This is EA FC 25's Current Meta

The EA FC 25 tactis and meta are constantly evolving, and keeping up with it can be the difference between victory and defeat. Want to dominate the pitch like the best players in the world? Then understanding the EA FC 25 meta is essential—whether it’s formations, tactics, or the most overpowered players in the game.

It’s not just about having a strong squad; you need to know what works best in the current gameplay environment. From broken skill moves to the most effective shooting techniques, the meta dictates how the game is played at the highest level. But what exactly is the EA FC 25 meta, and how can you use it to your advantage? Let’s break it down.

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EA FC 25 February Tactics & Meta Update

EA FC 25 first-time Triangle Pass & R1 Square Passes

One of the main things this month is the Triangle (Y on Xbox) Passes that every pro uses. So how do you execute it? Play the ball to one of your attackers or a midfielder. After that, you want to trigger a player that's close (point at him with the left stick, then click L1 (LB on Xbox), which will make them run forward. In the past, you would play the Triangle Pass through the air, but now we do it over the ground. Which is even better.

The R1 (RB Xbox) Square (X on Xbox) Passes are meant to be your over the field crosses. From your right winger to your left winger, for example. This pass is insanely strong, putting you into a scoring position from virtually anywhere on the pitch. Even your goalkeeper.

EA FC 25 Bicycle Kick Corner

First of all, you need a player with the Acrobatic PlayStyle on gold or silver, this is a mandatory requirement. Then you go to assignments and put the player with acrobatic as the target player. Then you need a left-footed player for a corner kick on the right side, and vice versa. This is to curl the ball in. Then, you need to power your shot between three and three and a half bars of power. Then hold L2 (LT on Xbox) while holding the Circle (B on Xbox) button and you'll score the goal. It sounds difficult, but it isn't. We recommend that you all try it!

EA FC 25 Tiki Taka

This is a short one: if you have players with the Tiki Taka PlayStyle, use them! First-touch passing is pretty much undefendable, meaning you'll cut through the defense with absolutely no issues, like a hot knife through butter.

EA FC 25 January Tactics & Meta Update

EA FC 25 Finesse and Long Ball

You thought this was patched? We did, too, but that's not the case. Players with the Finesse PlayStyle+ can still pull the Finesse Long Ball off. Timed green? Pretty much a guaranteed goal, but even when you miss time it still flies in more often than not. The same can be said for over-the-top Long Balls. Yes, it's a bit weaker, but it still works well. Players like Savanier still perform these passes well, and they are still as effective as before.

All in all, we recommend continuing to use both the finesse and long ball. They are both still incredibly powerful in January and most likely onwards. But keep an eye out for our next update.

EA FC 25 PlayStyles

Combining PlayStyles is a new thing, especially with two PlayStyle+'s. Let's take Vitinha as an example. He has Technical+ and Pinged Pass+. With R1, you can do technical dribbling; with R1 + X, you can do the pinged pass, meaning in combination, you can do the pinged pass while doing the technical dribble. It's an absolutely deadly combination. There will be more players with two golden PlayStyles, and this will be one of the meta-defining characteristics of the game moving forward.

EA FC 25 4-2-1-3

We know many of you hate this EA FC 25 formation, but given how powerful it is, we cannot ignore it. It's incredibly hard to face this formation because it capitalizes on mistakes. One little mistake can mean your opponent will score, often creating a 1-on-1 or 2-on-2 situation in and around the box. Does your opponent have their wingbacks over-extended? Easy counter, pass the ball to one of your wingers, and you'll often find yourself in a 1-on-1 with their goalie.

EA FC 25 Incisive Pass

This is one of the strongest passes in the game. In fact, our player Levi requires all of his midfielders to have the PlayStyle on grey (atleast). The trick is to wait for your attackers (or anyone else really) to start running and passing your opponent. If you time it right, just with a simple X pass, you can create 1-on-1's very easily.

EA FC 25 Overlapping Fullbacks

This is something we just generally recommend: have overlapping Fullbacks. This creates your 1-on-1 or 2-on-1 situations that will make it easy for you to score your goals. Yes overlapping Fullbacks will also create risks, as discussed earlier with the 4-2-1-3 formation. However, no risk, no reward right?

EA Sports FC 25

EA Sports FC 25 is the newest game from developer EA, and the second one bearing the new name after EA and FIFA could not come to an agreement. We do not expect the game to change fundamentally, but obviously, this will change in terms of support and how you would go about searching. Overall, we recommend checking our overview of EA FC 25 Rush Mode, the best EA FC 25 formations and how to score more goals in EA FC 25.

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