It is difficult to bring in top midfielders like Modric, Bellingham or De Bruyne when your club is on a tight budget. So the alternative will be to bring in cheap midfielders who’ve got great attributes and high potential if properly nurtured. As seasons go by, these cheap midfielders could reach their potential rating and become one of the best midfielders in the game and help you build your way to success in career mode.
I’ve selected 5 of the best cheap centre midfielders in EA Sports FC 24 career mode and they don’t cost more than £5 million. Keep in mind that these players have a minimum of 80 potential ratings and they’re not up to 23 years old.
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Mouhamadou Diarra (CM, RW)
Mouhamadou Diarra is a 19 year old wonderkid with a 68 overall rating and an 84 potential rating. His stats are:
- Shot power – 77
- Acceleration – 72
- Dribbling – 73
- Stamina – 77
- Long passing -72
- Vision – 72
I can say – without a doubt – that Diarra is one of the best cheap midfielders to sign in career mode. The Senegalese born player plays for French side Strasbourg and his position allows him to create goal scoring opportunities thanks to his technique, vision and creativity. On the international level, the 19 year old wonderkid has represented the U16 and U18 French squad.
- Overall rating: 68
- Potential rating: 84
- Value: £4.7 million
- Age: 19
- Position: CM, RW
- Club: Strasbourg
- Nation: France
Player rating – EA Sports FC 24
Juan Nardoni (CM, CDM)
Juan Ignacio Martín Nardoni is a mid-level wonderkid, but his stats makes the young Argentinian a tremendous centre midfielder. Juan’s attributes include:
- Strength – 82
- Stamina – 81
- Acceleration – 76
- Long passing – 75
- Ball control – 74
- Short passing – 76
- Jumping – 77
- Vision – 71
These stats highlight the 20 year old as an immense physical, technical, and attacking figure in the midfield role on EA Sports FC 24. He is currently signed to Argentine side Racing Club on a three-year deal, and his stats last season were tremendous. You can pick up the Argentinian for £4.3 million with a wage of £9k.
- Overall rating: 70
- Potential rating: 80
- Value: £4.3 million
- Age: 20
- Position: CM, CAM
- Club: Racing Club
- Nation: Argentina
Image showing Juan Nardoni stats in EA Sports FC 24
Maurits Kjærgaard (CM)
He may only have a 73 overall rating, but Maurits Kjærgaard can certainly be useful in midfield position thanks to his stats which are:
- Sprint speed – 78
- Shot power – 78
- Ball control – 74
- Acceleration – 71
- Reaction – 75
After joining Austrian side Red Bull Salzburg from Liefering on a three-year deal in the summer of 2021, the 20 year old impressed the club, scoring two goals in 31 appearances across all competitions. He’ll be a great addition to your career mode squad and with proper nurturing, Maurits will definitely reach his 82 potential rating.
- Overall rating: 73
- Potential rating: 82
- Value: £4.3 million
- Age: 20
- Position: CM
- Club: Red Bull Salzburg
- Nation: Denmark
Image showing Maurits Kjærgaard stats in EA Sports FC 24
César Gelabert (CM, CAM, LM)
If you’re in need of a wonderkid midfielder who’s capable of creating goal scoring opportunities then the 70 rated César Gelabert is the right choice to sign in career mode. The attributes that makes him standout are:
- Short passing – 77
- Dribbling – 74
- Acceleration – 74
- Sprint speed – 74
- Ball control – 72
- Vision – 78
The 22 year old will be a great addition to your starting lineup thanks to his tactical and technical skills. He’s currently signed to French side Toulouse on a four year deal and he’s definitely going to perform in your squad.
- Overall rating: 70
- Potential rating: 80
- Value: £4.3 million
- Age: 22
- Position: CM, CAM, LM
- Club: Toulouse
- Nation: Spain
Player rating – EA Sports FC 24
Amir Richardson (CM, CDM)
Last but definitely not least on my list is the 22 year old Moroccan Michael Amir Junior Richardson. With an 82 potential rating, he’s got a bright future ahead of him. Blessed with raw speed, Richardson’s pace makes him a problem in his opponents yard. His attributes are:
- Sprint speed – 82
- Dribbling – 72
- Ball control – 73
- Aggression – 72
- Stamina – 77
- Long passing -72
- Vision – 72
The 22 year old can improve in-game, and reach his 82 potential overall if properly nurtured. Still, to profit from Richardson’s services, you’ll need to pay £4.3 million to get him in your team right away.
- Overall rating: 69
- Potential rating: 82
- Value: £4.3 million
- Age: 21
- Position: CM, CDM
- Club: Stade de Reims
- Nation: Morocco
Image showing Amir Richardson stats in EA Sports FC 24
Final Thoughts
These wonderkids have proven track record both real life and in game and be rest assured they’ll produce tremendous results in your midfield position. That being said, these are the best cheap centre midfielders to sign in EA Sports FC 24 Career Mode as I’ll see you in the next guide.
EA Sports FC 24 is available on PC, PS5, PS4, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.
