Best free agents & contract expiry players in EA FC 25 Career Mode
EA FCEA FC 25 Career Mode is all about building the strongest team possible, but clubs without a lot of funds should look at free agents and contract expiry players to keep costs down.
Before a player’s contract expires in FC 25, managers can sign them on a free transfer during the final year. This means that the club often won’t have to pay a transfer fee to acquire the player, or they’ll be able to sign them at a reduced price.
There are also those without a club at all, who can be picked up right away as long you can agree on their wages and bonuses.
Here are the best free agents and contract expiry players to sign in FC 25 Career Mode.
Best free agents & contract expiry players in Career Mode
Goalkeepers
| Player | Club | Rating | Signing Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Acevedo | None | 77 | Free Agent |
| Munir | None | 75 | Free Agent |
| Wayne Hennessey | None | 71 | Free Agent |
| David De Gea | Fiorentina | 84 | Contract Expiry |
| Andriy Lunin | Real Madrid | 81 | Contract Expiry |
| Walter Benitez | PSV | 80 | Contract Expiry |
| Kepa Arizzabalaga | Chelsea (On Loan at Bournemouth) | 79 | Contract Expiry |
It’s fairly slim pickings when it comes to free agent goalkeepers in EA FC 25, but there are a number of decent options you might be able to get a reduced price on. David De Gea, in particular, stands out after he returned to football on a one-year contract at Fiorentina.
Real Madrid’s young stopper Andriy Lunin is also in the final year of his deal after the Ukrainian has struggled for game time ahead of Thibaut Courtois.
EA SPORTS / DexertoDefenders
| Player | Club | Position | Rating | Signing Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Romain Saiss | None | CB | 78 | Free Agent |
| Cesar Montes | None | CB | 74 | Free Agent |
| Isreal Reyes | None | CB | 74 | Free Agent |
| Virgil Van Dijk | Liverpool | CB | 89 | Contract Expiry |
| Jonathan Tah | Bayer Leverkusen | CB | 86 | Contract Expiry |
| Jose Gimenez | Atletico Madrid | CB | 83 | Contract Expiry |
| Odilon Kossounou | Atalanta | CB | 81 | Contract Expiry |
| Ivan Perisic | None | LB | 76 | Free Agent |
| Gerardo Arteaga | None | LB | 74 | Free Agent |
| Yahya Attiat-Allah | None | LB | 73 | Free Agent |
| Ferland Mendy | Real Madrid | LB | 84 | Contract Expiry |
| Alphonso Davies | Bayern Munich | LB | 82 | Contract Expiry |
| Jorge Sanchez | None | RB | 73 | Free Agent |
| Brian Garcia | None | RB | 72 | Free Agent |
| Trent Alexander-Arnold | Liverpool | RB | 86 | Contract Expiry |
| Dani Carvajal | Real Madrid | RB | 86 | Contract Expiry |
| Nelson Semedo | Wolves | RB | 78 | Contract Expiry |
Long-time football fans will recognize a couple of the defenders who are without a club in this year’s Career Mode. Former Inter Milan star Ivan Perisic is available on a free, along with ex-Wolves center-back Romain Saiss.
Elsewhere, there are some truly high-profile defenders whose contracts are expiring, such as Virgil van Dijk and Alphonso Davies. However, these are both two of the best players in their respective positions, so it might still take a hefty offer to pry them away.
EA SPORTS / DexertoMidfielders
| Player | Club | Position | Rating | Signing Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samuel Gustafson | None | CDM | 75 | Free Agent |
| Adrian Rabiot | None | CM | 83 | Free Agent |
| Luis Chavez | None | CM | 79 | Free Agent |
| Erick Sanchez | None | CM | 78 | Free Agent |
| Jordi Cortizo | None | CM | 76 | Contract Expiry |
| Kevin De Bruyne | Manchester City | CM | 91 | Contract Expiry |
| Ilkay Gundogan | Manchester City | CM | 87 | Contract Expiry |
| Joshua Kimmich | Bayern Munich | CM | 86 | Contract Expiry |
| Koke | Atletico Madrid | CM | 83 | Contract Expiry |
| Christian Erikson | Manchester United | CM | 78 | Contract Expiry |
| Carlos Rodriguez | None | CAM | 76 | Free Agent |
| Krisztofer Horvath | None | CAM | 68 | Free Agent |
| Paulo Dybala | Roma | CAM | 87 | Contract Expiry |
If you’re looking for cover in the middle of the park, former Juventus midfielder Adrian Rabiot is one of the best free agents in FC 25 overall. At just 29 years old, he’s still got a few seasons left playing at the highest level.
Some of the world’s elite are also coming towards the end of the current deals, including Manchester City star Kevin De Bruyne, who is still very much at the top of his game.
EA SPORTS / DexertoWingers
| Player | Club | Position | Rating | Signing Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akram Afif | None | LM | 78 | Free Agent |
| Alexis Vega | None | LW | 77 | Free Agent |
| Cesar Huerta | None | LW | 75 | Free Agent |
| Florinel Coman | None | LW | 74 | Free Agent |
| Neymar Jr | Al Hilal | LW | 87 | Contract Expiry |
| Jadon Sancho | Manchester United (On loan at Chelsea) | LM | 82 | Contract Expiry |
| Timo Werner | Spurs | LM | 80 | Contract Expiry |
| Allan Saint-Maximin | Fenerbahce | LM | 80 | Contract Expiry |
| Roberto Alvarado | None | RM | 77 | Free Agent |
| Uriel Atuna | None | RM | 76 | Free Agent |
| Alejandro Zendejas | None | RM | 74 | Free Agent |
| Mohammed Salah | Liverpool | RW | 89 | Contract Expiry |
| Lionel Messi | Inter Miami | RW | 88 | Contract Expiry |
| Leroy Sane | Bayern Munich | RM | 85 | Contract Expiry |
| Amad Diallo | Manchester United | RM | 75 | Contract Expiry |
It’s no secret that Liverpool’s Mo Salah could leave on a free if he doesn’t a new deal, and he’s one of the biggest and best contract expiry players in Career Mode. The Egyptian is still likely to cost quite a lot, but be sure to move in before another club comes in and snaps him up.
Both Neymar Jr and Lionel Messi are also in their final year. Although both are nearing the end of their glittering careers, they still have a lot to give if you want to bring them back to Europe for their swansong years.
EA SPORTS / DexertoStrikers
| Player | Club | Position | Rating | Signing Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joselu | None | ST | 82 | Free Agent |
| Memphis Depay | None | ST | 82 | Free Agent |
| Guillermo Martinez | None | ST | 74 | Free Agent |
| Andre Ayew | None | ST | 73 | Free Agent |
| Heung-Min Son | Spurs | ST | 87 | Contract Expiry |
| Victor Osimhen | Napoli (On loan at Galatasaray) | ST | 87 | Contract Expiry |
| Cristiano Ronaldo | Al Nassr | ST | 86 | Contract Expiry |
| Jonathan David | Lille | ST | 81 | Contract Expiry |
| Dominic Calvert-Lewin | Everton | ST | 77 | Contract Expiry |
Lastly, there are a couple of big-name strikers on the lookout for new teams. Joselu is without a club after winning the Champions League with Real Madrid, while Memphis Depay‘s move to the Brazilian league in real life hasn’t been reflected in-game yet.
Spurs star Heung-min Son is coming towards the end of his seven-year contract and is available on the cheap. There’s also the option to pick up Victor Osimhen from Napoli, once his loan move at Galatasaray comes to an end.
EA SPORTS / DexertoAll of the options on the list are the perfect filler players if you’re struggling for funds but still need cover in a position. However, if you want to plan for the future, you should look at the best young players, whether it’s a high-potential striker or a promising defender.