EA FC 25: How To Defend On Pitch? - Choose Defensive Midfielders Effectively

Just like teams and clubs in the real world regularly recruit new players as a new force, when you build a team in FC 25 as a team manager, if you want to lead your team to more victories and honors, it is very necessary to get more and better player cards in time. Considering that you need to give a lot of EA FC 25 Coins to get new players regularly, the game have to launch some promotions periodically to ensure that you can get limited or desired players for fewer coins than usual. Some of these promotions are closely related to the dynamics of real-world football, ensuring that your FIFA 25 virtual football experience can get real in this way, such as the recent UEFA Dreamchasers. In fact, UEFA Dreamchasers gradually launch multiple teams according to the progress of relevant real football matches, ensuring that you can see more UEFA Dreamchasers cards throughout the promotion period, so as to get more player selection possibilities. Next, we will introduce you to the situation of UEFA Dreamchasers Team 2. What Is UEFA Dreamchasers? The purpose of this promotion is not only to save you FIFA 25 Coins but also to celebrate players who have performed well in the Champions League, Europa League, Europa Conference League, and Women’s Champions League. Some of them will be added to these UEFA Dreamchasers teams after the UCL, UEL and UECL quarter-finals. The first team of this Dreamchasers promotion has been released on March 21, including top players such as Kylian Mbappe and Harry Kane, as well as legendary icons such as Lucio, Rivaldo and Raul. You can redeem or draw them in FC 25 according to your needs and preferences. It is worth noting that the special feature of this Dreamchasers promotion is that the cards it brings are not like RTTF items that can be upgraded in real time - UEFA Dreamchasers cards will remain unchanged and will not receive any upgrades. With the arrival of Team 2, you can not only see more exciting game content after a long wait but also look forward to new objectives, squad-building challenges (SBC), and more thematic evolutions that EA FC 25 may bring based on the performance of previous game activities, making the entire game community more engaged and entertaining. All UEFA Dreamchasers Team 2 Players As UEFA Dreamchasers enters its second week, the promotion released the Team 2 roster at 1pm EST on March 28th. They are: Active Players Mohamed Salah (RW, 95 OVR) Robert Lewandowski (ST, 95 OVR) Federico Valverde (CM, 94 OVR) Joshua Kimmich (RB, 94 OVR) Kadidiatou Diani (RW, 94 OVR) Alisson Becker (GK, 93 OVR) Khadija Shaw (ST, 93 OVR) Nuno Mendes (LB, 93 OVR) Wendie Renard (CB, 93 OVR) Caroline Weir (CAM, 92 OVR) Katie McCabe (LB, 92 OVR) Leon Bailey (RM, 92 OVR) Pernille Harder (CAM, 92 OVR) Mathis Rayan Cherki (CAM, 92 OVR) Matthijs de Ligt (CB, 91 OVR) Takefusa Kubo (RW, 91 OVR) Hugo Larsson (CM, 91 OVR) Rodrigo Bentancur (CM, 91 OVR) Pedro Eliezer Rodríguez Ledesma (RW, 91 OVR) Aitor Paredes (CB, 89 OVR) Matěj Vydra (ST, 89 OVR) Cvetkovic (CB, 89 OVR) Ezequiel Ávila (ST, 89 OVR) Matías Moreno (CB, 89 OVR) Icons Ricardo Kaká (CAM, 94 OVR) Lilian Thuram (RB, 94 OVR) Xavier Hernández (CM, 94 OVR) Edwin van der Sar (GK, 93 OVR) Heroes Nadine Keßler (CM, 93 OVR) Harry Kewell (LW, 92 OVR) Iván Córdoba (CB, 92 OVR) It is worth noting that, in addition to the above players, you will also have the opportunity to obtain other UEFA Dreamchasers player cards through SBC challenges, such as Gabriel Magalhães and Gerd Müller. Gabriel is considered one of the best central defenders of his age. As the main defender of the Gunners, you can obtain his SBC quite cheaply by consuming only a few coins, and finally only need two 85-rated squads, one 86-rated and one 87-rated squad. Meanwhile, the required coins of Gerd Müller will be a little more, and one 89, 88, 86, 85, 83, and two 87-rated squads will be required. In addition to these two players, the 92 OVR card of Steven McManaman from the UK is also worth having, as it has an RM position and Technical+ and Rapid+. In fact, this card is also one of the top choices for Egyptian King Evolution. In addition, other SBCs expected to be released with Team 2 include Manchester United’s Rasmus Højlund and Eintracht Frankfurt’s Jean-Mattéo Bahoya. When Will UEFA Dreamchaser Promo End? The promotion is expected to end at 11am PT (2pm ET, 6pm GMT) on April 4, and the next new promotion will be FUT Immortals. If you don’t want to miss out on the player cards offered by UEFA Dreamchaser, please take the time to browse the list and redeem the players you like!

As EA Sports FC 25 Season 5 progresses, the long-awaited new promotion Grassroot Greats is about to debut. This event was previously confirmed by FUT 25, and it will meet players this week. This event is centered on nostalgia and classics, aiming to bring back legendary players in Ultimate Team history who have conquered players with high cost-effectiveness or super powerful strength. Many players are concerned about which players will be selected for this event, and various leaks are emerging as the event is approaching. So are there any players you like among these leaked players? Date Grassroot Greats event is expected to be officially launched on February 14, 2025, replacing Future Stars promotion that ended at the same time. Grassroot Greats event will last for a week. After this event, it may be Road to the Final, taking over the second half of Season 5 of FIFA 25. In addition, Future Stars is being held. The players in this event also have very good data. They can definitely become one of the core players in your team. When Grassroot Greats event starts, the players in Future Stars will be removed from the shelves. Players who want to get Future Stars should quickly use your FC 25 Coins to unlock your favorite players! The theme of Grassroot Greats event is to pay tribute to the classics, focusing on those players who have left a deep mark in the history of Ultimate Team. These players may not be top stars in reality, but because of their super attributes in the game, such as Race, shooting or physical advantages, they have become the king of cost-effectiveness or even the most popular players in the player’s lineup. For example, Gervinho, Doumbia, Ibarbo of Roma trio in FIFA 15 or Alexander Esswein in FIFA 13 have become players’ nightmares with their low prices and amazing performance. Leaked Players Although EA has not yet officially announced the complete list, multiple leaks have revealed some core players and card design directions. Even when the official promotional video for Grassroot Greats was released in January, a leaked list was leaked: Doumbia Gervinho Ibarbo Franz Beckenbauer Diego Maradona Alexis Mac Allister Juninho Ian Wright Roberto Baggio Foudy Didier Drogba Jaap Stam Bruno Fernandes This list was leaked too early and may be different from the real list. But Diego Maradona is definitely on the list for this event. Because he is the cover character this time. As early as 2022, EA had to remove Diego Maradona from FIFA 22 due to some legal issues. His 91, 95 and 97 cards were all removed from Ultimate Team. Diego Maradona’s return is undoubtedly one of the biggest highlights of this event. His card may be 96 OVR Icon. What’s even more surprising to players is that EA FC 25 leaker Fut Sheriff revealed that the free Maradona Evolution is likely to appear in the game. Players only need to log in on a specific date to get it. In addition to Diego Maradona, the following players have a high probability of appearing in Grassroot Greats: Seydou Doumbia (94 OVR): A representative of the speed striker in FIFA 15 era. Gervinho (93 OVR): A winger with strong breakthrough ability. Victor Ibarbo (92 OVR): A stadium warrior known for his physical confrontation and running. Franck Ribéry (96 OVR): Icon card, strengthens dribbling and passing attributes. Didier Drogba (96 OVR): Has a powerful header like a beast. Roberto Baggio (96 OVR): Outstanding set-piece and ball control ability. Bruno Fernandes (92 OVR): Enhanced shooting and Skill moves. Alexis Mac Allister (92 OVR): A midfielder with both offensive and defensive capabilities. Grassroot Greats players are all very powerful this time, covering almost every position on the pitch. If you can get one of them, your team’s strength will usher in a qualitative leap. If you have a lot of FIFA 25 coins, then this event is the best time to use them. In addition, the card design this time will be integrated with a retro style. Some players adopt the classic style of their peak season, such as Maradona’s 1986 World Cup image. And all cards are equipped with exclusive PlayStyles+ enhanced skills, such as Maradona’s Trickster+ or Drogba’s Aerial+. How To Get Grassroot Greats Players? High-rated Icon cards are expected to require many coins or FIFA 25 Points. Players are advised to accumulate reward packs through Squad Battles or Champions mode. Common cards of historical classic players may be popular in the transfer market. Players who don’t need these cards can exchange them to accumulate some FUT coins. In addition, if active players are not included in the event, the coins you need to exchange them in the transfer market may be reduced. You can exchange some of these players to prepare for the next event. Grassroot Greats is not only a nostalgic feast for EA FC 25 but also a response to the needs of Ultimate Team community players. The emotional needs of old players are met, and it also provides new players with the opportunity to experience previous versions. In addition, the return of Maradona marks the reconciliation between the developer and the football player’s copyright holder, and more legendary stars may be introduced in the future.

EA FC 25 gives much emphasis on competitive nature, the core point of sport games in real life. When you win and suppress your opponents, you will get unparalleled fun and pride. Tactics and formations are often the keys to claim the victory. Of course, if you also have powerful players, it will be icing on the cake. Buy FC 25 Coins to trade for powerful players with high overall serves as another guarantee for your championship. Compared to the previous FC series, FC 25 features complexity and variety. The previous tactical formations may lose their effects, but 4-1-2-1-2 Narrow is not included. 4-1-2-1-2 Narrow still serves as one of the best formations in EA Sports FC 25, which is targeted at making your game journey funnier and interesting. Keep reading to learn more tactics of 4-1-2-1-2 Narrow formation. Of course, this is not a fixed answer. Adjusting accordingly according to the needs and strengths of the team is the key to winning. 4-1-2-1-2 Narrow Tactics  Build-up Style - Short Passes Defensive Approach - High/70 Adjusting the build-up style and defensive approach has always been the key to winning in FIFA 25. And the build-up style is typically divided into three types: Balanced, Counter and Short Passes, respectively. 4-1-2-1-2 Narrow features fast movement, so it is quite suitable for Short Passes. This formation supports the ball carrier with other player accompanying by him and maintains a defensive state. As to defensive approach, it is recommended to adopt a top line of 70 to safeguard the defensive line. Of course, the speed of the defenders is also an important consideration. 4-1-2-1-2 Narrow Player Roles The roles and positions of players are not fixed. Only by fine-tuning the strategy in combination with the actual situation to give full play to the advantages of the players can you win the ultimate victory. And here lies the player roles for your reference in 4-1-2-1-2 Narrow formation. Goalkeeper: Goalkeeper, Defend Left-back: Wing-back, Balanced Right-back: Full-back, Balanced Centre-backs: Defender, Defend Defensive Midfielder: Holding, Defend Central-midfielders: Box-to-box, Balanced Attacking Midfielder: Playmaker, Balanced Strikers: Advanced Forward, Attack Players To Defense In EA FC 25, the role and tasks of the goalkeeper are relatively traditional, and there is no major role change. The default of 4-1-2-1-2 (Narrow) lacking width can be compensated by playing the fullbacks effectively. Fullbacks feature strong stamina and a greater attacking threat. When they lose possession, they reinforce the defensive line, but when in possession, they act as an extra attacker. As for the two centre-backs, they should take the responsibility of “Defend” and “Defend”. The main responsibility is to reinforce the back line. Of course, they can also attack from the back if necessary. Players For Midfield All four midfielders provide defensive support for the entire team. The defensive midfielder takes the job to protect your back line and cover as much of the playing field as possible. Besides this, when you get the ball back, they will move slightly to pass the ball and attack. Of course, their focus is still on the defensive side. The half-wingers will provide you with width support. It is recommended to use two midfielders with high overall ratings. They take the role of “Balanced”, who are targeted at serving key cogs in 4-1-2-1-2 Narrow formation in FIFA 25 to cover all areas between the two penalty areas. It should be noted that the penalty area midfielders are always the core and key to the team’s victory. They work hard to allow the offensive midfielders to pass the ball into the penalty area, while providing defensive support. Players To Attack You can not place the hope on several players in 4-1-2-1-2 Narrow formation. As the game becomes more and more intense and tense, it comes the time for your two forwards to step up. In addition to attacking, they will also seize any opportunity to score goals. Therefore, the forwards of this formation had better have a fairly high overall rating. If you have someone like Harry Kane as your player, then you don’t have to worry at all. Players Recommended Although there are countless players who can perfectly fit into the 4-1-2-1-2 Narrow formation, which is one reason why this formation is popular, if you can have those powerful players by spending EA FC 25 Coins, then you can win the game more easily. In the terms of defense, Josko Gvardiol, Manuel Akanji and Micky van de Ven serves as the perfect centre-backs. Because they have the most important attribute of a defensive player in FC 25 - speed, which supports them. They have the most important attribute of a defensive player in the game. And Gvardiol can also play as a full-back. After all, the positional versatility of a player is also an important indicator to judge a player’s ability. As for midfield, it is recommended Atletico Madrid star Marcos Llorente and Real Madrid midfielder Eduardo Camavinga. Their data is comprehensive, which means they will be very good at solving various situations in the midfield and making positive adjustments and distribution. Of course, if your budget is not that high, then it is recommended to choose Ademola Lookman and Inaki Williams with amazing speed score. The above is the sharing of 4-1-2-1-2 Narrow formation in EA FC 25. If you want to know more about formation consultation, welcome to join iGMeet discord. 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EA FC 25 introduces a host of new features and mechanics to FC series. The new Skill Moves are the most talked about part of the game. After all, it’s about how your players perform on the pitch. In this guide, we’ll show you one of the craziest Skill Moves we’ve ever seen in FC series, Trickster Fake Shot. It allows you to quickly change the direction of the ball while giving you a brief burst of speed for a short period of time. Master it to dominate your matches! How To Perform A Trickster Fake Shot? With Trickster Fake Shot, you can easily beat defenders. So how do you perform it? You need a player with Trickster or Trickster+ Playstyle. The good thing is that this choice doesn’t give you much benefit, so just go with the Normal Trickster PlayStyle and spend your FUT 25 Coins on better players. Trickster Fake Shot is not easy to perform in EA Sports FC 25, but practice makes perfect. Similar to most other Skill Moves, Trickster Fake Shot also requires perfect timing and stick control to perform perfectly. Here are the detailed steps: If you are a PS4/PS5 user, then move the left stick in the direction you want to perform the move. Press O and then continue to press X to perform Trickster Fake Shot with a player with Trickster PlayStyle. If you are a Xbox user, then continue to move the left stick in the direction you want to perform the move. Press B and then A to perform Trickster Fake Shot with your player. Please note that the player must press Shoot followed by Pass button to perform this Skill Move perfectly. Best Place To Use Trickster Fake Shot Now that you have a detailed understanding of how to perform Trickster Fake Shot in EA FC 25, let’s talk about when and where it is best to use it. There are two places you can use it to its greatest effect, depending on the situation, on the wing and in the box. On the wing, if you see a defender over-committing to a passing lane, you can simply move the left stick accordingly and perform a Trickster Fake Shot to cut inside and score. You can also improve your wing play by performing this Skill Move past them and moving towards the sideline to explore the space in front of you. This move can also become dangerous in or around the box if the defender is careless when making a tackle. When you receive the ball, it will give you a little free space to turn. Inside the box, look at the defenders and find the little free space you can explore and perform a Trickster Fake Shot in that space to create a shooting opportunity for yourself. Even for a player like Cristiano Ronaldo with an Agility of 76, it’s incredibly fast. A powerful mechanic like this will change the game drastically. Tips & Tricks Even if you are using FC 25 Players that are capable of performing Trickster Fake Shot, we recommend not using it in a small space with more than two defenders. Since the player performs a ball roll in this trick, even if you easily pass the first two defenders, the third defender may be able to intercept the ball. Examples Let’s look at a few detailed examples. When our striker can receive the ball, even if he receives it, he will have his back to the goal because he needs to turn sharply during the pass. At this point, you need to pay attention to the defenders. If your opponent chooses to defend the upper player and move him away from your striker, this will open up a small space. Pay attention, turn in time, use your left stick to point the space outside, use Trickster Fake Shot, and turn swiftly past two defenders to end the game with a well-deserved goal. Another example, when you receive a pass from a left-footed player on the right side of the box, if you want to shoot with him, you need an extra touch to get the best shooting angle. However, a normal touch may be intercepted by the defender guarding you. So pay attention to the opponent’s intentions and judge whether he wants to rush into your running area and put himself between you and the goalkeeper. Considering this situation, if you can manage to turn 90° sharply and push the ball further at the same time, that would be perfect. Therefore, you can choose to perform Trickster Fake Shot to the lower side, and as long as the opponent’s defender is out of the picture, you can get the best shooting angle to score a goal! In short, if you can use Trickster Fake Shot skillfully, it will have a tremendous impact on your gameplay. If you want to find like-minded players to share your tips and strategies, you might as well enter iGMeet discord. What’s more, there is a giveaway event going on here recently, and when EA FC 25 Total Rush Team 2 goes online, we will draw 6 players to share 4 million EA FC 25 Coins! Hurry up and join in!