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France · Current defender · $2 on $10 budget
Bargain — gives you $8 for the rest. Perfect for filling a balanced squad.
Signature: Hybrid RB/CB
Did you know? Did you know? At $2, Jules Kounde leaves you exactly $8 to spend on the rest of your squad — enough for 8 budget picks or 2 mid-tier players.
Barcelona's hybrid right back / center back. World Cup finalist 2022. Fast, technically clean, brave on the ball.
Jules Kounde is playing right now in 2026. A live option for $10 squads — and a future legend candidate.
Auto-generated cheapest possible squad that includes Jules Kounde.
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Jules Kounde is one of 28 France legends. See all →
Derived from price tier, position, and era. Not official FIFA but a useful $10-game proxy.
Jules Kounde is a still-evolving active player — a reads the game two passes ahead, never loses possession in own half.
In a $10 4-3-3 setup, Jules Kounde is one of 4 defenders sharing the back line. The trade-off at $2: exceptional value, lets you afford one or two GOATs above.
Same position, similar price, different nation — who do you pick?
With $8 left, these are the most expensive players you could still afford alongside Jules Kounde:
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If you can't fit Jules Kounde, these are the closest replacements at the same position and price.
When to pick Jules Kounde: Active player option — good if you want a "today" squad. Realistic stats, real form, current rivalry potential.
When to avoid Jules Kounde: Almost never — at $2 Jules Kounde is a value pick. The only reason to skip is if you want a same-country bias and France isn't your theme.
Best formation for Jules Kounde: 5-3-2 (5 defenders = more slots) or 4-3-3 if you want balance.
Bargain — gives you $8 for the rest. Perfect for filling a balanced squad.
With $8 left, you can afford: Lionel Messi ($5), Cristiano Ronaldo ($5), Pele ($5), Diego Maradona ($5).
Jules Kounde is a defender for France.
Hybrid RB/CB
Yes: Presnel Kimpembe ($1), Ben White ($1), Kyle Walker ($1), Cha Du-ri ($1).
Jules Kounde is classified as Current tier on TenDollarPick. Jules Kounde is playing right now in 2026. A live option for $10 squads — and a future legend candidate.
Trophy data not extracted — check Wikipedia for full honors.
Based on our $2 tier and Current classification, Jules Kounde would be roughly OVR 81.
5-3-2 (more defender slots) or 4-3-3 for balance.