Building a Serie A team in FIFA 23

Building a Serie A team in FIFA 23 Ultimate Team gives you access to several talented players with a mix of defensive strength, pacey attackers, and creative midfielders. Whether you’re starting with a lower budget or aiming for an elite team, here are the best team builds for Serie A.

1. Low-Budget Serie A Team (~50,000 - 100,000 coins)

For players just starting or working with limited coins, this team focuses on affordable yet overpowered players who can compete in various game modes.

Formation: 4-4-2 (Flat) for a balanced approach with two strikers and wide midfielders.

Starting XI:

GK: Mike Maignan (AC Milan) – One of the best budget goalkeepers in Serie A with great reflexes and handling.
RB: Juan Cuadrado (Juventus) – Quick and versatile, Cuadrado is great at both defending and joining the attack with his dribbling.
CB: Kim Min-Jae (Napoli) – Strong, fast, and great defensively, Kim Min-Jae is one of the best budget center-backs.
CB: Gleison Bremer (Juventus) – Bremer is a physical, no-nonsense defender with decent pace for his price.
LB: Theo Hernández (AC Milan) – One of the best left-backs in the game, Hernández is fast, strong, and excellent at overlapping.
RM: Hirving Lozano (Napoli) – Lozano is incredibly fast with good dribbling, making him a perfect budget winger.
CM: Ismaël Bennacer (AC Milan) – A cheap, well-rounded midfielder who excels at both defending and passing.
CM: Weston McKennie (Juventus) – A high-stamina, box-to-box midfielder who can help both offensively and defensively.
LM: Ante Rebić (AC Milan) – A strong and fast winger who can also play as a striker if needed.
ST: Duván Zapata (Atalanta) – A physical target man with decent finishing and aerial ability.
ST: Tammy Abraham (Roma) – A tall striker with good pace and clinical finishing, Abraham is perfect for a two-striker setup.

Substitutes:

RB: Rick Karsdorp (Roma)
CB: Roger Ibañez (Roma)
CM: Franck Kessié (formerly AC Milan, now Barcelona)
RM: Matteo Politano (Napoli)
ST: Arkadiusz Milik (Juventus)

2. Medium-Budget Serie A Team (~150,000 - 300,000 coins)

With a medium budget, you can add more high-performance players who contribute to both offense and defense. This team build includes versatile players who excel in their roles.

Formation: 4-2-3-1 (Narrow) for solid defensive structure and a versatile attack.

Starting XI:

GK: Wojciech Szczęsny (Juventus) – A tall, reliable goalkeeper with great reflexes and positioning.
RB: Giovanni Di Lorenzo (Napoli) – A well-rounded right-back with good defensive stats and pace.
CB: Kalidou Koulibaly (formerly Napoli) – Although now at Chelsea, his special cards from Napoli still make him one of the best Serie A defenders.
CB: Fikayo Tomori (AC Milan) – Known for his pace and excellent defending, Tomori is key to stopping fast attackers.
LB: Theo Hernández (AC Milan) – Hernández is still the best option at left-back due to his pace and attacking threat.
CDM: Sergej Milinković-Savić (Lazio) – A dominant presence in midfield with excellent physicality, passing, and shooting.
CDM: Franck Kessié (formerly AC Milan) – Strong, box-to-box midfielder with great stamina and defensive work rate.
CAM: Paulo Dybala (Roma) – An elite playmaker with great dribbling, finishing, and passing.
RAM: Hirving Lozano (Napoli) – Fast and agile with good dribbling, Lozano is dangerous on the wings.
LAM: Federico Chiesa (Juventus) – With great pace, dribbling, and finishing, Chiesa is perfect for cutting inside and scoring.
ST: Victor Osimhen (Napoli) – A fast and physical striker with clinical finishing, ideal for breaking down defenses.

Substitutes:

CB: Giorgio Chiellini (formerly Juventus, now LAFC)
LB: Leonardo Spinazzola (Roma)
CDM: Sandro Tonali (AC Milan)
ST: Andrea Belotti (Roma)
CAM: Henrikh Mkhitaryan (Inter Milan)

3. High-Budget Serie A Team (~500,000+ coins)

At this level, you can build a top-tier competitive Serie A team with some of the best players the league has to offer. This team focuses on meta players for all positions to dominate in FUT Champions or Division Rivals.

Formation: 4-1-2-1-2 (Narrow) or 4-3-3 (Attack) depending on your style. These formations give you control over the midfield while offering a lethal attack.

Starting XI:

GK: Mike Maignan (AC Milan) – Despite having a low budget version, Maignan is still one of the best goalkeepers in Serie A due to his shot-stopping ability.
RB: Juan Cuadrado (Juventus) – Cuadrado is versatile, great for both defending and supporting attacks with his dribbling and skills.
CB: Kalidou Koulibaly (formerly Napoli) – Fast, physical, and defensively sound, Koulibaly is a crucial player in this team.
CB: Fikayo Tomori (AC Milan) – With high pace and defensive stats, Tomori is one of the best CBs in the game.
LB: Theo Hernández (AC Milan) – One of the top left-backs in the game, his speed and defensive work are key for both defense and attack.
CDM: Franck Kessié (formerly AC Milan) – An elite defensive midfielder who can break up play and distribute the ball efficiently.
CM: Sergej Milinković-Savić (Lazio) – A complete midfielder with the ability to pass, defend, and score from distance.
CAM: Paulo Dybala (Roma) – Perfect for the CAM role due to his finesse shots, passing, and dribbling.
ST: Lautaro Martínez (Inter Milan) – With high agility, dribbling, and finishing, Martínez is great for breaking down defenses.
ST: Romelu Lukaku (Inter Milan) – A physical presence up front with excellent hold-up play, heading, and finishing.

Substitutes:

CB: Giorgio Chiellini (formerly Juventus)
CDM: Sandro Tonali (AC Milan)
CM: Lorenzo Pellegrini (Roma)
RW: Domenico Berardi (Sassuolo)
ST: Ciro Immobile (Lazio)

Honorable Mentions:

Federico Dimarco (Inter Milan) – A versatile left-back with good attacking attributes.
Piotr Zieliński (Napoli) – A creative midfielder who can play both CM and CAM, with great dribbling and passing.
Matteo Politano (Napoli) – A solid winger or forward with great dribbling and finishing.

Tips for Serie A Team Builds:

Balanced Midfield: Serie A has strong box-to-box midfielders like Milinković-Savić and Kessié, so ensure you use a balanced midfield with both defensive and attacking threats.
Custom Tactics: Instruct your CDM to "Stay Back While Attacking" and have your full-backs on balanced or overlap instructions to support wingers.
Pace & Physicality: Serie A defenders like Koulibaly and Tomori are known for their physical strength and speed, making it crucial to prioritize pace at the back.

These team builds will help you compete in FIFA 23 Ultimate Team with players from Serie A. Tailor the squad to your playstyle and budget, and you'll be ready to take on the competition!