Every entry in theEA Sports FC, formerly FIFA, series includes a bunch of different teams from around the world. However, unlike some other sports titles, the games don’t include classic teams.
Many years ago, they used to include a Classic 11 filled with iconic players, and some legends have appeared in the Ultimate Team mode, but the series has never included full squads of iconic teams. It would be a cool addition, especially if they allowed you to play as these teams across various modes. If EA were to add legendary teams, though, these are the ones they should consider.
The teams have been selected mainly because of how enjoyable they would be to use on EA FC.
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English Premier League Winners (Undefeated)
The Arsenal team from the 2003-04 season is famous because they were the first club to go undefeated in the Premier League. They did so while playing fast-paced and fluid attacking football, which is why they’d be a great addition to EA FC.
Naturally, with his pace, skill, and power, Thierry Henry would be the most fun to control. Yet, this wasn’t a one-man team. Dennis Bergkamp, Robert Pires, and Freddie Ljungberg also had a lot of quality. Plus, the team even had a really young Cesc Fabregas in the squad, who would already have decent playmaking attributes if he were in the game.
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The Real Madrid Galactico era was generally unsuccessful, and the 2004-05 team was great proof of that. They came second in the league and got knocked out early in both the Copa Del Ray and Champions League. That said, the team will still be a great addition to EA FC despite the lack of success because of the amount of legends in the squad.
This team had the likes of Zinedine Zidane, Ronaldo (the Brazilian one), Luis Figo, Roberto Carlos, David Beckham, Michael Owen, and more. All of them would be amongthe greatest players in the gameif they were added.
England isn’t known for having successful football teams, but they are known for having squads of very talented individuals. This was the case for the 1996 Euro team, who lost on penalties to Germany in the Semi-Finals of the competition.
Because the team is from 1996, it has been a long time since most of them have featured in a game. So, it would be nice to play as them again outside of Ultimate Team. And the squad does contain some players that would be great in EA FC, such as Paul Gascoigne, Alan Shearer, and Robbie Fowler, as well as the underrated Jamie Redknapp and Steve McManaman.
English Premier League Winners and UEFA Champions League Winners
Manchester United have had many great teams over the years. The treble-winning 1998-99 team may be their greatest. Yet, for EA FC purposes, the 2007-08 side would be the best to add. This is mainly because of the team’s three main attackers: Cristiano Ronaldo, Wayne Rooney, and Carlos Tevez.
They were all in their primes during the 2007-08 season and were a big reason why the club won the Premier League and Champions League. And when they were in the primes in the games, they were always very exciting to control due to their mix of speed, stamina, and finishing ability. Also, behind them, you have the likes of Paul Scholes, Ryan Giggs, and Rio Ferdinand, who are all legends.
European Cup Winners
These days, you won’t find many AC Milan players amongthe most valuable in the world. They are still a decent team but a far cry from the AC Milan team from the late 1990s. Back then, they were regularly winning European Cups (the precursor to the Champions League), including in the 1989-90 season.
That team consisted of the likes of Ruud Gullit, Paolo Maldini, and Marco Van Basten, among other all-time greats. They’d instantly be one of the best teams in the title, and it’d be nice to see a truly exceptional Italian team in video games once again.
2002 World Cup Winners
There is a reason Brazil has won the World Cup five times. The country has regularly been blessed with fantastic players. Their 2002 squad, however, is incredibly impressive even for them. It contains legends like Ronaldinho, Ronaldo, Rivaldo, Cafu, and Roberto Carlos. There was even a young 20-year-old Kaka in the squad.
So, this set of players would be a delightful addition to EA FC, particularly for those who appreciate skillful players. Ronaldinho, in particular, would be enjoyable to play as in a modern game for those who haven’t picked him up in Ultimate Team.
La Liga Winners and UEFA Champions League Winners
Some football fans consider the 2010-11 Barcelona team as the best club side ever. It’s understandable why, as they were an unbelievable team. The squad contained several ofthe best players in La Liga history.
The trio that gets the most attention is Xavi, Andres Iniesta, and Lionel Messi, as they were three of the best in the world. Yet, the team also had a collection of other outstanding players, such as Gerard Pique, David Villa, Dani Alves, and Sergio Busquets. They would be a brilliant team to play as, particularly if you’re a fan of quick-passing and defense-splitting through balls.
