Formation / Tactics 4-2-1-3 for FC 25

In this article, you'll find a detailed explanation of the 4-2-1-3 formation and the latest tactics for EA Sports FC 25, so you can thrive on the virtual pitch in Ultimate Team 25!

The 4-2-1-3 formation in EA Sports FC 25 is a tactic that relies on a lot of dynamism on offense and a stable midfield. With a combination of two defensive midfielders and an offensive midfielder, this formation is a great combination of defense and attack, while giving width due to the three offensive players and offensive wingbacks. The 4-2-1-3 formation is an excellent choice if you want to maintain a balance between offense and defense, while playing impressive and dynamic soccer.

Team Tactics:

Build-up Style: Counter

Defensive Approach: High (70)

Roles:

GK: Goalkeeper (balanced)

LB: Fullback (defend)

RB: Fullback (defend)

CB: Defender (defend)

LW: Inside Forward (roaming)

RW: Inside Forward (roaming)

CDM: Deep-lying playmaker (build-up)

CAM: Shadow striker (attack)

ST: Advanced forward (attack)

EA Tactics Code: s#GMLzNy24Q

Card Proposals:

Here are suggestions for cards in different budgets that will fit perfectly in the 4-2-1-3 formation I proposed:

GK: Casillas, Courtois, Alisson, Van der Sar, Schmeichel, Remiro, Kobel, Martinez, Buffon, Cech, Yashin, Howard

LB/RB: Pavard, Grimaldo, Cafu, Bronze, Alaba, Baku, Davies, Kerkez, Alexander-Arnold, Dimarco, Carlos Alberto, Di Lorenzo, Gutierrez, Dumfries, Cole, Kounde, Hernandez

CB: van Dijk, Saliba, Campbell, Ruben Dias, Pavard, Stam, Maguire, Bremer, King, Ferdinand, Alexsandro, Araujo, Yoro, Carragher, Tah, Rudiger, Kompany

LW/RW: Hansen, Kvaratskhelia, Salah, Reiten, Son, Gervinho, Ibarbo, Garrincha, Williams, Ribery, Leao, Garnacho, Smolarek, Barcola, Dembele, Malen, Diaby, Adeyemi, Vini Jr.

CDM: Marchisio, Paredes, Vieira, Zaire-Emery, Alexander-Arnold, Mac Allister, Caicedo, Joao Neves, Matuidi, de Jong, Tchouameni, Yaya Toure, Rabiot, Vitinha, Ruben Neves, Pavlovic, Lavia, Petit

CAM: Marmoush, Palmer, Alvarez, Okocha, Francescoli, Baggio, Olise, Simons, Sancet, Sneijder, Charlton, Bonmati, Neymar, Zidane, Cunha, Zico, Leao, Beckham, Reiten, Lauren James, Maradona

ST: Doumbia, Kerr, Dalglish, Ronaldo, Griezmann, Wright, Gomez, Hamm, Puskas, Haaland, Keane, Govou, Cantona, Vardy, Malen, Son, Mbappe, Endrick, Butragueno, Nunez, Smolarek

Each of the cards I mentioned above will work best with its special version.

That's all when it comes to this formation, tactics and guidelines. We hope it will help you perform at your best in Ultimate Team 25.

Remember that the key is to understand and practice it well. Only then will you be able to get the most out of this formation, and consequently Ultimate Team and popular modes like Division Rivals and UT Champions.

Good luck!