EA FC 25: How To Choose Strikers In Career Mode? - 7 Best Strikers

Since Christmas 2024, the real-world football world has held many exciting leagues, and many teams have contributed to their best performances. For example, Nottingham Forest is expected to return to the Champions League for the first time since 1980; Atletico Madrid won the La Liga championship, etc. However, you may be surprised that no players from these teams made it into the final FC 25 TOTY lineup. As a prestigious football video simulation game, EA Sports FC 25 holds various promotions every year to help you get your favorite players with fewer FIFA 25 Coins, or to upgrade the cards of the players in your team more easily. Among all the promotions, the annual TOTY is undoubtedly the most watched. The promotion is presented as a vote, which will list all the playable FUT 25 players in a year for you, allowing you to choose the ones you think performed best. The final 22 players selected will be formed into two teams (11 men and 11 women, excluding substitutes) and included in the game as TOTY player items. The latest EA FC 25 TOTY voting has officially ended at 11:59 pm PST on January 12, 2025, and the specific list of selected players was leaked a few hours ago. Let us introduce it to you. TOTY Men’s Team You may be surprised to find that four Real Madrid players were selected in the starting lineup of the men’s XI of this FC 25 TOTY - after all, there are only 11 places in total! In addition, Liverpool occupies two seats, and the remaining seats are taken by Chelsea, Aston Villa, Leverkusen and Arsenal, respectively. Among these 11 male players, the one who impressed you the most may be Rodri from Manchester City, because he has been plagued by injuries since September 2024, which led to reports at the time that this would have an adverse impact on Manchester City. It is rare that a player’s EA Sports FC 25 game value increases when they are injured. Here are the specific candidates: Goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez (Aston Villa/Argentina) Defense Virgil van Dijk (Liverpool/Netherlands) William Saliba (Arsenal/France) Dani Carvajal (Real Madrid/Spain) Alejandro Grimaldo (Bayer Leverkusen/Spain) Midfield Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid/England) Rodri (Manchester City/Spain) Cole Palmer (Chelsea/England) Attack Vinicius Junior (Real Madrid/Brazil) Mohamed Salah (Liverpool/Egypt) Kylian Mbappé (Real Madrid/France) TOTY Women’s Team As you can see from the results of this vote, the days of the United States dominating women’s football are gone, as only one American player was selected for FIFA 25 TOTY Women’s Team. It is worth noting that Barcelona is the backbone of the new TOTY Women’s Team with four players selected, and Chelsea is close behind with three. In addition, there are two Norwegian female players in this 11-person team, showing you the hidden potential of Toppserien. Guro Reiten from Chelsea and Caroline Graham Hansen from Barcelona are the only two players on the entire annual team who do not play in their own domestic league. Here are the specific candidates: Goalkeeper Ann-Katrin Berger (Gotham FC/Germany) Defense Sakina Karchaoui (Paris Saint-Germain/France) Wendie Renard (Lyon/France) Irene Paredes (Barcelona/Spain) Lucy Bronze (Chelsea/England) Midfield Aitana Bonmatí (Barcelona/Spain) Alexia Putellas (Barcelona/Spain) Guro Reiten (Chelsea/Norway) Attack Caroline Graham Hansen (Barcelona/Norway) Sophia Smith (Portland Thorns/U.S.) Lauren James (Chelsea/England) When Can You Get The New TOTY Players? Although you now know which players have been selected, according to the release order of FC 25, the official list is expected to be announced to all players between January 23-24, so you will just have to wait until the end of January to view and obtain the above players through the relevant in-game pages. The 22 winners will be included in EA FC 25 as TOTY player items redeemable by FC 25 Coins after this promotion ends. Each item will not only have a unique blue theme design and gold decoration, but will also be able to further improve the statistics and ratings of their own cards in the game, so that you can get more benefits after obtaining them. In addition, FC 25 will also launch TOTY Icons team composed of legendary players. What’s more noteworthy is that the two official teams will each get an additional No. 12 substitute position to recognize those players who are good enough but missed the starting lineup by a few votes. The relevant voting for substitutes usually takes place at the end of TOTY promotion, so if your favorite player did not make the official team, don’t forget to vote at that time! Related: FC 25 Coins Giveaways In order to ensure that you can have TOTY players join your team as soon as they are officially launched in the game, it is recommended that you enter iGMeet Discord as soon as possible to participate in related promotions! We will draw 10 players at different time points to receive 300K coins each; 5 players to receive 400K each; 4 players to receive 500K each; and 3 players to receive 1M each, a total of 10M coins! Don’t miss it!

In the competitive EA community, especially in EA Sports FC 25 Ultimate Team mode, players are hungry for victory. Therefore, proper formation and tactics are crucial. The 4-4-2 formation is known for its balance and security, providing solid defensive and attacking support. This symmetrical formation allows players to control every area of ​​the pitch. In FUT 25, 4-4-2 is one of the best formations and we will cover the best tactics and roles to go with it, which can be the deciding factor in winning crucial games. Tactics Build-Up Style: Short Passes Defensive Approach: Balanced In FIFA 25, the tactical system has undergone a major overhaul, eliminating the need to specify width and the number of players in the box. Now it’s just a matter of deciding on your playmaking style and defensive approach. For a 4-4-2 formation that emphasizes possession, short passes are the best option. In this style, players will frequently make short passes to support the ball carrier and reduce blind forward runs, helping you to better control the ball and maintain a longer offensive. For the 4-4-2 formation, it is also crucial to adopt a balanced defensive strategy. This strategy allows your defense to flexibly adjust its depth and press forward to find offensive opportunities at the right time. Combined with top defensive players and setting a defensive height line of about 60-70, you can ensure a solid defensive line and avoid being penetrated by the opponent. Player Roles In EA FC 25, adapting player roles to the 4-4-2 formation is crucial. Here is our recommended 4-4-2 setup: Goalkeeper: Goalkeeper, Defend Centre-Backs: Ball-Playing Defender, Defend Left-Back: Wing-Back, Defend Right-Back: Full-Back, Balanced Left Central Midfielder: Deep-Lying Playmaker, Defend Right Central Midfielder: Box-to-Box, Defend Left Midfielder: Winger, Balanced Right Midfielder: Inside Forward, Balanced Left Striker: Advanced Forward, Attack Right Striker: False 9, Build-Up Defensive Player Roles In EA FC 25, goalkeepers should stick to their traditional ‘keeper’ and ‘defender’ roles to ensure the last line of defence. Using a sweeper goalkeeper, while an option, is often unnecessary and may introduce unnecessary risk. For a 4-4-2 formation, a non-traditional centre-back set-up is recommended, setting them up as “ball-playing defenders”. This enhances the ability to advance the ball, use their defensive solidity and passing ability to easily create offsides and support playmaking. The beauty of the 4-4-2 formation is its flexibility, especially in the role of the full-backs. The left back can serve as “wing-back” and “defense”, taking into account both offense and defense, providing width and energy. This requires versatile, physical players who can move forward to support the attack and look like extra attackers. The right-back plays a ‘full-back’ and ‘balanced’ role, being more defensive and prioritizing goal protection, releasing pressure by dropping back, holding the line and providing passing options. Midfield Player Roles In a 4-4-2 formation, spending some FC 25 Coins to acquire strong midfielders is crucial. Although there are only two midfielders, they provide comprehensive support to the team by playing a “box-to-box” role. They need to perform well on both ends of the floor, contribute to defense and offense with tireless energy, and be an integral part of the team. Along with the versatile midfielder, the “deep-lying playmaker” in the defensive position provides an attacking outlet in the midfield. They control the tempo of the game, act as a key cog in organizing play from the back, and focus on blocking passing lanes to ensure the team maintains control when attacking. On either flank, using a ‘winger’ in one ‘balanced’ position and an ‘inside forward’ in another ‘balanced’ position can make it difficult for the opponent to deal with. The winger uses speed and agility to stretch the defense and deliver dangerous crosses, staying close to the touchline to provide support for the flanks. Inside forward moves from the wing, to become a goal threat, adding variety to the opponent. Attacking Player Roles In a 4-4-2 system, two attackers are used: an advanced forward and a false nine. Advanced forwards focus on scoring and positioning to outrun defenders, while also being involved in organizing passes and running from behind. False nine creates space and confuses defenders, dropping deep to pull defenders out of position and linking the midfield with the attack, contributing to the defensive phase of the game. This provides balance to the team and ensures gaps are always filled. Also Read: FC 25 Coins Giveaways Players To Use In EA Sports FC 25, many players are suitable for 4-4-2. The offense needs speed and versatility, and the budget-friendly Ademola Lookman and Inaki Williams are ideal. They are fast, have an eye for goal and can adapt to multiple positions and are suitable to participate in the game. In the midfield, you need strong midfielders such as Atletico Madrid star Marcos Llorente and Real Madrid midfielder Eduardo Camavinga, who are fast and powerful. Defensively, speedy centre-backs such as Josko Gvardiol, Manuel Akanji and Micky van de Ven are ideal, their speed providing versatility to the deep defence, with Gvardiol also able to play at left-back. The combination of these players and tactics in EA Sports FC 25 will provide you with a strong and balanced team to help you achieve victory in Ultimate Team mode. If you are interested in these players, you can follow Giveaway channel in iGMeet discord and be active in the discord group, which will release FC 25 product gift information from time to time. Through carefully selected players and tactical configurations, you will realize the full potential of your 4-4-2 formation.

It’s been nearly two months since the release of EA Sports FC 25. Have you been playing and exploring it? Regardless of how far you’ve progressed in the game, Season 2 of FC 25 is here, so why not get ready for it? To ensure that players can have a wonderful experience in Season 2, the game makers have set up more new challenges and tasks for players. As long as you complete them, you can earn skill points to exchange for various rewards, including FIFA 25 Coins. Among all the challenges in Season 2, we recommend that you prioritize completing Seasonal Manager Career Objectives. Because it contains 7 specific goals, if you complete them all, you will get a lot of skill points. Based on this, let us introduce you to the details you need to pay attention to when completing this set of Objectives. Overview Of Seasonal Manager Career Objectives This set of challenges will last until the last week of November in the game, and the rewards provided will help you continue to play Ultimate Team mode well. The 7 tasks and the skill points you can get by completing them are as follows: Make Five Top Grade Transfers: 200 Skill Points Promote 3 Youth Players: 200 Skill Points Shortlist 10 Players: 200 Skill Points Win A Major Competition: 200 Skill Points Participate In 10 Press Conferences: 200 Skill Points Hire A 5-Star Coach: 200 Skill Points Complete 20 Training Drills: 200 Skill Points How about it? Are you confident that you can complete all the tasks? It’s not difficult at all as long as you master the method. And we will provide you with detailed help accord to the content of each task. 1. Make 5 Top Grade Transfers Compared to other tasks, this challenge may be a little tricky because in order to achieve the “top” level transfer, you must get A grade in the transfer rating. And it all depends on your negotiation skills. The more superb your skills are, the more chance you will get of A grade rating. Please note that whether you can get A-level transfer also depends on the difficulty level of the transfer you choose. So before you ask the club for a transfer, always keep in mind the market value of the player you want to transfer back. However, there is a way to help you complete this task more smoothly, which is to sign free agents from the transfer market. To use this method, just go to the transfer market, select five players through the free agent filter, and sign them with the best salary and signing bonus. 2. Promote 3 Youth Players To complete this task, you need to sign several youth players and promote them to the senior team. First, you need to hire youth scouts in the Academy section and sign young players with a potential value of more than 90 to the senior team. Because only they can help you complete this challenge. 3. Shortlist 10 Players First go to the transfer center and then add 10 players to shortlist. Since you have already shortlisted five players in the first challenge, you only need to add another five players from different clubs to your shortlist for this task. 4. Win A Major Competition Compared to the previous challenges, this one requires some gameplay skills and enough time. You need to win the corresponding league according to the club your manager is currently in. In addition, if your club belongs to Premier League, La Liga and other similar leagues, Champions League, Europa League, and Domestic Titles can also be your club’s major competitions. Participate and win to complete this task. 5. Participate In 10 Press Conferences To complete this challenge, you first need to attend ten press conferences in the same save file. In fact, this move not only helps to complete the task but also effectively improves the morale of players and team. So, you can also attend as many press conferences as possible during the subsequent game process to get your team in better game shape before major championship games. However, you only need to attend ten of these conferences to complete this task. 6. Hire 5-Star Coaches When you go to the team management window in the game and go to the coach management section, you can view and hire different coaches to guide the players on your team. To complete this challenge, you only need to hire four 5-star coaches in the coach market. The reason for 4 coaches is to allow all the attackers, defenders, midfielders, and goalkeepers to receive professional training to ensure the development of the team. The specific operation is: hover over the empty coach position and press X to enter the coach market, select a five-star coach and assign them to the corresponding position where they have a five-star rating. Remember, all positions must have a five-star coach. 7. Complete 20 Training Drills In FC 25, players are allowed to conduct up to five training drills every time, so if you want to complete this task, just repeat this process four times before the official match day. This process not only helps to complete the task but also increases various attributes to help players improve themselves. The above are the 7 specific tasks in the Seasonal Manager Career Objective, and how to complete them. Complete them sooner, and you can redeem the game rewards you want sooner! If you want to know more about the Seasonal Manager Career Objective, you can enter iGMeet Discord. The giveaway channel here has recently been holding a long-term EA FC 25 Coins draw event, and 13 players from different platforms will be drawn to share 5 million FUT 25 Coins! Wish you good luck!

In EA Sports FC 25, you need good strikers. But without good defenders, your goalkeeper will have a hard time defending against the opponent’s attack. Therefore, defensive players play a vital role in football games. They are usually assigned to three key positions: left back, right back and center back, ensuring that the opponent’s attack has a hard time breaking through the defense. This guide will provide you with detailed information on the 10 best defensive players in EA FC 25. 10. Joshua Kimmich (RB) Joshua Kimmich’s overall rating is determined by several key statistics that reflect their skill level. Kimmich’s score in interceptions is as high as 85, which shows his ability to win back possession from opponents. Although he may not always keep up with the pace of his opponents, Kimmich’s passing ability is quite good compared to most defensive players. His Long Passing and Crossing scores are both 91, which shows that he can quickly take the ball away from the opponent’s feet and help his team regain control of the game. For those who want more from their defensive players, spending some FUT 25 Coins to get Joshua Kimmich is a good option. 9. Joao Cancelo (LB) Joao Cancelo has excellent Stamina and Acceleration stats, allowing him to cover a lot of areas of the field. His high ball possession score of 87 also means that he can maintain control of the ball away from the goalkeeper even when under pressure. 8. Trent Alexander–Arnold (RB) While Trent Alexander–Arnold is not a well-rounded defender, he can still bring a brilliant performance to your team. He is known for his passing skills, which are impressive, ensuring that he can quickly and accurately pass the ball to the incoming midfielder. Trent Alexander–Arnold’s unique personalization further enhances his influence. In particular, his 88 Curve makes his defensive style unique. Trent Alexander–Arnold’s scoring contribution has increased significantly for Liverpool, deepening his role in defense. 7. Carvajal (RB) Carvajal is a player who excels in defense, and his 85 Aggression stat reflects his ability to constantly put pressure on the opposing team and force them into mistakes. His 81 Sprint Speed ​​and 82 Acceleration allow him to close in on opposing players at a very fast pace. His 85 Reaction score and 80 Defensive Awareness mean he can quickly identify unfavorable situations and move on time to support other defenders. 6. Marquinhos (CB) Marquinhos focuses on defense. The center back effectively blocks counterattacks and crosses from opponents with his excellent stats of 89 Standing Tackle and 88 Heading Accuracy. His 89 Jumping allows him to jump up and head the ball, making him ideal for defending crosses from any corner. With his 90 Defensive Awareness, Marquinhos can always accurately prevent opponents from scoring a game-winning goal. 5. William Saliba (CB) William Saliba’s 87 Strength and 89 Jumping make him physically superior to most attacking players in aerial duels. In EA Sports FC 25, his 89 Standing Tackle and 88 Defensive Awareness combined to easily give his team an advantage in the game. 4. Theo Hernandez (LB) Theo Hernandez is much faster than other defenders. In EA Sports FC 24, you can pair Hernandez with powerful defenders, and his 95 Acceleration and 95 Sprint Speed ​​keep opponents under pressure as they get past the midfielders. With 88 Strength and 86 Aggression, Hernandez may have a better chance of getting the ball away from his opponent first in many situations. 3. Antonio Rudiger (CB) Antonio Rudiger is very good at defense, with his Sliding Tackle, Defensive Awareness and Interception all reaching over 85 points, which makes him a stable defensive player in any match. His Sprint Speed ​​is also very high, which means he can quickly chase down the opponent’s forwards and prevent their shooting attempts. Besides these skills, Rudiger also has excellent physical fitness data, such as 91 Strength and 92 Aggression. This makes him a strong physical confrontation ability on the court and can effectively stop the opponent’s attack. 2. Ruben Dias (CB) Ruben Dias uses Sliding and Standing tackles with ease. He has 90 Standing Tackle, which allows him to exert amazing explosive power when approaching the opponent. In addition, Dias also has 90 Strength and Defensive Awareness, which allows him to attack at the right time with his excellent physical fitness. 1. Virgil van Dijk (CB) Virgil van Dijk is the highest rated defensive player in EA FC 25, with 90 Defensive Awareness and 93 Strength. Whether performing tackles or headers, Virgil van Dijk has shown amazing accuracy. His passing ability should not be underestimated. In short, anyone who wants to find the best defensive player should consider Virgil van Dijk. When choosing a defensive player, players should consider the player’s overall rating, key statistics, and their position on the field. In addition, it is also crucial to understand the player’s special skills and personalized adjustments. Whether it is through accurate tackling, strong physical confrontation or excellent passing ability, these players can help you effectively stop the opponent’s attack and protect your goalkeeper from pressure. If there are other defenders you think are good, you can discuss with players in iGMeet discord group, and follow Giveaway channel, where you can occasionally receive some free FIFA 25 related game items.