EA FC 25 Ultimate Team: Guide to build Arsenal past and present squad

In EA FC 25 Ultimate Team, building a squad that combines Arsenal legends with the current stars is a thrilling yet expensive endeavor. Whether you are an Arsenal fan or simply love the iconic players that have donned the red and white, this squad represents some of the best talent across generations and should interest you.

Below is a guide to assembling an all-time Arsenal squad, complete with legends and present-day stars, in a 4-4-2 formation.

Note: This article is subjective and solely reflects the writer's opinions.

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EA FC 25 Ultimate Team: Best all-time Arsenal squad players and cost

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

Formation: 4-4-2

The 4-4-2 formation is best suited for this EA FC 25 Ultimate Team. It balances both offensive and defensive aspects, allowing the squad to capitalize on its legendary attackers while maintaining a solid defensive line.

Squad Rating: 88

Strikers (ST):

• Thierry Henry (91 OVR): Arsenal’s all-time top scorer, Henry is an unstoppable force in front of goal with his pace, dribbling, and clinical finishing.
• Kelly Smith (89 OVR): An icon in women’s football, Smith partners Henry upfront, bringing her technical finesse and goal-scoring prowess.

Midfield:

• Robert Pirès (LM, 87 OVR): Known for his flair and creativity on the left wing, Pirès is crucial for delivering crosses and cutting in for goal-scoring opportunities.
• Bukayo Saka (RM, 88 OVR) - TOTW: The rising Arsenal star shines on the right, blending pace, dribbling, and finishing.
• Patrick Vieira (CM, 88 OVR): A dominating presence in the midfield, Vieira excels in both defense and attack, making him the backbone of this squad.
• Martin Ødegaard (CM, 89 OVR): The current Arsenal captain, Ødegaard offers creativity, vision, and precise passing to unlock defenses.

Defense:

• Emmanuel Petit (LB, 87 OVR): Though traditionally a central midfielder, Petit slots in at left-back, where his strength and tackling make him a defensive asset.
• Gabriel (CB, 87 OVR) - TOTW: A modern-day defensive stalwart, Gabriel adds solidity to the backline with his defensive awareness.
• William Saliba (CB, 87 OVR): Another key figure in Arsenal’s present-day defense, Saliba provides aerial dominance and composure on the ball.
• Alex Scott (RB, 85 OVR): A legend in women’s football, Scott brings pace and defensive solidity to the right-back position.

Goalkeeper (GK):

• Petr Čech (88 OVR): Although Čech is more closely associated with Chelsea, his contributions to Arsenal during the later stages of his career make him a fitting choice for this squad.

Substitutes:

This Arsenal squad wouldn’t be complete without a strong bench that includes stars like Dennis Bergkamp, Kai Havertz (UCL), Beth Mead, Ian Wright, Declan Rice, Lia Wälti (UCL), Fara Williams (Hero), Sol Campbell, Ashley Cole, Tomáš Rosický, Freddie Ljungberg, and Leah Williamson, each ready to make an impact off the bench.

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Arsenal's best all-time Ultimate Team cost in EA FC 25

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

Here is what it costs for Arsenal's best all-time starting 11 and substitutes in FC Coins:

• Thierry Henry (91 OVR): 3,830,000 FC Coins
• Kelly Smith (89 OVR): 874,000 FC Coins
• Robert Pirès (87 OVR): 340,000 FC Coins
• Bukayo Saka (88 OVR) - TOTW: 133,000 FC Coins
• Patrick Vieira (88 OVR): 2,900,000 FC Coins (console prices)
• Martin Ødegaard (89 OVR): 24,000 FC Coins
• Emmanuel Petit (87 OVR): 579,000 FC Coins
• Gabriel (87 OVR) - TOTW: 51,000 FC Coins
• William Saliba (87 OVR): 263,000 FC Coins
• Alex Scott (85 OVR): 136,000 FC Coins
• Petr Čech (88 OVR): 520,000 FC Coins

Substitutes:

• Dennis Bergkamp (91 OVR): 507,000 FC Coins
• Kai Havertz (UCL, 87 OVR): 630,000 FC Coins
• Beth Mead (85 OVR): 18,500 FC Coins
• Ian Wright (89 OVR): 187,000 FC Coins
• Declan Rice (87 OVR): 13,000 FC Coins
• Lia Wälti (UCL, 85 OVR): 12,250 FC Coins
• Fara Williams (Hero, 88 OVR): 138,000 FC Coins
• Sol Campbell (89 OVR): 433,000 FC Coins
• Ashley Cole (89 OVR): 535,000 FC Coins
• Tomáš Rosický (87 OVR): 112,000 FC Coins
• Freddie Ljungberg (86 OVR): 116,000 FC Coins
• Leah Williamson (84 OVR): 5,400 FC Coins

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Building an all-time Arsenal squad in EA FC 25 Ultimate Team can be expensive, but for fans of the Gunners, it is a fantastic way to relive the glory days and dominate the virtual pitch.

Whether it be Henry’s magical runs or Vieira’s commanding presence, this squad will bring the best of Arsenal’s past and present into your Ultimate Team experience.

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