While the introduction of Roles in EA Sports FC 25 continues to change the landscape of the game, last year’s headlining feature, PlayStyles, is back with a revamped set of top-tier picks. Whether finding the best PlayStyles in EA FC 25 is a necessity for your ultra-competitive team, or if you’re just learning the game from the ground up, these options should serve you well.
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PlayStyles heavily impact the way your player performs on the pitch, shifting the meta toward cards that boast one of the best PlayStyles. While you may recall some of these options from the mark they made on FC 24, the balance of power has shifted in FC 25.
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Aerial
Aerial is the signature PlayStyle of Virgil van Dijk and is extremely useful for winning headers contested by your opponents. This PlayStyle is exceptional on tall CBs as they typically have everything needed to guarantee you win the header with this PlayStyle.
Despite the adjustment that makes contested headers harder to control via the December patch, this PlayStyle should help offset any major differences that might be more noticeable while using other players. Enjoy using van Dijk and the other excellent defenders in FC 25 who boast this PlayStyle.
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Technical
Technical is one of the best PlayStyles in EA FC 25, especially if you know how to maximize production from the game’s best dribblers. Technical is all about maintaining close control of the ball while moving at a faster speed than the usual jog, without the wild touches you get while sprinting.
Players like Lionel Messi and Phil Foden are excellent examples of players who use this PlayStyle to its maximum capabilities, making it exceedingly difficult for opposing defenders to dispossess you while you’re weaving through them toward the goal.
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Incisive Pass
Incisive Pass returns after a strong debut in FC 24, as this PlayStyle has become a hallmark of the best passers in Ultimate Team. Incisive Pass allows you to split defenders with remarkably precise passes that arrive at your teammates’ feet with perfect weight and speed.
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While a higher Passing rating never hurts, an Incisive Pass alone is enough to enable crisp passes that avoid being intercepted by some of the best defenders. If you already use precision through balls, this PlayStyle isn’t strictly necessary, but it will still improve your usual passes without the need for you to aim as carefully as you might normally.
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Anticipate
Anticipate made a bold statement as one of the premier PlayStyles in FC 24, and while it’s still an excellent PlayStyle that any defender would be lucky to have, the changes to the game have made it harder to rely on defending at all.
Unlucky bounces and the addition of several new animations make defending much less consistent than it used to be, dampening the impact of key defensive PlayStyles.
While Anticipate doesn’t guarantee that you’ll even be able to claim possession after making an excellent tackle, it’s easily the most helpful defensive PlayStyle if you’re not already a top-tier defender. The added assistance you receive via improved defensive positioning and movement is a huge help if you’re struggling to get your timing right.
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Long Ball Pass
Long Ball Pass is one of two incredible Passing PlayStyles to make the top three, but it has a legitimate argument for a higher placement, especially after the shift in mechanics from the December patch. However, this PlayStyle still requires a decent amount of awareness and skill to use, so it’s not strictly the easiest to adapt to.
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Once you acclimate to trusting this PlayStyle to get your passes where they need to go, you’ll be counterattacking with deadly efficiency. There’s a slight learning curve if you usually play a careful, possession-based game, but there’s no reward without taking some risk.
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Power Shot
Power Shot might have had a claim for the top spot if not for the changes EA made to the accuracy of first-time Power Shots. However, those types of shots were unrealistically accurate and worked too often, considering the level of difficulty a real footballer would have to keep that type of shot on target.
Despite the adjustments to the accuracy of first-time Power Shots in the December patch, this PlayStyle remains among the most effective in the game for scoring.
However, if you enjoy using Power Shots in one-on-one situations or with your CAMs who find space at the edge of the box, you’ll still find immense success with this PlayStyle. Federico Valverde is one of the best options available for this PlayStyle, but the Thunderstruck card comes with an exorbitant price to match his prowess.
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Tiki Taka
Tiki Taka is the best PlayStyle in EA FC 25, as this can take a player with one of the worst passing attributes in the game and elevate their accuracy to unexpectedly precise levels.
If you completed Ewa Pajor’s Thunderstruck SBC and tried her before and after she received the base Tiki Taka PlayStyle, you can understand the impact it has on in-game performance.
Whether you employ this PlayStyle on an Icon like Cruyff or enjoy using it for linking up play on the wings with Raphina, this PlayStyle will help ensure that your passes connect in every area of the pitch. Keeping possession is essential, and this PlayStyle lets you pick your spots quickly so you can react to defenders in the blink of an eye.
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