The release of FIFA 23 is edging closer, which means it's time to start thinking about your started squads for this year's game.
As you may already know, the FUT 23 Web App will launch roughly one week before the full game hits the shelves, so you'll have the chance to earn some coins and build your starter XI ahead of release.
We've created a budget Bundesliga starter squad that will fit the meta and that can compete with the best during the early stages of the game cycle.
Lukas Hradecky - GK
32-year-old Finland international goalkeeper Lukas Hradecky is a solid option in net for your Bundesliga starter squad, standing at 6 feet four inches tall.
The Bayer Leverkusen 'keeper may well receive a slight downgrade in FIFA 23 to an 82 OVR, but we still expect him to do a good job between the sticks.
Noussair Mazraoui - RB
Bayern Munich summer signing Noussair Mazraoui will no doubt be a popular choice at right-back for any Bundesliga squad.
The 24-year-old will likely be boosted to 82 OVR and will boast good pace, dribbling, defending and passing stats in FUT 23.
Maxence Lacroix - CB
We've repaired a FUT 22 classic central defensive partnership as we expect them to be equally as overpowered in the upcoming game.
22-year-old Maxence Lacroix is set for an upgrade in FIFA 23, taking him to an 80 OVR with incredible pace for a centre-half.
Lukas Klostermann - CB
RB Leipzig centre-back Lukas Klostermann is another outright speedster in the heart of the defence.
The 26-year-old will once again boast pace in the high 80s along with good defending and physicality stats, making him a great option in FUT 23.
Jerome Roussillon - LB
Bayern Munich speedster Alphonso Davies is the standout option at left-back in the Bundesliga, however, we feel he will be too expensive at the start of the game cycle.
A cheap alternative is Wolfsburg full-back Jerome Roussillon, whose pace alone will make him a solid option down the left flank.
Emre Can - CM
Borussia Dortmund midfielder Emre Can is set to enter the Gullit Gang in FIFA 23 with sound fantastic stats across the board.
The Germany international and former Liverpool player will reportedly retain his 82 OVR from FIFA 22.
Ryan Gravenberch - CM
Former Ajax midfielder Ryan Gravenberch is notoriously one of the most overpowered centre-mids in Ultimate Team.
Due to his solid all-round stats and in-game body type, the Dutch youngster is the perfect cheap box-to-box CM.
Jamal Musiala - CAM
According to reports, 19-year-old Jamal Musiala will be getting a huge +6, taking him to an 81 OVR in FIFA 23.
Musiala looks to be the perfect CAM for any German league starter squad, with brilliant dribbling and passing stats and four-star skill moves.
Silas Wamangituka - RW
Somewhat of a FUT legend, made famous by popular Ultimate Team streamer Danny Aarons, Silas Wamangituka will be a handful in FIFA 23.
Having begun the 2022/23 campaign in fine form, the VfB Stuttgart winger could be set for an upgrade in FIFA 23.
Moussa Diaby - LW
Moussa Diaby will likely be the most expensive player in this starting XI.
With incredible speed and dribbling along with four-star skill moves, the French winger will be your talesman in the attack.
Karim Adeyemi - ST
Dortmund's 20-year-old forward Karim Adeyemi will no doubt be a popular pick up top in the early stages of the game.
The German youngster's pace makes him a great budget striker option for your starter squad.