Road to Glory in EA FC 25’s Career Mode isn’t for the faint-hearted—it’s a test of patience, vision, skills, and sheer managerial grit.
In Germany’s fierce football pyramid, each division brings its own drama: the grind of 3. Liga, the pressure cooker of 2. Bundesliga, and the tactical chess match of the Bundesliga itself.
Let’s dive into the seven best German clubs to rebuild in EA FC 25, ranked by our vision for glory and the drama of their journey.
EA FC 25 Germany Clubs in Deep Dive
#07 TSV 1860 München
- League: 3. Liga
- Transfer Budget: $2.36 million
- Overall Rating: 65 (Attack 65 – Midfield 66 – Defence 64)
Lionized by their “Die Löwen” nickname, 1860 München have memories of a 1965 Bundesliga title and two DFB-Pokal wins (1942, 1963), but today cause of financial woes and relegations have left them languishing in the 3. Liga, dreaming of past glories.
With no real faces in the squad and low ratings, this rebuild is not easy.
Key Players to Build Around:
- Lukas Reich (RB, 62 OVR / 76 POT)
- Soichiro Kozuki (RM/LM, 66 OVR / 72 POT)
- Julian Guttau (CAM/LM, 66 OVR / 71 POT)
- Sean Dulic (CB/RB, 60 OVR / 74 POT)
- Marco Hiller (GK, 66 OVR / 69 POT)
The Challenge?
Your mission is clear: Spark a historic revival—win the 3. Liga, storm 2. Bundesliga, then break into the Bundesliga for the first time in 21 seasons.
With a bad budget and a squad rated 65, survival in the 3. Liga is just the first hurdle. Scout the free agent players in market for hidden gems, develop wondarkids and bulid your team in career mode.
Pro Tip: Setting priorities by pacey wingers and a clinical striker—the 3. Liga is a physical league.
#06 Hannover 96
- League: 2. Bundesliga
- Transfer Budget: $18.83 million
- Overall Rating: 70 (Attack 69 – Midfield 70 – Defence 71)
Hannover’s iconic red home kit masks a proud history: two German championships, three 2. Bundesliga titles, and a magical 1992 DFB-Pokal win as a second-tier side.
The interesting thing is that the Hannover has a real stadium called Heinz von Heiden-Arena in EA FC 25, which adds to the authenticity of the challenge and experience in your career mode journy.
A balanced team squad with good defensive and a rising wonderkids in EA FC 25:
- Enzo Leopold (CM/CDM, 73 OVR / 77 POT)
- Phil Neumann (CB, 72 OVR / 75 POT)
- Lee Hyun Ju (CAM, 69 OVR / 78 POT)
- Boris Tomiak (CB, 71 OVR / 75 POT)
- Nicolò Tresoldi (ST, 69 OVR / 83 POT)
- Marcel Halstenberg (CB/LB, 75 OVR / 75 POT)
- Ron-Robert Zieler (GK, 74 OVR / 74 POT)
The Challenge?
Challenge yourself in Career Mode and fight to return this team to the Bundesliga, then after secure promotion you have to stabilize in the Bundesliga, and aim for DFB-Pokal cup.
Hannover has a medium budget, which allows you to add some wondarkids and free agents to your squad for reinforcements, and it has an average squad that can be used to compete.
Pro Tip: Invest in Tresoldi’s upgrade—he could become your star for years.
#05 FC Schalke 04
- League: 2. Bundesliga
- Transfer Budget: $10.84 million
- Overall Rating: 69 (Attack 71 – Midfield 69 – Defence 68)
Schalke have been crowned Bundesliga 7 times and have won the DFB-Pokal cup 5 times. The club “Schalke” earned its first European trophy in 1997, by beating Internazionale in UEFA Europa League final.
Now, in the VELTINS-Arena (Real Stadium in EA FC 25), you’re tasked with an immediate promotion push with good players:
- Kenan Karaman (CAM/ST, 73 OVR / 73 POT)
- Moussa Sylla (ST/RM, 73 OVR / 77 POT)
- Paul Seguin (CDM/CM, 72 OVR / 72 POT)
- Taylan Bulut (RB/CB, 66 OVR / 80 POT)
- Felipe Sánchez (CB, 67 OVR / 76 POT)
The Challenge?
Schalke’s budget is tight, but their history demands ambition. Win 2. Bundesliga and secure promotion, then challenge Bayern and Dortmund on Bundesliga title.
Restoring European nights to Gelsenkirchen is the ultimate goal. Don’t forget to look for the DFB-Pokal cup win.
Pro Tip: Always look for promising wondarkids with a low value and wage.
#04 Hamburger SV
- League: 2. Bundesliga
- Transfer Budget: $24.87 million
- Overall Rating: 71 (Attack 73 – Midfield 71 – Defence 70)
“Der Dino” of German football, HSV claim roots back to 1887 and six Bundesliga crowns plus a 1983 European Cup.
At the Volksparkstadion (Real Stadium in EA FC 25), you guide a good squat with promising players:
- Ludovit Reis (CAM, 72 OVR / 78 POT)
- Davie Selke (ST, 74 OVR / 74 POT)
- Miro Muheim (LB/CB, 74 OVR / 75 POT)
- Jean-Luc Dompé (LW, 74 OVR / 74 POT)
- Otto Stange (ST, 58 OVR / 81 POT)
The Challenge?
Back to the Bundesliga and a push for the title. HSV’s passionate fanbase demands silverware: win the DFB-Pokal, then chase European spots.
Use your generous budget to reinforce midfield creativity, clinical finishing and bulid a good squad that can score goals.
Pro Tip: With this budget you can sign with high wonderkids players.
#03 Werder Bremen
- League: Bundesliga
- Transfer Budget: $16.53 million
- Overall Rating: 75 (Attack 75 – Midfield 75 – Defence 74)
The Werder Bremen have four Bundesliga titles and 2004 double under Thomas Schaaf are legendary. Now mid-table regulars, they need a spark to reclaim glory.
It is worth noting that the Borussia Mönchengladbac has a real stadium (Weserstadion) in the EA FC 25, which increases the authenticity of the experience and the challenge.
A good team squad with many real face players:
- Michael Zetterer (GK, 76 OVR / 77 POT)
- Marco Friedl (CB, 76 OVR / 78 POT)
- Felix Agu (LB, 74 OVR / 77 POT)
- Senne Lynen (CDM, 76 OVR / 79 POT)
- Romano Schmid (CAM, 77 OVR / 80 POT)
The Challenge?
A top-four finish and try to compete for the Bundesliga, win a DFB-Pokal glory, and get Champions League qualification.
Werder’s balanced squad and medium budget let you focus on tactical tweaks—deploy pressing football or toe-to-toe attacking flair to outgun opponents.
Pro Tip: Utilize existing players with the required reinforcements.
#02 Borussia Mönchengladbach
- League: Bundesliga
- Transfer Budget: $21.21 million
- Overall Rating: 76 (Attack 79 – Midfield 76 – Defence 74)
Die Fohlenelf’s golden era includes five Bundesliga titles and three DFB-Pokals, plus back-to-back European Cups.
At Borussia-Park (Real Stadium in EA FC 25), your midfield engine hums with real faces players:
- Rocco Reitz (CM, 77 OVR / 82 POT)
- Lukas Ullrich (LB, 72 OVR / 81 POT)
- Fabio Chiarodia (CB, 66 OVR / 81 POT)
- Tim Kleindienst (ST, 81 OVR / 81 POT)
- Moritz Nicolas (GK, 75 OVR / 77 POT)
The Challenge?
The mission: Reignite the Fohlenelf’s fearless style—win Bundesliga and DFB-Pokal, then charge through Europe. Invest in youth and maintain a high-press system to overwhelm even Bayern.
Pro Tip: Build around Tim Kleindienst; his hold-up play can unlock any defenses.
#01 Borussia Dortmund
- League: Bundesliga
- Transfer Budget: $62.48 million
- Overall Rating: 81 (Attack 82 – Midfield 79 – Defence 81)
Under the yellow wall of Signal Iduna Park, BVB’s story stretches from 1909’s local brewery team to eight Bundesliga titles and five DFB-Pokals, plus the 1997 Champions League.
Certainly with a great squad of great players with real faces you can do a lot. Your superstar roster:
- Gregor Kobel (GK, 86 OVR / 89 POT)
- Felix Nmecha (CB, 81 OVR / 86 POT)
- Karim Adeyemi (LM, 80 OVR / 86 POT)
- Carney Chukwuemeka (CAM, 75 OVR / 84 POT)
The Challenge?
No excuses here. In this Career Mode challenge, we want you to win the Bundesliga after a 13-season absence, win the DFB-Pokal cup, and advance to the European Championships to win the UEFA Champions League.
With one of the game’s biggest budgets and top-tier young talent, BVB demand nothing less than a treble chase and Ballon d’Or contenders in your squad.
Pro Tip: Use Dortmund’s budget to sign with a great striker and partner with Adeyemi on the wings.
Which Road Will You Choose?
From TSV 1860 München’s gritty climb to Dortmund’s quest for European glory, Germany’s leagues offer endless drama.
Whether you crave financial constraints or high-stakes title races, these clubs promise unforgettable EA FC 25 Career Mode journeys.
Note: Club and player ratings may change with updates. Selection was last EA FC 25 Squad Update on May 21, 2025.
So fire up EA FC 25, pick your team, and write your own underdog story.
The Bundesliga awaits its next legend—will it be you?
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