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EA FC 25 Ultimate Team: Best nations to pick as Starter Pack

Think before you pick

When you begin your Ultimate Team journey in EA FC 25, you’ll find a Starter Pack being provided to you for free.

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The Starter Pack might not appear to be worthy of your time or energy because it contains a very basic set of cards. In fact, you won’t find any promo items, Icons, or anything of much value in the grand context. But things are very different when it’s the start of a year, and your club is empty. With some thought, you can make intelligent choices with the first Ultimate Team pack in EA FC 25.

Best Starter Pack nations for EA FC 25 Ultimate Team

There are certain key factors to remember before choosing the nation of your Starter Pack.

  • All the players you pack will belong to the same nation. This makes it essential to choose a nation whose footballers play in different leagues.
  • There are certain nations whose cards are in high demand to solve the beginner SBCs.
  • You’ll want to choose a nation whose footballers play in the top European leagues.
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With these factors in mind, here are some of the best nations to consider.

  • Brazil: The Samba nation might not be licensed in EA FC 25, but it’s the top pick for most. Last year, Brazilian footballers were distributed across the most unique leagues. This is likely going to continue once again. In simpler words, Brazilian footballers will offer you more flexibility when it comes to league-based chemistry. Similarly, Brazilians are a great fit for beginner SBCs as they help you obtain the pesky chemistry requirements of beginner SBCs. As a bonus, a lot of Brazilian stars are present across all major European leagues.
  • Spain: A LaLiga-based squad at the start of your adventures is not a bad idea. It’s an officially licensed league and has some of the world’s best footballers. LaLiga received a lot of promo items in EA FC 24, and I don’t see why it won’t be the case once again. A lot of Spanish players also play in the Premier League, and they’re helpful when it comes to completing SBCs.
  • Netherlands: The Eredivisie might not be a top European league, but last year, the Netherlands had the second-highest unique league distribution. The recent summer has witnessed several Dutch talents moving to the Premier League. They’re also present in LaLiga and Bundesliga. Picking the Netherlands as your starter will give you a lot of flexibility for building your starter squad.

As an honorable mention, France is also a good pick. Ligue 1 has lost a bit of sheen this year with the loss of some promising talents, but it still contains a lot of cheap meta options. French players also play in plenty of leagues all over the world as well, which makes France a good choice in EA FC 25.


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