Top Signings for EA FC 25 Career Mode3 min read

Adding free agents or players whose contracts are about to expire is a key tactic in EA FC 25’s Career Mode, especially for teams with little funding. You can target players which are available at no transfer cost (with the exception of from salary) instead of going over your transfer budget too soon.

A list of a few of the top free agents you can sign early as well as key players whose contracts expire in the first few seasons can be found below. Like FUT 26, smart budgeting wins games.

Early Free Agent Steals (Season 1)

Despite there not being much star power in the free agency pool at the very start of Career Mode, you continue to find valuable players to fill in the holes. The list contains the following players as top picks: Jesus Orozco Chiquete (CB, 72), Erick Sánchez (CM, 78), Memphis Depay (ST, 82), Joselu (ST, 82), César Huerta (LW, 75), Israel Reyes (CB, 74), and Adrien Rabiot (CM, 83).

Another list has Joselu, Israel Reyes, Almoez Ali, Daniel Amartey, Jesus Angulo, and Jesus Chiquete as free agents who could have signed right away. Other sources add to that list.

As you gain finances, such players may offer you with depth and occasionally first-team quality. Signing a free agent who is 22 or 23 years old and has ability might pay out in the future for lower levels. In FC 26 and Career Mode alike, smart deals build champions.

High-Value Contract Expiry Targets (Seasons 1–3)

Selecting players whose contracts are about to end is the real challenge, yet free agents at launch aid in squad depth. When you deal early enough, these players often command little or no transfer costs.

A number of prominent players in EA FC 25 have contracts that expire in the early seasons.

Every coin counts –  even in transfers.

Some of the most popular are:

• CM, 90 overall, Kevin De Bruyne, probably the best midseason signing.
• Full back Trent Alexander-Arnold (RB, 86) has outstanding attacking skills.
• A solid, long-lasting defensive anchor is Jonathan Tah (CB, 86).
• The defensive leader Virgil van Dijk (CB, 89) has a contract that is about to expire.
• When he is available, Mohamed Salah (RW, 89) is the best attacking option.
• Neymar Jr. (LW, 87) has reputation, skill, and flair.
• Contract expiry list targets also often include Heung-min Son (ST, 87), Paulo Dybala (CAM, 87), İlkay Gündoğan (CM, 87), Joshua Kimmich, and Leroy Sané. 

Tips & Cautions

• The pre-contract period is important: Players who currently have less than six months left can typically be discussed by using the transfer hub’s “approach to sign” feature.

• Limitations and bugs: As certain players, in FC 25, you could sometimes not be able to speak with a player directly due to contract negotiation options unavailable when they have less than six months left. 

• Scouting is helpful: Target players with 0–1 years left on their contracts by using scouts. You can then flag them early. Need an edge like in FUT Champs? Check out the FC 26 FUT Champions Finals Boost to sharpen your winning mindset.

• AI might renew: Prior to you contacting them, some elite players might renew. Others claim that AI automatically re-signs the majority of well-known names.

So whether you are creating a dynasty or managing a struggling club, the transfer market is your chance to play. Find the right deals, master the skill of timing as in EA FC 25 Career Mode, smart managers don’t just buy stars, they build them.