changing its name from FIFA. The competitions and modes within Ultimate Team have stayed the same, but the big update is the introduction of women's players that can be used when building squads.
There are new names in the top 10 rated Ultimate Team players, but these will change as the year progresses and new cards are released. While these will be hard to get early on, if you are lucky enough to find them, they will be great on the pitch and worth a lot of coins.
10 Harry Kane - Bayern Munich - ST - 90
After years of speculation, England striker Harry Kane has left Tottenham Hotspurs to German side Bayern Munich. However, the record-breaking striker still has one of the game's highest-rated cards. Despite a lack of pace, his finishing remains deadly, with a shooting stat of 93, and most players can pick him up early in the yearly cycle.
9 Thibaut Courtois - Real Madrid - GK - 90
Real Madrid shot-stopper Thibaut Courtois remains the highest-rated goalkeeper for another year with a 90 rating that matches his card from FIFA 23. He has excellent all-round stats for a keeper with 93 reflexes and 90 handling, which will save you when the opposition is through on goal. Goalkeepers aren't overpowered in EA Sports FC 24, so having one of the best is vital.
8 Karim Benzema - Al-Ittihad Club - ST - 90
Another player who has been on this list for many years but has moved clubs is forward Karim Benzema. The Frenchman has swapped Spain for the growing Saudi Arabian league, but after helping fire his former club to another impressive showing last season, he once again has a 90-rated card to start in Ultimate Team. Even at 35, he has good stats in all the key areas for strikers and has many potential team links with his league.
7 Sam Kerr - Chelsea - ST - 90
The first of three female players in the top ten is Chelsea striker Sam Kerr. Known as the best striker in the women's game, Kerr starred as she helped her nation to the World Cup semi-finals. She became the first female cover star in FIFA 23 and again is prominent on the EA Sports FC 24 cover. Her stats match up well with the best men's strikers in Ultimate Team, and currently, she can picked up for a much cheaper price. Kerr has pace, shooting, physical, and dribbling stats 85 or higher, making her a fantastic all-round striker.
6 Lionel Messi - Inter Miami - CF - 90
Lionel Messi has been another on the move this year, but the Legendary striker has kept on firing and is given a 90 rating following his move to the United States. Messi's pace is slowing, as expected, but he is still the go-to striker for dribbling and finishing. With more star players than ever now playing in the MLS along with the chemistry system in EA Sports FC 24, he is still a very useable card in Ultimate Team.
5 Aitana Bonmati - FC Barcelona - CM - 90
The first of two stars at the heart of Barcelona and Spain's success in the women's game, Aitana Bonmati is a great all-around choice for players looking to move the ball on the deck. Bonmati won the player of the tournament at the recent World Cup, and that has transferred into a fantastic card in this year's Ultimate Team. With 4-star skills, 5-star weak foot, and 91 dribbling, Bonmati is an excellent option in a position without many options in EA Sports FC 24.
4 Kevin De Bruyne - Man City - CM - 91
Four players sit t top of the ratings at the start of Ultimate Team in EA Sports FC 24, starting with Man City's Kevin De Bruyne. Widely regarded as the best midfielder in world football, his ing stands high above everyone else. While not the most common player used later in the year due to his physical and pace stats not being as high, his skills on the ball make him an excellent choice for anyone looking to unlock a defense.
3 Erling Haaland - Man City - ST - 91
ing his City teammate with a 91 rating is Erling Haaland, who has quickly risen to be one of the top players in world football. He broke all records in his first season at the club, as Man City won the treble with his power and pace, making him very hard to stop. His rating has significantly increased year-on-year, but we can expect to see him near the top of this list for a long time.
2 Alexia Putellas - FC Barcelona - CM - 91
Alexia Putellas is the highest-rated woman in EA Sports FC 24, and it is easy to see why. Able to play at CM or LW, she has all the attributes of a midfielder that can significantly impact the final third. The World Cup winner has 90 shooting, 91 ing, and 92 dribbling, making her incredibly hard to stop in the middle of the park and very dangerous in and around the box. She is currently the most expensive female player on the Transfer Market by some margin.
1 Kylian Mbappe - PSG - ST - 91
The final player at the top of the Ultimate Team tree at the start of EA Sports FC 24 is Kylian Mbappe. Since his move to PSG, he has often been the most expensive player in Ultimate Team due to his fantastic pace, strength, and shooting stats. With Haaland, he now has competition for the best striker in the game, but he is still the one everyone wants at the start of the EA Sports FC 24: the perfect all-around forward.
