How to scout like Brighton in EA FC 25 Career Mode
Brighton have become well-known for their impressive transfer strategy, and in EA FC 25 you can replicate their scouting tactics tosign talented young players.
Career Modehas plenty of moving parts to juggle, frommanaging the fitnessof your squad to keeping morale up. But above all else, you’re in charge of improving the squad and investing in transfers to keep your club competitive.
Identifying who to sign isn’t always easy, so we’ve put together some tips to help you scout players and pick out some bargains.
Best way to scout in Career Mode
The most important part of scouting in EA FC 25 Career Mode is keeping your Tactical Vision in mind. There is a wealth of players to sign around the world, but not all of them will fit into your system, so verify you go into it with a clear plan of how you want to play.
Then, you need to identify which country you want to search for potential stars. While the top five leagues in Europe are overrun withhigh-potential players, you’re more likely to find a bargain if you cast your net further afield.
Lastly, you need to consider yourbudget. Of course, if you’re managing a Real Madrid or PSG then you have the funds on hand to invest in the most talented young players around. But if you’re at a small team, then you might need to aim lower and play the long game to develop your signings into first-team material.
How to set up a scouting network & instructions
Once your network is set up, the scout will regularly send you players they’ve come across that match your instructions. If they think they’ve seen all of the suitable players in that country, you’ll receive an email suggesting that you relocate them.
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Best countries to scout in Career Mode
There will be plenty of quality young players in virtually every region in EA FC 25 Career Mode, but countries with high-profile domestic leagues tend to have more to choose from. In my experience, the nations listed above have provided the highest number of wonderkids.
The Netherlands and Portugal, in particular, have some exciting young talent, but it often takes more money to pry them away from their clubs. If you’re on a stricter budget, then the likes of Argentina and the USA should be your go-tos.
How to find bargain players
While scouting is the best way to pick out signings in EA FC 25, there are a few other ways to find bargains that improve your team.
Free agents
If you don’t want to splash the cash, thenfree agentsare a perfect way to bolster your squad that’s also very low-risk. These are players who don’t currently have a club, so you may sign them for free right away as long as you can agree a contract.
We recommend setting the filter to under 21 when searching, as this is when their potential is at its highest. Free agents can be hit or miss, but there are some hidden gems on the list if you’re willing to put the effort in, so be sure to check them out regularly.
Contract expiry players
Another way to get young players on the cheap is by swooping in when they’re coming towards the end of their contract. This will be noted when you select a target, next to their stats and key information.
If they haven’t secured a new deal with their existing team, you’re able to often approach them directly and sign a pre-contract agreement. Alternatively, you might also be able to agree on a fee with their club that’s much lower than usual, as they look to avoid them leaving on a free transfer.
We recommend looking out for contract expiry players at the beginning of every new season, so you can snap them up before someone else does.
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