Many football stars changed clubs this summer. This will also be felt in FIFA 22 – especially in Ultimate Team.
Why are transfers important for Ultimate Team? The chemistry of an Ultimate Team club is determined by matching nationalities, leagues, and clubs. Consequently, it is crucial to sign players where these factors align.
Therefore, transfers in real football, especially those involving league changes, are particularly important for Ultimate Team. This creates new combination possibilities in FUT.
This year, there are a whole series of top transfers that will be exciting in FUT. We will look at the 5 most interesting ones here.
Lionel Messi
Why is the Messi transfer exciting? The fact that Lionel Messi actually changed clubs caught the football world off guard. After all, the exceptional footballer was an absolute icon at FC Barcelona, where he spent his entire career so far.
The multiple World Player of the Year has now moved to PSG this summer – where he will be part of perhaps the strongest team in FIFA 22. Because there he will now play alongside his former teammate Neymar and cover star Mbappé.
That the latter did not change clubs is also worth noting – because for a long time, it was said that Mbappé would go to Real Madrid. Instead, he is now forming a dream attack with Neymar and Messi. Mbappé himself has already shown his impressive stats,
With Messi, there is now another incredibly strong option in Ligue 1. However, the Spanish La Liga is losing one of its best players – and thus also FUT teams that focused on the Spanish league.
Cristiano Ronaldo
Why is the Ronaldo transfer exciting? Ronaldo is at least as much of an icon as Messi, as the two have battled for years for the title of the world’s best footballer. Accordingly, the CR7 transfer made headlines without end.
In FIFA, Ronaldo is among the best cards ever, and will be again in FIFA 22. After all, the superstar is still scoring goals at a rapid pace. This is unlikely to change at his new, old club, Manchester United, in England.
With his move to ManU, the Premier League gains an absolute star – and Premier League fans in FIFA 22 get another scoring machine that they can integrate into their teams. Ronaldo will be able to impress with skills, finishing, and likely also speed.
On the other hand, the Italian Serie A loses its probably biggest star and thus becomes weaker in Ultimate Team. For Serie A FUT fans, the transfer is particularly painful, as their strongest card in Ultimate Team leaves the league.
At least: Ronaldo was so expensive that he was never easy to acquire.
Jadon Sancho
Why is the Sancho transfer exciting? Manchester United is shaking up the FIFA meta this year, as the “Red Devils” also snatched Jadon Sancho.
The Englishman leaves BVB and thus also the Bundesliga. Thus, the German league loses one of the most skillful and fastest players to the English competition. This is also bitter for Bundesliga FUT fans, who will lose one of the best options on the flanks. It seems that Serge Gnabry is now the first alternative.
At ManU, a wonderful picture emerges – because Sancho will nicely feed Ronaldo with passes in FIFA 22. However, the Englishman will likely also become considerably more expensive. Traditionally, Premier League players are more expensive on the transfer market.
Raphael Varane
Why is the Varane transfer exciting? One might think that Manchester United has orchestrated its transfers according to FIFA meta, as the French center-back is also moving to the Red Devils.
Varane was probably the most popular and most feared center-back in FIFA 21. The Frenchman reliably ensured that the opponent’s offense bit their teeth on the last line of defense. Great, if you had him. Bad luck if you played against him.
As a Frenchman, Varane can also score points with great links, allowing strong teammates to be integrated into the Premier League team. Sadly, LaLiga is again the loser, having to say goodbye to one of its best FUT cards.
Romelu Lukaku
Why is the Lukaku transfer exciting? Another candidate for the Premier League, but not for ManU: Lukaku moves from the Italian Serie A to Chelsea.
Lukaku is more of the “powerful striker” type, although the Belgian can also be technically impressive. Only with speed was he often rated poorly in FIFA – if that changes next season, the Premier League will gain a really good attacker to choose from.
As a Belgian, he can also access a number of teammates who provide interesting links. Unfortunately, this is again bad for Serie A fans, who lose another striker star to another league.
What transfers were the most exciting for you this summer? Did more players change clubs that you are now planning for your Ultimate Team? Let us know in the comments!
Which players will ultimately become FUT favorites is likely to show shortly after the release of the game. You can find out everything about the release of FIFA 22 here.
