Understanding Player Roles in FC 25
In FC 25, Player Roles build on the PlayStyles introduced in FC 24, aiming to give players more unique identities. These roles significantly influence how teammates behave on the field, both in possession and when defending. The system is further refined with two concepts: Focus and Role Familiarity. Let’s break down what these terms mean.
Role Familiarity in FC 25
Before diving into the Player Roles, it’s important to grasp the concept of Role Familiarity. A player’s effectiveness is tied to how well they know their role, categorized into four tiers:
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Base: When a player is positioned in one of their preferred spots, they can use all roles available at that position, starting at Base level.
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Role+: Every player has at least one Role+. This indicates that they are more skilled in this role compared to their other options.
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Role++: The top players in the game receive two plus symbols next to their primary role, highlighting their elite status.
- Out of Position: If a player is placed in a role that isn’t one of their favorites, they’ll have a yellow exclamation mark next to their name, indicating they’re not performing at full capacity.
Complete List of Player Roles in EA FC 25
Below is the full list of Player Roles and Focus combinations available at launch in EA FC 25.
| Position | Role | Focus |
|---|---|---|
| GK | Goalkeeper | Defend |
| GK | Goalkeeper | Balanced |
| GK | Sweeper Keeper | Balanced |
| RB/LB | Fullback | Defend |
| RB/LB | Fullback | Balanced |
| RB/LB | Wingback | Balanced |
| RB/LB | Falseback | Defend |
| RB/LB | Falseback | Balanced |
| RB/LB | Attacking Wingback | Balanced |
| RB/LB | Attacking Wingback | Attack |
| CB | Defender | Defend |
| CB | Defender | Balanced |
| CB | Stopper | Balanced |
| CB | Ball-Playing Defender | Defend |
| CB | Ball-Playing Defender | Build-Up |
| CDM | Holding | Defend |
| CDM | Holding | Roaming |
| CDM | Centre-Half | Defend |
| CDM | Deep-Lying Playmaker | Defend |
| CDM | Deep-Lying Playmaker | Roaming |
| CM | Box-To-Box | Balanced |
| CM | Holding | Defend |
| CM | Deep-Lying Playmaker | Defend |
| CM | Playmaker | Attack |
| CM | Playmaker | Roaming |
| CM | Half-Winger | Balanced |
| CM | Half-Winger | Attack |
| RM/LM | Winger | Balanced |
| RM/LM | Winger | Attack |
| RM/LM | Wide Midfielder | Defend |
| RM/LM | Wide Midfielder | Balanced |
| RM/LM | Wide Playmaker | Attack |
| RM/LM | Inside Forward | Balanced |
| RM/LM | Inside Forward | Attack |
| CAM | Playmaker | Balanced |
| CAM | Playmaker | Roaming |
| CAM | Shadow Striker | Attack |
| CAM | Half-Winger | Balanced |
| CAM | Half-Winger | Attack |
| RW/LW | Winger | Balanced |
| RW/LW | Winger | Attack |
| RW/LW | Inside Forward | Balanced |
| RW/LW | Inside Forward | Attack |
| RW/LW | Inside Forward | Roaming |
| ST | Advance Forward | Attack |
| ST | Advance Forward | Complete |
| ST | Poacher | Attack |
| ST | False 9 | Build-Up |
| ST | Target Forward | Balanced |
| ST | Target Forward | Attack |
| ST | Target Forward | Wide |
This covers the range of Player Roles and their respective focuses in EA FC 25. Whether you’re curious about gameplay specifics or the overall experience, understanding these roles will enhance your strategic approach.
