EA FC 25: Career Mode Will Add New Features! - Features Overview

If someone asks you what is the key to a team’s success? I think you will probably answer the players, and indeed, even if you choose other elements such as “tactics” as the answer, these elements still rely on the players to play their role. It is for this reason that not only are various football clubs in real life keen to discover talented newcomers or poach star players from other clubs all year round, but when you play football games in FC 25, you will also want to get more powerful player cards, or improve player attributes by upgrading existing cards, and all of these need to be achieved through EA FC 25 Coins. So, how can you make full use of your coins, or get better player performance with fewer coins? It is definitely a good idea to look forward to various promotions in FIFA 25! In fact, the game will not only launch various normal promotions from time to time but also regularly return some large promotions, such as TOTY not long ago. Road To The Final (RTTF) promotion we are going to introduce to you this time is also a returning promotion, which aims to bring you new card upgrade opportunities based on the real Champions League and Europa League. Based on this, we will introduce you to the currently known information about this RTTF. What Is RTTF? RTTF, the full name of Road To The Final, is an annual promotion held by the game starting from EA Sports FC 19. It will launch a batch of new cards with initial rating upgrade opportunities, and determine what upgrades the cards can get based on the performance of the teams corresponding to these players in the Champions League and Europa League this year. It should be noted that the upgrades provided by RTTF depend on the performance of the team, not the performance of the individual players corresponding to the card. This means that even if a RTTF player does not participate in the game, if his/her club performs well in the game, the player will also receive upgrade rewards, including a series of rating upgrades and skill moves. EA FC 25 RTTF Team 1&2 RTTF first team list is expected to be announced on Friday, March 7, 2025. Before that, you can get some items that will come in handy later through your efforts. As for Team 2, it is expected to be announced a week later than Team 1, that is, on Friday, March 14. In addition, the game may also provide you with the opportunity to obtain some RTTF cards through SBC before the list is announced, but you will not be able to obtain all the cards. FC 25 RTTF Related Mechanism The specific operating mechanism of this Road To The Final, as well as the specific upgrade time of the items, should be determined after all the lists are announced. However, some content has always been fixed, such as any RTTF card upgrade that has the opportunity to upgrade will be carried out after a specific stage ends on Friday night every week, or if some players no longer belong to the original club after RTTF promotion begins, they will not be eligible for upgrades. Also Read: Is There A Way To Fix ‘Connecting To Ultimate Team Is Not Possible’ Error In EA FC 25? All RTTF Players FC 25 cards of the players involved will be upgraded based on their team’s performance in the game, but since they play in four different games, it is difficult to know who will be the next team to be upgraded. Based on this we have listed the relevant matches and the corresponding players for you: Champions League: Martin Odegaard (CM, Arsenal) - 92 Dominik Szabozslai (CAM, Liverpool) - 90 Dani Olmo (CAM, Barcelona) - 90 Victor Boniface (ST, Bayer Leverkusen) - 88 Edon Zhegrova (RM, Lille) - 88 Lucas Digne (LB, Aston Villa) - 88 Axel Witsel (CB, Atletico Madrid) - 88 Women’s Champions League: Damaris Egurrola (CM, Lyon) - 89 Alessia Russo (ST, Arsenal) - 89 Europa League: Inaki Williams (RM, Athletic Bilbao) - 88 Samuel Gigot (CB, Lazio) - 88 Conference League: Yacine Adli (CDM, Fiorentina) - 87 Tosin Adarabioyo (CB, Chelsea) - 87 What Upgrades Do The Final RTTF Players Get? The upgrades these players get will vary depending on how their teams perform in the Leagues, and the evaluation criteria for men’s and women’s teams are also different. Men’s competitions: Win or draw a match in round of 16: +1 OVR rating Qualify for quarter-final: +1 OVR rating and +1 Role++ Qualify for semi-final: +1 OVR rating and +1 skill moves or weak foot Qualify for final: +1 PlayStyle+ (+2 if they only have one to begin with) Win the final: +1 OVR rating or upgrade to 96 and 5* skill moves or weak foot Women’s competitions: Win or draw a match in the quarter-final: +1 OVR rating Qualify for semi-final: +1 OVR rating and +1 Role++ Win or draw first semi-final game: +1 OVR rating and +1 skill moves or weak foot Qualify for final: +1 PlayStyle+ (+2 if they only have one to begin with) Win the final: +1 OVR rating or upgrade to 96 and 5* skill moves or weak foot After understanding the above information, you should be more confident in preparing RTTF. Let us look forward to its official arrival!

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.

As one of the most competitive games, EA Sports FC 25 is bound with a variety of formations, be it the previous formations or innovative one. For EA series enthusiasts, winning the game is the most important thing, which is also the essence of competitive sports game series. It is formidable to create a new set of tactics for most players. The most sensible way is to constantly adjust the existing excellent formation to meet the needs of the team. If the players in your team are not be categorized as the best players, or the focus of the entire team is mainly on defense, then it is recommended to try 5-4-1 formation. Of course, if you have the best players in the world, then this formation will also pose an offensive threat. Build-Up Style FC 25 offers you three options - Balanced, Counter and Short Passes for your build-up style. For 5-4-1 formation, the most apposite option comes to Balanced, which will grant you the control of the match. Player Roles Goalkeeper: Defending, Keeper Left-Back: Wing-back, Balanced Centre-Backs: Defender, Defend Right-Back: Wing-back, Balanced Left Central-Midfielder: Playmaker, Roaming Right Central-Midfielder: Holding, Defend Right Midfielder: Inside Forward, Balanced Left Midfielder: Inside Forward, Attack Striker: Advanced Forward, Complete The above player’s position allocation is not fixed. You are available to do some tweaks based on the practical situation. Defense Player Roles In 5-4-1 formation, goalkeepers will be the foundation of the entire team. goalkeepers features the security and reliability in FIFA 25. They will always stay between the goalposts unless called upon at the last minute. Then all three central defenders should be set to “Defender” and “Defend” roles. At the same time, they can also attack from the back. This player distribution undoubtedly strengthens the stability and security of the entire team. Full-backs take on part of the attacking tasks and support some much-needed width. Set your left-back and right-back as “Full-back” and “Balance” respectively to support them to advance forward to support the attack and then return to the defensive position. And you can also leave them in the front court to defend when needed if you unfortunately lose the control of the ball. This versatility of players is the perfect epitome to show the advantages of 5-4-1 formation. Midfield Player Roles In FC 25, a vigorous defense is important, but so is the midfield, which serves as the channel to break up the attack while also being able to continuously transfer the ball to the front court. One of your midfielders should be set up in the “Holding” and “Defend” roles to promise the stability of midfield and break down attacks of your rivalries. During attack, the midfielder can also protect the back line and cover counterattacks. Midfielders will lock down the penalty area to grant their partners more freedom to play in the field. Midfielders may be out of position during attack, and their partners can fill in to keep the formation intact. In the aspects of flank, your players should be sent “Inside Forward” and “Attack” to create the chance for them to cut in from the flank and attack. The best players for this position are those who are fast and can break through defenders. You can refer to the player’s stats and keep an eye on those players with fastest speed in FC 25, or by devoting some FIFA 25 Coins to enhance the performance of your players. Attacking Player Roles In a 5-4-1 formation, the striker is the attacker and is mainly focused on gaining points for the entire team. The striker can also move freely around the field when necessary. So be sure to choose players with high ratings in all aspects to take on this key role. Players Recommended Since 5-4-1 formation emphasizes defense. So in terms of defense, Josko Gvardiol, Manuel Akanji and Micky van de Ven can be selected to take the responsibility for central defenders. The midfield requires a high level of comprehensive ability from the players. So Marcos Llorente and Eduardo Camavinga with nice overall stats are recommended. Of course, if you are eligible to have those excellent players with highest rate in FIFA 25, then consider Kylian Mbappe or Erling Haaland, who will definitely give you an upper hand in the game. But not everyone has such a big budget, so if you are desperate for a cheap star who can quickly shine in the 5-4-1 formation, then consider Ademola Lookman and Inaki Williams with amazing speed advantage. As one of the most popular formations, the 5-4-1 formation can definitely lead your team to win the game with a little adjustment and equipped with the right players. The above is the sharing about 5-4-1 formation in FIFA 25. Desire to know more about formations in the game? Please enter iGMeet discord, and the in-game resources like FC 25 Coins will be given away to players in the terms of raffles in its giveaway channel sometimes. Please do not miss it. Thanks for reading.

All sports game is destined to keep a tight link with excitement and intensity. EA FC series can be counted as a vivid example. High-scoring thrill rides can be seen anywhere, which is largely down to the hard work of those attacking talent. Forward features fast move and quick responsiveness. A good forward is often the focus of the entire game and can largely determine whether the team can win. Whether it is overtaking the score in the final round or leading with an absolute advantage, the forward’s contribution has always been the greatest. It can even be said that they are the real game changers. If you want to keep competitive in these rollercoaster affairs, you need to bing the slickest sharpshooters - forward in your squad. This article will detail the 10 highest-rated forwards that are on offer. 10. Lionel Messi - 88 OVR Although Lionel Messi is primarily categorized as an RW in FIFA 25, as an eight-time Ballon d’Or winner, he still has ST as an alternation. Time flies, this Inter Miami forward is no longer at the culmination of his fantastical powers and lose his advantage day by day when comparing to those promising young players. But he still gets 88 overall with some formidable stats. Although Messi is short and may not fit the stereotypical impact of a forward, with his remarkable passing, shooting and dribbling, he has the qualifications to lead the entire team. 9. Robert Lewandowski - 88 OVR If you are a fan of Robert Lewandowski, then you must be pride of the odds of scoring. Whatever the league, whatever the arena, Robert Lewandowski is destined to score goals. We can not help applaud and claiming this Poland international for his excellent excellence on the court. Although he gets 88 overall, his pace of 75 contributes a trouble. But this also reflects the excellence of his other stats from the side. Lewandowski will still remain his merit of 88 shooting if he picks the ball up within 35 yards of the opposition goal. 8. Ada Hegerberg - 89 OVR Similar to Lewandowski, former Ballon d’Or winner Ada Hegerberg has to face the challenge of slow pace in arena of Ultimate Team. However, with women’s football being introduced in Career Mode, this Norway striker will definitely raise the attention of managers. With the support of fabulous ability of shooting, Hegerberg has successfully helped France earn the qualification of Champions League final. 7. Sophia Smith - 89 OVR It is obviously that share the same overall with Hegerberg. But the specific stats are very different. For an instance, Smith will not be troubled by 93 pace, together with 86 shooting, 89 dribbling and 84 physical will definitely make her a game-changer. Smith is also capable of playing on the right wing. As an ideal advanced forward in FC 25, she can score by passing the ball high to the opponent’s defenders. 6. Lautaro Martinez - 89 OVR Lautaro Martinez has embraced excellent achievements in the recent days, such as stellar performance in 2023/24 season, win nine Serie A and Copa America championship, achieving top scorer award and so on. All these admirable results have contributed to his upgrade in FIFA 25. The 89 overall demonstrate his relentless hard work for a year. This Inter striker is viewed as an all-rounder in the game. By advantage of exceptional shooting and great dribbling, his average pace is being accelerated further. Four-star weak foot along with skill moves are other two merits he owns. 5. Sam Kerr - 90 OVR An anterior cruciate ligament tear destroyed Sam Kerr’s 2023/24 campaign, but she still claimed the championship of Women’s Super League title with Chelsea. Although she is absent from Summer Olympics in Paris, her overall rating keep the same as last year. Comparing to last season, this Australian forward’s stats remain basically unchanged. Despite the inevitable decline in physical fitness, her playing style remains as unstoppable as ever. 4. Harry Kane - 90 OVR Harry Kane is highly adaptable. After deciding to move to Bayern Munich in 2023, this England skipper concluded his debut by scoring an unbelieving ​​44 goals in just 45 matches. Unfortunately, he still missed his trophy in the end. Despite his bad luck, he still ranks among the top players overall in EA FC 25 with his game-high 93 shooting. 3. Vinicius Junior - 90 OVR While being categorized as a LW in FC 25, Vinicius Junior can also take the burden of forward in the game. This Brazil and Real Madrid superstar has demonstrated his strength to lead the line in 2023/24, especially in the 4-3-1-2 set-up, he is available to exert his merits to maximum. He used this advantage to win the Champions League and La Liga. Equipped with 95 pace and obvious enhancement in the aspects of shooting, passing and dribbling, Vinicius Junior has attracted plenty of managers to contain him into their team. And if you are one of them, remember to strike first, embracing him by costing some FC 25 Coins directly. 2. Erling Haaland - 91 OVR Even with injuries, Erling Haaland still managed to score 38 goals in 45 games. It is undoubtably that he is the most devastating finisher at present. This Norwegian sharpshooter has claimed the victory in Premier League and won competition’s Golden Boot. You are definitely amazed at his speed, power and finishing ability. 1. Kylian Mbappe - 91 OVR This French forward has successfully transferred from Paris Saint-Germain to Real Madrid this summer. Mbappe’s overwhelming power is bound to lead him to greatness in Santiago Bernabeu, which has further contribute his incredibly expensive acquisition on EA FC. That’s all about the top 10 forwards in FIFA 25. Here comes good news that if you enter iGMeet discord now, you will find there is a Giveaway channel where 1000k Coins will be distributed evenly to 5 lucky players in a way of drawing. And it the eventual results will be disclosed on October 7. Thanks for reading.