EA Sports FC 24: The Best Free Agents in Career Mode (2024)

When EA Sports FC 24 players are first beginning their Career Mode adventures, they may well find that they lack the funds needed to sign the players they want right away. To get around this, they could look to bring in cheap young players with high potential, but if they needed to be competitive right away, this may not be an option.

Thankfully, there are plenty of great free agents for EA Sports FC 24 players to sign at the beginning of Career Mode. In fact, it's possible to bring in a whole new starting 11 with an average rating that's higher than some Premier League teams. The best Career Mode free agents are in high demand though, so players will need to snap them up quickly in order to avoid missing out. ​

Updated June 5, 2024, by Tom Bowen: Free transfers can make a huge difference during the early stages of career mode, particularly for those hoping to build a brand-new team from scratch. Equally important, though, are pre-contract signings, which players can use to strengthen their side ahead of their second season at the helm. It just so happens that some of the best players in the game become free agents at the end of the 23/24 season, allowing players to strengthen their sides without having to splash too much cash.

The Best Pre-Contract Free Transfers in EA Sports FC 24

There are plenty of great free agents at the beginning of an EA Sports FC 24 career mode, but where things really get interesting is at the end of the player's first season. It's at this point that some of the best players in the game become available on free transfers, allowing career mode managers to bolster their sides with a wide selection of world-class players without having to spend a penny. The following is a list of some of the best players whose contracts expire at the end of the 23-24 season in EA Sports FC 24.

Ivica Ivušić

Sadly, there aren't too many options when it comes to out-of-contract goalkeepers, meaning that players will need to settle for whatever they can get their hands on. In this case, the best that's on offer is Ivica Ivušić, who starts out with a 73 rating. Thankfully, the Croatian keeper can improve a little, with his potential sitting at a much more usable 76.

Kevin Álvarez

Another player who gets better over time is Kevin Álvarez, whose 75 rating can increase to 79 if players nurture his talent correctly. Truth be told, the talented Career Mode right back is still not quite good enough to play at the very highest level, but he can certainly do a job as players work their way toward the top.

Jesús Angulo

When it comes to raw potential, Jesús Angulo is the best free agent in EA Sports FC 24. The Mexican center back's rating can increase by six, meaning that he'll be able to hit eighty after a few seasons if all goes to plan. He's still young too, so once he does start to improve, players have the option of selling him on to make a huge profit on their initial investment.

Jakub Brabec

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Jakub Brabec is arguably the weakest link of this free agent eleven, with the Czech center back rated at just 74. This should be fine for those playing at Championship level, but anybody who dreams of hitting the big time will probably want to replace him as soon as possible. As a short-term solution or as defensive cover though, players can definitely do a lot worse.

Jesús Gallardo

Jesús Gallardo falls some way short of the best left backs in EA Sports FC 24's Career Mode, but he's as good as it gets when it comes to free agents. He's actually pretty versatile too, so players may want to consider signing him as cover rather than as a long-term starter.

Luis Chávez

At the time of writing, Luis Chávez has made 24 appearances for Mexico, having spent the first nine years of his career at Tijuana and Pachuca respectively. However, his contract at the latter ended in 2023, meaning that he's available on a free transfer in EA Sports FC 24's Career Mode. He has the potential to improve as well, although his overall rating caps out at 80.

Akram Afif

Despite signing for Villarreal in 2016, Akram Afif never actually made an appearance for the Italian club. He did get a few loan moves though, the last of which saw him return home to Qatar with Al Sadd. After 44 goals in just 48 league appearances, Afif was signed permanently by the club in 2020. With his initial contract expiring in 2023 though, EA Sports FC 24 players can sign Afif on a free transfer at the beginning of Career Mode.

Carlos Rodríguez

Like the very best CAMs in EA Sports FC 24's Career Mode, Carlos Rodríguez still has room for improvement, with the Mexican midfielder able to hit a 79 rating if he gets the right training and enough game time. At 26, he's still relatively young too, yet still boasts plenty of experience with the national side.

Jesús Corona

With an 80 rating, Jesús Corona is the best free agent in EA Sports FC 24. Granted, the former Sevilla man doesn't get any better and is approaching the twilight years of his career, but the skill and versatility that he can potentially provide could prove to be invaluable to a manager who is operating on a budget.

Henry Martín

It's not often that one gets a chance to pick up a full international on a free transfer, let alone one with almost 40 caps for his country. Henry Martín had a fairly impressive goal record before leaving América too, with the Mexican forward banging in 27 goals in 42 appearances last season. He's already re-signed with the club in real life, but players can still pick him up for nothing in EA Sports FC 24​​​​​​.

Alexis Vega

Alexis Vega has the potential to be the best free agent in EA Sports FC 24, with players able to increase his rating to a somewhat impressive 82. His rating's not half bad already though, with the 25-year-old left winger sitting just below 80 when the 23-24 season first begins. For that reason alone he's well worth signing, even if players end up selling him on the first chance they get.

EA Sports FC 24

Developer(s)

EA Vancouver , EA Romania

Publisher(s)

EA Sports

Platform(s)

PC , PS5 , PS4 , Switch , Xbox Series X , Xbox Series S , Xbox One

Released

September 29, 2023