While FIFA 23 will add all kinds of promo cards to the game over the course of the year, players who are just starting or don’t have a massive Coin purse will need to rely on base gold players to do the job. These players are the basic versions of the player, so don’t expect anything too fancy. That said, many of them can be sufficient far into the year. Below, we’ll give you both the best of the best versions, as well as some budget options at each position.

The best base gold central midfielders in FUT

The center midfield is the heart of your team. These players often move fluidly between defense and offense, helping you move the ball up the field quickly. Some players are more suited for one side of the ball or the other, so we’ll try to capture a selection of both below. For reference, players with the CDM position are usually more offensive, while CAMs are offensive and CM is somewhere in the middle. Here are the best base gold central midfielders, sorted by their average price:

Of course, you don’t need to break the bank to get a good central midfielder. Below, we’ve collected a few budget options that should serve you well and only cost around 5,000 Coins. Here are our favorite budget options:

The best base gold wing midfielders in FIFA 23

As before, we’ll first highlight the best players at left and right midfielders. The key for this position is often pacey players who can whip the ball into attacking players. That said, you also want to have solid shooting and defending depending on your formation and game plan. Here are the best players at these positions, sorted by average price:

If you’re looking for a cheaper option, there are several you could add. We’ve collected some of our favorite players you can pick up for 5,000 Coins or less. Here they are: