EA Sports FC 24: Most Valuable Players In Career Mode

Key Takeaways

• The most valuable players in
  EA Sports FC 24
  are determined by potential, current rating, age, play styles, and expected longevity.
• Players like Phil Foden, Bukayo Saka, and Florian Wirtz have impressive attributes and potential in their respective positions, making them priority signings in Career Mode.
• Superstars like Harry Kane, Erling Haaland, and Kylian Mbappe are highly sought after for their goal-scoring abilities and overall impact on the field.

Not all EA Sports FC 24 players look for unexpected late bloomers or hidden gems to build a team in career mode. The biggest clubs always need to look for the best of the best. They need players that are going to dominate the sport, tally individual and team awards — the most valuable players in the game.

It is well known that not every position comes with the same price tag. Forwards tend to be the most expensive players, with some midfielders joining the conversation. The most valuable players in career mode in EA FC 24 are determined by a combination of potential, current rating, age, play styles, and expected longevity.

Updated on September 17, 2024, by Ben Painter: EA Sports FC 25 is right around the corner, with tons of new features for career mode in that game. Fans may want to get to grips with the game mode in the previous entry, EA Sports FC 24, and start up another career mode. To compete in the best leagues, win trophies, and score lots of goals, gamers will need the best players in the games. These elite players will cost a fortune; this updated list adds five more of the most valuable players to sign in EA FC 24 career mode.

20 Frenkie de Jong

Value: €93M

When it comes to central midfielders, the Dutch FC Barcelona man shines above the rest. If gamers are looking for an elite player to strengthen their play in the middle of the park, de Jong is the man. FC 24 players will be looking to shell out around €93million to sign him. But, with an 88 potential, the 26-year-old is already a star.

His all-around play is solid, but his best stats are 91 Short Passing, 90 Composure, 89 Stamina, 89 Ball Control, and 89 Long Passing. Keeping things tidy and ticking over in the midfield is his specialty, but he is also handy at being a deep-lying playmaker.

19 Rafael Leao

Value: €93M

AC Milan’s Rafael Leao is an impressive player. He is absolutely rapid, a tidy dribbler, and also deadly in front of goal. When looking for a left winger to pick up in EA Sports FC 24 Career Mode, there aren’t a lot better than Leao.

Still just 24 years old. There are a good few years left in his Portuguese legs, and he will hit his 89 potential rating in no time and even go beyond that with the Dynamic Potential system that is implemented in career mode. Complete with 5-star skills, he will cause damage down the left-hand side and can be just as effective when playing through the middle. His massive price tag of €93million will quickly seem like a steal.

18 Bukayo Saka

Value: €99M

Arsenal’s superstar is already one of the best right wings in the game and is only 21 years old at the start of Career Mode. He will continue to dominate for over a decade. Starting with 86, his potential goes up to 90 overall. He can play any attacking position if needed and even come back to the position he started at – full back – if the situation asks for it.

However, he does have a few downsides. Saka has few PlayStyles, and only three stars for both Weak Foot and Skills. The latter can be fixed with some training, or he could just function as a massive sale once he reaches his potential.

17 Kevin De Bruyne

Value: €103M

One of the greatest midfielders of the modern era, and one who’s aging like a fine wine, it’s a testament to De Bruyne’s immense quality as a player that he still commands a €100+ million price tag despite being in his 30s. His playmaking skills are one of a kind, and these abilities are reflected in FC 24 as well.

De Bruyne’s amazing passing skills mean that players can nail amazing through balls with this player. Essentially, players will spend all this money to get a set number of guaranteed key passes per game. Not a bad deal. He’s an amazing player who’s in the twilight of his career, and soccer fans should make it a point to watch him play before this opportunity is taken away from them.

16 Victor Osimhen

Value: €104.5M

Victor Osimhen has been flourishing at Napoli, and fans can’t wait to see this future star move to a bigger club. The prolific striker’s talents have been recognized in FC 24, where he’s a force to be reckoned with in any team.

All players need to do is get him in a scoring position, and his high stats will take care of the rest. The footballing world is eagerly awaiting Osimhen’s decision in the future regarding which club he’ll join, with a shift to the Premier League looking more likely than ever.

15 Pedri

Value: €105M

Pedri is a special talent that will instantly improve almost any midfield. The Spanish CM starts with an 86 overall with the potential to get to a 92. At just 20 years old, he is already one of the best at his position. However, he is tied to his position and his role. He’s not versatile, but there is no one better to keep possession and organize the field.

His PlayStyles prove so. He has, as he should, the Tiki Taka PlayStyle+ that combines with regular PlayStyles like Incisive Pass, Long Ball Pass, Forst Touch, or Relentless. The last one is especially important given his High/High work rate, so he doesn’t run out of gas. A solid 4-star combo for Weak Foot and Skills makes for a great CM, probably the best choice at that position.

14 Ruben Dias

Value: €106.5M

After signing with Manchester City, everyone expected Ruben Dias to be a monster on defense. Despite a slow start, Ruben has become a first-team player with one of the most stacked squads in Europe, which is saying something. His price tag is justified, given his age and how he’s easily one of the best center-backs in Europe right now.

Players who want to bolster their defense with a tried-and-tested option will have to empty their coffers to even stand a chance of signing this amazing player. He may be incredibly expensive, but most players who rack up a bunch of clean sheets with this player will almost consider him a bargain considering what he brings to the table for their team’s defense.

13 Phil Foden

Value: €109M

Phil Foden has really made a name for himself as a star for Manchester City in the Premier League. In a star-studded team such as theirs, it is hard to stand out. But the diminutive playmaker has really shone, reflected in his 87 rating and 90 potential. It is hard to forget he is still just 23 years old as he has been around for so long.

He hit a career-best of 27 goals in all competitions in real life and there is no reason that this cannot be replicated in Career Mode. The Englishman can play in a number of different roles, but he operates best as a RW, cutting inside using his immense dribbling stats and shooting at goal on his stronger left foot.

12 Khvicha Kvaratskhelia

Value: €109M

Last year’s biggest surprise is now a top player and one of the best wingers in EA FC 24. However, not everyone will be suited to play with him, as he relies more on precise dribbling and passing than pace. Kvaratskhelia is an 86 overall left wing with a massive 92 potential. He is also a rare 5-star combo for Weak Foot and Skills, making him great to play on both sides.

Kvaratskhelia has a lot of PlayStyles, so players might consider turning him into an attacking midfielder or a striker. For more of a passing-oriented role, he has Incisive Pass and Whipped Pass. For finishing, he has Finesse Shot, and for both roles, he can use Trivela. But of course, his dribbling stands out the most with technical, flair, and trickster.

11 Lautaro Martinez

Value: €116

The Inter Milan captain got a massive upgrade for this edition of the game and starts as an 88-rated striker with a potential of 90. He follows the likes of iconic strikers to represent I Nerazzurri, like Samuel Eto’o, Diego Milito, and the original Ronaldo.

As a striker, he thrives in all attributes; his finishing is a joke, he is a problem in the air, and he is also handy at dribbling too. When looking to sign a striker in Career Mode, Martinez should be high on everyone’s transfer target shortlist. However, it will come at a significant cost, so only the richest of clubs will be looking to afford him.

10 Martin Odegaard

Value: €118M

Martin Odegaard is a player who couldn’t make it with Real Madrid, and a lot of people felt like the weight of his expectations would be too much for this talented midfielder to bear. Thankfully, under Arteta’s guidance, this player has become one of the most talented midfielders in Europe, one who can turn the tide of a match by controlling it with his immense soccer IQ and passing skills.

He’s a treat on any team, and his age means that he’s in his peak years and won’t stop generating his scary output anytime soon. Players who decide to blow all their money on trying to sign Odegaard will find this investment to be a worthwhile one, even if the inflated values of the transfer market may leave a bad taste in their mouths in the initial stage after signing this talented player.

9 Florian Wirtz

Value: €118.5M

Despite the common idea that the classic number 10 role has disappeared in today’s game, there are a lot of great young players who excel at that position. Florian Wirtz is one of them. At just 20 years old, he starts with an 87 overall and solid passing and dribbling stats, the basics for an attacking midfielder. He could also play as CM, but his defense stats aren’t high enough to make the change permanent.

He has the usual 4 stars for Weak Foot and Skills, but more importantly, he has the Incisive Pass PlayStyle, as well as other interesting ones like first touch and technical. His 92 potential will turn him into an all-time great playmaker.

8 Harry Kane

Value: €119.5M

Most people who didn’t give Kane the credit he deserved are singing a different tune after he lit the Bundesliga on fire. The striker may only be suited for one position, but his overall rating makes it clear that he more than justifies his placement as a team’s sole striker.

Goals are guaranteed when players get Kane in a shooting position. His fans can only hope that he finally secures some elusive silverware at Bayern, given how disappointing his career has been at Bayern when it comes to securing trophies.

7 Federico Valverde

Value: €124M

A fairly versatile player who can play as a Central Midfielder or a Right Winger, Federico Valverde is one of the many promising stars starting for Real Madrid. The Uruguayan continues to impress in every game, and his value is proof enough of that.

He’s a great all-rounder who elevates a team with his amazing technique on and off the ball. In a team full of superstars, it takes something really special for Federico Valverde to stand out from the rest of the pack.

6 Jude Bellingham

Value: €128.5M

Nobody could have predicted the unbelievable start to a season that Bellingham had with Real Madrid. He is a 20-year-old midfielder who can play anywhere besides keeper. He starts with an 88 overall and has solid stats across the board. He has a 92 potential, but with Dynamic Potential in the game, he can go beyond that with consistent numbers and game time.

He has the usual 4 stars Weak Foot and Skills, but his PlayStyles are something else. He has Relentless as PlayStyle+ with 93 stamina and High/High work rates. This essentially means he will never get tired, and he will be everywhere on the field. If that wasn’t enough, he has Intercept and Slide Tackle as a midfielder. He can dominate the game in any way.

5 Rodri

Value: €129.5M

Without a doubt, he is one of the best holding midfielders in real life and in the game, and thus, is deserving of his title as one of the most valuable players in Career Mode. A staggering fee of €129.5million, to be exact, which may seem a lot for someone who is closer to 30 than 20, but his stats do the talking.

He has 93 Reactions, 92 Defensive Awareness, 92 Short Passing, 92 Shot Power and 90 Ball Control as his best stats. The Spaniard is an expert when it comes to reading the game, but can also pass the ball, dribble and shoot really well. Although he thrives at the defensive end, he is no slouch on offense either. Rodri is the ultimate CDM for Career Mode.

4 Jamal Musiala

Value: €134.5M

If Kvaratskhelia is a dream come true for players who like to use skills, Musiala is too good to even dream about. His preferred position is CAM, although he can play many different positions, as long as he is focused on offense. He is an 86 overall with a 93 potential. This is even more impressive considering he starts with 91 dribbling at just 20 years of age. By the end of his progression, he will come close to a 99 dribbling.

He has 5-star Skills, with 4-star Weak Foot. He has the Technical PlayStyle+, which makes it almost impossible to get the ball away from his feet. It also improves his speed and agility, with other regular PlayStyles like Trickster and First Touch.

3 Vinicius Junior

Value: €158.5

Another player known for being a game-breaker in recent years, Vinicius stands at 94. He starts at 89, but he is also two years younger than Mbappe, which makes him a better option for the long term.

The Brazilian superstar also comes with Quick Step PlayStyle+, 5-star Skills, and amazing speed and dribbling. Although his shooting is a little weaker, he has more finishing PlayStyles, such as Finesse Shot and Chip Shot. But what makes the difference is his High/High work rate. This might get risky in terms of stamina but it allows him to play with a variety of tactics.

2 Kylian Mbappe

Value: €181.5M

The French star is already tied for the highest rating in the game, which makes him an almost impossible target to buy in Career Mode. With a 91 overall, there is not much room for growth. Mbappe is 24 years old at the start of the season and has the potential to reach a 94 overall in no time.

In EA FC 24, he’s probably the favorite player for those who rely on pace to get past defenders, with a 97 rating in that category. Combined with his 90 shooting and Quick Step PlayStyle+, he is perfect for counterattack football. He also doesn’t leave Skills players behind, with his 5-star Skills and 92 Dribbling.

1 Erling Haaland

Value: €185M

The cover athlete in EA Sports FC 24 is also the most valuable player in the game. Life changed dramatically for taller and stronger players in FIFA 23 with the introduction of acceleration types. Haaland is the best example of how powerful it can be to have a big, athletic striker. Tied for the highest rating with 91 at just 23 and the potential to reach 94, he is the real deal.

Haaland doesn’t require great skills or tactics to show his worth. He’s a relentless shot-hunter that will fit any team and any formation. His Acrobatic PlayStyle+ will make sure he gets a shot on target. He has 89 pace, 93 shooting, and 88 physicality. His only downside is his 3-star Weak Foot, which can be improved during Career Mode. He won’t dribble past many people because he doesn’t need to. Send a long ball his way, and chances are it will end up at the back of the net.