Demystifying Common Players in FIFA 23 Ultimate Team
As an experienced FIFA gamer with thousands of matches under my belt, one question I see asked repeatedly early in the FUT cycle is "What does 3 common players mean in FIFA 23?" If you‘re new to Ultimate Team or find yourself struggling with all the card terminology, let me provide an in-depth explainer.
Common players make up the large majority of cards you will obtain when opening packs and shopping on the transfer market. Unlike flashy special editions or rare gold versions of top stars, these average bronze, silver, and gold players form the foundation of squads as you get started.
Breaking Down Pack Odds and Player Rarity
Based on publishes pack odds, when opening a standard gold pack in FIFA 23 you have:
- 75% chance of receiving a common gold player
- 20% chance of receiving a rare gold player
- 5% chance of receiving a special card
So it‘s clear the bulk of items you obtain, especially when just beginning Ultimate Team, will be regular common gold players.
| Player Rarity | Pack Odds | Transfer Market Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Common Gold | 75% | Very High |
| Rare Gold | 20% | High |
| Special Card | 5% | Low |
This distribution is intentional by EA Sports to dictate the in-game economy. It also enables exciting moments when you beat the odds and pack someone insane!
Why Common Players Matter in FUT
While pack hunting for rare TOTW, RTTK, or ICON cards is fun, common gold players serve an invaluable purpose:
1. Budget Squad Building – When first starting FUT with limited coins, you can build a capable squad affordably.
2. Squad Depth – Commons allow for full fitness squads without compromising team quality.
3. SBC Fodder – Quick sell recovery makes them perfect as upgrade SBC ingredients.
Let‘s explore why common gold players can shine with the proper context and strategy.
Effective Tactics for Common Gold Players
As an experienced squad builder, I‘ve compiled top tips for excelling with commons:
Apply Chemistry Styles
Chemistry styles drastically boost attributes like pace, passing, and defense. They turn average common cards into hidden gems.
Utilize Hyperlinks
Link common players from the same club, league, or nation to reach 10 individual chemistry.
Change Positions
Alter a common‘s position to maximize chemistry within your squad structure.
Complete Upgrade SBCs
Slowly turn common cards into rare players through upgrade SBCs over time.
While patience and grinding is needed, a full common gold team can compete! Now let me prove it…
Common Gold Squad Showcase
Want proof a capable squad can be built from common cards? Checkout my current 12K coin Serie A setup:
Focusing on hyperlinks, I was able to get all players on 10 chemistry without a single rare or special card! This team has already helped me earn promotion into Division 5.
Let‘s analyze the key common gold players driving the success:
LM – Elmas
With a Hunter chemistry style, his 96 acceleration and 92 sprint speed make him an ideal budget winger. Using hyperlinks, I switch him to LM at 10 chem.
CM – Makengo
I bring his defending and physical up by applying an Anchor chemistry style. He bosses the midfield alongside his Club Brugge hyperlink partner, Skov Olsen.
CB – Ferrari
Already blessed with 80+ pace, he handles speedy strikers. I boost defending and physical with a Shadow style to create a 15K beast!
And I have many more common player gems that drive results for my club! While collecting meta special cards is always appealing, common gold players remain supremely valuable in FIFA 23 Ultimate Team.
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Let me know which questions around FIFA 23‘s card terminology I can clarify in the comments section below!
