Clubs like Manchester City or Paris Saint-Germain are lame. In FIFA 22 career mode, it's not much different. We show you the best clubs which will provide you with the toughest challenges.
The career mode is especially fun when you find clubs that you can identify with. Clubs that you can take over and lead into a brighter future. It's all about development. Clever transfers, not so clever transfers, success and failure. Small teams bring the best out of you and the game as well. We have selected 5 clubs for you that you should aim for in FIFA 22.
5. RCD Mallorca
The Spanish club plays in the first division, which does not mean that this path will be an easy one. Why is Mallorca in our ranking? You'll have to fight against relegation, you are the man for the dirty work. No money, no tiki taka, no fancy transfers. With about 3 million euros, you won't achieve that much. Maybe get some talents on loan or invest into your academy.
Such challenges are always worth it. When you have mastered the first season, you can aim higher – until you finally make it.
4. Leeds United
Rivals from Manchester United, impressive fans and an emotional club: this is what awaits you at Leeds United. Again, it won't be easy to play right at the top – the Big 6 (if you are crazy enough to count Arsenal in) have a lot more budget and a stronger squad than you. You'll have about 20 millions available. So you just can do one thing: sell players, get some others on loan, and hire the best talents for little money.
If you manage to get Leeds United to the top, you can be proud of yourself. Everyone can win the Premier League with the Big 6.
3. US Sassuolo
Sassuolo is the perfect club in Italy. Lower midfield, low budget, but quite a solid squad. With European champion Berardi, you have a seasoned winger, the rest of the squad is... not at international level. Yet. Because your time to shine is coming up right there. So if the Italian league appeals to you, try leading Sassuolo to the Scudetto and building a talented team!
2. Stoke City
Sure, you can dribble and do some fancy magic with Messi and Ronaldo. But could they do it on a cold, rainy night at Stoke. Oh, I don't think so. If you go for the Potters, you will take over one of the most exciting sides in the English Championship. With Tyrese Campbell, you have a promising striker in your squad. Can you make it to the Premier League? No, wait. That would be lame. Can you conquer Europe? We love you City, we do! We love you City, we do! Oh, we do!
1. Union Berlin
Let's be honest. Another career in the Premier League? After years with the same opponents, that would be too basic. So what's about another type of experience? You could visit the German Bundesliga! Union Berlin is one of the most fascinating clubs there right now and the perfect challenge for you. Low budget, but fighting for the international spots. And you can experience the depths of European football – the Conference League. Noice.
In general, the team is quite old. Then why should you aim for Union? Quite simply because this is about rebuilding the team and starting a change. The transfer market is the most popular area in career mode. Here, you will spend a lot of your time, my friend.
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