‘EA Sports FC 25’ is the latest installment of the football franchise Electronic Arts. This game features your classic career mode, but with variations, team and championship updates, as well as adjustments to gameplay and tactics. In general, the choices to face a path of success follow the same logic: in the position of player or manageryou can select a team, in our case, to lead it for several seasons, recruiting new players and revealing new stars to form your team.
Many options to start
With a wide variety of options, you can choose from world football giants to lesser-known teams. Taking this into account, we have prepared a list with the 10 teams that you have probably overlooked when starting in the career mode of ‘EA FC 25‘. Before diving into this torrent of information, it is worth remembering that the game is available for PlayStation 5 (PS5), PlayStation 4 (PS4), Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch and PC.
1. Associazione Sportiva Roma
Despite its rich tradition, Roma does not stand out for its number of titles. It currently has only three victories in the Italian Championship and in the 2022 Conference League, in addition to nine Italian Cups. However, after several editions, it recovers the license within ‘EA FC’. With thirty million in transfer funds and players like Dybala and Pellegrini, you have the opportunity to take the club to a higher level, aspiring to qualify for the Champions League.
2. Stade Brestois
Among the biggest surprises in European football last season was the Stade Brestois. This club from the French coast achieved third place in the last Ligue 1, securing its place in the Champions League, a historic milestone for a team whose only title is the second division of the national league. In ‘EA FC 25’, the board’s expectations are modest, with more than 10 million euros to strengthen the team and fight to stay in European competitions.
3. Aston Villa Football Club
Aston Villa, an English club with a rich history, has returned to the UEFA Champions League in the 2024/25 season after 41 years. The team’s good campaign in the last edition of the Premier League earned it qualification for European competitions. With a budget of 100 million euros and a competitive squad, it is an attractive option for coaches looking to relive the club’s golden moments in the 1980s, when it won the Premier League and the Champions League.
4. VfB Stuttgart
VfB Stuttgart has made a remarkable rise after battling relegation just two years ago. Now, as runners-up in the Bundesliga, they are part of the Champions League. The deep immersion in their national league makes playing for Stuttgart attractive. The board expects the team to remain in comfortable positions in the table, which still represents an interesting challenge.
5. Real Betis Balompié
With a squad that includes Brazilians Vitor Roque and Natan, Real Betis has gained notoriety, despite its irregular performances, it has achieved a place in the Conference League. With a limited budget of 17 million euros, the club offers an intermediate challenge for coaches.
6. Football Club Porto
FC Porto is a club with a rich history. Despite a poor season, where they finished third in the national league, the addition of the Estádio do Dragão in ‘EA FC 25’ adds authenticity to the game. With funds for new signings, Porto has the opportunity to return to the top of the league and compete in the Champions League.
7. Málaga Football Club
Málaga CF has returned to the top competition after its promotion to the second division. The anchovies have been on a downward spiral since their famous run in the Champions League in 2012/13. In 2020 he even had to do without the first team to save the club and in 2023 it was relegated to the third division. Career Mode players love rescuing fallen giants and Málaga is a perfect example of this.
8. Real Club Deportivo de La Coruña
After a decade of success, Deportivo La Coruña found itself immersed in a very painful and steep decline. Now in the second division, the club is looking to return to the first division. The board hopes that the new coach will invest in the development of young talents to restore the club’s greatness.
9. Ipswich Town Football Club
Ipswich Town returns to the elite of English football after 22 years in the lower divisions. With a rich history in the league and the Europa League, the club faces a great challenge in the Premier. Investing in your foundation is crucial to ensuring a promising future.
10. Olympique Lyonnais
With 20 national titles, Olympique Lyonnais has lost ground to PSG’s economic potential. After poor management they qualified for the Conference League, but with players like Rayan Cherki and Alexandre Lacazette, they have the potential to return to the top of Ligue 1 with a budget of around 50 million.
Equipment for all profiles
With these teams, you have a variety of options to start your coaching career. Whether you’re looking to revive the glory of historic clubs or build teams from scratch, here you go summarized challenges and opportunities in all areas. From here, choosing the right team will depend on your playing style and your ambitions as a coach. Good luck with the choice!