FC 25 best formations & custom tactics explained
Settling on a good tactic in FC 25 will go a long way towards securing wins regardless of whether you’re playing Division Rivals, Squad Battles or Career Mode, but the best formations and custom tactics are hard to find.
The tactics change in every edition of the game, and this year’s release is no different, with the most significant tactical overhaul in recent years and the introduction of Player Roles.
Some tactics will offer more width, while others will be stronger defensively. Most importantly, they can be the difference between winning and losing.
Below, we’ve outlined some of the best FC 25 formations and tactics that will give you an advantage over your opponents.
The best formations and tactics will vary depending on how you wish to play in the game, but we'd recommend the 4-1-2-1-2 Narrow, the 3-4-2-1 or the 4-2-3-1 Wide.
Some players will prefer to sit a bit deeper, soak up pressure and hit teams on the break. Others will prefer to control the ball, dominate the game, and be on the front foot; regardless of how you wish to play, the biggest goal is to win, and the tactics below will help you achieve your goal.
This formation has been one of the most popular in recent years, but with the new Player Roles in FC 25, there are even more options with this shape.
It’s nice and narrow, offering plenty of control and passing options while also providing some width if you have the right central midfielders. It also allows players to use two strikers, so multiple options are operating in the box.
Something to keep in mind this year is some players perform better with specific instructions, so make sure when recruiting you check whether or not they fit the roles.
Alternatively, you can invert the fullbacks to flood the midfield, offering more passing options if that’s what you prefer.
This formation is more defensively sound, offering little room at the back if you’re countered but also leaving plenty of options in attack for when you get the ball.
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