EA Sports FC 25 can be overwhelming for newcomers, especially with the pressure of building a competitive Ultimate Team from scratch while facing seasoned players. This guide will help you navigate the essentials of Ultimate Team, including foundational steps to get you started on your journey to success.

First Steps in Ultimate Team

Choosing Your Starter Pack

The first decision you'll make is selecting a team name. This name represents your club and can be changed later, but choose something meaningful or fun—perhaps inspired by a favorite player or a clever pun.

Once you've settled on a name, you'll choose a starter pack based on one of nine major nations, such as England, Italy, or Brazil. Nations like France or Spain are often recommended due to the availability of affordable players.

You'll also select a loan player to join your squad for a limited number of matches. Choose a position where you need the most help, like a striker or midfielder.

Finally, pick your kits and badge. You can change these later, but it's a good opportunity to express your style.

Foundation Objectives

Earning Coins and Packs

Completing Foundation Objectives is a great starting point. These objectives range from simple tasks like buying a player to playing a Rivals match. They provide essential XP, packs, and FC 25 coins. For instance, completing the 'Squad Maintenance challenges can reward you with valuable packs and coins.

Foundation SBCs

Quick and Easy Challenges

Foundation Squad Building Challenges (SBCs) offer another way to earn rewards. Start with 'Foundations I', which requires submitting any bronze player to unlock packs. While the rewards might not be thrilling initially, they set the stage for your SBC journey.

Focus on completing the easier Foundation SBCs first, which can yield players, packs, and coins. As you progress, you can tackle the more complex Hybrid SBCs for potentially exciting rewards.

Squad Battles

Best Offline Mode

Once you've completed the initial objectives and SBCs, it's time to focus on gameplay. Start with Squad Battles, EA's best offline mode, where you can select difficulty levels from Beginner to Ultimate. Starting with easier difficulties is recommended, but winning on higher difficulties earns more points.

Rewards are distributed every Sunday, and reaching Gold III can net you several valuable packs and coins.

Rush

Newest Mode with Great Rewards

Rush is a new mode that allows for five versus five matches on a smaller pitch, played with friends or random players. Importantly, it offers rewards through Seasonal Points (SP) that can be earned in any Rush match. For example, earning 5,000 SP can reward you with an untradeable 84-rated player. Prioritize Rush early for the best rewards.

Evolutions

Upgrade Lower-Rated Players

Evolutions return in EAFC 25, allowing you to upgrade lower-rated cards, making them more competitive. Some Evolutions are free and can enhance players who meet specific criteria, such as those with under 85 ratings and low passing/dribbling stats. Complete these challenges to strengthen your squad.

Custom Tactics

Find Your Ideal Formation

Experiment with different formations and tactics to discover what suits your playstyle. Consider popular formations like the 4-1-2-1-2 Narrow or the 4-3-3 (4) and adjust as you gain experience. Finding the right tactics is crucial for success in competitive modes like Division Rivals and Champions.

By following these steps, you'll build a strong foundation for your Ultimate Team journey in EA Sports FC 25. Remember, improvement is a continuous process, so keep refining your team and tactics as you compete. Enjoy the game!