EA FC 25: How To Choose Your Best Team Ahead Of Official Release? - Based On Player Overall Rating

Hello football fans! Shapeshifters Team promotion has finally come to its third week, and the final batch of players will be officially revealed next Friday. Over the past two weeks, Shapeshifters Team player lineup has become stronger and stronger, and in the latest leaked Shapeshifters Team 3 players, there are 5 players with an OVR of 98! Date Although our diligent leaker has announced the full list of players, you still have to wait until Friday, June 27, at 10am PDT / 1pm EDT / 6pm BST, for these players to officially appear in the game. What Is Shapeshifters Team? The biggest feature of Shapeshifters Team is the position change, and these football stars you are familiar with will appear in other positions on the field. A defender may become a striker, a right winger or even a goalkeeper. Although they appear in another positions, there may still be some very promising cards, such as 97 OVR Marcelo in FIFA 23. However, there are no exciting Shapeshifters cards in FIFA 25 so far, so FUT 25 coins required for players in this series are less than those in other series, which is good news for anyone who wants to get one of these players. Who Are Those Leaked Players? This time our leaker showed us all the leaked players directly, including 4 Icon cards, and there are five players with 98 OVR! Here are the ratings of all the players. If there are any players you are interested in, you can leave your FC 25 coins for him or her, but the following content is for reference only, and the specific players should be based on the actual players announced by EA FC 25. LB: Kelly Smith (Shapeshifters Icon) - 98 OVR PAC: 95 SHO: 93 PAS: 87 DRI: 98 DEF: 98 PHY: 90 LW: Eusebio (Shapeshifters icon) - 98 OVR PAC: 98 SHO: 99 PAS: 92 DRI: 98 DEF: 52 PHY: 87 CM: Iker Casillas (Shapeshifters icon) - 97 OVR PAC: 94 SHO: 92 PAS: 97 DRI: 97 DEF: 85 PHY: 92 CAM: Hristo Stoichkov (Shapeshifters icon) - 97 OVR PAC: 97 SHO: 97 PAS: 97 DRI: 97 DEF: 78 PHY: 91 ST: Yaya Touré (Shapeshifters Hero) - 97 OVR PAC: 93 SHO: 94 PAS: 97 DRI: 96 DEF: 91 PHY: 97 GK: Peter Crouch (Shapeshifters Hero) - 95 OVR DIV: 92 HAN: 95 KCI: 91 REF: 90 SPD: 84 PDS: 91 ST: Kingsley Coman (Bayern Munich) - 98 OVR PAC: 98 SHO: 95 PAS: 93 DRI: 98 DEF: 50 PHY: 85 LB: Phil Foden (Manchester City) - 98 OVR PAC: 98 SHO: 90 PAS: 95 DRI: 98 DEF: 93 PHY: 90 RW: Alessia Russo (Arsenal Women) - 98 OVR PAC: 96 SHO: 98 PAS: 95 DRI: 98 DEF: 60 PHY: 92 CDM: Paolo Dybala (Roma) - 97 OVR PAC: 93 SHO: 90 PAS: 97 DRI: 95 DEF: 96 PHY: 90 CAM: Sadio Mane (Al Nassr) - 97 OVR PAC: 97 SHO: 95 PAS: 97 DRI: 97 DEF: 54 PHY: 92 CAM: Ollie Watkins (Aston Villa) - 97 OVR PAC: 97 SHO: 97 PAS: 88 DRI: 94 DEF: 60 PHY: 95 ST: Maya Le Tissier (Manchester United Women) - 96 OVR PAC: 96 SHO: 96 PAS: 90 DRI: 94 DEF: 70 PHY: 85 LW: Amad Diallo (Manchester United) - 96 OVR PAC: 97 SHO: 93 PAS: 95 DRI: 94 DEF: 57 PHY: 82 CM: Christian Pulisic (Milan) - 96 OVR PAC: 96 SHO: 90 PAS: 96 DRI: 94 DEF: 85 PHY: 85 CB: Benjamin Sesko (RB Leipzig) - 96 OVR PAC: 90 SHO: 80 PAS: 88 DRI: 86 DEF: 96 PHY: 96 ST: Anthony Elanga (Nottingham Forest) - 95 OVR PAC: 99 SHO: 95 PAS: 91 DRI: 95 DEF: 70 PHY: 88 CB: Dusan Vlahovic (Juventus) - 95 OVR PAC: 93 SHO: 84 PAS: 85 DRI: 87 DEF: 95 PHY: 95 CDM: Manuela Vanegas (Real Sociedad Women) - 95 OVR PAC: 91 SHO: 83 PAS: 95 DRI: 90 DEF: 95 PHY: 90 ST: Fabinho (Al Ittihad) - 95 OVR PAC: 94 SHO: 95 PAS: 91 DRI: 95 DEF: 81 PHY: 90 LM: Mayra Ramirez (Chelsea Women) - 95 OVR PAC: 95 SHO: 91 PAS: 92 DRI: 95 DEF: 65 PHY: 95 ST: Ayoze Perez (Villarreal) - 95 OVR PAC: 94 SHO: 94 PAS: 95 DRI: 96 DEF: 75 PHY: 90 CAM: Giovanna Hoffman (RB Leipzig Women) - 94 OVR PAC: 94 SHO: 91 PAS: 94 DRI: 94 DEF: 62 PHY: 88 RM: Sydie Peck (Sheffield United) - 94 OVR PAC: 94 SHO: 91 PAS: 94 DRI: 94 DEF: 65 PHY: 92 CB: Jens Stage (Werder Bremen) - 94 OVR PAC: 93 SHO: 81 PAS: 86 DRI: 90 DEF: 94 PHY: 94 Some of the above players will be added to SBCs, but the specific players have not yet been announced. The whistleblower revealed that one of them will be Franco Baresi. Overall, although the OVR of these players is high, there are not many really exciting ones, and some players even have some problems in design. For example, Paolo Dybala, as a CDM, does not have a defensive Playstyle+, which greatly reduces the value of this card. The next promotion after Shapeshifters confirmed by the developers of EA FC 25 will be FUTTIES, so whatever promotion you prefer, you can just leave your coins for 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.

Among various ball simulation video games, FC 25 is undoubtedly one of the most popular. Rich game Mechanics, interesting gameplay, and many famous Teams and Players for you to choose from. All these make FC 25 very attractive. And with the update of the game, the newly added Career Mode has attracted the attention of players and industry insiders for its rich system content. In Career Mode, players can experience the complete process of leading a Team from obscurity to the podium. This undoubtedly makes FIFA 25 more realistic and immersive based on the original game and also provides players with more channels and methods to accumulate FIFA 25 Coins. When players choose Players in Career Mode, besides some young Players who have recently emerged, there are also many Veterans who have been in good shape for a long time. After all, compared with young people, they may be more authoritative in the eyes of players. Based on this, we will introduce you to the 10 most worthwhile Veteran Players. 1. Iago Aspas As a Striker who has long been underestimated, Iago Aspas, who plays for Celta Vigo, has actually been performing well in La Liga. The rich awards he has won also prove this. He currently plays as ST in Team, and his total score is 87. Although he is not the most brilliant among Veterans, his strength is still worthy of trust by players. You can definitely choose him as your starting Player. 2. Francesco Acerbi This is a solid center back with powerful strength, currently playing for Inter Milan. However, Francesco Acerbi really made a name for himself during his Sassuolo and Lazio period. His current total score in the game is 84, which is a good score. Although he has passed the golden age of football Players, Francesco Acerbi’s skills have improved with age. Recruiting him will stabilize your Team’s Back-line, and since his contract is about to expire, recruiting him does not require you to use too many EA FC 25 Coins. 3. Mats Hummels As a CB playing for Roma, Mats Hummels now has an in-game total Rating of 85. In the past ten years of his career, he has become one of the strongest German Players in world football through his own efforts. In the past career, Mats Hummels has played for Borussia Dortmund and Bayern Munich respectively, which has laid the foundation for his progress. And since he currently belongs to Roma, he will also create a new legend in Italian League. 4. Cristiano Ronaldo Cristiano Ronaldo, who plays for Al Nassr, is undoubtedly one of the most well-known Players in the world, so it is not surprising that he has an overall Rating of 86. As an ST, Portuguese international has set many records. Whether it is Real Madrid, Manchester United or Juventus, he has impressed football fans. 5. Karim Benzema As another ST in Saudi League, Benzema is also a famous French football Player with a brilliant career. Especially when he cooperates with Cristiano Ronaldo and Gareth Bale on Court, it can be said that his performance is seamless. In addition, when he played for Real Madrid, he also won many honors for himself and Team. 6. Manuel Neuer This famous goalkeeper from Bayern Munich has received an overall score of 86 and the love of countless fans for his wonderful performance on Court. His excellent strength is worthy of players to add him to their Team. However, corresponding to his potent strength, FIFA 25 Coins required to get him are also not small. So he is more suitable for players who have enough budget and need to avoid Team losing the ball as much as possible. 7. Luka Modrić This Croatian midfielder currently plays Position of CM in Real Madrid, with an overall score of 86. As he grows older, he is getting better and better, and is not troubled by age or injuries. In 2023/2024 Season, he played a key role for his Team, which eventually led Real Madrid to win League Title and UEFA Champions League. This also makes him the Player who won six UCL Titles. So if you want a Player who can help you control Midfield, Luka Modrić is definitely your best choice. 8. Yann Sommer As Goalkeeper of Lombardia FC (Inter Milan), Yann Sommer has a total Rating of 87. Swiss Player has attracted much attention for his outstanding performance when he was in Borussia Mönchengladbach. If you want a good GK, you can consider choosing him. 9. Lionel Messi Lionel Messi, a well-known Player currently playing for Inter Miami, plays RW Position in Team and has a total Rating of 88. This is why he is fanatically pursued by fans all over the world. He does have extraordinary strength. Since Lionel Messi may end his football career in a few years, if you are his fan, you might as well add him to your Team in the game as soon as possible. 10. Robert Lewandowski From FC Barcelona is an excellent Polish Veteran. If you choose him as Striker of your Team, I believe he will bring you a lot of goals. His total score is 88 at present, which is a good score, but according to the prediction, his state may decline in the next Season. So if you choose him, it is best to prepare a substitute at the same time to replace him on time. The above is the main situation of these 10 Veterans. If you want to know more about them, you can join iGMeet Discord. And recently there is a lottery event here. We offer 4 million EA Sports FC Coins, and will draw 6 players to share these Coins when EA FC 25 Total Rush Team 2 goes online! Hurry up and get involved!

In EA Sports FC 25, players can start different types of management career modes. Some may prefer to take over a team of former glory and work to reshape it into a top team in the league. For other players who want to directly control one of the top teams in the world, career mode allows them to choose to manage eight five-star teams, each of which provides a unique career mode experience. Here is a detailed ranking of them. 8. Lombardia FC (Inter) Country: Italy League: Serie A Enilive Starting Transfer Budget: $75.8 million Lombardia FC, also known as Inter. They successfully won Serie A in the 2023-2024 season and proved themselves to be a strong team. Although the team has excellent players like Lautaro Martinez and Nicolo Barella. However, their lineup is not as interesting to use as other five-star teams. In addition, players can only play as Lombardia FC in EA FC 25. It’s even more regrettable that the jersey colors in the game are not Inter’s iconic black and blue stripes. 7. Manchester City Country: England League: Premier League Starting Transfer Budget: $247 million Manchester City is a Premier League powerhouse with some of the highest-rated players in the game. They have won six titles in the last seven seasons, and it doesn’t look like their dominance will be weakened anytime soon. It’s difficult to replicate Pep Guardiola’s tactical style in FIFA 25, but it’s still fun to charge forward with Haaland or build up the attack with De Bruyne. Since Manchester City not only has a great team, but their starting transfer budget also exceeds other five-star teams, it will be easy to win with Manchester City. 6. FC Bayern Munchen Country: Germany League: Bundesliga Starting Transfer Budget: $110 million Bayern Munchen lost Bundesliga to Leverkusen in the 2023-2024 season. Therefore, their first task is to regain the league title and consolidate their dominance in German football. This should not be difficult for them, as they have a strong team and strong financial resources. Even if Leverkusen gives you trouble in the early season, you can build a team that can dominate the game. It is even possible to weaken the opponent by getting Leverkusen’s best players using FUT 25 Coins. 5. Real Madrid Country: Spain League: La Liga EA Sports Starting Transfer Budget: $133.2 million Managing Real Madrid in career mode may feel relatively easy, as the roster they have is enough to win the game easily. In addition, they have ample funds and a board with a lenient attitude towards the use of young players. Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Jr are two of the fastest players in the game. Besides this, there are several young superstars on the team, such as Endrick and Arda Gular, who have the potential to become the best players in the world. Developing these young players into top stars in the game is very satisfying. 4. Liverpool Country: England League: Premier League Starting Transfer Budget: $115 million The team lineup in EA Sports FC 25 is very similar to EA Sports FC 24, with only Federico Chiesa signed. But it is still a lot of fun to manage Reds, as they have some exciting players, such as Mohamed Salah and Luis Diaz. They are also a fun challenge, and the goal is to dethrone Man City, a top team, from the throne. In addition, if you want to create a new era of Liverpool’s dominance, it will not be easy, because several of their best players are old, and you have to build a team for the future. 3. Arsenal Country: England League: Premier League Starting Transfer Budget: $136.6 million Arsenal has had relatively little success in recent years. They have failed to win any Premier League or Champions League since 2004. Arsenal has a strong team with defensive players like Declan Rice, William Saliba, and Gabriel providing a solid foundation. However, you may need to strengthen your attacking lineup. 2. Leverkusen Country: Germany League: Bundesliga Starting Transfer Budget: $64.4 million Leverkusen has had a great season in the 2023-2024 season. They have only lost one game in all competitions, which gives them a five-star rating. Since Bayern Munich is usually the dominant team in Germany, they will probably regain the title, so it remains to be seen whether they can continue this success in Career Mode. Leverkusen has some excellent players. But they are still not as strong as Bayern, and their transfer budget will not be as abundant as Bayern in your first season. Therefore, even if they are unbeaten in the last season and become a five-star team, they still face certain challenges. 1. FC Barcelona Country: Spain League: La Liga EA Sports Starting Transfer Budget: $89.5 million Barcelona has faced financial difficulties in recent years, so when managing the team in career mode, the transfer budget is not as abundant as other big teams, and the board of directors has high expectations for finances and results. They want managers to lead the team to win games, manage finances properly, and develop young players. You have some outstanding young players, and you can try to develop them into top stars. Junior players such as Lamine Yamal, Gavi, Balde, and Pau Cubarsi have the potential to become the best in the game. In short, no matter which team you choose, players will experience unique career challenges. To make it easier to deal with these challenges, you can follow Giveaway channel in iGMeet discord, which often releases product giveaway information, and you can also discuss game strategies with other players in the discord group.