EA FC 25: The best formations and tactics

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Levi de Weerd

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EA FC 25 was officially released on September 27. Like every year, we imagine you're looking for the best set-ups, tactics and, of course, the best formations in EA Sports FC 25. Well, we won't keep you waiting any longer, so here's Pro EA FC player RedLac on how to get the 4-3-2-1 feel back;

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Best Formation in EA FC 25: Simulating 4-3-2-1 with 4-5-1

The 4-3-2-1 is the best formation in the old EA FC and FIFA games. The most successful are probably those with five defenders, but these are often not allowed in competitive modes and tournaments. As a result, the 4-3-2-1 formation has long been the best alternative, used by almost all pro players. If you want to rediscover the feel of this formation from the last few iterations, we'd advise you to fall back on the 4-5-1. With a few adjustments, this formation simulates the 4-3-2-1. To import the tactic use the code: E#d4vJsK%io

Custom tactics and roles for 4-3-2-1 feel

Tactical Preset: Custom
Formation: 4-5-1 FLAT
Build up Style: Counter
Defensive Approach: High
Goal Keeper: Balanced, Sweeper Keeper
Left Back: Fullback, Defend
Defender: Defender, Defend
Right Back: Wingback, Balanced
Central Midfielder (left): Playmaker, Attack
Central Midfielder (centre): Holding, Defend
Central Midfielder (right): Box-to-Box, Balanced
Right Midfielder: Inside Forward, Balanced
Left Midfielder: Inside Forward, Attack
Striker: Advanced Forward, Attack

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Unbreakable Defense: 5-4-1 Formation in EA FC 25

This is the most defensively solid formation and tactics you can currently use in EA FC 25. With five defenders, it will obviously be very difficult for your opponents to score. Levi de Weerd's Team Guilt teammate Manuel shares his custom roles and tactics below for this defensive play. You can use the same tactics with code: L8$B6A&RVNb

Custom tactics and roles for 5-4-1

Tactical Preset: Custom
Formation: 5-4-1 FLAT
Build up Style: Balanced
Defensive Approach: Balanced
Goal Keeper: Goalkeeper, Defend
Center Back (all): Defender, Defend
Left Back: Attacking Wingback, Balanced
Right Back: Attacking Wingback, Balanced
Central Midfielder: Playmaker, Roaming
Central Midfielder: Holding, Defend
Right Midfielder: Inside Forward, Attack
Left Midfielder: Inside Forward, Attack
Striker: Balanced Forward, Complete

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Midfield Mastery: 4-1-2-1-2 Narrow in EA FC 25

The 4-1-2-1-2 formation has long been very popular in FIFA. However, in recent years, this formation has been played less. In EA FC 25, it's back in the spotlight. Team Guilt share that with this formation, the primary goal is to dominate the flanks and put pressure on the opponent. Play this tactic with code: J&h6rNdQTLt