Updated July 4. 2022. by Maciej Grzymkowski: Back in the day, before the Ultimate Team mode became the primary focus of the FIFA games, the Career Mode was the main selling point of that franchise. Although it has taken a bit of a backseat now, due to the popularity of EA FC 24 Coins online modes, many fans are still drawn to the single-player Manager Career. With FC 24 having been added to Xbox Game Pass on June 23rd, this summer is the perfect time to take over a struggling team and lead them to glory over the 15 or so footballing seasons. This article has been updated to include more teams that would pose a managerial challenge even for hardened FIFA veterans.

Newcastle United recently became the wealthiest club in the world, following a majority takeover from the PIF (Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund), which is reportedly worth an unbelievable $952 billion. The English side has already put their money to use, following the recent purchase of Chris Wood from Burnley.

Unfortunately, Newcastle United's takeover was finalized too late for it to be recognized in FC 24. leaving the club with a transfer budget that is mere pocket change for the PIF. However, FC 24 has an option for players to start a new career with a financial takeover, which is exactly what they should do when selecting the geordie side, letting them build a new team in their image.

On the complete flipside of Newcastle United is Derby County, a club that is drowning in financial issues, to the point where they recently accepted a 21-point deduction due to breaches of the English Football League's profitability and sustainability rules.

Derby County's brutal points deduction isn't implemented in FC 24. though money issues are evident in the depleted squad. Choosing Derby County will provide a tough challenge, though the prospect of gaining the club promotion to the Premier League is a tantalizing task.

Norwich City seems to be stuck as a perpetual "yo-yo club," a team that continuously gets promoted, then relegated, then promoted again, without ever solidifying a spot in either division. This season looks set to be no different, with Norwich currently sitting at the bottom of the Premier League.

Keeping Norwich safe from relegation is the immediate objective in FC 24. which is easier said than done given that the side lost their star player Buendia and only has $24m to spend on a team that needs significant improvement.

Tottenham Hotspur has enjoyed tremendous growth over the last decade. The club recently moved into an incredible new stadium, have appointed the likes of Jose Mourinho and Antonio Conte as managers, and even made it to the Champions League final in 2022.

However, the London side is still looking for their first trophy since the League Cup in 2008. This lack of silverware has been a cloud hovering over the team for a while now, and Spurs fans are desperate to silence rival fans' jokes and criticisms about it. The next manager to win a major trophy at Spurs will be an instant legend at the club, making it a great cheap EA FC 24 Coins challenge.