Formations are a foundational element for winning strategies in EA Sports FC 25. While there are a number of these to choose from, it is important to note that each formation has an opposing counterpart that can beat it, which means that there is no such thing as an absolute best formation. Even so, this EA Sports FC 25 guide will outline the Formations with which you are most likely to succeed, whether on the offensive or the defensive.
Classic 4-3-2-1 Formation
This classic formation continues to be the pinnacle of offensive tactics in the latest iteration of EA Sports FC.
Tactical Preset: Custom
Formation: 4-3-2-1
Build-Up Style: Counter
Defensive Approach: Balanced (50)
GK: Goalkeeper (Balanced)
LB: Fullback (Defend)
CB: Defender (Defend)
CB: Defender (Defend)
RB: Fullback (Defend)
LCM: Deep Lying Playmaker (Roaming)
CM: Holding (Defend)
RCM: Box-to-Box (Balanced)
LAM: Playmaker (Roaming)
RAM: Shadow Striker (Attack)
ST: Advanced Forward (Attack)
Defensive 5-4-1 Formation
This formation is overloaded on the back for a nigh impenetrable defensive wall intended to deny goal scoring to the opposing team.
Tactical Preset: Custom
Formation: 5-4-1
Build-up Style: Balanced
Defensive Approach: Balanced (50)
GK: Goalkeeper (Defend)
LB: Fullback (Defend)
CB: Defender (Defend)
CB: Defender (Defend)
RB: Fullback (Defend)
LCM: Box-to-Box (Balanced)
RCM: Playmaker (Roaming)
LM: Winger (Balanced)
RM: Winger (Balanced)
ST: Advanced Forward (Attack)
Those are the best offense and defense Formations and custom tactics in EA Sports FC 25.
