Rebuilding teams is one of the most rewarding challenges in FC 26 Career Mode. These teams, which range from fallen titans with rich histories to underdogs fighting for survival, offer more than just matches; they offer stories.
Here are some of the best teams to rebuild in FC 26 Career Mode, along with their difficulties and why they're worth managing.
Best Career Mode Teams to Rebuild in FC 26
Here are the best career mode teams to rebuild in FC 26:
Sunderland – Stabilizing in the Premier League
- Division (25/26): Premier League
- Budget: Medium
After years of turmoil and a long absence from the top flight, Sunderland secured promotion back to the Premier League in 2024-25. With a devoted fanbase and proud history, the challenge now is to stay out of relegation struggles and gradually improve to once again be a competitive Premier League side.
Como 1907 – Building on Serie A Return
- Division (25/26): Serie A
- Budget: Medium
With a mid-table finish, Como returned to Serie A for the first time in 20 years, led off the pitch by Cesc Fàbregas. The next step is strengthening the squad to push for European qualification while developing consistency in Italy's top flight.
Venezia FC – Fighting Back to Serie A
- Division (25/26): Serie B
- Budget: Medium
Venezia, which is famous for their iconic kits and unique location, dropped down to Serie B following defensive setbacks. The rebuild challenge here is to shore up the backline and guide the team to promotion while embracing their flair-driven style.
Sampdoria – Restoring a Fallen Italian Giant
- Division (25/26): Serie B
- Budget: Medium
Sampdoria is a long way from its glory days as a Serie A winner and a potential European contender. Rebuilding a team capable of promotion and progressively re-establishing them as one of Italy's most respected teams is the goal.
Hannover 96 – Returning to Bundesliga Glory
- Division (25/26): 2. Bundesliga
- Budget: Medium
Hannover, a team with Bundesliga ancestry, has been struggling in Germany's second division. A strong rebuild requires smart transfers, youth development, and study performances to finally climb back to the Bundesliga.
Norwich City – Back to the Top Flight
- Division (25/26): EFL Championship
- Budget: Medium
Norwich's reputation as a yo-yo team follows them everywhere. The main challenge is to avoid another cycle of promotion and relegation by building a squad with staying power in the Premier League.
Schalke 04 – A German Sleeping Giant
- Division (25/26): 2. Bundesliga
- Budget: Large
Schalke has seen a sharp decline from Bundesliga regulars to 2. Bundesliga contenders have been dramatic. With one of the bigger budgets in the division, this is a high-expectation rebuild where anything short of promotion will be seen as failure.
Stoke City – Reclaiming Premier League Status
- Division (25/26): Championship
- Budget: Medium
Stoke hasn't played in the Premier League in years. The challenge is to rebuild their physical, creative identity into a modern, balanced side capable of earning promotion and holding their own against England's best.
Deportivo La Coruña – Reviving Spanish Royalty
- Division (25/26): LaLiga 2
- Budget: Medium
Deportivo, once a powerhouse in Spanish football, now competes in the second division. The goal is to bring them back to La Liga and rebuild towards competing with Barcelona and Real Madrid once again.
Málaga CF – Survival First, Then Growth
- Division (25/26): LaLiga 2
- Budget: Medium
Málaga's idiotic objective is surviving after narrowly avoiding relegation in La Liga 2. Long-term, the task is to turn them into a competitive club once more and restore memories of their Champions League quarter-final run in 2013.
Montpellier HSC – A Fallen French Champion
- Division (25/26): Ligue 2
- Budget: Medium
Montpellier will have a difficult time recovering after being dropped from Ligue 1 after 16 years. The rebuild requires shrewd transfers, squad development, and a focus on returning to the top year before rebuilding toward European qualification.
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