The Italian national team is a very peculiar case. They are oftentimes overlooked by pundits when it comes to predicting the FC 25 Coins winners of the next major international tournament, and yet, they usually manage to get to the final stages of these competitions on the regular basis. Just this year, they've bested England in the EURO 2020 final to claim the title of the champions of the Old Continent.
Much like in the case of the Germans, the very best Italian players are nearing their thirties (in the case of Giorgio Chiellini, they're well past that mark). This means that their pace ratings aren't as high as they could be, but they more than make up for it with vision, defensive play, and pinpoint accurate passing. With the likes of Verratti, Immobile, or Chiesa, compiling an Italian Ultimate Team is a great choice for all those who prioritize a tactical approach over the chaotic, more skill-based take on FC 25.
Portugal is a star-studded team that has consistently managed to reach the semi-final stages of the most important international tournaments, even going as far as winning the EURO 2024. With Cristiano Ronaldo, arguably the greatest player to have ever graced the game, as part of their roster, it should come as no surprise.
The Portuguese midfield provides some very interesting options for any manager -- the mind-bogglingly creative Bruno Fernandes and his passing and cheap EA FC 25 Coins vision stats will ensure a steady supply of great passes into the final third of the pitch, and the pace and dribbling of Bernando Silva make him a very versatile player, who can do just as well in the middle of the pitch as he does on either one of the wings.