Road to Glory in EA FC 25 isn’t just about lifting trophies—it’s about the journey.
Few leagues deliver the drama, tactical nuance, and sheer unpredictability of Italy’s pyramid.
Whether you’re battling for promotion in Serie B or chasing European glory in Serie A, Italy’s football landscape offers a unique blend of drama, history, and nail-biting challenges.
Let’s dive into the seven best Italian clubs to rebuild in EA FC 25 Career Mode, each with its own flavor of chaos, triumph, and nostalgia.
EA FC 25 Italy Clubs in Deep Dive
#07 Brescia
- League: Serie B
- Transfer Budget: $4.51 million
- Overall Rating: 67 (Attack 66 – Midfield 67 – Defence 67)
Often dubbed the “Lionesses” of Lombardy, Brescia have bounced between divisions since 1911.
Your first hurdle: a lean squad without real face authenticity, built around gritty pros like midfield metronome Dimitri Bisoli (71 OVR) and rock-solid center-back Andrea Cistana (70 OVR, 72 POT).
Up front, pacey fullback Niccolò Corrado (68 OVR, 72 POT) and towering youngster Andrea Papetti (66 OVR, 76 POT) promise growth—but Rome wasn’t built in a day.
Don’t despair, there is always hope and you can start a journey in your EA FC 25 Career Mode and achieve Serie B then Serie A.
The Challenge?
Help Brescia’s to win the first-ever Serie A title in your EA FC 25 Career Mode. With modest funds and an unflashy squad, you’ll need a blend of shrewd scouting, youth development, and tactical discipline to pry open closed Italian defenses.
For managers who thrive on a grind, few challenges rival of the gamer’s fight for top-flight relevance.
Pro Tip: Focus on free agents and loan deals early. Papetti’s growth could make him a defensive cornerstone for years.
#06 Palermo
- League: Serie B
- Transfer Budget: $10.80 million
- Overall Rating: 72 (Attack 73 – Midfield 71 – Defence 71)
Sicily’s pride since 1900, Palermo’s mermaid crest carries hopes of a long-lost Serie A return.
You inherit match-winners like striker Joel Pohjanpalo (74 OVR) and winger Federico Di Francesco (74 OVR), plus sensational loanee keeper Sebastiano Desplanches (71 OVR, 83 POT).
Playmaker Filippo Ranocchia (72 OVR, 81 POT) offers the creative spark your Rosanero side needs.
The Challenge?
Do you want a strong challenge? Open your career mode in EA FC 25 and take this team from the Serie B to the Serie A after years of absence, maintain its presence in this league.
This team has a medium budget but can add some wonderkids players to help you achieve your goals in your career mode.
Pro Tip: Use your budget to secure a creative midfielder—Palermo’s attack-heavy stats (73) need midfielder support to dominate.
#05 Sampdoria
- League: Serie B
- Transfer Budget: $11.77 million
- Overall Rating: 71 (Attack 73 – Midfield 68 – Defence 70)
Founded in 1946, the club made its debut in the first division in the 1946/1947 season when they finished 10th.
Sampdoria won their first European trophy in 1990 by beating Anderlecht in the UEFA Cup Winners’ Cup final played in Göteborg.
Now stranded in Serie B, they rely on veteran flair from Fabio Borini (74 OVR) and M’Baye Niang (72 OVR), while teenage midfielder Gerard Yepes (70 OVR, 80 POT) and defensive prospect Melle Meulensteen (70 OVR, 75 POT) hint at a bright future.
The Challenge?
With this attacking team, the challenge ahead will be to advance to the Serie A after years of absence, win this league, and rebuild the team to become a strong competitor among the big teams.
Pro Tip: Sell high-earning veterans early to fund youth signings. Yepes could become your midfield maestro.
#04 Udinese
- League: Serie A
- Transfer Budget: $13.31 million
- Overall Rating: 73 (Attack 76 – Midfield 73 – Defence 72)
One of Italy’s oldest clubs (est. 1896), Udinese are the black-and-whites of Friuli who’ve earned a reputation for spotting talent.
You kick off at the authentic Bluenergy Stadium, marshaling stalwarts like Jaka Bijol (76 OVR, 80 POT) and Oumar Solet (76 OVR, 83 POT), while wonderkid Simone Pafundi (69 OVR, 85 POT) offers match-winning creativity.
The Challenge?
This is a fair challenge, despite the limited budget, but a professional can achieve the first Serie A title in the history of this prestigious club in Career Mode.
Start your journey with this club, defeat the big boys, and win the Serie A league to celebrate your first Serie A crown.
Pro Tip: Use Sánchez’s leadership to mentor Pafundi. His 85 potential could make him the face of your rebuild.
#03 Roma
- League: Serie A
- Transfer Budget: $30.77 million
- Overall Rating: 79 (Attack 83 – Midfield 78 – Defence 79)
Giallorossi royalty since 1927, Roma’s history brims with cup triumphs but lacks recent league silverware. They have been crowned Serie A champions 3 times and have won the domestic cup on 9 occasions.
Roma team squad features Lorenzo Pellegrini (81 OVR), while Argentine maestro Paulo Dybala (86 OVR) and rising CAMs Matías Soulé (76 OVR, 85 POT) and Tommaso Baldanzi (76 OVR, 82 POT) bring continental ambition.
The Challenge?
This is the most exciting challenge on our list. It’s your turn to achieve what even the most accomplished coaches have failed to achieve recently: lead this team to victory in the Serie A after years of absence.
The team boasts many great players and a good budget to strengthen the team, win the Serie A in your EA FC 25 Career Mode, and compete in all local tournaments in Italy and continental tournaments.
Pro Tip: Build around Dybala and Soulé. A dynamic midfield duo could unlock Serie A defenses.
#02 AC Milan (Milano FC)
- League: Serie A
- Transfer Budget: $113.62 million
- Overall Rating: 81 (Attack 81 – Midfield 79 – Defence 79)
Rossoneri legend since 1899, Milan’s 19 Scudetti and seven European Cups (European Cup / UEFA Champions League) remind rivals of their pedigree.
Milano boasts many great players, Mike Maignan (87 OVR, 89 POT) is a fortress, flanked by the marauding Theo Hernández (86 OVR, 87 POT). Up front, dynamic duo Rafael Leão (85 OVR, 88 POT) and Christian Pulisic (84 OVR, 85 POT) promise fireworks.
The Challenge?
A challenge for AC Milan? Well, the challenge for this team will be the return of the absent king and domination of the Serie A league, the cup, and all European competitions, especially the Champions League, after years of absence.
They will also showcase the greatness of Italian football and the great talents that will win individual awards in EA FC 25.
Pro Tip: Invest in a top-tier center-back to partner Fikayo Tomori. Defense wins titles in EA FC 25!
#01 Juventus
- League: Serie A
- Transfer Budget: $134.15 million
- Overall Rating: 80 (Attack 82 – Midfield 80 – Defence 78)
La Vecchia Signora’s black-and-whites have hoisted Serie A a record 36 times, plus 15 Coppa Italia.
Your squad features Italian stalwart Manuel Locatelli (83 OVR, 86 POT), powerhouse Bremer (86 OVR, 88 POT), and goal-machine Dušan Vlahović (83 OVR, 86 POT). Youthful promise shines in Khéphren Thuram (80 OVR, 84 POT) and Turin’s hometown hero Federico Gatti (79 OVR, 83 POT).
The Challenge?
Restore Juventus to domestic and international supremacy. Twenty years without a Champions League means the ultimate rebuild quest—forge a side capable of a seventh European crown, while reasserting Scudetto dominance and living up to Allianz Stadium’s bright lights.
Pro Tip: Use your massive budget to sign a world-class winger in EA FC 25. Vlahović needs service to shine!
Which Road Will You Choose?
Italy’s tapestry of football history—from Brescia’s underdog grit to Juve’s regal tradition—offers unparalleled Career Mode variety.
Each club presents its own flavor of challenge: tactical nuance in Serie B, fierce derbies in the top flight, and the intoxicating lure of continental glory.
Pick your starting post, embrace la passione, and chart your Road to Glory.
Note: Club and player ratings may change with updates. Selection was last EA FC 25 Squad Update on May 7, 2025.
Someday, you’ll look back at promotions won, giants toppled, and legends made—and feel the true pride of rebuilding Italian football. Buona fortuna, manager!
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