The EA FC 26 cycle is young, prices are volatile, and the power curve feels slow. That’s a recipe for budget squads — especially when even 82‑rated golds can sit well above where you’d expect. Overall rating isn’t the whole story this year, either. Items with the right PlayStyles and Roles can punch above their weight, so the goal is to find cards that feel strong on the pitch without draining coins.

Best cheap strikers in EA FC 26 Ultimate Team

These strikers are performing well for low to mid budgets. Most sit at or under ~15,000 coins, with a couple of worthwhile exceptions.

Player Rating Approx. price (coins)
Lautaro Martínez8817,250
Ewa Pajor8815,250
Tabitha Chawinga8511,000
Alessia Russo8915,000
Victor Osimhen879,900
Marie Katoto888,900
Serhou Guirassy876,600
Pernille Harder844,500
Karim Benzema854,300
Mohamed Amoura801,900

Note: Prices move daily. Treat these as snapshots, not hard caps.

Best cheap wingers in EA FC 26 Ultimate Team

Wide players who bring pace and direct threat without a premium price.

Player Rating Approx. price (coins)
Lauren Hemp8711,250
Tabitha Chawinga8511,000
Beth Mead876,500
Moussa Diaby846,200
Linda Caicedo853,400
Racheal Kundananji821,700
Kingsley Coman831,500
Lineth Beerensteyn841,200
Takefusa Kubo82800

Best cheap midfielders in EA FC 26 Ultimate Team

Balanced options that can anchor or link play without costing much.

Player Roles Rating Approx. price (coins)
Guro ReitenCAM, LM8814,250
Felix NmechaCDM, CM829,300
Khephren ThuramCM, CDM816,400
Hakan ÇalhanoğluCDM, CM864,900

Best cheap goalkeepers in EA FC 26 Ultimate Team

High‑rated GKs are unusually affordable early on and can stabilize your back line for very little.

Player Rating Approx. price (coins)
Jan Oblak8810,000
Marc‑André ter Stegen868,500
David De Gea858,200
Manuel Neuer844,200
Gregor Kobel864,800
Ederson853,800
Wojciech Szczęsny842,600
Marco Carnesecchi842,100
Lucas Chevalier831,400
Alex Remiro831,000

Cheapest high‑rated players (useful SBC fodder)

If you’re finishing Squad Building Challenges or want inexpensive rating boosts, these 84–86 cards are typically among the cheapest in their tiers right now.

Cheapest 84‑rated players

Player Approx. price (coins)
Emily Fox1,100
Giada Greggi1,200
Alex Greenwood1,200
Hannah Hampton1,200
Sjoeke Nüsken1,200
Ellie Carpenter1,200
Sergej Milinković‑Savić1,200
Rúben Neves1,200
Alejandro Baena1,200
Cata Coll1,200
Merle Frohms1,200
Exequiel Palacios1,200
Willi Orbán1,200
Glódís Perla Viggósdóttir1,200
Janina Minge1,200

Cheapest 85‑rated players

Player Approx. price (coins)
Manuela Giugliano2,400
Caroline Weir2,500
Patrik Schick2,500
Cristiana Girelli2,600
Yui Hasegawa2,600
Caitlin Foord2,700
Kim Little2,700
Naomi Girma2,700
Keira Walsh2,700
Chiamaka Nnadozie2,700
Alexandra Popp2,700
Svenja Huth2,700
Marta2,700
Wendie Renard2,700
Fabián Ruiz2,700

Cheapest 86‑rated players

Player Approx. price (coins)
Ona Batlle4,300
Ann‑Katrin Berger4,400
Klara Bühl4,400
Lea Schüller4,400
Pernille Harder4,500
Bruno Guimarães5,000
Rúben Dias5,100

Prices for fodder are especially sensitive to active SBCs and weekend demand. Expect swings and plan your buys outside peak times when possible.

If you’re operating on a tight budget (roughly 10–15k per slot), the lists above are a solid baseline for a competitive start. As promos land and the market settles, reassess value — but early on, pace on the wings, a reliable finisher up top, and a cost‑effective goalkeeper can carry you a long way.