Best Teams to Manage in FC 27 Career Mode — The 12 Richest Clubs Compared
Best Clubs to ManageThe first decision in any FC 27 Career Mode save is the hardest: which team do you manage? Lower-league rebuilds are fun, but if this is your first save or you simply want to collect trophies, a big club with money and a strong squad already in place is the easiest place to start.
We pulled the 12 clubs with the highest in-game club worth from the FC 27 squad data and lined up their ratings, youth development, average age and the young players worth building around. All figures are from the start of a career (1 July 2026).
Club worth is the in-game club worth (a rough budget reference). Your actual transfer budget depends on your career settings, so treat it as an indicator of which clubs are better funded. Player fees are estimates based on OVR, potential and age.
The 12 Richest Clubs in FC 27
| # | Club | League | Club worth | OVR | ATT/MID/DEF | Youth dev. | Avg age |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Real Madrid | LaLiga | €8.29bn | 85 | 86/86/83 | 4 | 24.3 |
| 2 | FC Barcelona | LaLiga | €6.54bn | 85 | 86/85/83 | 8 | 24.6 |
| 3 | Manchester United | Premier League | €6.30bn | 82 | 83/83/80 | 9 | 25.3 |
| 4 | Liverpool | Premier League | €5.43bn | 83 | 85/83/81 | 5 | 24.8 |
| 5 | Paris Saint-Germain | Ligue 1 | €5.07bn | 85 | 87/85/86 | 10 | 24.0 |
| 6 | Manchester City | Premier League | €4.81bn | 84 | 87/84/84 | 5 | 24.3 |
| 7 | Arsenal | Premier League | €4.73bn | 85 | 83/85/83 | 7 | 26.3 |
| 8 | Bayern München | Bundesliga | €4.36bn | 84 | 90/84/84 | 6 | 26.0 |
| 9 | Chelsea | Premier League | €3.68bn | 81 | 81/82/79 | 5 | 23.6 |
| 10 | Tottenham Hotspur | Premier League | €2.63bn | 81 | 80/80/81 | 6 | 26.0 |
| 11 | Atlético de Madrid | LaLiga | €2.57bn | 83 | 84/83/81 | 5 | 25.8 |
| 12 | Juventus | Serie A | €2.40bn | 80 | 78/78/80 | 7 | 26.4 |
Real Madrid sit clearly on top, and five of the twelve are Premier League sides. Four clubs share the highest OVR of 85 (Real Madrid, Barcelona, PSG and Arsenal), but PSG are the most balanced at 87/85/86. For pure attacking power, Bayern München (90 ATT) lead the list.
The Top Picks in Detail
Real Madrid — the biggest wallet
€8.29bn in club worth, 10/10 domestic and international prestige, and the deepest squad here with 32 players. The young attackers are already in the building: Y. Diomande (19, 84 → 90 potential, 93 pace, Quick Step+), A. Güler (21, 83 → 89) and Endrick (19, 79 → 88). Youth development is only 4, so this is a transfer-market save rather than an academy one. Sell a few fringe players in the first window to free up even more money.
FC Barcelona — the best wonderkid is already yours
You start with Lamine Yamal (18, 90 → 95, estimated €170m, Technical+) and centre-back Pau Cubarsí (19, 86 → 91, Pinged Pass+). Add Marc Bernal (19, CDM, 78 → 88) and a youth development rating of 8, and Barça suit a La Masia-style youth save.
Manchester United — the classic rebuild
The lowest OVR of the top group (82), but third in club worth and a youth rating of 9. That is the definition of a rebuild: plenty of money, work to do. K. Mainoo (21, 81 → 87), L. Yoro (20, 78 → 85) and A. Heaven (19, 75 → 85) give you a young spine to build on.
Paris Saint-Germain — the most complete squad
Youth development 10 and the youngest average age among the title contenders (24.0). João Neves (21, 88 → 92, Tiki Taka+), D. Doué (21, 86 → 92, Trickster+) and W. Zaïre-Emery (20, 83 → 89) are all 21 or younger. Ligue 1 should be manageable, so this is a great Champions League-focused save.
Key Wonderkids at the Other Clubs
| Club | Player | Age | Position | OVR → POT | Est. fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool | R. Ngumoha | 17 | LM/LW | 75 → 88 | €20m |
| Manchester City | A. Bouaddi | 18 | CDM/CM | 80 → 88 | €37m |
| Arsenal | M. Lewis-Skelly | 19 | LB/CDM | 78 → 87 | €28m |
| Bayern München | L. Karl | 18 | RM/CAM | 77 → 88 | €25m |
| Chelsea | Estêvão | 19 | RM/RW | 80 → 90 | €40m |
| Tottenham | L. Bergvall | 20 | CM/CAM | 78 → 87 | €28m |
| Atlético de Madrid | O. Vargas | 20 | CDM/CM | 72 → 83 | €11m |
| Juventus | K. Yıldız | 21 | CAM/LM/ST | 84 → 89 | €62m |
Chelsea have the youngest squad of all twelve (23.6), and with Estêvão (90 potential) plus Geovany Quenda (76 → 88) they are ideal for a long-term development save.
Which Club Fits Your Career Style?
- Biggest budget: Real Madrid
- Win the league in season one: PSG, Arsenal, Barcelona (all 85 OVR)
- Youth academy focus: PSG (10), Manchester United (9), Barcelona (8)
- Young squad to grow: Chelsea (23.6 avg), PSG (24.0 avg)
- Attacking football: Bayern (90 ATT), Manchester City and PSG (87 ATT)
- A slightly harder big-club save: Juventus or Tottenham (80–81 OVR, lower club worth)
Summary
If you want one line: Real Madrid for money, PSG for balance and youth, Manchester United for the rebuild. Barcelona are a great first save thanks to Yamal and Cubarsí, while Juventus and Tottenham offer a bit more challenge without leaving the elite tier.
Once you have picked a team, open the Career Helper to see transfer suggestions that fit your budget — change the club value in the URL or pick another club on the page. Click any club name in the table above to see its full squad.