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The best Bundesliga team to buy in FIFA 19 Ultimate Team for under 300k
Dominate the pitch in FIFA 19 Ultimate Team with some of the best players from Germany's premier division who won't break the bank.
The Bundesliga is widely regarded as one of the most exciting leagues in the world, but while it remains less popular than England's Premier League the prices of Bundesliga players on FUT are significantly lower, meaning that top players are more affordable.
It's easy to build an overpowered squad of Bundesliga players without spending a ton of coins so without further ado, here's a look at the best Bundesliga side you can buy for under 300k. These are guide prices so you may be able to get these players for more or less, depending on the market.
GK – IF Ralf Fahrmann
Price: 28k
In FIFA 18, Ralf Fahrmann was the go-to goalkeeper for most teams, thanks to his insane stats and his 'Saves with Feet' trait, which allowed him to consistently save driven shots from different angles.
Whilst the effectiveness of driven shots have been nerfed, and, as a result, is hardly used anymore, Fahrmann still remains a great goalkeeper, especially after receiving an 85 rated TOTW card.
Fahrmann boasts 89 reflexes, which allows him to react to shots quickly, and 85 diving that allows him to cover lots of ground when he dives. The downside to his card is 55 kicking, which will cause him to take long goal kicks without accuracy most of the time.
CB – Jonathan Tah
Price: 3.4k
Since FIFA 17, Jonathan Tah has been one of the most consistent centre-backs in the Bundesliga. Standing at 6’4", hardly any player will beat him in the air thanks to his huge frame and jumping ability, which is rated 72.
His defensive stats aren't particularly good, but should you apply a Shadow chemistry style, which is our recommended style for centre-backs, his sprint speed goes up to 87, whilst his relevant defensive attributes all become rated at least 90, with his ability to make standing tackles maxing out at 99.
CB – Jerome Boateng
Price: 47k
Jerome Boateng might have had his rating decreased on FIFA 19 (from 88 to 86), but he's still the number one centre-back in the Bundesliga.
The Bayern Munich man boasts 91 strength, 81 aggression, 75 short passing, and 85 long passing, which makes him a ball-playing CB. He's able to distribute the ball well thanks to his great passing stats, which is somewhat hard to find in defenders.
Boateng's strength makes him a brick wall in defence, capable of putting a halt to any attacker by simply pushing them off the ball or blocking their path.
RB – IF Daniel Caligiuri
Price: 19k
Italian right-back Daniel Caligiuri's TOTW card is the best tradable Bundesliga right-back on FUT. There's an even better version of his card, which is rated 85, but can only be acquired by completing the Bundesliga League SBC.
Normally Joshua Kimmich would be the choice RB in the Bundesliga, but the Germany international lacks the pace and physicality you'll need from a right-back. Caligiuri is capable of making contributions to your team's attack, as his finishing stat is rated 73, allowing him to find the back of the net, but in terms of his defending ability, he'll need a Shadow chem style to really perform like an elite card. With one, he'll have 92 pace, and 82 defending.
LB – Jerome Roussillon
Price: 700 coins
There's a dearth of quality Bundesliga left-backs on FUT, but Jerome Roussillon is capable of keeping your left flank protected. The French defender was quite popular amongst FUT players during FIFA 18's TOTS promo, as he received a tremendous upgrade. Whilst his current card is nowhere near his TOTS version, he's still pretty strong.
As Roussillon already boasts 87 pace, the best chemistry style to apply on his card would be Sentinel, to give him a +10 boost to his base strength, jumping, and aggression, which are rated 77, 73, and 75 respectively.
His defensive stats will also benefit from the chemistry style, as his ability to make sliding and standing tackles will both be rated 93 with a Sentinel chem style.
CM - IF Axel Witsel
Price: 32k
Axel Witsel was a surprise inclusion in TOTW 14, but a welcome one considering his decent stats. He's 6'2" and has an 82 strength rating, which allows him to boss the middle of the park. He's also got a four star skill rating, making him capable of performing overpowered moves such as the La Croqueta, and the heel-to-heel flick.
Normally we'd suggest a Shadow chemistry style for Witsel, but an Artist chemistry style would make him incredibly nimble on the ball by boosting his agility to 93, whilst also giving him a tremendous boost to his passing stats.
CM – IF Delaney
Price: 20k
Axel Witsel's Dortmund team-mate Thomas Delaney is a must-have for Bundesliga sides. He's got a high work rate, which allow him to perform like a box-to-box midfielder, and coupled with his impressive stats, he's borderline elite.
Delaney has 94 stamina, thus making him capable of performing his role throughout the course of a game without tiring. He also boasts 88 jumping, 86 aggression, and 79 strength – all of which makes him capable of keeping the midfield on lockdown.
CM – Leon Goretzka
Price: 3.5k
Leon Goretzka is incredibly popular amongst Bundesliga users on FUT. At the start of the FUT season he cost 55k coins, primarily because of his name, but also as a result of his impressive stats, and how he plays on the pitch.
Thankfully, he's significantly cheaper now, and will cost you just 3.5k coins. Don't be fooled by his price, though, as he's still better than a lot of midfielders in the game, some of whom cost a great deal more.
Goretzka’s versatility is what makes him special. He's capable of performing various roles on the pitch thanks to the fact that he has good stats in every area. From finishing (72) to dribbling (81), he's a well-rounded card. He's got 84 pace, but with a Shadow chem style he turns into a speedster with 96 pace, and 85 defending, while his ability to make interceptions will be rated 93. His sliding tackles will also be rated 93, making him capable of chasing players down, winning the ball back through tackles and intercepts.
FIFA 19 Bundesliga has some bargains
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LW – Marco Reus
Price: 22k
Marco Reus has been the best player in the Bundesliga this season, having already won two Bundesliga player of the month awards. His NIF card is superb with a hunter chemistry style, but without one, Reus is still one of the best LWs on the game.
He's got 85 pace, and 86 finishing, which are just above average. His overall passing stat is rated 82, too, thus allowing him to whip in accurate crosses, and make defence-splitting passes. With a Hunter chem style his pace goes up to 95, and his finishing gets a +5 boost to 91, making him more clinical in front of goal, and harder for defences to catch.
RW – Arjen Robben
Price: 14k
Ajjen Robben isn't as good as he once was in FIFA or in real life for Bayern Munich, but he's still capable of getting the job done. Thankfully, on FUT we can apply chemistry styles to boost stats, so Robben's lack of pace (79) can be rectified, whilst also boosting his shooting ability, which is already pretty good at 85. Robben’s dribbling is rated 88, and coupled with his custom dribbling animation, he's incredibly difficult to get the ball from.
The downside to Robben’s card is his two star weak foot. To have a realistic chance of scoring with Robben, you always have to get him on his left foot before taking a shot, as shooting with his right foot will end with the ball in the stands most of the time.
ST – UCL Live Max Philipp
Price: 71k
Dortmund striker Max Philipp received a UCL live card as part of EA Sport's Champions League promotion. Following Dortmund's qualification to the competition's Round of 16, Philipp's card became rated 84, and thus received significant stat upgrades.
The German striker boasts 88 agility, 86 finishing, and 87 acceleration, thus making him extremely clinical in and around the goal area. He's also got a four star skill rating, along with a four star weak foot, allowing him to take shots with his weaker foot, as well as execute skill moves such as the Berba Spin and scoop turn.
