AFC Richmond have a four star rating in FC 25 Coins. which would make them one of the worst sides in the EPL had they not been placed in the Rest of World section instead. This is a little misleading, however, as their starting 11 is actually pretty strong and on par with the likes of Arsenal and West Ham. Some Ted Lasso fans may be a little disappointed with some of the individual player ratings, but anybody who watches football will know that EA has actually been incredibly generous, especially for a side that - in the show, at least - spent last season down in the Championship.

Finding the best cheap young players for FC 25 's career mode isn't always easy, particularly for those whose club doesn't have a good scouting network. Thankfully, the internet has made tracking down young players with high potential an incredibly simple task in recent years, which, in turn, has made it much easier for players to build themselves a team that will be able to dominate the opposition in both domestic and continental competitions for well over a decade without them having to spend an arm and a leg to do so.

While many of the game's hottest prospects have the potential to break through the ninety rating barrier, wonderkids like Pedri, Fati, and Musiala will cost players tens of millions of pounds to recruit and will expect wages that only the world's biggest clubs can afford to pay. This makes them far from ideal for those hoping to take a low-league side from relative obscurity to Champions League glory, at least without having to make use of the Financial Takeover option, anyway. Thankfully, there are plenty of cheaper options out there, many of whom can go on to be almost as good as their more expensive counterparts despite only costing a fraction of the price.

The following players are all aged 21 or under at the beginning of a new buy FIFA 25 Coins career mode and will start out with a rating no higher than 70. meaning that most can be purchased for a few million pounds. With enough game time, they should all reach a rating above 80. with most having the potential to hit 84 or higher. Those whose club is marked with an asterisk (*) will begin the game on loan at another club, meaning that players will have to wait at least one season before placing an offer to buy them.