Formation / Tactics 4-4-1-1(2) for FC 25

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

The 4-4-1-1(2) formation in EA Sports FC 25 is a variant of the classic tactic that focuses on the balance between defensive and offensive, with the ability to move quickly into attack thanks to a creative player in the playmaker position.

The 4-4-1-1(2) formation is a great choice for players who prefer a versatile style of play that allows them to adapt to different opponents and situations on the pitch, offering the ability to play the action with both short passes and long passes to the running side midfielders.

Team Tactics:

Build-up Style: Balanced

Defensive Approach: High (70)

Roles:

GK: Goalkeeper (defend)

LB: Fullback (defend)

RB: Fullback (defend)

CB: Defender (defend)

LM: Inside Forward (balanced)

RM: Inside Forward (balanced)

CM: Box-to-box (balanced)

CM: Holding (defend)

CAM: Shadow striker (attack)

ST: Advanced forward (attack)

EA Tactics Code: LAk@5QzRVHf

Card Proposals:

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

GK: Yashin, van der Sar, Martinez, Buffon, Cech, Alisson, Sels, Rulli, Trafford, Howard

LB/RB: Junior Firpo, Kerkez, Mendes, Struijk, Pavard, Le Tissier, Alexander-Arnold, Cafu, Lewis-Skelly, Clauss

CB: Gabriel, Esteve, Alexsandro, Milenkovic, Tarkovski, Renard, Stam, Blanc, Sutalo, Maguire

LM/RM: Borja Sainz, Daniel James, Kvaratskhelia, Majri, Ginola, Rivaldo, Gervinho, Noa Lang, Lauren James, Ibarbo

CM: Bentaleb, Ao Tanaka, Hugo Larsson, Fara Williams, Fermin, Xavi, Llorente, Kenneth Taylor, Billing, Steijn

CAM: Mateo, Palmer, Marmoush, Cunha, Jonathan David, Wirtz, Zola, Raul, Dybala, Putellas

ST: Isak, Son, Rashford, Doumbia, Biereth, Haaland, Malen, Sophia Wilson, Eusebio, Rooney

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!