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A Pro Guide to Formations in FC25

Check out these latest formations in FC25 to improve your gameplay

As a pro FIFA player, every year there new formations regarded as "meta" with some being more effective than others. Here is a collection of formations, that in my opinion, can make an instant impact on your gameplay!

Meta formations in FC25

4-4-2

From all the formations, this is one of the best I have used since it is well balanced and it allows you to attack aggressively. This formation normally stacks the midfield with one of the full backs pushing forward to help the attack, creating more scoring opportunities. Also, both midfielders are allowed to push forward to help the attack but they are responsible for tracking back to support the defense.

You can import tactic codes used by pro players to apply their exact custom settings:

Huge Gorilla

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Build-Up Style: Balanced

Defensive Approach: High

Line Height: 70

Player Roles

Goalkeeper: Sweeper Keeper - Balanced

Left Back: Wingback - Balanced

Center back: Defender - Defend

Center Back: Defender - Defend

Right Back: Fullback- Balanced

Left Midfielder: Inside Forward - Balanced

Center Midfielder: Box to Box - Balanced

Center Midfielder: Deep Lying Midfielder - Defend

Right Midfielder: Inside Forward - Balanced

Striker : Advanced Forward - Attack

Striker: Advanced Forward - Attack

Cameron Rock

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Build-Up Style: Short Passing

Defensive Approach: High

Line Height: 70

Player Roles

Goalkeeper: Defend

Left Back: Fullback - Balanced

Center back: Defender - Defend

Center Back: Defender - Defend

Right Back: Wingback - Balanced

Left Midfielder: Inside Forward - Balanced

Center Midfielder: Playmaker - Attack

Center Midfielder: Holding - Defend

Right Midfielder: Winger - Balanced

Striker : Advanced Forward - Attack

Striker: Advanced Forward - Attack

4-4-1-1 (2)

This formation is very similar to the 4-4-2 but with a small twist! Instead of having two attackers, this time you have one of the forwards playing as a SHADOW Central Attacking Midfielder with the wingers can be used as decoys to create space and provide a forward pass to the striker for an open goal scoring opportunity.

You can import tactic codes used by pro players to apply their exact custom settings:

J Brown

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Build-Up Style: Balanced

Defensive Approach: High

Line Height: 70

Player Roles

Goalkeeper: Defend

Left Back: Fullback - Balanced

Center back: Defender - Defend

Center Back: Defender - Defend

Right Back: Fullback- Balanced

Left Midfielder: Winger - Balanced

Center Midfielder: Playmaker - Attack

Center Midfielder: Deep Lying Playmaker - Defend

Right Midfielder: Inside Forward - Attack

Central Attacking Midfielder: Shadow Striker - Attack

Striker: Advanced Forward - Attack

Cameron Rock

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Build-Up Style: Short Passing

Defensive Approach: High

Line Height: 70

Player Roles

Goalkeeper: Balanced

Left Back: Fullback - Defend

Center back: Defender - Defend

Center Back: Defender - Defend

Right Back: Fullback- Defend

Left Midfielder: Winger - Balanced

Center Midfielder: Holding - Defend

Right Midfielder: Winger - Balanced

Central Attacking Midfielder: Playmaker - Balanced

Striker: Advanced Forward - Attack

5-2-1-2

This formation is quite different from the previous ones! This formation is usually used as a counter attacking formation since it is regarded as a defensive formation with a HIGH STABILITY at the back. Typically, it is esteemed as a counter attacking formation with the wing backs advancing forward and providing support to the attackers.

You can import tactic codes used by pro players to apply their exact custom settings:

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Build Up Style: Short Passing

Defensive Approach: High

Line Height: 70

Player Roles

Goalkeeper: Defend

Left Wing Back: Attacking Wing Back - Attack

Center Back: Defender - Defend

Right Wing Back: Attacking Wing Back - Attack

Center Midfielder: Playmaker - Attack

Center Attacking Midfielder: Shadow Striker - Attack

Striker: Poacher - Attack

Striker: Advanced Forward - Attack

J Brown

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Build-Up Style: Short Passing

Defensive Approach: High

Line Height: 70

Player Roles

Goalkeeper: Sweeper Keeper - Balanced

Left Wing Back: Attacking Wing Back - Balanced

Center Back: Defender - Defend

Right Wing Back: Wing Back - Balanced

Center Midfielder: Deep Lying Playmaker - Defend

Center Midfielder: Box to Box - Balanced

Center Attacking Midfielder: Shadow Striker - Attack

Striker: Advanced Forward - Attack

5-3-2

This formation is very similar to the previous one. As a formation, it is very difficult to break down since the three midfielders will sit in front of the back five which makes it very hard to beat. The wingbacks will also provide an extra option in front , often cutting the ball back to the middle with the midfielders trying to utilize that important forward pass to the attackers.

You can import tactic codes used by pro players to apply their exact custom settings:

Cameron Rock

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Build-Up Style: Balanced

Defensive Approach: High

Line Height: 70

Player Roles

Goalkeeper: Sweeper Keeper - Balanced

Left Wing Back: Attacking Wing Back - Balanced

Center Back: Defender - Defend

Right Wing Back: Attacking Wing Back - Balanced

Center Midfielder: Playmaker - Attack

Central Defensive Midfielder: Deep Lying Playmaker - Attack

Center Midfielder: Box to Box - Balanced

Striker: Advanced Forward - Attack

Omidexce

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Build-Up Style: Balanced

Defensive Approach: High

Line Height: 70

Player Roles

Goalkeeper: Defend

Left Wing Back: Wing Back - Balanced

Center Back: Defender - Defend

Right Wing Back: Attacking Wing Back - Balanced

Center Midfielder: Playmaker - Attack

Central Defensive Midfielder: Holding - Defend

Center Midfielder: Playmaker - Attack

Striker: Advanced Forward - Attack

4-3-1-2

This formation is more based on attacking rather then defending. The Central Attacking Midfielder will help the two attackers , with the other two midfielders also helping in the attacking front but also doing their defensive duties. Also the player's transition from their positions to their duties will remain solid.

You can import tactic codes used by pro players to apply their exact custom settings:

J Brown

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Build-Up Style: Balanced

Defensive Approach: High

Line Height: 70

Player Roles

Goalkeeper: Defend

Left Back: Wingback - Balanced

Center Back: Defender - Defend

Right Back: Fullback- Balanced

Center Midfielder: Holding - Defend

Center Midfielder: Playmaker - Attack

Central Attacking Midfielder: Playmaker - Balanced

Striker : Advanced Forward - Attack

Striker: Advanced Forward - Attack

GoalPoacher

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Build-Up Style: Counter

Defensive Approach: High

Line Height: 70

Player Roles

Goalkeeper: Defend

Left Back: Attacking Wing back - Balanced

Center Back: Defender - Defend

Right Back: Fullback- Balanced

Center Midfielder: Box to Box - Balanced

Center Midfielder: Deep Lying Midfielder - Defend

Center Midfielder: Box to Box - Balanced

Central Attacking Midfielder: Playmaker - Balanced

Striker: False 9 - Build Up

Striker: Advanced Forward - Attack

4-3-3 (2)

This formation is usually used as a counter attacking formation. An important tactic is to put the forwards as inside forwards for them to be closer together to give more options to the Central Midfielder's. The Central Defensive Midfielder will be given a CENTER BACK ROLE to defend close to a five at the back formation to prevent counter attacks.

You can import tactic codes used by pro players to apply their exact custom settings:

Zac Moore

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Build-Up Style: Counter

Defensive Approach: Balanced

Line Height: 50

Player Roles

Goalkeeper: Defend

Left Back: Fullback - Defend

Center Back: Defender - Defend

Right Back: Wingback- Balanced

Center Midfielder: Playmaker - Attack

Central Defensive Midfielder: Centre Half - Defend

Center Midfielder: Playmaker - Attack

Left Winger: Inside Forward - Attack

Right Winger: Inside Forward - Attack

Striker : Advanced Forward - Attack

How to import tactic codes in FC25:

Importing tactics codes!

Go to ‘Club’ in FUT Main Menu.
Select ‘Squad’ and then ‘Enter Squad.’
Press LS/L2 and then select ‘Team Management.’
Move to ‘Use Code’ in Tactics screen.
Choose ‘Import’ and then enter code.

This new feature is really a game changer in FC25. It saves you a lot of time from inserting the tactics manually and allowing you to try them much more quickly.

My pro perspective:

As a pro fifa player, in my opinion the best formation from all the ones suggested is the 4-4-2. It added a new dynamic to my gameplay which undoubtedly improved my way of attacking especially with the support of the wingback.

If you are still deciding which is the best formation for you, this is the one I recommend. If you are a beginner, I suggest to start utilizing the 5-2-1-2 since it provides solid defensive stability while offering a different attacking approach compared to the other formations.

25 Nov 2024

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About the author

Ryan Cauchi

I have a lifelong love for sports, especially football. I am also passionate about sports writing, gaming, and journalism. Additionally, I’m a pro FIFA/FC player in Malta backed up by a silver trophy in 2023-2024.