FIFA 22 Ultimate Team: Cheap Ligue 1 starter XI to help you win in Rivals

With the release of FIFA 22 been and gone, fans are starting to build their squads in Ultimate Team.

If you are late to the party, fear not! You don't need loads of coins to put together an awesome side, just 10,000 will do!

We're taking a look at the best French Ligue 1 starter squad for FUT 22, made up of the best value for coins cards at the start of the game cycle.

Anthony Lopes (OVR 82)

The best value GK in Ligue 1, this is a no-brainer. 86 GK Reflexes make Lopes excellent in 1v1 situations.

Price:

• PlayStation – 850 coins
• Xbox – 800 coins

Hamari Traore (OVR 79)

There are not many quick right-backs to choose from in Ligue 1, unless you have over 200k to splash on Achraf Hakimi! Hamari Traore will do the job just fine for 700 coins.

Price:

• PlayStation – 700 coins
• Xbox – 700 coins

Jason Denayer (OVR 80)

At the heart of the defence is Belgian enforcer Jason Denayer. Denayer has 83 Pace and 83 Strength which will help him dominate at the back.

Price:

• PlayStation – 1,700 coins
• Xbox – 1,600 coins

Abdou Diallo (OVR 78)

Partnering Denayer is left-sided centre-back, Abdou Diallo. Standing at 6'2" and boasting 84 Jumping, Diallo will rarely be beaten in the air.

Price:

• PlayStation – 750 coins
• Xbox – 750 coins

Juan Bernat (OVR 82)

PSG left-back Juan Bernat is value for coins on the left. 83 Crossing, 82 Pace, and 82 Dribbling make him great on the ball, but out of possession, he is middle of the pack.

Price:

• PlayStation – 850 coins
• Xbox – 1,100 coins

Danilo Pereira (OVR 81)

You will need a shield in front of the back four and there will be no one better than Danilo Pereira. Offering a towering presence in midfield, Pereira boasts 89 Strength and 85 Stamina.

Price:

• PlayStation – 950 coins
• Xbox – 700 coins

Houssem Aouar (OVR 81)

A balanced midfielder player with an eye for a pass, Houssem Aouar can be the creative spark behind your forwards with 84 Vision and 86 Short Passing.

Price:

• PlayStation – 700 coins
• Xbox – 750 coins

Lucas Paqueta (OVR 81)

85 Dribbling and 84 Stamina are sure to take the wind out of your opponent's sails as Lucas Paqueta will be relentless in driving your team forward.

Price:

• PlayStation – 700 coins
• Xbox – 750 coins

Jonathan Ikone (OVR 79)

We have two of last season's Ligue 1 champions' wingers on our side, with the pacey Jonathan Ikone operating from the right.

Price:

• PlayStation – 850 coins
• Xbox – 800 coins

Andy Delort (OVR 81)

It was a close call between Andy Delort and Burak Yilmaz for a starting berth up top, but Delort's slightly better in-game stats gave him the nod.

Price:

• PlayStation – 700 coins
• Xbox – 700 coins

Jonathan Bamba (OVR 80)

89 Pace and the ability to use both feet make Jonathan Bamba the standout pick on the left wing. How Bamba and Ikone have not picked up higher ratings after last season is unfathomable.

Price:

• PlayStation – 1,400 coins
• Xbox – 1,400 coins

Full Ligue 1 Starter XI

Check out how the full squad will look below:

Price:

• PlayStation – 10,300 coins
• Xbox – 10,100 coins