Taking a team from the depths of lower-league football to winning trophies is a tough task, and having a great striker is necessary if you want to become the best of the best. But signing an amazing striker inEA Sports FC 25’s Career Mode is not so simple, as you will have to take a lot of considerations into account, such as their age, potential, and, most importantly, their cost.
We will highlight some of the best strikers we have come across in this game, with some of them ranging from high-rated, expensive, proven talents to some underrated gems that can be bought for cheap.
Updated Jun 15, 2025, by Andrew Scariati:We’ve added new options for you to pick from among the best strikers in EA FC 25 career mode. From Victor to Viktor to Vitor, there’s definitely an unusual pattern forming among the best strikers in FC 25, and we’ve covered the best options across price ranges.
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Manchester City
Erling Haaland is one of if not the best players in the world, and he deserves a spot onany list of great strikers.What makes him even better is that he’s just 23 years of age, meaning he can be a viable option up-front for at least ten years if not more.
His height, strength, speed, and finishing are among the best, but the only reason he doesn’t rank higher is that he is very, very expensive to purchase, with his value reaching up to €185M, which makes his transfer fee even higher.
You can also go for Mbappé, who is tied for the best striker in the game, although he is even more expensive to purchase.
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Atlético Madrid
Although Alvarez has recently signed for Atlético Madrid, which might make him tough to sign for the first transfer window, he is still very young and has the potential to grow into one of the best players in the world in just a few years, which makes him worth pursuing.
His four-star weak foot and skill moves, along with his great dribbling and finishing stats make him a very versatile player, and he is also good at playing the role of a second striker if you need one.
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Newcastle United
Isak is perhaps not a name you’d expect when discussing great strikers, as he isn’t too much of a standout player, but he has some of the best all-around stats we have seen for a striker in the game. You can also snag him for a much lower price than many of the other high-rated strikers in the game.
What makes Isak even better is that he is very fast and tall, which means he can adapt to most tactics, whether you want him to run in behind or if you want to cross it to him or play long balls. He also has a five-star weak foot, making him the almost ideal striker.
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Bayern Munich
Just one look at Mathys Tel’s stats will tell you how good of a career mode prospect he is in EA FC25. Pace has constantly been the key factor in deciding good strikers in FIFA games over the years, and Tel is incredibly fast, at just 19 years of age.
With a potential rating of 88 and higher, Tel is an easy loan signing for a mid-table club or a flat-out purchase if you have the funds and are willing to invest in for your team’s future.
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FC Barcelona
Vitor Roque is one of those classic hidden gems that will make your Career Mode experience a lot more fun. With a very quick sprint speed and a very low price, Roque can be a brilliant signing if your club doesn’t have a lot of budget to spend on a striker.
Along with having decent speed and finishing stats, what stands out the most about Roque is his physicality. This allows him to fight other players off the ball, and this only gets better as he becomes older throughout the Career Mode.
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Bayer Leverkusen
Victor Boniface might not be the fastest striker to start with, but his physicality and impressive shooting abilities provide a solid foundation to build on as you progress in Career Mode.
While strikers like Haaland and Alexander Isak are close to the finished product, Boniface is good enough to start in most mid-level teams, while also boasting the potential to grow into an elite player in many teams in the top five leagues. He can be trained to become an exceptional poacher in a relatively short amount of time.
Sporting
From Victor to Viktor, Gyokeres strikes an excellent balance between the finished product and a striker who still has room to grow. While he’s definitely capable of slotting into any team straight after a transfer, Gyokeres is still a year or two away from entering his prime at the start of Career Mode.
With incredible pace and physicality, Gyokeres offers the best of both worlds to fit into almost any team, regardless of your playstyle. Thanks to his versatility, you can focus on improving his shooting or dribbling without fear of losing out on the key elements that make a top striker.
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Borussia Dortmund
Although one look at Paris Brunner’s card may not convince you to buy him at all, Football Manager and Career Mode veterans know that this is exactly the type of player you need to be looking out for when you are looking at cheap players with a lot of potential.
We have seen Brunner’s rating shoot up to 85 within a few years, and we are very confident that it can go even higher. This kid can be signed for less than €5 Million, and his wages are barely anything compared to modern standards. Even if you don’t want to play him regularly, signing him and sending him out on loan is an easy way to earn your money back in a few years.
Galatasaray S.K.
Victor Osimhen has always been a nuisance to deal with in Ultimate Team, and he is just as good in Career Mode, even with his base stats. His transfer value has also dipped a little bit after he decided to move to Galatasaray in the transfer window, and while he might still cost you around €100 million, you can easily go for it if you have the money.
This is another player whose greatest aspect is his speed, but Osimhen also has a lot of other stuff in his locker, such as some of the best physicality stats in the game, as well as great positioning and finishing.
Real Madrid
Endrick is probably one of the most sought after wonderkids in world football, and while he may not have the greatest stats yet, he is bound to turn into a world-class player in a few years. Although signing him on a permanent basis might be too costly, Endrick is a great loan-signing to make if you’re ina mid-table club looking for a striker option.
He can also be a great substitute for the first few years, as his high speed and agility stats make him the perfect player to come off the bench to make an impact.
