Road to Glory in EA FC 25 Career Mode is all about crafting a story—season by season, transfer by transfer, moment by moment.
EA FC 25 France leagues (Ligue 1 & Ligue 2) offers a uniquely rewarding playground: from gritty underdogs scraping for promotion in Ligue 2 to storied giants itching to reclaim continental glory.
Whether you’re a tactician who thrives on financial gymnastics or a youth-development fiend looking to nurture wonderkids, there’s a French rebuild for you.
Below, we dive deep into seven amazing clubs—each with its own flavor of challenge, budget constraints, and hidden gems.
EA FC 25 French Clubs in Deep Dive
#07 Rodez AF
- League: Ligue 2
- Transfer Budget: $3.75 million
- Overall Rating: 66 (Attack 65 – Midfield 67 – Defence 65)
Founded in 1929 in the heart of Occitanie, Rodez Aveyron Football carry the hopes of an entire department on their shoulders.
There’s no glamour here—your squad lack real faces, but they’re brimming with untapped potential and raw hunger:
- Mory Diaw (GK, 72 OVR / 72 POT)
- Derek Mazou-Sacko (CM, 62 OVR / 77 POT)
- Alexis Trouillet (CM, 70 OVR / 75 POT)
- Cheick Doumbia (LB, 61 OVR / 73 POT)
- Tawfik Bentayeb (ST, 64 OVR / 72 POT)
The Challenge?
Lead Rodez to their first ever Ligue 1 appearance. That means navigating the roller-coaster of Ligue 2, managing a barebones transfer kitty, and balancing cup runs (hello, Coupe de France) with league survival.
Every signing is crucial; every wonderkids intake could be your next star. It’s low-budget management at its purest—and tremendously rewarding when promotion looms.
#06 FC Lorient
- League: Ligue 2
- Transfer Budget: $9.98 million
- Overall Rating: 71 (Attack 71 – Midfield 70 – Defence 71)
The club was founded in 1926 with the original name of Football Club Lorientais. The club has added one Coupe de France cup to their trophy case.
Unfortunately, all the team players have no real face accept the goalkeeper Yvon Mvogo and the most potential players:
- Formose Mendy (CB, 71 OVR / 79 POT)
- Pablo Pagis (ST, 67 OVR / 78 POT)
- Montassar Talbi (CB, 73 OVR / 78 POT)
- Julien Ponceau (CAM, 74 OVR / 78 POT)
- Darlin Yongwa (LB, 72 OVR / 76 POT)
The Challenge?
Secure promotion quickly from Ligue 2—Lorient squad is already well-balanced, so it’s about fine-tuning rather than overhauling.
Once in Ligue 1, go for the jugular: challenge the established order, target a mid-table finish first, then push for European qualification. Keep an eye on the Coupe de France, too; a cup win can electrify your boost in your Career Mode.
#05 Paris FC
- League: Ligue 2
- Transfer Budget: $6.84 million
- Overall Rating: 70 (Attack 69 – Midfield 71 – Defence 70)
In a city dominated by PSG’s skyline, Paris FC fight in their own neighborhood for recognition. Founded in 1969 and yearning to return to the top flight after 46 years.
Only three players (Maxime Lopez, Thibault De Smet (on loan) and Timothée Kolodziejczak) with a real face and the most potential players:
- Obed Nkambadio (GK, 70 OVR / 79 POT)
- Ilan Kebbal (CAM, 74 OVR / 77 POT)
- Maxime Lopez (CAM, 75 OVR / 76 POT)
- Moustapha Mbow (CB, 71 OVR / 76 POT)
- Jean-Philippe Krasso (ST, 73 OVR / 74 POT)
The Challenge?
Elevate Paris FC back into Ligue 1, then keep them there. Cultivate a culture of resilience in a league where margins are razor-thin, and aim for Coupe de France glory to prove the capital has more heroes than just PSG’s stars.
With a tight budget, focus on loan markets and wonderkids development: scour France for hidden gems, send fringe players out to gain experience, and keep your wage bill lean.
#04 AS Saint-Étienne
- League: Ligue 1
- Transfer Budget: $8.95 million
- Overall Rating: 71 (Attack 73 – Midfield 70 – Defence 70)
With ten league titles and six French Cups, Les Verts are royalty fallen from grace. Last league triumph: 1976! That was a long time ago!
All team players don’t have real faces, but you can buy players with real faces and increase the authenticity of the team. The most potential players:
- Gautier Larsonneur (GK, 74 OVR / 76 POT)
- Lucas Stassin (ST, 73 OVR / 83 POT)
- Zuriko Davitashvili (RM, 74 OVR / 80 POT)
- Benjamin Bouchouari (CAM, 70 OVR / 79 POT)
- Mickaël Nadé (CB, 71 OVR / 75 POT)
The Challenge?
Rekindle Saint-Étienne’s glory. Fight hard for the Ligue 1 title and win it for the first time in 44 years, revitalize the club’s identity, and etch your name alongside legends like Platini.
Your challenge is steep: rebuilding the team on a limited budget while restoring this rich legacy. There’s romance in restoring a sleeping giant.
Win the Coupe de France cup, encourage yourself in your career mode journey and win the love of the fans.
#03 Olympique Lyonnais
- League: Ligue 1
- Transfer Budget: $48.60 million
- Overall Rating: 77 (Attack 78 – Midfield 77 – Defence 76)
Lyon’s streak of seven straight Ligue 1 titles (2002–2008) is the stuff of legend. Now, they yearn to reclaim domestic and European prominence.
Their blend of homegrown talent and astute signings makes them a rebuild that’s part high-budget project, part youth academy showcase.
There are some players with real faces but there are wonderkids who we hope will have a real face soon. The most potential players:
- Lucas Perri (GK, 81 OVR / 85 POT)
- Ainsley Maitland-Niles (RB, 77 OVR / 78 POT)
- Rayan Cherki (CAM, 79 OVR / 88 POT)
- Thiago Almada (CAM, 79 OVR / 85 POT)
- Georges Mikautadze (ST, 77 OVR / 83 POT)
- Alexandre Lacazette (ST, 80 OVR / 80 POT)
The Challenge?
Your target: topple PSG, dominate Ligue 1, and break into the UEFA Champions League’s latter stages. And don’t forget to win the Coupe de France cup on your way!
Lyon’s budget lets you poach emerging players across Europe—balance that with giving Cherki, Almada, and Fofana the keys to your midfield.
Embrace an attacking ethos; Lyon should be synonymous with thrilling football and silverware in your career mode journey.
#02 Olympique de Marseille
- League: Ligue 1
- Transfer Budget: $46.46 million
- Overall Rating: 78 (Attack 76 – Midfield 79 – Defence 77)
The club was founded in 1899 as an omnisports club by a French sports official. They have been crowned Ligue 1 champions 9 times and have won the Coupe de France cup on 10 times.
Marseille became the first French club to win the UEFA Champions League in 1993 after beating Milan in the final played in Munich.
A strong roster of real face players makes your experience more authentic in career mode. included:
- Mason Greenwood (CAM, 82 OVR / 86 POT)
- Leonardo Balerdi (CB, 80 OVR / 84 POT)
- Amine Gouiri (ST, 78 OVR / 83 POT)
- Gerónimo Rulli (GK, 81 OVR / 81 POT)
- Luis Henrique (RM, 76 OVR / 81 POT)
- Luiz Felipe (CB, 75 OVR / 77 POT)
- Derek Cornelius (CB, 74 OVR / 76 POT)
The Challenge?
With this large budget, you must win the Ligue 1 and Coupe de France cup titles, end Paris Saint-Germain’s dominance of the competition.
In your EA FC 25 Career Mode should strength your team squad to become the best in France, advance to Europe, and compete in the UEFA Champions League to win it again.
#01 Paris Saint-Germain
- League: Ligue 1
- Transfer Budget: $237.89 million
- Overall Rating: 83 (Attack 83 – Midfield 83 – Defence 84)
Since 1970, PSG have soared sky-high—12 league crowns, 15 Coupe de France titles, and the 1996 Cup Winners’ Cup. You inherit a super-squad that included:
- Gianluigi Donnarumma (GK, 87 OVR / 89 POT)
- Désiré Doué (CAM, 81 OVR / 90 POT)
- João Neves (CM, 84 OVR / 90 POT)
- Vitinha (CAM, 85 OVR / 89 POT)
- Willian Pacho (CB, 83 OVR / 88 POT)
The Challenge?
Win the UEFA Champions League and produce Ballon d’Or talent. Rotate superstars wisely to maintain morale.
Use data-driven scouting to unearth the next generational talent. Domestically, PSG should be a juggernaut—every season in your EA FC 25 Career Mode must ends with Ligue 1 and Coupe de France trophies.
Which Road Will You Choose?
From Rodez’s scrappy breakthrough to PSG’s global ambition, France’s leagues offer every flavor of rebuild adventure.
Will you mastermind Lyon’s next golden era, defy PSG’s giants in Marseille, or write a fairy tale in the heart of Aveyron?
Whichever path you choose, prepare for tactical battles, transfer market thrills, and those spine-tingling moments when underdogs roar to victory.
Note: Club and player ratings may change with updates. Selection was last EA FC 25 Squad Update on May 21, 2025.
Good luck, manager—les Bleus await your legend.
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