EA Sports FC 26: Best Teams for Career Mode

Alright, managers, it's your old friend here! The EA Sports FC 26 Career Mode is live, and are you once again building your hair out over which team to start your save with? Don't worry, LDShop is here to break down a selection of highly distinctive teams for your reference.

1.Manchester United - The Redeemer of the Red Empire

Old Trafford has waited far too long for a true leader. Since the retirement of Sir Alex Ferguson, this once-feared Red Empire has been mired in prolonged chaos. While often dubbed a "social media club" in reality, in FC 26, you have a massive financial budget and a squad of decent players. Your mission is clear: end the Premier League title drought within three seasons and make Manchester United a formidable force in the Champions League again. This is a "quick-fix" challenge; use your resources wisely, and you can become the new legend of the Theatre of Dreams.

2.Everton - The Sleeping Giant of Merseyside

The Toffees have just bid farewell to their historic Goodison Park and moved into a modern new stadium. However, the joy of the new home cannot mask the team's recent struggles—financial issues, point deductions, leaving them teetering on the brink of relegation. Choosing Everton means taking over a squad valued in the bottom tier of the league, requiring a complete and thorough overhaul. You'll need savvy transfer dealings and tactical polishing to bring this club with a glorious history back to its rightful place—European competition.

 

3. AFC Ajax – The Giant Lacking Direction

The famed European talent factory has gone three seasons trophyless, famously squandering a 10-point lead to lose the Eredivisie last season. You need to clean up this mess. Ajax's starting squad is young, unbalanced, and led by veterans like Klaassen, Berghuis, and Weghorst. The team has world-class potential, but as players develop, their wages will skyrocket, forcing you to make tough sales. The classic 4-3-3 works right out of the box, but there's room to experiment. Just don't expect to survive against giants like Real Madrid or PSG for the first few seasons.

4. Real Betis – Seville's "Rogues' Gallery"

This club is the epitome of "one man's trash is another man's treasure." Betis has assembled one of Europe's most likable squads, largely made up of cast-offs from big clubs: Antony, Lo Celso, Isco, Bellerín… Individually they might seem past their prime, but together they form a mighty unit. Your task is to navigate multiple competitions with smart rotation of these veterans while raising funds to overhaul an ageing squad. The team's star is Antony, who revived his career on loan and joined permanently. With a modest budget, leveraging your existing talent is key to showing Seville who's the real top dog.

5. Como 1907 – The Magical Cesc Touch

Tired of Arsenal's annual "nearly there" cycle? Then head to sunny Italy! Club legend Cesc Fàbregas, as manager, has guided tiny Como to the top half of Serie A just two seasons after promotion. Your initial funds are low, but you won't need much early on—Como is stocked with exciting youngsters (Nico Paz, Assane Diao), backed by veterans Sergi Roberto and Álvaro Morata. This is one of the most enjoyable teams this season, built for attacking football through and through, and tested in a league with some of the best defenses. It's capable of qualifying for Europe within a season or two, but unlike at PSG, success isn't handed to you on a plate.

6. FC Schalke 04 - The Miner's Proud Return

There was a time when Schalke 04 was a Bundesliga powerhouse and a prolific developer of wonderkids. Now, the former Royal Blues are stuck in the 2. Bundesliga. Your mission is to lead this club with its passionate fanbase back to the Bundesliga and restore its former glory. Aim to surpass the past and win the Bundesliga title that the club hasn't tasted since 1991, making the Veltins-Arena roar for top-tier glory once again.

7. Paris FC – The Hipster Choice

If the glitz of the Parc des Princes feels artificial, you'll feel right at home at Paris FC, virtually across the street. This year marks the club's triumphant return to the French top flight for the first time since 1979. As their coach, expectations are simply survival, with a mediocre budget and squad to match. All hope rests on the gloves of goalkeeper Kevin Trapp, supported by a handful of mid-70s rated players. Without the funds for major reinforcements, you must fight to stay up in season one and slowly pick up cheap talent.

8. Sheffield Wednesday – Embrace the Suck

Many call the Championship the world's toughest league. For a Sheffield Wednesday fan, that's no delusion. This is one of the worst squads ever to brave the division, and its real-life counterpart is under a transfer ban. While you don't have to follow that, it doesn't matter—you have no money anyway. Captain Barry Bannan and Chelsea reject Nathaniel Chalobah carry a mediocre midfield, but both are the wrong side of 30 and can't compensate for the squad's abysmal overall quality. If you survive the drop, you'll have to do it again, year after year, until you attract enough young talent to make life easier. The upside? Getting this team to the Premier League will feel better than winning the Champions League.

Alright, future legendary managers, the list is updated! Now, dive into FC 26, choose your destiny, and start building your football dynasty! Be sure to share your stories in the comments. LD shop will be your good guider in your FC26 game journey. And LD shop will give you safe and cheap FC Coins for you to make up your team.