Best bargain signings in EA FC 24 Career Mode

Aryan Singh
Pep Guardiola in EA FC 24

EA FC 24 Career Mode revolves around signing the best players to help your team on the pitch. However, managers must consider financial restrictions, making bargain signings a key strategy to explore.

Turning to cheaper options is often the best approach when running on a tight budget. With this in mind, here are our picks for the best bargain signings in Career Mode.

Best cheap players to sign in FC 24 Career Mode

PlayerPositionAgeClubValueWageRatingPotential
Yann SommerGK34Inter Milan€11.5M€99K8686
Manuel NeuerGK37Bayern Munich€9M€55K8787
Peter GulacsiGK33RB Leipzig€10M€49.5K8282
Dennis SeimenGK17Stuttgart€925K€5006184
Alex JimenezLB18A.C. Milan€1.5M€3.1K6484
Adam AznouLB20Bayern Munich€100k€5006183
IsmailyLB33Lille€7.5M€31.5K7878
Vitaliy
Mykolenko
LB24Everton€10M€29K7680
Tiago DjaloCB23Juventus€11M€61K7682
Thiago SilvaCB38Chelsea€7.5M€98K8484
Jorrel HatoCB17Ajax€6.5M€5507388
Pau CubarsiCB16Barcelona€2M€1.3K6685
Bastien MeupiyouCB17Nantes€975K€5506184
Kyriani SabbeRB18Club Brugge€2.5M€1.9K6783
Jesus NavasRB37Sevilla€4.7M€21.5K8080
Paul WannerCAM17Elversberg€2.3M€5006686
Simone PafundiCAM17Lausanne-Sport€3M€6506886
Benjamin AndreCDM32Lille€11.5M€34.5K7979
Dries MertensCAM36Galatasaray€5.5M€34.5K7979
Kobbie
Mainoo
CDM18Manchester United€5M€16K7287
Lucas BergvallCM17Djurgardens IF €2.3M€5006686
Lewis MileyCM17Newcastle United€3.6M€5.8K7085
Tom BischofCAM18Hoffenheim€2.6M€3.7K6786
Etienne CapoueCM34Villarreal€12M€41.5K8181
Antonio NusaLM18Club Brugge€5.5M€5.5K7286
 Julien DuranvilleLM17Borussia Dortmund€2.7M€1.4K6687
Ivan PerisicLW34Hajduk Split€4.9M€27K7777
Nestory IrankundaRM17Adelaide United€2.1M€5006685
PedroRW35Lazio€6M€39.5K7878
Ben DoakRW17Liverpool€1.8M€4K6485
Eric Maxim
Choupo-Moting
ST34Bayern Munich€5M€56K7777
Michail AntonioST33West Ham€9M€71K7878
Allen ObandoST17Barcelona SC€2.1M€1.7K6685
Paris BrunnerST17Borussia Dortmund€2.3M€2.1K6587
Nelson WeiperST18Mainz€2.4M€3.3K6686

Whether you’re looking for stopgap signings or cheap veterans, those are the best bargain signings you can make in Career Mode. The list mostly consists of experienced players looking to close out their careers and undiscovered gems that can turn into stars with some polishing.

As always, it’s important to go through the player’s profile and PlayStyles before making your final decisions.

Best budget players to sign for each position

GK – Yann Sommer

Yann Sommer FC 24 Career Mode
Sommer’s steady hands are a valuable asset.
  • Team: Inter Milan
  • Age: 34
  • Rating: 86
  • Potential: 86
  • Value: €11.5M
  • Wage: €99K

If you’re looking for a cheap goalkeeper who will play at an elite level for two to three more years, Yann Sommer is a no-brainer. While his wages may be a little pricey, if you can nail down a transfer fee between 10 to 11.5 million, you’ll have secured an 86-rated bargain.

He’s certainly not a player you’ll look to develop into the next big star. But if your club is looking to push for trophies in the short term, you can’t go wrong with Sommer.

RB – Kyriani Sabbe

Sabbe FC 24 Career Mode
  • Team: Club Brugge
  • Age: 18
  • Rating: 67
  • Potential: 83
  • Value: €2.5M
  • Wage: €1.9K

Sabbe is certainly one for the future if you’re looking for a development project. The full-back has the potential to reach an overall rating of 83. If you factor in his value of only 2.5 million, it’s easy to see why he’s a bargain.

You may have to send him out on loan if you’re managing a top club, or you’ll need to keep a watchful eye on his training program.

LB – Alex Jimenez

Jimenez FC 24 Career Mode
Jimenez can play both LB and RB, making him a versatile signing.
  • Team: A.C. Milan
  • Age: 18
  • Rating: 64
  • Potential: 84
  • Value: €1.5M
  • Wage: €3.1K

Alex Jimenez has yet to get much game time at A.C. Milan, but if you pry him away from the Italian giants and find a place for him to develop within your squad, he could turn into a bonafide star. Few players on this list have the potential to gain a full ten points in their overall rating, but with the right training, Jimenez can do so.

The left-back is another player for the future, but with a value of just €1.5M, he’s difficult to ignore.

CB – Jorrel Hato

Hato FC 24 Career Mode
  • Team: Ajax
  • Age: 17
  • Rating: 73
  • Potential: 88
  • Value: €6.5M
  • Wage: €550

Hato claims the title of best bargain signing at center-back, but the competition was fierce across the position. Other standout options include Cubarsi, Djalo, and Meupiyou. Hato takes the top spot as he presents the best return on investment.

Ajax certainly know how to develop young talent and what makes Hato such an appealing signing is that he can slot into your first team without much fuss thanks to his 73 rating. His wages are also extremely affordable, further adding to his status as a hidden gem.

CDM – Benjamin Andre

Andre FC 24 Career Mode
Andre provides a veteran presence and midfield stability at a bargain.
  • Team: Lille
  • Age: 32
  • Rating: 79
  • Potential: 79
  • Value: €11.5M
  • Wage: €34.5K

Benjamin Andre is the perfect squad rotation player for a top club that plays in multiple competitions. A reliable CDM is a difficult position to fill, and there are no surprises with Andre as his 91 Stamina proves that he’s ready to play the hard minutes.

CM – Lewis Miley

Miley FC 24 Career Mode
  • Team: Newcastle United
  • Age: 17
  • Rating: 70
  • Potential: 85
  • Value: €3.6M
  • Wage: €5.8K

Lewis Miley’s vision and creativity in the middle of the pitch can be a reliable asset for your club at just €3.6M. With the proper training program, Miley has the quality to be the anchor of your midfield for over ten years given the youngster is only 17 years old.

He was the first signing I made in a Career Mode save with Tottenham and hasn’t disappointed. Since then, he’s developed into one of the club’s top contributors. You’ll need to polish this gem into a future superstar, but the fact remains that he’s a steal.

CAM – Tom Bischof

Bischof FC 24 Career Mode
Bischof could prove to be the next Musiala.
  • Team: Hoffenheim
  • Age: 17
  • Rating: 67
  • Potential: 86
  • Value: €2.6M
  • Wage: €3.7K

Bischof is an attacking midfielder who loves to dribble past his opponents. His style of play is similar to that of global superstar Jamal Musiala. At the low cost of €2.6 million, you can secure the next Musiala for your club.

He’s the ideal signing for a club of any stature. Whether you’re fighting in a relegation battle or in a title race, a creative midfielder in the mold of Bischof is a valuable asset to have.

RM/RW – Ben Doak

Doak FC 24 Career Mode
  • Team: Liverpool
  • Age: 17
  • Rating: 64
  • Potential: 85
  • Value: €1.8M
  • Wage: €4K

Ben Doak subverts the assumption that Premier League players come with a hefty tax. With expert negotiations, you can sign Doak for the lowest transfer fee among all of the players on this list.

His wages are also incredibly inexpensive, so the transfer won’t put a strain on your finances even if you’re managing a smaller club.

LM/LW – Julien Duranville

Duranville FC 24 Career Mode
Duranville is one of the fastest youngsters in the game.
  • Team: Borussia Dortmund
  • Age: 17
  • Rating: 66
  • Potential: 87
  • Value: €2.7M
  • Wage: €1.4K

Duranville has been one of the most popular bargain signings throughout the FC 24 cycle, carving his name into the Career Mode community. Quick wingers who aren’t afraid to take on players are a transformative addition to any team.

That’s just what you’re getting when you sign Duranville as the winger’s 87 Acceleration and 90 Agility are impressive considering he’s just 17 years old.

ST – Paris Brunner

Brunner
  • Team: Borussia Dortmund
  • Age: 17
  • Rating: 65
  • Potential: 87
  • Value: €2.3M
  • Wage: €2.1K

If you’re yet to snap up Durenville from Dortmund, why not add Brunner to the deal and make it a triumphant double swoop? With Brunner leading your line and Duranville carving out space on the flank, your attack will be set for years to come.

Brunner is further back in his development than Durenville and will require a watchful eye to develop. But if you’re willing to put in the work, the return on your €2.3 million investment will be astronomical.

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