Summary
- Choose lesser-known clubs for a more challenging and rewarding career mode experience.
- Utilize transfer restrictions at Athletic Club and unique player policies to test strategic skills.
- Provide memorable send-offs, rebuild prestige, and secure promotions at renowned clubs like Schalke 04.
With Team of the Season having concluded for Ultimate Team, some players might find the game mode feeling a bit stale, particularly as new content slows down. As such, many fans may want to explore other features that EA Sports FC 25 has to offer, and one classic option is the career mode.
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Choosing a team like Real Madrid or Liverpool might seem too easy because of their massive budgets, which allow gamers to sign any players they want and progress quickly through competitions. However, many clubs around the world have fascinating stories that offer gamers meaningful goals to pursue in their saves. This could involve restoring a club to its former glory or taking charge of a club that is on the rise.
10 Bradford City
England EFL League Two
- Rating: 1.5/5 stars
- Best Players: Andy Cook (65), Brad Halliday (64), Richie Smallwood (64)
- Main Focus: Get the club back into the Premier League
Among all the clubs in EFL League Two featured in EA Sports FC 25, Bradford City stands out as the only former Premier League team, not counting the complex situation surrounding MK Dons. The main objective is to return the club to the higher leagues for the first time in 25 years.
This task will be challenging due to a limited budget and a roster of low-rated players. Gamers will need to be strategic in their acquisitions, seeking hidden gems and potentially prioritizing the youth academy in the early stages.
9 Athletic Club
Spanish LALIGA EA SPORTS
- Rating: 4.5/5 stars
- Best Players: Unai Simon (85), Nico Williams (85), Inaki Williams (83)
- Main Focus: Assert dominance in Spain while keeping the club ethos
Athletic Club, also known as Athletic Bilbao outside of Spain, is one of the most intriguing soccer clubs due to its strict transfer policy. The club exclusively signs players from the Basque region of Spain, which also includes part of France. This means that there is a very limited pool of players available for recruitment in career mode.
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The objective is to transform Athletic Club into one of the dominant teams in Spain, competing with top clubs like Real Madrid and Barcelona, all while adhering to the club's transfer policy. However, gamers must be cautious during this challenge, as there is nothing in the game that prohibits signing non-Basque players. Key targets for recruitment should include Borja Sainz from Norwich City, Antoine Griezmann of Atletico Madrid, and Martin Zubimendi of Real Sociedad.
8 Al Nassr
Saudi Arabia ROSHN Saudi League
- Rating: 4/5 stars
- Best Players: Cristiano Ronaldo (85), Sadio Mane (84), Aymeric Laporte (83)
- Main Focus: Give Cristiano Ronaldo the best send-off
In recent years, the Saudi Pro League has experienced significant growth, attracting some of the biggest names in world football, including Cristiano Ronaldo, who plays for Al Nassr. At 40 years old, Ronaldo is approaching the end of his illustrious career. A fitting idea would be to provide him with a memorable send-off while also nurturing a potential successor by utilizing the youth academy to scout for the next CR7 in Portugal.
Although he is still too young to play professionally, Ronaldo's son, Cristiano Ronaldo Jr., is part of Al Nassr's youth teams. It might be interesting for players to create him in the game and have him play alongside his father, echoing the dynamic seen with LeBron James and Bronny James in the LA Lakers.
7 Inter Miami
USA MLS
- Rating: 4/5 stars
- Best Players: Lionel Messi (87), Luis Suarez (81), Sergio Busquets (81)
- Main Focus: Shine in the MLS with the already established stars
Inter Miami is an intriguing club founded by David Beckham. They have attracted notable former Barcelona players like Luis Suarez, Jordi Alba, Sergio Busquets, and, of course, Lionel Messi. The primary goal is to establish the club as a leading force in Major League Soccer (MLS) while providing these experienced superstars with a great conclusion to their careers. Additionally, gamers will aim to build a squad that remains competitive after these players retire.
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David Beckham also owns another club in the game, Salford City, which competes in EFL League Two. As such, gamers can even create a connection between the two clubs by signing top players from Salford and attempting to loan younger talent to the team.
6 Paris FC
France Ligue 2 BKT
- Rating: 3/5 stars
- Best Players: Maxime Lopez (75), Ilan Kebbal (74), Jean-Phillippe Krasso (73)
- Main Focus: Make the club the best team in Paris
Casual fans might not be aware that Paris is home to two football clubs. Paris FC is currently competing in Ligue 2 in the game, but in real life, they have been promoted to the top division. The objective here is straightforward: make Paris FC better than their city rivals, Paris Saint-Germain.
This is no small feat, especially since PSG has just won the Champions League, the pinnacle of European football. Gamers will need to be strategic with their signings, as the budget will be quite limited. Fortunately, the game features many affordable French players with great potential, such as El Chadaille Bitshiabu from RB Leipzig, Edan Diop from AS Monaco, and Eli Junior Kroupi from FC Lorient.
5 FC Schalke 04
German Bundesliga 2
- Rating: 3/5 stars
- Best Players: Moussa Sylla (73), Kenan Karaman (73), Paul Seguin (72)
- Main Focus: Return the club to the top flight and its former glory
FC Schalke 04 was once one of the elite clubs in Germany, competing with well-known teams like Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund for the Bundesliga title. However, the club has faced difficult times and is currently struggling in the second tier, with a squad that falls short of what is expected from a club of its stature.
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The goal here is to restore Schalke 04 to its former glory and re-establish it as a top team in German football. Gamers can strive to re-sign some of the players who have previously left the club, such as Leroy Sane, Manuel Neuer, and Leon Goretzka from Bayern Munich, or Weston McKennie from Juventus, and Malick Thiaw from AC Milan.
4 Blackburn Rovers
England EFL Championship
- Rating: 3/5 stars
- Best Players: Lewis Travis (72), Sondre Tronstad (72), Callum Brittain (72)
- Main Focus: Return the club to the Premier League and win it once again
In the 1994/95 season, Blackburn Rovers won the Premier League for the first time, a title they have yet to reclaim. Since 2012, the club has been competing in the EFL Championship and even faced relegation to EFL League One for a season. Despite their efforts, they have struggled to secure promotion back to the Premier League.
The primary goal for the new manager will be to assemble a squad capable of leading Blackburn Rovers out of the Championship and back into the Premier League, with the aspiration of winning the league title again. A key objective will also be to find a player to fill the shoes of Alan Shearer, the Premier League's all-time leading goal scorer, who played a significant role in the club's initial triumph.
3 Birmingham City
England EFL League One
- Rating: 3/5 stars
- Best Players: Paik Seung Ho (72), Alex Cochrane (72), Christoph Klarer (72)
- Main Focus: Continue the club's rise and return to the Premier League
Birmingham City is a club on the rise. Once a Premier League team, they have fallen to the third tier, but under the ownership of NFL star Tom Brady, the outlook for the Midlands club is much brighter. The goal is to continue elevating the Blues and position them as one of the top clubs in Europe.
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The current squad is already strong enough to compete for the League One title, featuring promising England Under-21 forward Jay Stansfield. While transfers are not a priority at the moment, there is potential to bring back Jude Bellingham and his brother Jobe Bellingham, both of whom developed at Birmingham City, once the club regains its top-level status.
2 Como 1907
Italian Serie A
- Rating: 3.5/5 stars
- Best Players: Sergi Roberto (79), Gabriel Strefezza (77), Nico Paz (76)
- Main Focus: Create a squad that can compete in the top flight
Como is undoubtedly one of the most appealing clubs to manage in Italy, situated in the picturesque setting of Lake Como in Northern Italy. Currently, the team is led by Cesc Fabregas and is focused on building a squad capable of competing with top clubs like Juventus, AC Milan, and Inter Milan.
The club boasts several promising young players, including Assane Diao Diaoune, Nico Paz, and Alex Valle, all of whom possess significant potential. The objective here is to further develop the club while transitioning older players out to make room for new talent. Historically, Como has not been regarded as one of the top clubs in Italy, so the future remains unwritten for this team.
1 Wrexham
England EFL League One
- Rating: 2/5 stars
- Best Players: George Dobson (69), Sam Smith (68), Arthur Okonkwo (68)
- Main Focus: Continue the rise of the club
Wrexham is undoubtedly one of the favorites to manage in EA Sports FC 25 career mode, thanks to the club's surge in popularity following the takeover by Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney. This partnership has successfully lifted the club from the fifth tier to the second tier in real life.
In the game, Wrexham is still positioned in League One, and the primary goal for players will be to guide the team to the Premier League. This challenge may be daunting, as the club's squad is not exceptionally strong on paper. As such, gamers will need to recruit young players who can grow and develop alongside the club. Additionally, a secondary objective could be to establish a strong Welsh presence within the team by signing players from Wales and uncovering hidden talent from the youth academy.
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OpenCritic Reviews
- Top Critic Avg: 76 /100 Critics Rec: 63%
- Released
- September 27, 2024
- ESRB
- Everyone // Alcohol And Tobacco Reference, Users Interact, In-Game Purchases (Includes Random Items)
- Developer(s)
- EA Canada, EA Romania
- Publisher(s)
- EA Sports
- Engine
- Frostbite
- Multiplayer
- Online Multiplayer, Local Multiplayer, Online Co-Op, Local Co-Op
- Franchise
- EA Sports FC
WHERE TO PLAY
- Genre(s)
- Sports
