“After analyzing last year’s league standings and past transfer window acquisitions, we have created a list of the top five teams to rebuild in EA FC 25 Career Mode, as well as the high-spending clubs with the most financial resources.”
EA FC 25 brings a range of thrilling additions to Career Mode, including the opportunity to manage women’s teams from prestigious European leagues and America’s NWSL for the very first time.
“Moreover, FC IQ has been redesigned to revamp tactics and require managers to construct their teams according to their abilities and natural compatibility. EA has also enhanced press conferences to have a greater influence on player morale and introduced live starting points, enabling players to join at various points throughout a season.”
To fully utilize all the new features, players must first select a club to manage. Let’s explore which teams will offer the most enjoyable rebuilding experience and which ones have the highest budget.
EA FC 25 Career Mode: Best Teams to Manage
Ipswich Town
For the first time in 22 years, Ipswich Town has secured promotion to the Premier League. Maintaining this young and inexperienced squad’s position in the league will prove to be a challenging task.
Despite his disappointing loan spell at West Ham last season, the signing of veteran midfielder Kalvin Phillips brings an exciting addition to the team.
Ipswich also invested in talented young forwards Omari Hutchinson, Liam Delap, and Jack Clarke in hopes of injecting energy into the team. However, relying heavily on a youth movement also carries inherent risks.
Last season, all three of the newly promoted teams were relegated, and now the responsibility falls on you to break this trend.
Ajax
Under the guidance of manager Erik ten Hag, Ajax achieved three consecutive Eredivisie league titles from 2018 to 2022. However, the once dominant European team has since faced a period of instability, culminating in an eighth place finish last season. This was further compounded by the loss of key players from those championship-winning teams.
Ajax profited immensely from selling Antony to Manchester United for $95 million, as well as other high-value players such as Lisandro Martinez, Mohamed Kudus, and Jurrien Timber.
Despite having a rich history and deep pockets, the club has failed to adequately reinvest the money they received and has struggled since the departure of expert tactician Ten Hag. As a result, players will face a challenging task in rebuilding the squad, but it presents a promising and exhilarating opportunity.
Arsenal Women
Managing Arsenal or any other top club, except Chelsea, would be an ideal opportunity for any women’s team coach. This is due to Chelsea’s unprecedented five consecutive Super League titles. However, there is a possibility for this reign of dominance to be challenged this season as Emma Hayes, Chelsea’s manager, has departed to take on the role of USA women’s team coach.
Despite losing forward Vivianne Miedema to Manchester City over the summer, Arsenal, who lifted silverware in the 2018/19 campaign, still has a talented squad that is capable of making a push, although it won’t be easy. The team did not make significant efforts to replace her, but there is still potential for success.
As 1907
In both 2014 and 2017, Como 1907 faced bankruptcy and was on the verge of permanent closure. However, the club was rescued by two of the wealthiest individuals in Italy, who played a crucial role in leading the team back to Serie A after a 21-year absence this season.
Throughout the summer transfer window, Como made impressive additions to their team by acquiring a diverse blend of youthful and seasoned players. Notable veterans such as Alberto Moreno, Pepe Reina, Sergi Roberto, and Raphael Varane were all signed on free transfers.
At the same time, Como acquired promising talent Nico Paz from Real Madrid’s academy and defensive midfielder Yannik Engelhardt from Germany’s second division. The Serie A is just as competitive as the Premier League, making it a challenging feat to avoid relegation. Nevertheless, there is plenty to be enthusiastic about with this team of players.
Union Berlin
Despite their incredible performance in the 2022/23 campaign, Union Berlin’s success came to a halt in the following season when they made the decision to dismiss their long-standing manager Urs Fischer due to a slow start.
Despite reaching the mountain top, Berlin made all the wrong signings and cycled through two different managers in an attempt to escape relegation. They ultimately only avoided relegation due to a better goal difference and ended up firing the manager who had originally led them to success.
Despite facing a tough challenge this season, players will have to put in a lot of effort to regain their previous Champions League position.
Birmingham City
Despite being relegated from the Championship in the 23/24 season, Birmingham City is not a sinking ship. The club is full of optimism at St. Andrews due to the significant signings made during the summer. With support from their American owners, including NFL star Tom Brady, The Blues are determined to quickly return to the second tier of English football and have their sights set on achieving success in the Premier League and European competitions in the near future.
The positive aspect of Birmingham City is their impressive dealings in the summer transfer market, which will greatly benefit the team. Their standout player is expected to be 21-year-old striker Jay Stansfield, for whom The Blues broke the League One transfer record by spending $19.7 million to acquire from Fulham.
FC Schalke 04
Bring glory back to this beautiful stadium.
The 2023/24 season was a terrifying time for supporters of Die Knappen, as the team came close to being relegated from the 2. Bundesliga. What added to the fear was the announcement that, due to Schalke’s financial troubles, they would not have been able to obtain a license for the 3. Liga, essentially spelling the end of the club as we know it.
Fortunately, Schalke managed to improve their position in the table, moving up from 15th to 10th place and securing their survival in the process. The team is often referred to as a “sleeping giant,”boasting a massive fan base of over 60,000 at the Veltins-Arena and ranking as the fourth-largest club in the world in terms of membership. It is crucial for Schalke to find a leader who can halt their decline and lead them back to the top tier of German football. Who knows, you may even have the opportunity to guide them to their first Bundesliga title since 1958.
Olympic Lyonnais
During a peculiar summer for Lyon, the team made the decision to list the majority of their first-team players for transfer. According to L’Equipe, Lyon was open to selling any player as long as the appropriate price was offered. Eventually, they ended up parting ways with promising young talent, Ireland international center-back Jake O’Brien, who was acquired by Everton.
Despite this, you have a strong team to manage, with some players that may be recognizable to Premier League supporters. Moussa Niakhate and Orel Mangala were both acquired from Nottingham Forest, and Said Benrahma made the move from London and West Ham to the “Capital of Lights.”Do you think you can overcome PSG’s dominance in Ligue 1?
Waterford FC
If you’re seeking a true test, consider taking control of Waterford FC in Ireland’s premier league. The Blue and White Army recently returned to the League of Ireland after a three-year stint in the lower division, and they are in desperate need of assistance. This is due in part to the fact that owner Andrew Pilley was convicted of fraud in 2023 and sentenced to 13 years in prison.
Are you up for the challenge of leading Waterford, a team from what is considered the worst league, to success in their domestic league and possibly even in Europe? This “road to glory”save is not for the faint of heart, with a starting budget of $590,000.
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