goals to nil when they matched up. So, how does it stack up? Tolisso’s FIFA 20 Ultimate Team GK: Alisson (97) – RB: Cancelo (84) – CB: Maldini (92) – CB: van Dijk (99) – LB: Mendy (80) – CDM: Kante (97) – CM: Eusebio (89) – CM: Tolisso (99) – CAM: Neymar (94) – ST: Mbappe (98 – ST: Ronaldo (94) – Now, many of these real footballer Ultimate Teams tend to include one 99 card – the one EA SPORTS gives them at the beginning of their FUT journey. That’s usually the telltale sign that you’re playing a pro, to be fair. However, Tolisso has gone one better and managed to not only have his own maxed out rating card in the side, but also the 99 Team of the Year Virgil van Dijk as well – partnered by none other than AC Milan’s legendary defender Paolo Maldini. Not bad, right, but do you think you could also score three past it and keep a clean sheet? It must take some doing, given the strengths right across the park.

Bastian Schweinsteiger & Rio Ferdinand pick their FIFA 21 Team of the Year Football legends Bastian Schweinsteiger and Rio Ferdinand have shared their TOTY picks for FIFA 21 Ultimate Team, so let’s take a look at which players the pair have decided deserve the ultimate honor in FUT. Team of the Year is working a bit differently in FIFA 21 than it has in the past, but one thing that hasn’t changed is that players still have the chance to vote on their picks for who should make the exclusive side. That means absolutely everyone who plays gets the chance to have their choice counted, and now former professional footballers Bastian Schweinsteiger of Germany and Rio Ferdinand from England – both of whom are ICONS in FUT – have revealed their picks. Bastian Schweinsteiger’s TOTY picks It’s no surprise @BSchweinsteiger’s #TOTY is strong and creative. But what’s your side look like? Be heard: https://t.co/9cCkIYYo87 #FIFA21 #FUT pic.twitter.com/4uHBL1qYmI — EA SPORTS FC (@EASPORTSFC) January 11, 2021 Since his video was tweeted first, we’ll begin with Schweinsteiger’s choices for who he thinks should make the cut. Notably, the legend left out Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo from his 3-4-3 lineup, but as you would expect, he also features some of the best German stars right now. First, is keeper Manuel Neuer; then Marquinhos, Virgil Van Dijk, and Sergio Ramos make up his defensive backline, while at midfield it’s Joshua Kimmich, Raphael Guerreiro, Jordan Henderson, and Kevin De Bruyne. Read More: Best young players in FIFA 21 Career Mode – Instead of Messi or Ronaldo up front (which some fans see as a major snub), Schweinsteiger went with what he called 3 “real weapons” in Neymar, Kylian Mbappe, and Robert Lewandowski. Schweinsteiger’s FIFA 21 TOTY GK: Maneul Neuer — Bayern Munich – CB: Sergio Ramos — Real Madrid – CB: Virgil Van Dijk — Liverpool – CB: Marquinhos — Paris Saint-Germain – LM: Raphael Guerreiro — Borussia Dortmund – RM: Joshua Kimmich — Bayern Munich – CM: Jordan Henderson — Liverpool – CM: Kevin De Bruyne — Manchester City – LW: Neymar Jr. — Paris Saint-Germain – RW: Kylian Mbappe — Paris Saint-Germain – ST: Robert Lewandowski — Bayern Munich – Rio Ferdinand’s TOTY picks .@rioferdy5’s gone for goals, goals, goals in his #TOTY. Agree or no? Be heard at: https://t.co/FnsksLW9Yc#FIFA21 #FUT pic.twitter.com/GdwTa6KTXi — EA SPORTS FC (@EASPORTSFC) January 12, 2021 Ferdinand chose to go with a more classic 4-3-3 lineup, and starting things right off with the Premier League and Liverpool’s Alisson Becker at keeper, explaining that “if you want Mr. Consistency. Mr. Quiet, but get my job done. He’s the man. Simple as.” Like Schweinsteiger, Virgil Van Dijk and Sergio Ramos also found their way into Rio’s TOTY selection, joined by Alphonso Davies and Trent Alexander-Arnold. Read More: FIFA 21 Update 8 patch notes – Kevin De Bruyne, who Ferdinand called “the best midfielder in the Premier League” also made this team as well, along with Thiago “The Artist” and the most “intelligent” player in the Prem, again is Jason Kimmich. Robert Lewandowski could very well be a TOTY pick, as he was selected by both legends, and unlike his German counterpart, Ferdinand was more than happy to include Ronaldo in his forward three, along with Sadio Mané. “No need to explain why. Goals, goals, goals,” the Manchester United leged said of his attacker picks. Ferdinand’s FIFA 21 TOTY GK: Alisson Becker — Liverpool – CB: Sergio Ramos — Real Madrid – CB: Virgil Van Dijk — Liverpool – LB: Alphonso Davies — Bayern Munich – RB: Trent Alexander-Arnold — Liverpool – CM: Kevin De Bruyne — Manchester City – CM: Thiago — Liverpool – CM: Joshua Kimmich — Bayern Munich – ST: Robert Lewandowski — Bayern Munich – ST: Cristiano Ronaldo — Juventus – ST: Sadio Mane — Liverpool – As always be sure to follow us on Twitter @UltimateTeamUK to keep up with Dexerto as the TOTY release draws ever closer. You can bet we’ll have all the updates, news, and any SBCs that happen when the players are revealed and the promo goes live.

Banned pro Kurt hints at FIFA 21 return 14 months after “lifetime ban” Kurt0411 / EAKurt ‘Kurt0411’ Fenech has dropped the biggest hint yet that a FIFA 21 return is on the cards, 14 months after he was handed an indefinite ban on all EA games. The controversial professional player was at one time one of the best in the world, but has been unable to work his way up the rankings of late, for obvious reasons. In the past, he has been accused of multiple Code of Conduct violations and threatening behavior, and in one instance could be seen spitting on the EA logo. On a few occasions, he has tried to return to FIFA and even streamed a full session on the game with another Twitch account, only to be banned again. In 2021, though, over a year later, he may be ready to return – at least that’s what he is teasing. Kurt returning in FIFA 21? On April 8, he posted a picture of him smiling in the corner of the screen. In the very middle of that image, seen below, was the FIFA 21 loading screen. Th cryptic message could just be his way of showing everybody that he still plays the game quietly, without streaming. Though, it could also indicate his intention of returning as well. Players react Since this screenshot was posted online, a number of players have been reacting to the news. Here are a few of the best tweets. Is Kurt0411 banned from playing FIFA 21? The statement below, posted back in February 2020, confirmed Kurt would be banned from all EA games for the foreseeable future. It said: “Today Kurt0411’s EA account will be banned from playing our games, and accessing our services, due to these serious and repeated violations. “We build games and communities for players to have fun [and] creating a safe experience for everyone without fear of harassment or abuse is a vital part of that…when feedback crosses the line to threatening, personal attacks, we will take action to move it out of our communities.” An Important message regarding FIFA player Kurt0411. pic.twitter.com/RcHu1hMCup — Electronic Arts (@EA) February 24, 2020 Following that news, he has slammed the developers as “incompetent” and even called it a “tyranny”. As of April 2021, as far as public information goes, Kurt is still banned and unable to officially compete in FIFA 21. There has been no indication that this will change from an EA standpoint, though his latest teaser does raise questions about his future. For all we know, it could be him trolling again – only time will tell.