The England Premier League is the most popular league inFIFA 21. Many of the squads that players will come up against will have at least a few Premier League players. In seasons and FUT champions, players will see the likes of De Bruyne, Mane, Salah, and Aguero too many times to count. Now that EA hasadded the team of the season to the game, players will have to face off against upgraded Premier League stars.
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People that do not have the coins forbig-name playerscan stilltake down the high-rated starsof the league.
Updated on August 05, 2025 by Payton Lott:The release ofFIFA 22 is just around the corner. Players still have a few weeks ofFIFA 21left. Many people are returning to the game to brush up on their skills before the new title. Others are getting a few more seasons in with their well earned clubs before starting all over again. Both new and returning players will probably need a squad of serviceable cards to play with. Without much time left, they will need to be cheap too. This updated guide will cover five ofthe best cheap players in FIFA 21. Even better, they are all in the most popular league in the world.
Eric Bailly
Bailly is a FUT legend that always seems to have an overpowered card. InFIFA 21, the center back from the Ivory Coast has a very good card for a 79 rated player. He still has some of the pace from past games, with 77 sprint speed, which is more than enough. The defender’s card also hastackling, strength, and aggression all in the 80s. While the card may not be as impactful as prior years, it is top tier for the price.
Christian Pulisic
The crafty American continues to improve his rating in the game year by year. This time around, Pulisic is an 81 rated left winger. He israpid and agile enough to out dribble defenders. The card’s four star skills and balance make taking him off the ball more challenging than before. Pulisic’s passing and dribbling are not great by any means, but they are good enough to distribute short passes to the other attackers. The card is dirt cheap on all platforms.
Reece James
Reece James is only 77 rated, but he plays like an 80 rated card. Clubs shouldconsider subbing him on as a deep midfield defenderto take advantage of the card’s balanced stats.
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As a CDM, 80 pace is enough, and most of the other key stats are in the mid to high 70s. In a league with few cheap options at the RB position, James can fill a role for a club with little coins. He can even play at center back. Although, with his workrates, the defender may push too far up the pitch.
Wan-Bissaka
Gamers with a few extra coins can splurge on Wan-Bissaka, an 83 rated RB. If it weren’t for the card’s shooting stats, players might consider playing him as a winger. Wan-Bissaka has86 pace, 80 dribbling, 82 defending, and 74 physical.
Few fullbacks in the league have such an assortment of stats. This card even has 4 star skill moves, which is absurd. Clubs should be able to pick him up for under 5k coins, which is a steal.
Wilfried Zaha
For many, Zaha brings backnightmares from the FUTs of the past. This rapid attacker is a perennially one of thebest cheap players inFIFA. A move to LM makes the card less impactful in most matches, but Zaha’s stats are almost exactly the same as in 2020.
The reason why Zaha frustrates defenses is a combination of speed, dribbling, skills, and strength. It could just be a myth, but Zaha’s cards seem to perform even better than the base stats indicate. Clubs will have to try the card and see for themselves.
Richarlison
Richarlison is a well-rounded striker with three base stats in the 80s and a five star weak foot. Having the ability to cut in either direction makes the Brazilian star tough to defend. He may take a second or so to speed up, but Richarlison has a max sprint speed of 86, which is more than enough for a striker.
The card has great positioning and shooting near the box, but poor shooting from distance. Richarlison has viable strength and aggression as well. Players should use the card as a lone striker in a formation with three at the front to utilize his strength and physical prowess. Despite having slow acceleration, Richarlison is one of the best 81 rated number nines in the game.
Tanguy Ndombele
The French midfielder has yet another great card this year. EA decided to give him a questionable pace downgrade, but many of Ndombele’s stats remain the same. The notable traits of the card are 87 dribbling, 80 passing, and 74 physical.
The combination of agility and strength make Ndombele a perfect possession midfielder. The card can defend as well with 73 standing tackle and 72 interceptions. The only issue with the player is shooting. Aside from good shot power, Ndombele will miss almost every shot.
Moussa Sissoko
For a 79 rated player, Sissoko has some impressive stats. The French center midfielder has 84 sprint speed, 90 strength, and 81 standing tackle. While he may not be the quickest player in terms of acceleration and agility, Sissoko is a force to be reckoned with in the center of the field.
The only downside to the card is shooting. He has 85 shot power, but an abysmal 54 finishing. Similar to Ndombele, Sissoko is a roaming midfielder that can wall off defenders and create chances for the attackers upfront.
Rodrigo
Rodrigo is a top-tier player selling for discard prices. The Leeds product shines up front with 91 pace, 81 dribbling, 80 agility, and 80 finishing. The card has four star skills and great curve for finesse shots as well. Rodrigo is a dominant striker even at this point in the life cycle of FUT. He will be pushed off the ball, however, with sub 70 strength and aggression.
Clubs can have success playing the Spanish attacker at CAM because he has good vision and short passing. Attacking midfielders have the luxury of avoiding many of the challenges that strikers have to take on.
Kieran Tierney
The Arsenal fullback has all the important physical traits for a defender. He is strong, fast, and can get up to crosses in the box. Tierney is one of the top choices for a left back in the EPL for clubs that do not have a ton of coins.
The player is an effective attacker as well, with passing and dribbling stats in the 70s. While there may be a few options for the position that are slightly better, gamers will not be able to find a card with better value for coins. The strong link to Odegaard is nice too.
