Ultimate Team is a very interesting game mode that is very popular not only in EA FC 25 but also in all sports video games released by EA. In this game mode, you can build your dream team from all the available players throughout the season.

In the current season, you can perform an Octopus Evolution on your midfielders, and your players will be given abilities from the legendary French midfielder Blaise Matuidi. In short, this player’s speed, defense and physical speed will be significantly improved. Most importantly, CDM Holding++ Role will be added to the player card, striving to make them the most solid defender in your midfield.

Of course, this Octopus Evolution is not free to complete, it requires you to spend 500k FC 25 Coins or 750 FC Points. So it is very important to choose the most suitable player for evolution to make your money worthwhile. So this guide will introduce you to some players suitable for Octopus Evolution and how they will perform in the future.

1. Renato Sanches For S.L. Benfica

EVO Rating: 82

As one of the strongest teams in Portugal, S.L. Benfica has a very strong defensive player, Renato Júnior Luz Sanches. The defensive ability of this player in the current FUT 25 card has been greatly improved compared to his default card, which makes him a great threat to the opponent’s players in the midfield area.

In addition, the 84 physicality, 83 pace, 83 dribbling, 80 passing, 79 defending and 70 shooting shown on his player card can be the reason for your selection. If this is not enough to impress you, are his four-star skill moves and weak foot accuracy enough? These can make him have super dribbling ability when shooting or passing, and never miss any ball.

2. Tyler Adams For AFC Bournemouth

EVO Rating: 82

Tyler Adams is the first Premier League player to receive an Evolution Card in this FC 25 Octopus Evolution because of his excellent defensive stats. With his strong defensive ability and good physical fitness, he can easily suppress the opponent’s players on the field, so that his own offensive players can score.

In his Evolution Card, you will see 83 pace, 50 shooting, 71 passing, 75 dribbling, 83 defending and 82 physicality. These impressive stats, coupled with three-star skill moves and three-star weak foot accuracy, will make him one of the most reliable players in your Ultimate Team. And his relentless style of play can make the opponent players fall into fatigue and make mistakes without knowing it.

3. Matt O’Riley For Brighton & Hove Albion

EVO Rating: 84

Another Premier League player who has received a comprehensive evolution card is Matthew Sean O’Riley. Of course, his defensive stats are very good, but his offensive stats are also very impressive. Not only that, he can also play as both an offensive midfielder and a defensive midfielder in your team and can win your games.

This is very friendly to players who don’t have a lot of budget when building a dream team, because this all-round midfielder can help you save a lot of FUT 25 Coins spent on cultivating a dedicated offensive midfielder or defensive midfielder.

Matt O’Riley scored 18 goals in 37 games when he played for Celtic last season. This number is very rare for a midfielder. On his evolution card, he has 84 physicality, 83 passing, 81 pace, 77 shooting and 75 defending as well as four-star skill moves and four-star weak foot accuracy.

4. Pape Matar Sarr For San Antonio Spurs

EVO Rating: 84

San Antonio Spurs, a veteran team, has a very young football talent in Pape Matar Sarr. At only 22 years old, he has a card rating much higher than his base card rating in this Octopus Evolution.

On top of that, Sarr also has a very high potential rating. As long as you properly train him and invest some EA FC 25 Coins, he will definitely become one of the best midfielders in the entire league. In addition, his unique interception style increases his chances of keeping possession on the field, which distinguishes him from many players with similar stats.

But his 83 physicality, 78 passing, 82 pace, 81 dribbling, 65 shooting and 83 defending are still very good. Although his two-star skill moves and three-star weak foot accuracy are not very strong, please wait for his growth.

5. Kobbie Mainoo For Manchester United

EVO Rating: 82

Kobbie Mainoo, a talented youngster playing for Manchester United, is a player who can shoot in many ways on the field: he can dribble forward and easily break through the opponent’s defense, or he can shoot directly from unexpected positions and score.

This is because of his excellent calm attributes on the ball, which can make the right choice in tense situations. So when you include this player in your dream team, your midfield will be well controlled, coupled with his unique play such as finesse shot and long ball pass, making it a very simple thing to win the game.

These are some midfielders you can choose from in Octopus Evolution in EA Sports FC 25. I believe that their superb abilities combined with your careful training will make your dream team win a lot of games!

If you have any problems when building a team or are unsure about the player selection, you can ask for help in IGGM Discord. I believe you will find the most satisfactory answer here. And you will also have the opportunity to get Coins here to upgrade players. I wish you a happy game!

As a popular football simulation game, FC 25 has added a lot of new game content and mechanisms for Players to play after Update in order to give back to Players better.

The most distinctive and innovative one is undoubtedly Career Mode. As a new game mode of EA FC 25, Career Mode not only provides a simple gameplay, but in fact it can be said that it is a small in-game system that brings a more holistic experience to Players.

Therefore, this also means that although Players can get more FUT 25 Coins by playing this Mode, there is also more game information and mechanism content to understand.

Based on this, we will introduce you to Teams worth choosing in Career Mode and the related Team gameplay.

How To Choose A Team In Career Mode?

With the addition of women’s Teams, the number of Teams in EA FC 25 can be said to have reached an unprecedented level of richness. Therefore, it will become more difficult for Players to choose a Team that is strong enough for their own game style in Career Mode.

In order to let you experience the feeling of leading Team to win the game in Career Mode more quickly, the following are the five Teams we recommend for you.

1. Coventry City

As one of the three Championship clubs added to the game this year, Coventry City can be said to be your ideal choice when picking a Team, especially if you want to strive for outstanding performance in Prem, this Team is definitely worth having.

Among Teams of the same Level, Coventry City’s Transfer Budget makes it competitive, and Board Expectations are low, meaning a play-off push in Season one will go down a treat.

2. San Diego Wave

As one of the women’s Teams introduced, San Diego Wave not only has beautiful jerseys and pink dresses in Career Mode, but more importantly, their Transfer Budget is also very good.

In addition, they have many strong Players, including five Players rated 80 or above, such as Canadian Keeper Kailen Sheridan and Aussie CDM Emily van Egmond.

3. Napoli

After two years of exclusive use of other games, this Italian Team has been fully licensed again this year, making it a competitive Team in Career Mode. In particular, Team’s powerful Striker Romelu Lukaku has attracted many Players.

In addition, Napoli has signed many new Players with powerful strength this summer, such as Billy Gilmour and Scott McTominay. Potential Serie A glory awaits.

4. Paris St Germain

If you have enough FC 25 Coins and want to win League at a Canter without any effort, you can try to use Paris St Germain Team. Because there are many talented Players including Ousmane Dembélé, Gigi Donnarumma and Marquinhos.

There is no doubt that many well-known and powerful Players make Paris St Germain itself valuable, but if all these Players are in your Team, you will definitely stand out from all Players participating in the game.

5. Bromley

Because of the relatively low Transfer Budget, Bromley has its own appeal. However, its board expectations are also low, so Players will have more freedom when building a Team.

You can gradually reorganize and manage Team by introducing some group Players in order to lead Team to achieve excellent results in 2027-28 Season.

About Tactical Presets

After you choose Team you want in the game, the next thing to do is to choose the appropriate Tactical Presets in Managerial Tasks list. The game will provide you with 7 Tactical Presets templates. No matter which one you choose, your Team will be adjusted in tactical details according to the characteristics of the template itself.

Among them, Standard is a relatively balanced and comprehensive template, with no obvious advantages or disadvantages, and will notice the overall situation more. Wing Play, on the other hand, focuses on your Wingers.

While Tiki Taka is all about possession-based short passing. Gegenpressing, meanwhile, revolves around the high press and direct Attacking.

Park The Bus is a more defensive-focused strategy, while Counter Attack lets your Team sit back and be ready to Attack at any time. Kick and Rush is more of a first-line strategy, relying on Team’s physicality to perform.

After choosing the right Tactical Presets for your needs, you can hire Coaches to implement your chosen philosophy. However, since you can only give a fixed salary to your Coaches in the game, please consider carefully and choose the most suitable Coach.

Each Coach can receive a five-star rating in different areas of the selected category, including Attacking, Midfield, Defending, and Goalkeeper. The better they perform, the greater the impact on the Player’s attributes throughout Season.

If you are going to use them, just make sure Coach you choose matches your Tactical Presets and puts them in the corresponding category to maximize their effectiveness.

The above are some guidelines for selecting Teams and Tactical Presets in EA FC 25 Career Mode. If you want to learn more about FIFA 25, you can enter IGGM Discord.

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In EA Sports FC 25, players can start different types of management career modes. Some may prefer to take over a team of former glory and work to reshape it into a top team in the league. For other players who want to directly control one of the top teams in the world, career mode allows them to choose to manage eight five-star teams, each of which provides a unique career mode experience. Here is a detailed ranking of them.

8. Lombardia FC (Inter)

• Country: Italy
• League: Serie A Enilive
• Starting Transfer Budget: $75.8 million

Lombardia FC, also known as Inter. They successfully won Serie A in the 2023-2024 season and proved themselves to be a strong team. Although the team has excellent players like Lautaro Martinez and Nicolo Barella. However, their lineup is not as interesting to use as other five-star teams.

In addition, players can only play as Lombardia FC in EA FC 25. It’s even more regrettable that the jersey colors in the game are not Inter’s iconic black and blue stripes.

7. Manchester City

• Country: England
• League: Premier League
• Starting Transfer Budget: $247 million

Manchester City is a Premier League powerhouse with some of the highest-rated players in the game. They have won six titles in the last seven seasons, and it doesn’t look like their dominance will be weakened anytime soon. It’s difficult to replicate Pep Guardiola’s tactical style in FIFA 25, but it’s still fun to charge forward with Haaland or build up the attack with De Bruyne.

Since Manchester City not only has a great team, but their starting transfer budget also exceeds other five-star teams, it will be easy to win with Manchester City.

6. FC Bayern Munchen

• Country: Germany
• League: Bundesliga
• Starting Transfer Budget: $110 million

Bayern Munchen lost Bundesliga to Leverkusen in the 2023-2024 season. Therefore, their first task is to regain the league title and consolidate their dominance in German football. This should not be difficult for them, as they have a strong team and strong financial resources.

Even if Leverkusen gives you trouble in the early season, you can build a team that can dominate the game. It is even possible to weaken the opponent by getting Leverkusen’s best players using FUT 25 Coins.

5. Real Madrid

• Country: Spain
• League: La Liga EA Sports
• Starting Transfer Budget: $133.2 million

Managing Real Madrid in career mode may feel relatively easy, as the roster they have is enough to win the game easily. In addition, they have ample funds and a board with a lenient attitude towards the use of young players.

Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Jr are two of the fastest players in the game. Besides this, there are several young superstars on the team, such as Endrick and Arda Gular, who have the potential to become the best players in the world. Developing these young players into top stars in the game is very satisfying.

4. Liverpool

• Country: England
• League: Premier League
• Starting Transfer Budget: $115 million

The team lineup in EA Sports FC 25 is very similar to EA Sports FC 24, with only Federico Chiesa signed. But it is still a lot of fun to manage Reds, as they have some exciting players, such as Mohamed Salah and Luis Diaz. They are also a fun challenge, and the goal is to dethrone Man City, a top team, from the throne.

In addition, if you want to create a new era of Liverpool’s dominance, it will not be easy, because several of their best players are old, and you have to build a team for the future.

3. Arsenal

• Country: England
• League: Premier League
• Starting Transfer Budget: $136.6 million

Arsenal has had relatively little success in recent years. They have failed to win any Premier League or Champions League since 2004. Arsenal has a strong team with defensive players like Declan Rice, William Saliba, and Gabriel providing a solid foundation. However, you may need to strengthen your attacking lineup.

2. Leverkusen

• Country: Germany
• League: Bundesliga
• Starting Transfer Budget: $64.4 million

Leverkusen has had a great season in the 2023-2024 season. They have only lost one game in all competitions, which gives them a five-star rating. Since Bayern Munich is usually the dominant team in Germany, they will probably regain the title, so it remains to be seen whether they can continue this success in Career Mode.

Leverkusen has some excellent players. But they are still not as strong as Bayern, and their transfer budget will not be as abundant as Bayern in your first season. Therefore, even if they are unbeaten in the last season and become a five-star team, they still face certain challenges.

1. FC Barcelona

• Country: Spain
• League: La Liga EA Sports
• Starting Transfer Budget: $89.5 million

Barcelona has faced financial difficulties in recent years, so when managing the team in career mode, the transfer budget is not as abundant as other big teams, and the board of directors has high expectations for finances and results. They want managers to lead the team to win games, manage finances properly, and develop young players.

You have some outstanding young players, and you can try to develop them into top stars. Junior players such as Lamine Yamal, Gavi, Balde, and Pau Cubarsi have the potential to become the best in the game.

In short, no matter which team you choose, players will experience unique career challenges. To make it easier to deal with these challenges, you can follow Giveaway channel in IGGM discord, which often releases product giveaway information, and you can also discuss game strategies with other players in the discord group.

In EA Sports FC 25, you need good strikers. But without good defenders, your goalkeeper will have a hard time defending against the opponent’s attack. Therefore, defensive players play a vital role in football games.

They are usually assigned to three key positions: left back, right back and center back, ensuring that the opponent’s attack has a hard time breaking through the defense. This guide will provide you with detailed information on the 10 best defensive players in EA FC 25.

10. Joshua Kimmich (RB)

Joshua Kimmich’s overall rating is determined by several key statistics that reflect their skill level. Kimmich’s score in interceptions is as high as 85, which shows his ability to win back possession from opponents. Although he may not always keep up with the pace of his opponents, Kimmich’s passing ability is quite good compared to most defensive players.

His Long Passing and Crossing scores are both 91, which shows that he can quickly take the ball away from the opponent’s feet and help his team regain control of the game. For those who want more from their defensive players, spending some FUT 25 Coins to get Joshua Kimmich is a good option.

9. Joao Cancelo (LB)

Joao Cancelo has excellent Stamina and Acceleration stats, allowing him to cover a lot of areas of the field. His high ball possession score of 87 also means that he can maintain control of the ball away from the goalkeeper even when under pressure.

8. Trent Alexander–Arnold (RB)

While Trent Alexander–Arnold is not a well-rounded defender, he can still bring a brilliant performance to your team. He is known for his passing skills, which are impressive, ensuring that he can quickly and accurately pass the ball to the incoming midfielder.

Trent Alexander–Arnold’s unique personalization further enhances his influence. In particular, his 88 Curve makes his defensive style unique. Trent Alexander–Arnold’s scoring contribution has increased significantly for Liverpool, deepening his role in defense.

7. Carvajal (RB)

Carvajal is a player who excels in defense, and his 85 Aggression stat reflects his ability to constantly put pressure on the opposing team and force them into mistakes. His 81 Sprint Speed ​​and 82 Acceleration allow him to close in on opposing players at a very fast pace. His 85 Reaction score and 80 Defensive Awareness mean he can quickly identify unfavorable situations and move on time to support other defenders.

6. Marquinhos (CB)

Marquinhos focuses on defense. The center back effectively blocks counterattacks and crosses from opponents with his excellent stats of 89 Standing Tackle and 88 Heading Accuracy. His 89 Jumping allows him to jump up and head the ball, making him ideal for defending crosses from any corner. With his 90 Defensive Awareness, Marquinhos can always accurately prevent opponents from scoring a game-winning goal.

5. William Saliba (CB)

William Saliba’s 87 Strength and 89 Jumping make him physically superior to most attacking players in aerial duels. In EA Sports FC 25, his 89 Standing Tackle and 88 Defensive Awareness combined to easily give his team an advantage in the game.

4. Theo Hernandez (LB)

Theo Hernandez is much faster than other defenders. In EA Sports FC 24, you can pair Hernandez with powerful defenders, and his 95 Acceleration and 95 Sprint Speed ​​keep opponents under pressure as they get past the midfielders. With 88 Strength and 86 Aggression, Hernandez may have a better chance of getting the ball away from his opponent first in many situations.

3. Antonio Rudiger (CB)

Antonio Rudiger is very good at defense, with his Sliding Tackle, Defensive Awareness and Interception all reaching over 85 points, which makes him a stable defensive player in any match. His Sprint Speed ​​is also very high, which means he can quickly chase down the opponent’s forwards and prevent their shooting attempts.

Besides these skills, Rudiger also has excellent physical fitness data, such as 91 Strength and 92 Aggression. This makes him a strong physical confrontation ability on the court and can effectively stop the opponent’s attack.

2. Ruben Dias (CB)

Ruben Dias uses Sliding and Standing tackles with ease. He has 90 Standing Tackle, which allows him to exert amazing explosive power when approaching the opponent. In addition, Dias also has 90 Strength and Defensive Awareness, which allows him to attack at the right time with his excellent physical fitness.

1. Virgil van Dijk (CB)

Virgil van Dijk is the highest rated defensive player in EA FC 25, with 90 Defensive Awareness and 93 Strength. Whether performing tackles or headers, Virgil van Dijk has shown amazing accuracy. His passing ability should not be underestimated. In short, anyone who wants to find the best defensive player should consider Virgil van Dijk.

When choosing a defensive player, players should consider the player’s overall rating, key statistics, and their position on the field. In addition, it is also crucial to understand the player’s special skills and personalized adjustments. Whether it is through accurate tackling, strong physical confrontation or excellent passing ability, these players can help you effectively stop the opponent’s attack and protect your goalkeeper from pressure.

If there are other defenders you think are good, you can discuss with players in IGGM discord group, and follow Giveaway channel, where you can occasionally receive some free FIFA 25 related game items.

In EA Sports FC 25, midfielders and attacking players with high dribbling stats are better able to pass the ball. This guide will provide details on several of the best dribblers in FIFA 25 Ultimate Team to help you choose the player that suits you best.

10. Caroline Graham Hansen

• Dribbling: 90
• Position: RW
• Team: FC Barcelona Femení

Caroline Graham Hansen has a 90 dribbling stat in the game. The Norwegian winger is one of the best dribblers in FUT 25 Ultimate Team. Besides her excellent dribbling ability, her speed is 89, passing is 88, and shooting is 87, making her extremely threatening on the right side of the court. In addition, she also has a 5-star weak foot and a 5-star skill move. Because of her excellent performance, it costs a lot of FUT 25 Coins to obtain her.

9. Phil Foden

• Dribbling: 90
• Position: RW
• Team: Manchester City

Phil Foden is considered one of the best dribblers in Premier League and one of the best players for Manchester City in 2023/2024 season. His dribbling ability is rated at 90. Besides his excellent dribbling ability, he also has speed, shooting and passing abilities, so you can place him in the right wing or attacking midfielder position.

8. Alexia Putellas

• Dribbling: 91
• Position: CM
• Team: FC Barcelona Femení

Alexia Putellas is a core player of Barcelona Femení and is considered one of the best female footballers in the world. She has excellent dribbling ability. With her dribbling number of 91 and passing data of 90 in Ultimate Team, you can use her to create a lot of scoring opportunities for the striker. Besides being a midfielder, she can also play as an attacking midfielder.

7. Vinícius Júnior

• Dribbling: 91
• Position: LW
• Team: Real Madrid

Vinícius Júnior has 91 dribbles in EA Sports FC 25, making him the second best dribbler on the list. By having him play on the left wing, his dribbling and excellent shooting can create scoring opportunities and greatly strengthen the team’s offense.

6. Debinha

• Dribbling: 91
• Position: CAM
• Team: Kansas City Current

As an attacking midfielder, Debinha is considered a very talented female soccer player for her excellent dribbling ability and skillful technique. Her performance in National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) is impressive. In Ultimate Team of EA Sports FC 25, she has 91 dribbling data, 87 pass accuracy, as well as 5 stars for weak foot and 5 stars for skill moves.

5. Bernardo Silva

• Dribbling: 92
• Position: CM
• Team: Manchester City

Bernardo Silva is known as a talented midfielder who has helped the team win multiple trophies in the past few years and is one star of the Manchester City team. Having Bernardo Silva will make the game very interesting. His dribbling data of 92 and accurate passing can make it easy for you to play with your opponents.

4. Kylian Mbappé

• Dribbling: 92
• Position: ST
• Team: Real Madrid

Kylian Mbappé is considered the future of football. He moved to Real Madrid during Summer 2024 Transfer Window. With a high in-game rating and dribbling ability, he has all the qualities to become a legend in the sport. He can easily dribble past the center backs from the forward position.

3. Neymar

• Dribbling: 92
• Position: LW
• Team: Al Hilal

Neymar is one of the best dribblers in EA Sports FC 25. His dribbling stats are 92, with the best performances including ball control, dribbling, agility, and composure. It can be seen that despite being injured in 2023/2024 season, it does not affect his outstanding performance at all. The excellent combination of these aspects allows Neymar to confuse opponents effortlessly.

2. Lionel Messi

• Dribbling: 92
• Position: RW
• Team: Inter Miami

Lionel Messi has achieved almost everything and is considered one of the best Argentine footballers ever. But since he is currently at the end of his career, his overall rating in EA FC 25 has also dropped. Because of the loss of speed, he is not as effective as before on the right wing. Despite this, his dribbling data is still as high as 92, which can easily beat opponents.

1. Aitana Bonmatí

• Dribbling: 91
• Position: CM
• Team: FC Barcelona Femení

Aitana Bonmatí is a Barcelona Femení player. She won Ballon d'Or Féminin in 2023 and is in excellent form. And she has the highest mid-level rating among Ultimate Team female players, and her dribbling data has also reached 91, which is one of the best in the game. In addition, she also has strong shooting and passing skills, which makes her quite deadly in the midfield position.

Based on the player information provided above, whether you prefer speed, shooting or passing ability, these players can bring significant improvements to your team. Pick the top dribbler that suits you best and you will be able to easily beat your opponents.

Finally, no matter what difficulties you encounter in the game, you can pay attention to Giveaway channel in IGGM discord, which will not only frequently release FIFA 25 product giveaway information, but also discuss with more players.