EA FC 25 Manager Career Mode can be incredibly enjoyable, especially with top clubs having a hefty budget that allows signing the world's best players. However, things can get pretty easy in these conditions, and if you want more of a challenge, managing fallen giants can be a fun thing to do. There are many such clubs that were once at the top of their game but have lost their glory.
Helping them rebuild and reclaim former glory may take time and be difficult, but it is worth the effort. So, in this article, we will take a look at 10 of the best fallen giant clubs to manage in EA FC 25.
Note - The entries are arranged in no particular order. This article is subjective and only reflects the writer's opinions.
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1) Manchester United
- League titles: 13 Premier League titles, 7 Football League First Division
- European titles: 3 UEFA Champions Leagues, 1 Europa League
Manchester United is perhaps the best-known English football club. It has had a glorious past, full of accolades, but has been struggling for many years now. Given their history and current state, the Red Devils seem to be the perfect club to manage in EA FC 25 Manager Career Mode and to rebuild.
2) Borussia Monchengladbach
- League titles: 5 Bundesliga titles
- European titles: 2 Europa Leagues/UEFA Cups
FC Bayern Munich dominates the German league but was finally beaten to the title by Bayer Leverkusen in the 2023/24 season. If you wish to replicate the same with a fallen giant, then Borussia Monchengladbach is a great choice. Although only average in recent years, the club has tasted domestic and European success on multiple occasions in the past.
3) Saint-Etienne
- League titles: 10 Ligue 1 titles
- European titles: 0 (1 UEFA Champions League Runners-up)
Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) is the most dominant force in French football today and surpassed the record for most league titles a few seasons ago. This record was held earlier by Saint-Etienne, who were relegated to the second division in the 2021/2022 season. Although the side is back in Ligue 1 currently, it would need a lot of help reclaiming its past glory.
4) AS Roma
- League titles: 3 Serie A titles (14 Runners-up)
- European titles: 0 (2 UEFA Cup/Europa League Runners-up)
AS Roma is an iconic Italian side but most of its accolades came several years ago. The club won its last league trophy back in 2001 and could use some help competing against the current top Serie A clubs in EA FC 25. That said, an even bigger challenge in Career Mode would be reaching another European final with Roma and clinching the trophy this time.
5) AC Milan
- League titles: 19 Serie A titles
- European titles: 7 UEFA Champions Leagues
AC Milan (Milano FC in EA FC 25) used to be a powerhouse in Europe. Things really went south for the club in the late 2010s, but it is slowly gaining momentum again, having won a league title in 2022. However, Milan is still a fallen giant when it comes to the UEFA Champions League, and that's where you can help it make a comeback in EA FC 25 Career Mode.
6) Sevilla
- League titles: 1 La Liga title
- European titles: 7 Europa Leagues/UEFA Cups
Sevilla is one of the most well-known Spanish clubs after Real Madrid, FC Barcelona and Atletico Madrid. The side consistently played well domestically, and in Europe, having won its last Europa League trophy in the 2022/23 season. Unfortunately, Sevilla has failed to live up to its standards since and looks in dire need of a rebuild.
7) Valencia
- League titles: 6 La Liga titles
- European titles: 1 UEFA Europa League, 2 UEFA Champions League Runners-up
Valencia is another Spanish club that was once a top competitor but is far its from glory days now. Though not a big name in Europe, the side has performed well domestically. Valencia has the fifth-most league titles in Spain, but the last one came years back in 2004. So, it goes without saying that this fallen giant is in great need of a revival.
8) Olympique Marseille
- League titles: 9 Ligue 1 titles
- European titles: 1 UEFA Champions League (1 UEFA Champions league and 3 Europa League Runners-up)
Olympique Marseille has the third-most league titles in France. It is also the only French side to have ever won the UEFA Champions League so far. Therefore, besides St. Etienne, if there is another fallen giant club that you should manage to overthrow PSG in EA FC 25, it is Marseille.
9) Juventus
- League titles: 36 Serie A titles
- European titles: 2 UEFA Champions Leagues, 3 Europa Leagues
Juventus is another Italian powerhouse and the club to have won the most league titles in the country. However, its fall from grace in recent years has been quite sad. Other sides like Inter Milan, AC Milan and Napoli have also stepped up in the last few seasons, which makes a case for Juventus' comeback in EA FC 25 challenging, but intriguing nonetheless.
10) Chelsea
- League titles: 5 Premier League titles, 1 Football League First Division
- European titles: 2 Champions Leagues, 2 UEFA Europa Leagues
Chelsea is one of the most popular English clubs but hasn't been performing up to standard in the last few seasons. Given the stature, it would be quite enjoyable to rebuild this iconic London side in EA FC 25 Manager Career Mode, competing against the likes of Manchester City, Arsenal and Liverpool.
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