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The playstyles in EA Sports FC 25 are basically the same as they were last year, with one replacement for the goalkeeper category. As a result, players will have an easier time picking up the game than they would have otherwise. Considering that EA has added player roles and FC IQ to EA Sports FC 25, the overall impact of these playstyles has increased by a considerable amount.
For example, Ronald Araujo is one of the best young center backs in EA Sports FC 25, and comes with a range of defender-based playstyles, especially Block+. The overall impact on the field is definitely amplified with a PS+, but combining talent with player roles and on-the-go tactical suggestions will be game-changing this time around.
Details of All Playstyles in EA Sports FC 25
Like last season, the playstyles in EA Sports FC 25 are split across six categories: Scoring, Passing, Ball Control, Defending, Physical, and Goalkeeper. Players can have no playstyles, the base version, or the top-tier PS+. The final level is naturally the most powerful and is reserved for the best players who highlight that trait, like Cristiano Ronaldo with Power Shot+.
With that said, here are all the playstyles in EA Sports FC 25 and what they stand for:
All Scoring Playstyles in EA Sports FC 25
Name
Playstyle
Playstyle+
Power Shot
Performs power shots faster and with increased speed.
Performs power shots much faster and with a significant increase in speed.
Dead Ball
Set pieces are delivered with increased speed, curve, and accuracy. Ball trajectory preview line is longer.
Set pieces are delivered with exceptional speed, curve, and accuracy. Ball trajectory preview line is at maximum length.
Chip Shot
Performs chip shots faster and with greater accuracy.
Performs chip shots more quickly with exceptional accuracy.
Finesse Shot
Performs finesse shots faster with additional curve and improved accuracy.
Performs finesse shots significantly faster with maximum curve and exceptional accuracy.
Power Header
Performs headers with increased power and accuracy.
Passes travel faster along the ground without impacting the trapping difficulty of the receiver.
Passes travel much faster along the ground without impacting the trapping difficulty of the receiver.
Incisive Pass
Through Passes are more accurate, Swerve Passes are delivered with more curve, and Precision Passes travel faster to their destination.
Through Passes are far more accurate, Swerve Passes are delivered with maximum curve, and Precision Passes travel at top speed to their destination.
Long Ball Pass
Lob and Lofted Through Passes are more accurate, travel faster, and are more difficult to intercept.
Lob and Lofted Through Passes are even more accurate, travel faster than ever, and are far more difficult to intercept.
Tiki Taka
Executes difficult first-time Ground Passes with high accuracy, using backheels when contextually appropriate. Short-distance Ground Passes are highly accurate.
Executes difficult first-time Ground Passes with even greater accuracy, using backheels when contextually appropriate. Short-distance Ground Passes are exceptionally accurate.
Whipped Pass
All crosses are highly accurate, travel faster, and with more curve.
All crosses are highly accurate, travel faster, and with more curve. Performs driven crosses with exceptional power.
All Ball Control Playstyles in EA Sports FC 25
Name
Playstyle
Playstyle+
First Touch
Has reduced errors when trapping the ball and is able to transition to dribbling faster with greater control.
Has minimal errors when trapping the ball and is able to transition to dribbling much faster with greater control.
Flair
Fancy passes and shots are performed with improved accuracy. Performs Flair animations when contextually appropriate.
Fancy passes and shots are performed with even greater accuracy. Performs Flair animations when contextually appropriate.
Press Proven
Keeps close control of the ball while dribbling at jog speed and can shield the ball more effectively from stronger opponents.
Keeps exceptionally close control of the ball while dribbling at jog speed. Can shield the ball much more effectively from stronger opponents.
Rapid
Reaches a higher sprint speed while dribbling and has reduced chance of an error when sprinting or performing knock-ons.
Reaches even higher sprint speed while dribbling and has greatly reduced chance of an error when sprinting or performing knock-ons.
Technical
Reaches a higher speed when performing Controlled Sprint and performs wide turns while dribbling with more precision.
Reaches even higher speed when performing Controlled Sprint and performs wide turns while dribbling with greater precision.
Trickster
Grants the ability to perform unique flick Skill Moves.
Grants the ability to perform more unique ground and flick Skill Moves. Is significantly more agile when strafe dribbling.
All Defending Playstyles in EA Sports FC 25
Name
Playstyle
Playstyle+
Block
Increased reach when performing blocks and improved ability to make a successful block.
Even greater reach when performing blocks and improved ability to make a successful block.
Bruiser
Greater strength when performing physical tackles.
Even greater strength when performing physical tackles.
Intercept
Increased reach and improved chances of retaining possession of the ball when performing interceptions.
Even greater reach and improved chances of retaining possession of the ball when performing interceptions.
Jockey
Increased max speed of Sprint Jockey and improved transition speed from jockey to sprint.
Increased max speed of Sprint Jockey and greatly improves transition speed from jockey to sprint.
Slide Tackle
Grants the ability to stop the ball directly at their feet when performing a slide tackle.
Greatly improved slide tackle coverage. Also grants the ability to stop the ball directly at their feet when performing a slide tackle.
Anticipate
Improved chances of standing tackle success and grants the ability to stop the ball directly at their feet when performing a standing tackle.
Significantly improved chances of standing tackle success and grants the ability to stop the ball directly at their feet when performing a standing tackle.
Performs volleys with improved accuracy and has access to acrobatic volley animations.
Performs volleys with significant accuracy and has access to unique acrobatic volley animations.
Aerial
Performs higher jumps and has improved aerial physical presence.
Performs even higher jumps and has greatly improved aerial physical presence.
Trivela
Contextually triggers "outside of the foot" passes and shots.
Contextually triggers "outside of the foot" passes and shots. Reduced error on "outside the foot" passes.
Relentless
Reduces fatigue loss during play and increases fatigue recovery during halftime.
Greatly reduces the long-term fatigue effects on attributes, reaction time, and defensive awareness. Reduces fatigue loss during play and significantly increases fatigue recovery during halftime.
Quick Step
Accelerates faster during Explosive Sprint.
Accelerates significantly faster during Explosive Sprint.
Long Throw
Performs throw-ins with increased power to cover a greater distance.
Performs throw-ins with more power to cover maximum distance.
All Goalkeeper Playstyles in EA Sports FC 25
Name
Playstyle
Playstyle+
Far Throw
BAG (Be a Goalkeeper) players will have increased reach and handling closer to the end of the match.
BAG players will have greatly increased reach and handling closer to the end of the match.
Footwork
BAG players will have increased reactions and speed in 1-on-1 situations.
BAG players will have greatly increased reactions and speed in 1-on-1 situations.
Cross Claimer
BAG players will have increased reflexes and reactions during opposing set pieces.
BAG players will have significantly increased reflexes and reactions during opposing set pieces.
Rush Out
BAG players will have increased speed when running.
BAG players will have greatly increased speed when running.
Far Reach
BAG players are more effective at saving shots from outside the box with increased reach and jumping.
BAG players are significantly more effective at saving shots from outside the box with greatly increased reach and jumping.
Deflector
Performs deflection saves into safer areas with increased ball speed control.
Performs deflection saves into safer areas or towards free teammates with greater ball speed control.
As you might have noticed, the only new playstyles in EA Sports FC 25 are the PS+ variants for goalkeepers. The Deflector playstyle for the role is new, having replaced Quick Reflexes from FC 24. Overall, with no significant changes to the playstyles or how they work in the game, players will get to spend more time on learning the ins and outs of FC IQ.
