EA FC 25 Ultimate Team: Complete Guide to Building a Squad Featuring Italy’s Past and Present Stars

For those passionate about Italy, assembling a historical and contemporary squad in EA FC 25 Ultimate Team allows players to merge iconic figures from the illustrious past of Italian football with the present-day superstars making waves on the field. This guide highlights the most exceptional Italian players across different eras, all positioned in a formidable 3-4-1-2 formation.

Here is the ultimate lineup along with bench options and their respective costs to assist you in crafting this incredible team.

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The best all-time Italy EA FC 25 Ultimate Team squad from past and present (Image via EA Sports/FUTBIN)

Formation: 3-4-1-2
Squad Rating: 89

The 3-4-1-2 setup utilizes Italy’s renowned defensive strength while ensuring midfield stability, supported by a dynamic duo up front and a creative playmaker.

Starting XI

Attackers (ST)

Gianluca Vialli (89 OVR): With exceptional positioning and finishing skills, Vialli serves as an ideal striker to spearhead the offense.
Alessandro Del Piero (90 OVR): Del Piero enhances the team with his elegant play and effectiveness in dead-ball situations and technical skills.

Creative Midfielder (CAM)

Roberto Baggio (91 OVR): Acting as the creative nucleus, Baggio’s vision and passing abilities are vital for creating scoring chances for forwards.

Midfield Lineup

Federico Dimarco (UCL, 87 OVR): Dimarco injects attacking vigor from the left side, using his speed and crossing to provide width.
Federico Chiesa (84 OVR): A potent force on the right, Chiesa’s agility and quickness are crucial for dismantling opponent defenses.
Claudio Marchisio (87 OVR): Known for his ball recovery and distribution skills, Marchisio is essential to maintaining midfield control.
Andrea Pirlo (90 OVR): As the midfield maestro, Pirlo orchestrates the game with his long-range passing and tactical awareness.

Defensive Lineup (CB)

Paolo Maldini (92 OVR): A legendary figure, Maldini provides defensive solidity with his exceptional positioning and tackling abilities.
Franco Baresi (91 OVR): Baresi’s authoritative presence and game-reading skills make him an ideal counterpart to Maldini.
Alessandro Nesta (89 OVR): With his composed defending, Nesta rounds out this renowned Italian backline.

Goalkeeper (GK)

Gianluigi Buffon (91 OVR): A titan in goal, Buffon is celebrated for his incredible reflexes and shot-stopping prowess, ensuring a robust defense.

Substitutes

The bench features a diverse selection of legendary Italian players, including:

Fabio Cannavaro (89 OVR)
Gianluigi Donnarumma (89 OVR)
Anthony DiNatale (88 OVR)
Gianfranco Zola (87 OVR)
Nicholas 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)

Cost of Italy’s best all-time Ultimate Team in EA FC 25

The best substitutes for Italy's squad from the past and present (Image via EA Sports/FUTBIN) — The best substitutes for Italy’s squad from the past and present (Image via EA Sports/FUTBIN)

Starting XI Pricing

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 Pricing

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
Nicholas 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

This squad is a dream come true for enthusiasts of Italian football. By merging the defensive excellence of legends like Maldini and Baresi with contemporary talents like Federico Chiesa, this lineup is tailored for overpowering adversaries in EA FC 25 Ultimate Team.

The combination of skill, venerable experience, and strategic adaptability renders this team competitive at any level. Form this team, and relish in the nostalgia of Italy’s football legacy with these legendary athletes.

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