Spring is the discount season in the world of FIFA, particularly the Ultimate Team mode. This is because of EA Sports' release cycle. New FIFA titles come out in late September on a yearly basis, and the previous ones don't have as much of a player base as they used to right after being released.

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It makes this time of the year one of the best periods for new FUT players to get in on the fun and learn the ropes of Ultimate Team before FIFA 22 comes out in the fall. With fewer buyers, card prices have dropped, and while the best players are still quite expensive, there are some attacking gems that have remained relatively cheap all throughout the season.

10 Josef Martinez

The American Major League Soccer is not the most popular league amongst FIFA 21 players, simply because of the fact that there are more highly-rated players in European leagues, making it easier to form a good squad. Those who are up for a challenge, though, should not miss out on Josef Martinez.

With an 89 pace rating and 80-rated shots, the Venezuelan striker is a great addition to any MLS squad, especially considering his low price of only 1,000 FUT coins (on average).

9 Joao Felix

The Portuguese starlet has been heralded as the "second Cristiano Ronaldo" and the brand new face of Portuguese soccer back in his days of playing for Benfica Lisbon. While he still has a lot to prove in order to truly earn these accolades, the fact of the matter is that Joao Felix has already developed into a valuable attacking player.

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At an 81 overall rating, Felix's attacking stats are very balanced. With his pace and shooting rated at 81, he can outrun most defenders and trouble the goalkeepers with precise shots. Combined with 5-star skill moves and a dribbling rating of 83, FIFA fans will struggle to find a better striker with a price tag of just around 3,000 coins.

8 Richarlison

Premier League builds are amongst some of the most popular ones in Ultimate Team, making it the perfect league for FUT beginners. Richarlison is a fan favorite at Everton, as well as one of the most frequently bought players in FUT 21.

The Brazilian's price tag in the game's marketplace oscillates around 2,300 coins, which is not a lot for a player with an incredibly balanced skillset. He's fast (83 pace), accurate (78 shooting), and comfortable with the ball at his feet (81 dribbling). As far as cheap, reliable strikers are concerned, Richarlison is one of the most straight-forward choices.

7 Gabriel Jesus

Players with more FUT coins to shell out on a striker should seriously consider buying Gabriel Jesus for their basic Premier League team. His price is quite volatile, oscillating between 5,000 and 7,000 coins, but considering his key stats, any price within that range is a steal.

Manchester City's Brazilian forward is incredibly fast, with an 85 pace rating, and can run circles around defenders with his 87-rated dribbling and 4-star skill moves. Many FUT veterans stick with him even after they obtain the cash to buy players with much higher overall ratings, which is a testament to Gabriel Jesus's true value in FIFA 21. 

6 Alexander Lacazette

Gamers who are after a no-nonsense, reliable striker should give Alexander Lacazette a try. Although he is the worse one out of Arsenal's attacking duo (Aubameyang indisputably takes the top spot), the Frenchman is still capable of scoring dozens of goals in a campaign, which should definitely justify his low price of just 5,000 coins.

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Despite his overall rating being the same as Gabriel Jesus's, Lacazette's key skills are not as good as the young Brazilians. With a pace rating of 76, he's much slower, making him a better target man than a player to carry out lightning-fast counterattacks. His shooting and dribbling (rated at 82 and 84, respectively), however, will ensure that he gets his way in the opposition's penalty area.

5 Anthony Martial

While Anthony Martial may not have had the best 2020/21 season, thankfully, his value in FIFA 21 does not reflect his real-life form. He's much pricier than other Premier League alternatives, but with a price tag of about 9,500 coins, players with more cash to spare should not hesitate to pick him up.

His 89 pace rating and 87 dribblings are nearly world-class statistics. FIFA fans will have an incredibly difficult time finding a more agile Premier League forward for less than 10,000 coins.

4 Iago Aspas

The experienced Spanish striker may not be the shiniest, most popular card in FIFA 21, but he definitely can get the job done if used correctly. Aspas is worth about 9,500 coins, and he's certainly worth every penny.

His stats may not be as high as some of Martial's skills, but Iago Aspas's skill set is far more balanced. With 82 pace, he is still capable of making fast runs, and his 85 dribbling and 86 shooting ratings make him deadly both at close and long-range.

3 Erling Haaland

The young Norwegian player may not be the best player in the world just yet, but he certainly generates the most hype around himself, and for a good reason. He is a consistent, reliable striker that can improve any FUT player's Bundesliga squad.

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Haaland is a very strong player, which is reflected by his 85 physicality rating. Defenders will have a hard time stopping him in his tracks, especially considering that he is also quite fast (84 pace). When it comes to finishing, his 87-rated shots are almost unstoppable by most goalkeepers.

2 Dries Mertens

Players with overall ratings of 85 usually cost anywhere between 30,000 and 40,000 FUT coins. At just 20,000, Dries Mertens is an absolute steal for anyone who uses a Serie A team, especially when one takes his attacking prowess into account.

With a pace rating of 86 and 89-rated dribbling, Mertens is unstoppable when he gets a bit of open space in front of him. His biggest downside? At 5'7'', he's not tall enough to be the target man for players who prefer to cross the ball in from the wings.

1 Memphis Depay

This Dutch player was once considered to be the next biggest thing in world soccer. Unfortunately for him, his career did not pan out that way, but on the other hand, he is still young at just 26 years of age and could prove many critics wrong.

One of the very few 85-rated players cheaper than Dries Mertens, lucky players can snatch him for as little as 15,000 coins. What they'll get in return is a fast (86 pace), agile (83 dribbling, 80 physicality) player who is not only able to get the ball in the back of the net (83-rated shots) but can also create goal-scoring opportunities for his teammates with a passing rating of 81.

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