FIFA 18 Hidden Gems - FIFA 18 Career Mode Bargains - Best Cheap Players in FIFA 18

In FIFA 18 there are players you know about, the best of which likely to fetch a large transfer fee, and players you don't know about. We like to call these the FIFA 18 hidden gems. In this FIFA 18 hidden gems guide we list all the best players that the average FIFA 18 player doesn't know about so you can get some FIFA 18 bargains with high potential who will grow into first team players. We'll also look at why you should buy hidden gems in FIFA 18, and how these best cheap players can make for a great long-lasting team. If you're playing FIFA 18 Career Mode, hidden gems will be vital in building a team that will develop for years to come and develop season after season. If you want the best cheap players in FIFA 18 career mode, this is the guide for you.

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FIFA 18 Hidden Gems and Best Cheap Players in FIFA 18

Below you'll see a table of all the players in FIFA 18 that don't look like much now, but will turn into top quality players - the hidden gems of FIFA 18. They won't all become Premier League stars, but most will be good enough for a place on the bench on all but the very best teams. A few of the best from this selection of FIFA 18's Hidden Gems and you'll set your career mode team up for many years to come.

FIFA 18 Hidden Gems - Best Cheap Players for FIFA 18 Career Mode

Why buy Hidden Gems Instead of World Class Players in FIFA 18?

It's tempting to want to target only the very best players in FIFA 18, but that has one big problem: cost! You don't need a team of 90-rated players in FIFA 18 in order to win and have a good career mode, and hidden gems like the ones above can be bought cheaply and grow with the team over a number of years. In the end it comes down to how you want to play FIFA 18's career mode.

Aim to buy the players with the highest potential rating from our list above. Some players will be almost impossible to buy, espeically if they've only recently joined a new club, but keep at it and you'll build up a team that will grow into something really strong in a few seasons. Buying hidden gems in FIFA 18 is an especially good idea if you're managing a club that isn't massively wealthy. While Manchester United, Real Madid and the like can afford top players, lower clubs will have to be smart in the transfer market. Hidden gems are great for these clubs.

FIFA 18 Hidden Gems - What to Remember

Just like the FIFA 18 Wonderkids, Hidden gems in FIFA 18 will remain rather hidden unless you train them up well. This means you can't buy a hidden gem in FIFA 18 and leave them on the bench or in the reserves. They will grow, but not to the extent they could if they get regular game time. A player needs to be nurtured in order to reach their potential.

With this info on the FIFA 18 hidden gems you should be able to build a cheap team that can go on to become pretty great. Throw in some world class players and you'll have a team that can take on the best in the world.

Elsewhere we’ve got guides to the best players in FIFA 18, the best young players in FIFA 18, and how to defend or score lots of goals in FIFA 18.

• FIFA 18 Best 100 Players
• FIFA 18 Best Goalkeepers
• FIFA 18 Best Defenders
• FIFA 18 Best Midfielders
• FIFA 18 Best Attackers
• FIFA 18 Ultimate Team Icons Player Ratings guide
• Best young players in FIFA 18
• FIFA 18 - Best Cheap Players in Ultimate Team

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