EA FC 25: Top 10 Center Backs To Bolster Your Defense In Ultimate Team

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!

It’s been almost two months since FC 25 was launched. Although it was a good game at the beginning, the game developers have been constantly updating and optimizing it to provide players with a better experience. There are some new mechanisms or activities that require players to follow up and understand the relevant information in time to play them better, such as Bag Of Tricks Evolution. This is an activity to help players upgrade. You can upgrade their cards by selecting ball carriers and using 50000 EA FC 25 Coins to make them stronger than before in unique positions in FIFA 25 Ultimate Team. Then you must want to know which players are more suitable for this mechanism. Next, we will introduce you to the 7 most suitable players to upgrade through Bag Of Tricks Evolution. 1. Isi Palazón This 29-year-old midfielder from Spain is a good upgrade choice in this evolution, especially his outstanding speed trait makes his card stand out among a crowd of players. When you successfully upgrade him through FC 25 Coins, his offensive data will be strengthened as never before. In the game, you can deploy him as a right midfielder, left midfielder, right wing or attacking midfielder according to your preference. In addition, his card data is speed 90, dribbling 89, shooting 85, passing 80, physical fitness 69, defense 39, skill moves four stars and weak foot accuracy three stars. With his new inside forward role, we are sure that he will start the attack from the wing, eventually cut inside, put the ball on his dominant foot and shoot, thus leading the team to victory. 2. Takefusa Kubo Japanese winger Takefusa Kubo is an excellent dribbler, and he mainly plays in the right wing on the court. He has excellent speed, dribbling and skills, which enables him to break through opponents on the court. In addition, his potential is also very good, and you can develop his game card in Ultimate Team. And this talented Japanese player can play both as a winger and a striker, and he can basically get a good game rating in every game. His technical play helps him reach the highest speed when sprinting, so that he can easily break through the opponent’s defense with a feint and score the eventual goal. 3. Serge Gnabry Serge Gnabry is already one of the best wing midfielders in EA FC 25. If he is upgraded through Bag Of Tricks Evolution, his card will be among the best. He has excellent offensive data and strong physical fitness, which makes him a very good midfielder. Besides being a midfielder, he also has the qualities of a top striker. If you want him to play this position or there is no reliable striker on the team, you can let him “part-time”. His card data is speed 89, dribbling 89, shooting 86, passing 80, physical fitness 71, defense 43, four-star skill moves and four-star weak foot accuracy. These high stats make him an indispensable player in your team. 4. Malcom This midfielder from Brazil's full name is Malcom Filipe Silva de Oliveira. His card has decent base stats, and after strengthening, it becomes even more impressive, making it attractive even in Ultimate Team. He currently plays for Saudi Pro Club Al Hilal as an attacking midfielder and right midfielder. His card, after upgrading through Bag Of Tricks Evolution, will be one of the best player cards you can choose in the mechanic. Not only is Malcom’s ability to dribble past opponents impressive, but with his upgraded performance, he will perform unique flick trick moves. 5. Sadio Mané This player also plays for Saudi Pro Club Al Hilal. His card, after strengthening, can change his primary position on the field to a striker. And because of his versatility, he can also play as a left midfielder, left winger, and even right midfielder. Of all the card stats, his offensive stats are the most impressive, as he has 90 speed, 89 dribbling, 86 shooting, 80 passing, 80 physical fitness, 44 defense, four stars in trick moves, and four stars in weak foot accuracy. These solid attributes and technical play allow him to dribble past opponents with ease, making him a top striker in FC 25. 6. Andrea Colpani Andrea Colpani is from and is one of the youngest players in the game. As a midfielder, he received a well-rounded evolution card under the Bag Of Tricks Evolution mechanism, with excellent offensive and defensive capabilities. His offensive end is very deadly, as he has explosive power, strong dribbling ability, and can finish shots from short and long distances. On the other hand, his defense is excellent, as his physical fitness makes it difficult for opponents to break through him easily. After his evolution, his attributes are fully upgraded to dribbling 94, sprint speed 93, ball control 92, endurance 90, reaction 87, acceleration 87, agility 87, bounce 84, skill action four stars and weak foot accuracy four stars. 7. Lamine Yamal This also very young Spanish player Lamine Yamal is called a prodigy, and he also got better card data under Bag Of Tricks Evolution mechanism. Especially his speed and dribbling ability are enough to make him a core figure in your team. Although his main position on the court is right wing, he can also play on the left wing and right midfield. After the upgrade, his card data is speed 90, dribbling 89, shooting 82, passing 80, physical fitness 53, defense 23, skill action four stars, weak foot accuracy three stars. In addition, his card playing methods mainly include fancy technology, exquisite shooting, etc. I think you probably already know which players to choose for your Bag Of Tricks Evolution. Of course, these 7 are just some players you can choose from. You can also enter iGMeet Discord to communicate with other players for more possibilities. In addition, the giveaway channel of iGMeet Discord often holds raffles. Participating in them may get some EA Sports FC 25 prizes. Don’t miss it!

Trailblazer Turbo Evolution serves as a system to upgrade certain players who are equipped with Trailblazer card in EA Sports FC 25. It is aimed at enhancing the data of pace, passing, defending, dribbling, physicality, and shooting and make players stand out in the team. Trailblazer Turbo Evolution can be counted as another free evolution in the game. And all you need to do is to satisfy the demands and go through five stage challenges smoothly. Among other things, the requirements are to reach max 85 overall and have a Trailblazer rarity card. Here lies 7 best Trailblazers Turbo Evolution players for your reference. If you are interested in them, try to bring them to your team. 7. Álex Baena Evo Rating: 86 Position: LM Álex Baena serves as the Spanish midfielder and has got his trailblazer card upgraded and embrace some nice stats. He plays as a winger or a striker. And his Trailblazer card grants him a nice performance in the midfield and striker. If you are desperate for a player who is excelled at playing free kick and owns high accuracy, then it is recommended to bring Álex Baena with 88 free kick accuracy to your team by spending some EA FC 25 Coins. 6. Elias Saad Evo Rating: 85 Position: LW Elias Saad also has a trailblazer card which makes him eligible to get upgraded. This skilled player has excellent offensive abilities that support him getting past opponents in tight spaces and putting the ball in the net. His card stats show 90 dribbling, 88 pace, 81 shooting, 81 passing, 71 physical ability, 44 defending, 5-star skill moves, and 3-star weak foot accuracy, respectively. These excellent data support him easily being among the best left wingers in Ultimate Team. If you are looking for a decent left winger, he is a great signing. 5. Gabriela García Evo Rating: 86 Position: CDM We are surprised to see Gabriela García as a great women players who has also got a trailblazer card, which makes her a dominant force in the midfield position. In the aspects of attacking and defending, she has enough advantages which can be demonstrated by her stats. Therefore, she is a pleasant option for defensive midfielder, or a central midfielder. 90 physicality and 83 defending absolute advantages make it difficult for opponents to break through her, and what is also commendable is her anticipation and quick reaction ability. This Venezuelan midfielder plays for Atlético Madrid achieves an average 8.07 rating in each game on average. 4. Jobe Bellingham Evo Rating: 86 Position: CM Under the support of trailblazer card, Jobe Bellingham’s statistics are very comprehensive, especially in offense and defense. This all-round advantage will definitely make him a popular target for players. Jobe Bellingham plays for Sunderland now, and his primary position comes to attacking midfield, and striker, central midfield, and defensive midfield can be viewed as his secondary positions. In the term of player traits, his rating is as high as 90. This is enough to be used against any opponent. He will definitely become a hero guarding your midfield, and helps you claim the victory of the game. 3. Jhon Durán Evo Rating: 85 Position: ST Jhon Jader Durán Palacio serves as one of the few Premier League strikers who embrace a trailblazer card, who are equipped with overpowered speed. His shooting, dribbling, and physical presence promise him to stand out with ease. Jhon Durán is also a deadly long-range shooter, and his powerful shot always overshadows other players. 2. Óscar Mingueza Evo Rating: 85 Position: RB This strengthened card grants Óscar Mingueza one of the best right backs of the game. With his excellent defensive and attacking abilities, he becomes the fantastic option for right back, or as a right midfielder. 90 pace, 85 physical ability, 83 defending, 81 dribbling, 81 passing, 45 shooting, 3-star skill moves, and 3star weak foot accuracy contributes all of his stats. 1. Antonee Robinson Evo Rating: 86 Position: LB He receives an overall one-point boost to all of his attributes except pace, making him the player who benefits the most overall. And his FC 25 Trailblazer card shows 94 pace, 86 physicality, 85 dribbling, 82 defending, 79 passing, 54 shooting, three-star skill moves, and three-star weak foot accuracy to us. As the player with the highest overall improvement, Antonee Robinson’s performance has always attracted widespread attention and finally lived up to expectations. Especially in the competition with left-wing opponents, he often brings us surprises. With the blessing of the trailblazer card, the player who already performed well has been further improved, and the player’s choice of players has also been expanded. Also Read: FC 25 Coins Giveaways That’s it for the top seven players who have received the trailblazer card in FIFA 25. If you want to know more information, please enter iGMeet discord. There will also be a lucky draw event in giveaway channel. Please take part in timely and earn bring the rewards home! Thanks for reading.

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.