For fans of Italy, constructing a past and present squad in EA FC 25 Ultimate Team offers a blend of legendary players from Italian football history and modern stars currently dominating the pitch. This guide showcases the best Italian players, spanning various eras, in a powerful 3-4-1-2 formation.
Below is the ultimate lineup and the substitutes, along with their respective prices to help you assemble this fantastic squad.
Note: This article is subjective and solely reflects the writer's opinions.
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EA FC 25 Ultimate Team: Best all-time Italy squad players and cost
- Formation: 3-4-1-2
- Squad Rating: 89
The 3-4-1-2 formation leverages Italy’s historic strength in defense while maintaining control in midfield, complemented by an attacking duo and creative playmaking.
Starting XI
Strikers (ST)
- Gianluca Vialli (89 OVR): Vialli is known for his positioning and finishing and is a perfect partner to lead the line.
- Alessandro Del Piero (90 OVR): Del Piero brings finesse and precision to this squad, excelling in free-kicks and technical ability.
Attacking Midfielder (CAM)
- Roberto Baggio (91 OVR): As the creative engine, Baggio's vision and passing set up the forwards with scoring opportunities.
Midfielders
- Federico Dimarco (UCL, 87 OVR): Offering attacking flair from the left midfield, Dimarco’s pace and crossing add width to the team.
- Federico Chiesa (84 OVR): A dynamic right midfielder, Chiesa’s dribbling and acceleration are essential for breaking defenses.
- Claudio Marchisio (87 OVR): Marchisio’s ability to win back possession and distribute the ball makes him crucial for this lineup.
- Andrea Pirlo (90 OVR): The maestro in midfield, Pirlo’s long passing and playmaking skills dictate the game's tempo.
Defenders (CB)
- Paolo Maldini (92 OVR): An all-time great, Maldini anchors the defense with his positioning and tackling.
- Franco Baresi (91 OVR): Baresi’s leadership and reading of the game make him a perfect complement to Maldini.
- Alessandro Nesta (89 OVR): Nesta’s calm defending and physical presence complete the formidable Italian backline.
Goalkeeper (GK)
- Gianluigi Buffon (91 OVR): One of Italy’s greatest keepers, Buffon’s reflexes and shot-stopping ability ensure the team remains defensively solid.
Substitutes
This bench includes a variety of iconic Italian players, like:
- Fabio Cannavaro (89 OVR)
- Gianluigi Donnarumma (89 OVR)
- Antonio Di Natale (88 OVR)
- Gianfranco Zola (87 OVR)
- Nicolò Barella (87 OVR)
- Alessandro Bastoni (87 OVR)
- Gennaro Gattuso (86 OVR)
- Sandro Tonali (85 OVR)
- Moise Kean - UECL (85 OVR)
- Manuela Giugliano (84 OVR)
- Francesco Acerbi (84 OVR)
- Lisa Boattin (84 OVR)
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Italy's best all-time Ultimate Team cost in EA FC 25
Starting XI
- Gianluca Vialli: 99,500 FC Coins
- Alessandro Del Piero: 1,390,000 FC Coins
- Roberto Baggio: 650,000 FC Coins
- Federico Dimarco (UCL): 198,000 FC Coins
- Federico Chiesa: 85,000 FC Coins
- Claudio Marchisio: 746,000 FC Coins
- Andrea Pirlo: 610,000 FC Coins
- Paolo Maldini: 2,249,000 FC Coins (console price)
- Franco Baresi: 264,000 FC Coins
- Alessandro Nesta: 427,000 FC Coins
- Gianluigi Buffon: 1,350,000 FC Coins
Substitutes
- Fabio Cannavaro: 639,000 FC Coins
- Gianluigi Donnarumma: 24,500 FC Coins
- Antonio Di Natale: 2,499,000 FC Coins
- Gianfranco Zola: 990,000 FC Coins
- Nicolò Barella: 26,000 FC Coins
- Alessandro Bastoni: 12,000 FC Coins
- Gennaro Gattuso: 185,000 FC Coins
- Sandro Tonali: 10,000 FC Coins
- Moise Kean (UECL): 16,000 FC Coins
- Manuela Giugliano: 1,700 FC Coins
- Francesco Acerbi: 1,600 FC Coins
- Lisa Boattin: 1,700 FC Coins
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This team is a dream for fans of Italian football. Combining the defensive prowess of legends like Maldini and Baresi with modern stars such as Federico Chiesa, this lineup is perfect for dominating opponents in EA FC 25 Ultimate Team.
The mixture of skill, experience, and tactical versatility makes this squad competitive on any level. Assemble this squad, and enjoy reliving Italy’s footballing history with these legendary players.
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