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The series is back for FIFA 15! In these articles I look at the best cheap, high potential players in FIFA 15, with tonight’s post focusing on goalkeepers. I’ll go through a few recommendations, then show you the full list of top quality players afterwards. For a full run down of how I choose the players and what the different columns in the table mean, click on “What are these articles all about?” below.

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The articles in this series should give you some ideas if you’re looking for a new signing in a key area. There is one article for each position on the pitch to make it easy for you to quickly find players to bolster your squad.

All of the players given here have a minimum potential of 80, so you know you’re getting quality. The maximum OVR for each player is 73, both to keep transfer prices down and to avoid presenting you with too many options and thus making it too difficult to choose the player you need.

The ‘Avai?’ column is short for ‘available?’ and refers both to whether or not you can buy the specified player at the start of the first season and how long their current contract is. Let’s take Y/2 as an example – Y means that yes, you can buy him at the start of a new career, and the number means he has two years left on his contract. Similarly, N/3 would mean that no, you can’t buy the player straight away, and he has three years left on his contract. These ‘no’ players are often available for transfer if you wait until the January transfer window, however. For some players this column is blank – this means that they are out on loan at the start and are therefore unavailable for purchase until the second season.

Initial player costs may seem very low this year. The figure in the player cost column refers to the price you are given if you scout the player. But I’ve also added a new column this time round – ‘They want’. This refers to the price the other team want for the player if you enquire about him. Often there is a large difference between the player cost obtained through scouting and that obtained through an enquiry. This leaves a lot of room for negotiation, so don’t be put off if a price in the ‘They want’ column is high, as you can usually get the player for much less. Try bidding lower than what you think will be accepted – you may be surprised at their response. If the ‘They want’ column is blank it’s because the team refused to give a price, either because the player has just joined them or because they are loaning him in.

And as a final note, in FIFA 14 EA update player OVRs and potentials every week. Mose of the time these are very minor changes, and most players won’t be affected at all unless they have had a very noteworthy week. Furthermore, some players occasionally disappear if they have been put in the reserve squad that week. So just bear in mind that these figures should be read as a guide only and not a definitive account of player costs, potentials, etc, for the entire season.[/expand]

Now, let’s have a look at the goalkeepers I recommend tonight.

Simone Scuffet: potential 87

Simone Scuffet has some excellent stats for his OVR

My first pick is Simone Scuffet from Udinese. His potential of 87 makes him easily the standout player in this article, and buying him will bag you a brilliant keeper who will last years and years. But he’s not just a player for the future, as his 81 reflexes and 73 diving making him an incredible shot-stopper who belies his 18 years.

That kind of quality doesn’t come cheap, and Udinese want £8m for him. However, I managed to bring this down to £5.7m and I’m sure you could get him for less. He’s worth every penny, though, and if you have the money and want a first class keeper who will develop into one of the world’s best, he’s your man.

Koen Casteels: potential 81

Casteels’ height gives him a real advantage and helps him reach shots that other keepers can’t

If you feel Scuffet’s price tag puts him out of your reach, try Koen Casteels. Like Scuffet, he also comes in at 71 OVR, and although his potential is a little lower, he should easily make it into the mid 80s. His potential is 81, but given his age and starting OVR that means the game reckons he’ll only grow 1-2 points a season. In FIFA 15 goalkeepers can keep growing well into their 30s, so I’d expect him to easily outgrow that potential.

What I like about him is the fact that he is so tall, standing at 6’6″. Combine that with his 76 diving stat and he’ll be extremely tough to beat, able to keep out shots that other goalkeepers simply can’t get to. His club 1899 Hoffenheim want £5m for him, but I got him for £4m. His wages are £15,000.

Fabrice Ondoa: potential 80

Ondoa’s good handling will make him a very reliable keeper

Fabrice Ondoa is a great choice if you’re playing as a lower league club but still want a top drawer goalkeeper. Unlike many young keepers, Ondoa’s best goalkeeping stat is his handling. This makes him ideal for players managing a lower league team, where mistakes are much more common. Ondoa, in contrast, will be a safe pair of hands, and his 80 potential means his handling will just get better and better. You’ll find that as he grows he shouldn’t drop the ball or parry it to opponents nearly as much as other goalkeepers, which will be invaluable if you’re struggling to survive in a tough division.

FC Barcelona B wanted £1.6m for him but my first bid of £1m was accepted. Because he’s only got a year left on his contract, you can probably get him for even less. His wages of £1,000 are also very affordable.

Now here are the other cheap, high potential goalkeepers in FIFA 15:

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