FIFA Career Mode is an excellent
place for self-imposed challenges. 
Some gamers will opt only to sign players of a certain
age or look to take troubled clubs 
from the brink of disaster to domination.
But there's one challenge that stands 
above the rest as the game's toughest.
It goes by several names, such
as the continent challenge
or the journeyman challenge, and it will take your career mode all over the world.
The goal is to win a domestic league
and cup on every continent,
as well as the Champions League, Copa Libertadores and Asian Continental Cup.
This is a challenge in which you'll need success to force moves to other clubs in different regions.
And timing is key
if you're going to complete the tasks efficiently. Of course,
the toughest form of this challenge is playing on the hardest difficulty,
but be sure to pick the level that makes it enjoyable
for you.
Here's the best route ahead for those who take up the challenge.
It's a good idea to begin your journey in the Australian League.
It is the only league in the Oceania continent,
and it is one of the lowest tier jobs available,
so it's important to get this completed before you can progress.
Sydney FC or Perth Glory are good choices to begin with, but for a tougher challenge,
why not use Wellington Phoenix, the only New Zealand-based side in the league.
They have a small budget of £1.9 million pounds to spend
but possess a handful of talented players in the team.
Most notably, young left-back Liberato Cacace
has good potential and is a key asset if you train him up.
It's worth noting, if you do opt for one of the two big Australian clubs mentioned,
you will have a shot at winning the Asian Continental Cup in your first season
as they are already qualified.
If not, you'll have to qualify
and do it the season after. Either way, success in Oceania will give
you the opportunity to request a move elsewhere.
Whether you win the Asian Continental Cup in your first season or not,
the second step of your journey should be heading to either Saudi Arabia, Japan, South Korea or China.
The Chinese Super League is filled with European
and South American talent,
and it may be deemed easier to come out on top there than the
other countries if you find the right club.
Guangzhou Evergrande, Shanghai SIPG, Beijing Guoan have big budgets
and boast notable players including Oscar, Hulk and Paulinho to get the job done.
Saudi Arabia also has big teams to enjoy, such
as Al Hilal, Al Ittihad, Al Nassr and Al Ahli that are clearly dominant
if you're aiming to win a league in your first season with them. Their budgets
range from £14.6 million to £25.3 million
and are sizeable in the league,
but not on the continent. In Japan, Vissel Kobe have the biggest
budget, plus a squad led by Andres Iniesta
and Thomas Vermaelen. In South Korea,
Jeonbuk Hyundai have the financial power and squad to dominate the division quickly.
It's worth noting that depending
on when you apply to join one of the teams here, the season could already be in progress.
You may miss a transfer window, but on the flip side,
you could also be in a strong position to win the league or cup without needing to work too hard.
The next step is MLS or Liga MX.
Both of which have the potential to be the shortest stage of your journey,
depending on which team you take over in the league
and how progress in the cup is going. For MLS, the best clubs to aim for are Atlanta, LA FC,
New York City FC, Portland Timbers or Seattle Sounders,
as these each have strong squads
and budgets. In regards to Liga MX, try to end up at Club America, Guadalajara, Monterrey or Tigres
if you want to complete the area quickly.
For those wanting more of a challenge, Veracruz and Juarez are worth a look.
There's potential here that you may not receive the job offer you
want next after finishing a season in North America. Keep your eyes open
once you've achieved what you need to do
and make the switch as soon as possible so you don't get stuck for too long.
It's best to focus on Argentinian or Brazilian leagues for this leg of the journey,
especially with the challenge of the Copa Libertadores at hand.
You'll want to build a team that can compete both domestically and for the continental prize.
If you go to Brazil, the likes of Santos, Atletico Mineiro
and Fluminense are good places to start,
while Ceara and Fortaleza bring more of a skill test.
In Argentina, the established names of River Plate
and Boca Juniors will help,
but don't overlook Racing Club, San Lorenzo
and Independiente if you want a ready-made squad. The more difficult task includes Arsenal
and Central Cordoba.
Of course, you could go down a more difficult route by landing in Colombia
or Chile. Most teams in these leagues operate on a budget between £1 million
and £3 million, and in Colombia, clubs such
as Deportivo Cali and Athletico Nacional work with £6.5 million
and £8.7 million, respectively, meaning they can be a fun option. In Chile,
your best options are Universidad Catolica, Deportes Nunoa
and CD Vinazur or if you want money to spend. You need to be able to compete
across multiple fronts in South America,
so be sure before signing for a team outside of Argentina and Brazil.
The European stage of your world tour has the potential to be the most difficult
or the easiest depending on which club you manage to take charge of. Those who get offered a job
at the likes of Paris Saint-Germain, Bayern Munich, Real Madrid
or Barcelona should have little issue in dominating the domestic scenes.
The English Premier League is likely a more difficult step,
with the toughest selection of teams to be.
The Champions League is the hardest competition to win if you're playing at the top level,
so you'll need a well-rounded squad that you're happy to rotate in
multiple competitions. Maintaining your squad's fitness
and output across the gruelling European season means there's little room for error
if you're going to land a famous treble in just one year.
If you're not confident of wrapping everything up quickly, focus on one competition
and make sure your best team plays in it throughout an entire campaign. Taking off one
trophy will allow you to focus on another the following season.
Once you've finished in your final continent, it's time for some well-earned rest.
Completing this challenge is going to take plenty of hard work and forward-thinking.
Some jobs won't easily be available,
so building success at lesser clubs is the way to go for long-term success.
Let us know who you end up with and how you get on in the comments below.
