EA FC 25: Master These 3 New Features To Optimize Your Best Tactics! - FC IQ, Player Roles & PlayStyles

EA Sports FC 25 FUT Birthday event is about to go live on March 7. This event is one of the most exciting events in FUT 25. As it is one of the three major promotions in FC series every year, this event allows players to get amazing boosts, so it is loved by fans. Date FUT Birthday event will last for two weeks, and a batch of players will be released every week. FUT Birthday events are held in March every year, and FUT Birthday in EA FC 25 has been confirmed to be on March 7, 2025 at 10 am Pacific Time (1 pm Eastern Time, 6 pm GMT). This annual event mainly improves players’ Skill Move and Weak Foot. Football players will receive a pink-themed card with very high stats! FUT Birthday event is definitely an event that every player cannot miss. How many FUT 25 Coins have you prepared for these players? Leaked Players Every EA Sports FC event is leaked, but until the official announcement is accurate, players should be skeptical of the news. Like any other promotion in EA FC 25, FUT Birthday Players will be added to the game in the first team and second team. Each team will have active players as well as retired players in Heroes and Icons. In the official preview, three new players are hinted at in the game: A Norwegian striker who plays for Manchester City A Brazilian Icon (left wing) who plays for Trickster+ A Spanish midfielder who plays for Barcelona Women’s Football Team According to speculation, Norwegian striker for Manchester City who appears in EA FC 25, is likely to be Erling Haaland. Brazilian Icon player on the left wing should be Ronaldinho Gaúcho. The Barcelona women’s midfielder may be Aitana Bonmatí, because her base gold has Technical+. If the official adds a CM position card, it may also be Alexia Putellas, Cláudia Pina Medina, or Patri Guijarro. Cristiano Ronaldo, a legendary player who has won five Ballon d’Ors, will also appear at this event. Although Ronaldo is no longer participating in top football events, who can refuse to have such a legend in your team? Cristiano Ronaldo Flashback SBC has been leaked. The overall rating of this card is 93. The specific data is as follows: Pace: 94 Shooting: 94 Passing: 86 Dribbling: 91 Defending: 40 Physicality: 88 In addition, Cristiano Ronaldo also has Power Shot+ and Aerial+ Playstyles, which makes this card very powerful. The developer will definitely not let you get this card easily. You have to prepare enough FIFA 25 coins. If you are not prepared enough, you might as well enter FC 25 Coins Giveaway in iGMeet Discord. There will be some lucky draws on this channel. FUT Birthday event will last for two weeks. Maybe you can win a prize during this time. The leaked player list is still from familiar leakers, from the Twitter accounts FUT Sheriff and FIFATradingRomania. The two leakers have long been previewing and leaking FC series activities, and their information is often quite accurate. Leaked List Here is the leaked list of the FUT Birthday event they brought: Leaked Heroes and Icons Icon Card Ronaldinho (95 Overall Rating): Brazil Icon Card Patrick Vieira (93 Overall Rating): France Hero Card Ramires (90 Overall Rating): Brazil Hero Card Claudio Marchisio (91 Overall Rating): Italy Icon Card Emmanuel Petit (90 Overall Rating): France Hero Card Jay-Jay Okocha (92 Overall Rating): Nigeria Icon Card Marco Van Basten (93 Overall Rating): Netherlands Hero Card Celia Sasic (93 Overall Rating): Germany Hero Card Ledley King (90 Overall Rating): England Hero Card Victor Ibarbo: Columbia Hero Card Seydou Doumbia: Ivory Coast Hero Card Gervinho: Ivory Coast Leaked Modern Players Erling Haaland (95 Overall Rating): Manchester City Jude Bellingham (94 Overall Rating): Real Madrid Aitana Bonmati (93 Overall Rating): Barcelona Sophie Smith: Portland Thorns Antoine Griezmann: Atletico Madrid Rafael Leao (93 Overall Rating): AC Milan Ruben Dias: Manchester City Cristiano Ronaldo (93 Overall Rating): Al-Nassr (Flashback SBC) Kai Havertz: Arsenal Alejandro Garnacho (92 Overall Rating): Manchester United Selma Bacha: Lyon Trent Alexander-Arnold: Liverpool Lena Oberdort (91 Overall Rating): Bayern Munich Salma Paralluelo (91 Overall Rating): Barcelona Nick Pope: Newcastle (SBC) Serhou Guirassy (90 Overall Rating): Dortmund Pepe Reina (89 Overall Rating): Como Ethan Mbappe: Lille The above is a partial list of this event. The credibility of this list is still very high. Real Madrid’s Jude Bellingham and French icon Patrick Vieira are both heavyweights. They will definitely be among the elite players in this event. There are also some players worth noting, such as Rafael Leao, Alejandro Garnacho, and Antoine Griezmann. These players are well-liked by players and are very powerful in their own right. After this buff, they may become the best players on your team. During this event, all cards will be packed for one week. Upgrade Packs, SBCs, and Objectives will also provide card packs. If you don’t have enough coins, it is recommended to save card packs before the event and then open them during the event to increase your chances of obtaining these players.

EA FC 25 gives much emphasis on competitive nature, the core point of sport games in real life. When you win and suppress your opponents, you will get unparalleled fun and pride. Tactics and formations are often the keys to claim the victory. Of course, if you also have powerful players, it will be icing on the cake. Buy FC 25 Coins to trade for powerful players with high overall serves as another guarantee for your championship. Compared to the previous FC series, FC 25 features complexity and variety. The previous tactical formations may lose their effects, but 4-1-2-1-2 Narrow is not included. 4-1-2-1-2 Narrow still serves as one of the best formations in EA Sports FC 25, which is targeted at making your game journey funnier and interesting. Keep reading to learn more tactics of 4-1-2-1-2 Narrow formation. Of course, this is not a fixed answer. Adjusting accordingly according to the needs and strengths of the team is the key to winning. 4-1-2-1-2 Narrow Tactics  Build-up Style - Short Passes Defensive Approach - High/70 Adjusting the build-up style and defensive approach has always been the key to winning in FIFA 25. And the build-up style is typically divided into three types: Balanced, Counter and Short Passes, respectively. 4-1-2-1-2 Narrow features fast movement, so it is quite suitable for Short Passes. This formation supports the ball carrier with other player accompanying by him and maintains a defensive state. As to defensive approach, it is recommended to adopt a top line of 70 to safeguard the defensive line. Of course, the speed of the defenders is also an important consideration. 4-1-2-1-2 Narrow Player Roles The roles and positions of players are not fixed. Only by fine-tuning the strategy in combination with the actual situation to give full play to the advantages of the players can you win the ultimate victory. And here lies the player roles for your reference in 4-1-2-1-2 Narrow formation. Goalkeeper: Goalkeeper, Defend Left-back: Wing-back, Balanced Right-back: Full-back, Balanced Centre-backs: Defender, Defend Defensive Midfielder: Holding, Defend Central-midfielders: Box-to-box, Balanced Attacking Midfielder: Playmaker, Balanced Strikers: Advanced Forward, Attack Players To Defense In EA FC 25, the role and tasks of the goalkeeper are relatively traditional, and there is no major role change. The default of 4-1-2-1-2 (Narrow) lacking width can be compensated by playing the fullbacks effectively. Fullbacks feature strong stamina and a greater attacking threat. When they lose possession, they reinforce the defensive line, but when in possession, they act as an extra attacker. As for the two centre-backs, they should take the responsibility of “Defend” and “Defend”. The main responsibility is to reinforce the back line. Of course, they can also attack from the back if necessary. Players For Midfield All four midfielders provide defensive support for the entire team. The defensive midfielder takes the job to protect your back line and cover as much of the playing field as possible. Besides this, when you get the ball back, they will move slightly to pass the ball and attack. Of course, their focus is still on the defensive side. The half-wingers will provide you with width support. It is recommended to use two midfielders with high overall ratings. They take the role of “Balanced”, who are targeted at serving key cogs in 4-1-2-1-2 Narrow formation in FIFA 25 to cover all areas between the two penalty areas. It should be noted that the penalty area midfielders are always the core and key to the team’s victory. They work hard to allow the offensive midfielders to pass the ball into the penalty area, while providing defensive support. Players To Attack You can not place the hope on several players in 4-1-2-1-2 Narrow formation. As the game becomes more and more intense and tense, it comes the time for your two forwards to step up. In addition to attacking, they will also seize any opportunity to score goals. Therefore, the forwards of this formation had better have a fairly high overall rating. If you have someone like Harry Kane as your player, then you don’t have to worry at all. Players Recommended Although there are countless players who can perfectly fit into the 4-1-2-1-2 Narrow formation, which is one reason why this formation is popular, if you can have those powerful players by spending EA FC 25 Coins, then you can win the game more easily. In the terms of defense, Josko Gvardiol, Manuel Akanji and Micky van de Ven serves as the perfect centre-backs. Because they have the most important attribute of a defensive player in FC 25 - speed, which supports them. They have the most important attribute of a defensive player in the game. And Gvardiol can also play as a full-back. After all, the positional versatility of a player is also an important indicator to judge a player’s ability. As for midfield, it is recommended Atletico Madrid star Marcos Llorente and Real Madrid midfielder Eduardo Camavinga. Their data is comprehensive, which means they will be very good at solving various situations in the midfield and making positive adjustments and distribution. Of course, if your budget is not that high, then it is recommended to choose Ademola Lookman and Inaki Williams with amazing speed score. The above is the sharing of 4-1-2-1-2 Narrow formation in EA FC 25. If you want to know more about formation consultation, welcome to join iGMeet discord. 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Ultimate Team is a very interesting game mode that is very popular not only in EA FC 25 but also in all sports video games released by EA. In this game mode, you can build your dream team from all the available players throughout the season. In the current season, you can perform an Octopus Evolution on your midfielders, and your players will be given abilities from the legendary French midfielder Blaise Matuidi. In short, this player’s speed, defense and physical speed will be significantly improved. Most importantly, CDM Holding++ Role will be added to the player card, striving to make them the most solid defender in your midfield. Of course, this Octopus Evolution is not free to complete, it requires you to spend 500k FC 25 Coins or 750 FC Points. So it is very important to choose the most suitable player for evolution to make your money worthwhile. So this guide will introduce you to some players suitable for Octopus Evolution and how they will perform in the future. 1. Renato Sanches For S.L. Benfica EVO Rating: 82 As one of the strongest teams in Portugal, S.L. Benfica has a very strong defensive player, Renato Júnior Luz Sanches. The defensive ability of this player in the current FUT 25 card has been greatly improved compared to his default card, which makes him a great threat to the opponent’s players in the midfield area. In addition, the 84 physicality, 83 pace, 83 dribbling, 80 passing, 79 defending and 70 shooting shown on his player card can be the reason for your selection. If this is not enough to impress you, are his four-star skill moves and weak foot accuracy enough? These can make him have super dribbling ability when shooting or passing, and never miss any ball. 2. Tyler Adams For AFC Bournemouth EVO Rating: 82 Tyler Adams is the first Premier League player to receive an Evolution Card in this FC 25 Octopus Evolution because of his excellent defensive stats. With his strong defensive ability and good physical fitness, he can easily suppress the opponent’s players on the field, so that his own offensive players can score. In his Evolution Card, you will see 83 pace, 50 shooting, 71 passing, 75 dribbling, 83 defending and 82 physicality. These impressive stats, coupled with three-star skill moves and three-star weak foot accuracy, will make him one of the most reliable players in your Ultimate Team. And his relentless style of play can make the opponent players fall into fatigue and make mistakes without knowing it. 3. Matt O’Riley For Brighton & Hove Albion EVO Rating: 84 Another Premier League player who has received a comprehensive evolution card is Matthew Sean O’Riley. Of course, his defensive stats are very good, but his offensive stats are also very impressive. Not only that, he can also play as both an offensive midfielder and a defensive midfielder in your team and can win your games. This is very friendly to players who don’t have a lot of budget when building a dream team, because this all-round midfielder can help you save a lot of FUT 25 Coins spent on cultivating a dedicated offensive midfielder or defensive midfielder. Matt O’Riley scored 18 goals in 37 games when he played for Celtic last season. This number is very rare for a midfielder. On his evolution card, he has 84 physicality, 83 passing, 81 pace, 77 shooting and 75 defending as well as four-star skill moves and four-star weak foot accuracy. 4. Pape Matar Sarr For San Antonio Spurs EVO Rating: 84 San Antonio Spurs, a veteran team, has a very young football talent in Pape Matar Sarr. At only 22 years old, he has a card rating much higher than his base card rating in this Octopus Evolution. On top of that, Sarr also has a very high potential rating. As long as you properly train him and invest some EA FC 25 Coins, he will definitely become one of the best midfielders in the entire league. In addition, his unique interception style increases his chances of keeping possession on the field, which distinguishes him from many players with similar stats. But his 83 physicality, 78 passing, 82 pace, 81 dribbling, 65 shooting and 83 defending are still very good. Although his two-star skill moves and three-star weak foot accuracy are not very strong, please wait for his growth. 5. Kobbie Mainoo For Manchester United EVO Rating: 82 Kobbie Mainoo, a talented youngster playing for Manchester United, is a player who can shoot in many ways on the field: he can dribble forward and easily break through the opponent’s defense, or he can shoot directly from unexpected positions and score. This is because of his excellent calm attributes on the ball, which can make the right choice in tense situations. So when you include this player in your dream team, your midfield will be well controlled, coupled with his unique play such as finesse shot and long ball pass, making it a very simple thing to win the game. These are some midfielders you can choose from in Octopus Evolution in EA Sports FC 25. I believe that their superb abilities combined with your careful training will make your dream team win a lot of games! If you have any problems when building a team or are unsure about the player selection, you can ask for help in iGMeet Discord. I believe you will find the most satisfactory answer here. And you will also have the opportunity to get Coins here to upgrade players. I wish you a happy game!

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.