Of course, stars such as Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Kylian Mbappe, and Neymar are certain picks for those who can afford them. Players looking to get an edge should seek out footballers who had an exceptionally good season last year, especially compared to the earlier years of their careers, since those are the kinds of athletes guaranteed to receive major stats boosts in FC 25 Coins.

The Manchester United left-back has had a tumultuous career, plagued by injuries, long periods of poor form, and an incredibly toxic relationship with the team's previous coach, Jose Mourinho. However, the English giants knew what they were doing when they shelled out 25 million euros for him back in 2025.

The English defender has more than proven his worth last season. He's put in astonishing performances week-in, week-out, which culminated in a fantastic Euro tournament, where he was the England national team's key player, helping them reach the final with extremely effective chance creation and pacey runs down the left flank. FC players can expect his overall rating to go up by a few points from the 82 base rating in FC 25.

The Italian defender has formed an impenetrable partnership at the back with Giorgio Chiellini during this year's Euro 2020 tournament, proving to every football aficionado that age is just a number. He's also maintained a great performance level at Juventus, despite it being one of the worst seasons "the Old Lady" has had in years.

In FC 25. Bonucci boasted an already-high rating of 85. and given the fact that he was one of the main reasons why Italy won the Euros, EA will likely prop that overall rating up even higher. At 34 years old, he won't be the fastest player on the pitch in any team, but his defensive acumen makes him a more than worthy addition to any Serie A or Italian Ultimate Team squad.

The impact that Bruno Fernandes has had on Manchester United and their performances within the year and a half since he's arrived at the club is difficult to put into words. With 26 goals and 19 assists in just 51 Premier League appearances, the Portuguese midfielder has completely transformed United's efficiency in the final third.

Although in FC 25. he was already a valuable FC 25 Ultimate Team asset with an 87 overall rating, his stats are bound to rise in buy Fut Coins. considering that 2020/21 was his first full season in a Manchester United jersey.