Formation / Tactics 4-5-1(2) for FC 25

In this article, you'll find a detailed explanation of the 4-5-1(2) formation and the latest tactics for EA Sports FC 25, so you can thrive on the virtual pitch in Ultimate Team 25!

The 4-5-1(2) formation in EA Sports FC 25 is a classic formation that focuses on control of the midfield, width in attack and stability in defense. It is a balanced formation, ideal for players who like to dominate possession of the ball and gradually build offensive actions. The 4-5-1(2) formation is ideal for players who prefer control of the game and flexibility in attack. It works great in matches where it's important to maintain an advantage in ball possession while remaining stable defensively.

Team Tactics:

Build-up Style: Balanced

Defensive Approach: Balanced (50)

Roles:

GK: Sweeper Keeper (balanced)

LB: Fullback (balanced)

RB: Fullback (balanced)

CB: Defender (defend)

LM: Inside Forward (balanced)

RM: Inside Forward (balanced)

CM: Box-to-box (balanced)

CM: Holding (defend)

ST: Advanced forward (attack)

EA Tactics Code: 8#VgTBkDGZM

Card Proposals:

Here are suggestions for cards in different budgets that will fit perfectly in the 4-5-1(2) formation I proposed:

GK: Casillas, Courtois, Alisson, Van der Sar, Schmeichel, Remiro, Kobel

LB/RB: Couto, Cuadrado, Porro, Gusto, McManaman, Cole, Davies, Maicon, Dumfries, Ze Roberto, Karchaoui, Hernandez, Rolfo, Zambrotta, Ryerson, Zanetti

CB: Stones, Saliba, Tah, Anton, Stam, Kompany, Rudiger, Desailly, Buongiorno, Hierro, Savic, Danilo, Bremer, Ferdinand, Lucio, Smalling, Van Dijk

LM/RM: Hansen, Vini Jr., Rivaldo, Bynoe-Gittens, Smith, Leao, Sarr, Pedro Neto, Garrincha, Dembele, Hazard, Olise, Salah, Carrasco, Yamal, Jairzinho

CM: Stiller, De Jong, Toure, Rice, Guendouzi, Matuidi, Gilmour, Goretzka, Palhinha, Xhaka, Kante, Rolfo, Palacios, Mainoo, Ramires, Kimmich, Valverde, Foudy, Schweinsteiger, Sawa, Timber, Gavi, Luiz, Reijnders, Hamsik, Virinha, Fred, Scholes, Joelinton, Gallagher, Gravenberch, Patri

ST: Smith, Ronaldo, Haaland, Gyokeres, Isak, Prinz, Kerr, Suarez, Lewandowski, Kolo Muani, Openda, Osimhen, Gakpo, Leao, Tevez, Eto’o, Dalglish

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!