2019 Pre-Contract Players

January 11, 2019

The first season in FIFA 19 career mode is a great time, one of the biggest reasons is the amazing 2019 pre-contract players you could potentially sign.

2019 Pre-Contract Players:

To get you started, we’ve rounded up over sixty 2019 pre-contract players.

Goalkeepers (GK)

Iker Casillas really needs no introduction. He’s 37 now and playing for FC Porto but at 82 overall, could still do a job between the sticks for you.
Petr Cech. The 36 year old looks to have been overtaken by Bernd Leno at Arsenal. At 82 overall, surely their loss?
Alex Remiro is just about old enough to be snapped up on a pre-contract agreement. But considering the Bilbao stopper is 77 overall and has 83 potential, you’d be silly not to.
Alphonse Areola – Providing PSG don’t renew his contract, Areola is a great choice. Still only 25, he’s rated 81 but still has 85 potential.
Thomas Strakosha – The Lazio goalkeeper is a towering presence despite his young age. Already fit to be a first teamer at 81 overall, but has the potential to hit 86 eventually.

Right Backs (RB/RWB)

Ignazio Abate is 32 now so not a long-term option but at 77 OVR, he could do a job for many teams.
Rafael – Currently at OL but he’s still only 28 and has a respectable 79 rating.
De Marcos is a year older than Rafael but the Bilbao right back is still useful at 79 OVR.
Ibrahima Mbaye is one of the more interesting 2019 pre-contract players in our opinion. He’s 73 overall but he’s still only 24 years of age and has 80 potential.
Juanfran is 80 rated, but might not stay there for long considering he’s 33 now.
Antonio Valencia is arguably the best right back amongst the 2019 pre-contract players. Yes, he’s now 33, but an 81-rated right back would be an upgrade for most teams.

Left Backs (LB/LWB)

Ashley Young – also 33 with a 79 rating, you could poach Man United’s full backs in one go.
Fabio Coentrao has a few years on Young (30 years old) but shares his 79 rating.
Konstantinos Stafylidis is only 25 so can easily increase his 75 rating to 79. Currently playing for FC Augsburg.
Alberto Moreno – The Liverpool right back is 77 OVR but at 26 years old, he can still grow to 79.
Nacho Monreal could be an excellent addition to your team. 30 isn’t a terrible age for an 80 rated left back.
Filipe Luis has to be the top pick for the 2019 pre-contract players in the left back position. Sure, his age (33) surprised us too, but he is 85 overall.

Centre Backs (CB)

David Luiz is a great defensive option at 83 overall, and is handy from free kicks. Not bad for a 31 year old.
Victor Ruiz is an alternative if you don’t need a free kick taker. 82 overall but can still reach 83 as he is only 29.
Pepe – providing he doesn’t retire in the first year (he’s 35 years old), an 85 rated centre back could really help your defence.
Vincent Kompany is also 85 overall but at 32 years old, you might get more value for money – depending on his wage demands.
Jan Vertonghen – The Spurs man is currently the highest rated premier league centre back in FIFA 19. An 87 rating is incredible, and he’s still only 31.
Diego Godin takes top spot among the centre backs of our 2019 pre-contract players list. Still has a few years left in him at 32, a 90 rated centre back is too good to pass up.

Defensive Midfielders (CDM)

Bastian Schweinsteiger – Ageing players don’t tend to move back to Europe from the MLS, but 80 rated CDM is certainly an option for you.
Igor Denisov is also 34 years old with an 80 rating.
Lassana Diarra also has an 80 rating but is a year younger than the previous two players.
Russell Canouse – This could be a shrewd acquisition. The 72 rated CDM is only 23, so should hit his 80 potential comfortably.
Nemanja Gudelj – 78 to 80 overall isn’t huge growth, but at 27, he’s a solid option that won’t decline immediately.
Erick Pulgar is another option with growth potential. The 24 year old starts out at 77 but can hit 82.
Rosberto Dourado won’t necessarily be a long-term fix, but if you could use an 82 rated CDM, check him out.
Daniele De Rossi offers the highest rating (83) of the defensive midfielders, but is 35 years old.

Central Midfielders (CM)

Hector Herrera – 28 years old with an 81 rating.
Ander Herrera is a year older than his namesake but also has an 81 rating.
Nemanja Radoja – The 25 year old is a good option with growth prospects. Currently 76 rated but has 81 potential.
Moussa Dembele is still only 31 but has an impressive 83 rating.
Cesc Fabregas – exactly the same as Dembele, 83 rating at 31 years old.
Aaron Ramsey might be a better alternative, despite his 82 rating. He can reach 83 overall as he is still only 27.
Adrien Rabiot would be our recommendation. 83 is already a great overall for a midfielder, but he’s only 23 and can reach 87.

Attacking Midfielders (CAM)

Nicolas Lodeiro – the first CAM on our list has a 78 rating and is 29 years of age.
Hatem Ben Arfa is slightly better at 79 overall, but he is 31 years old now.
Roman Eremenko matches Ben Arfa, 79 rating and 31 years old.
Diego Valeri – better stats at 80 overall but is 32 years old.
Miguel Almiron – the best CAM of the 2019 pre-contract players. The 24 year old already has an 80 rating, but his potential is 84.

Right Midfielders and Right Wingers (RM/RW)

Susaeta is 30 years old but has a decent 80 rating.
Eduardo Salvio could be valuable considering his 81 rating, he’s still only 28.
Jason is a great option if you’re looking for some growth potential. He’s only 24, so his 75 rating can increase to 81 within a few seasons.
Marlos – The Shakhtar man is 30 years old but has an impressive 82 rating.
Juan Mata – Another option for Man United. Could be a brilliant addition to your team considering his 83 rating, and isn’t too old at 30.
Arjen Robben – Yes, he’s 34 so going to decline and retire soon, but he’s 84 rated. He could be very useful, even if just for one season.

Left Midfielders and Left Wingers (LM/LW)

Manuel Fernandes – the Lokomotiv man is 32 years old and has an 81 rating.
Mathieu Valbuena is also rated 81, but is a few years older at 34.
Jordan Lukaku is your man if you want a younger winger who can grow. Rated 77 overall, the 24 year old can reach 81.
Yacine Brahimi has an amazing 85 rating and is only 28 years old, not bad for a pre-contract player.
Koke is even better. Also rated 85, but can grow to 86 overall. Surprisingly, he’s still only 26.
Anthony Martial is undoubtedly the best left winger among the 2019 pre-contract players, providing you can afford his wages. He’s only 23, so his 84 rating could easily grow to his 90 potential.

Strikers

Olivier Giroud is only 32 years old and has an 82 rating. An excellent option if you like to play direct football.
Max Kruse is also 82 overall, but is slightly younger at 30 years of age.
Sebastian Giovinco also has an 82 rating and is 31. It’s worth mentioning that he ranked pretty high on our list of the best free kick takers in FIFA 19.
Divock Origi is still only 23, and has 82 potential. He’s currently rated 77 overall.
Jonathan Calleri can also grow from 77 to 82. The Deportivo Alaves striker is 25 years old.
Aduriz – if he hasn’t announced his retirement in the first season, he’s bound to in the next season. 83 rated but he is 37 years old.
Mario Balotelli – Why always him? 28 years old but still has an impressive 83 rating.
Munir is the best striking option here, and completes our 2019 pre-contract players list. The 23 year old is currently 77 rated, but has 83 potential.