FC 25 SBCs

EA FC 25 has recently launched several promotions, and along with the much-anticipated Thunderstruck event, Mode Mastery is coming. This mode is similar to the classic FUT Swaps mode, and you will earn more Player Tokens, which can be exchanged for other great rewards.

If you want to know more about EA FC 25 Mode Mastery, this article will help you.

When Does EA FC 25 Mode Mastery Start?

Mode Mastery starts at 1pm EST (10am PST) on Friday, November 29. This time frame coincides with the availability of FC 25 Players in Thunderstruck.

But unlike Thunderstruck, which only runs for a week, Mode Mastery will run throughout Season 3 of EA FC 25, so you have plenty of time to earn rewards in this mode.

How To Earn Tokens In Mode Mastery?

Just like you normally earn FC 25 Coins by playing various game modes, in Mode Mastery you can earn Player Tokens by playing in the following three modes:

Champs

Win Weekend League to earn Tokens. The more wins you get, the more Tokens you get.

• 4 to 8 wins: 1 Token
• 9 to 11 wins: 2 Tokens
• 13 to 15 wins: 3 Tokens

Squad Battles

Perform well in squad battles to earn extra Tokens. The higher your ranking, the more Tokens you get.

• Silver 1 to Elite 3: 1 Token
• Elite 2 to Top 200: 2 Tokens

Division Rivals

Rank up in Rivals to earn Tokens. The higher your rank, the more Tokens you get.

You can redeem your Tokens for all kinds of rewards you want, such as other Mode Mastery Players, some promotional items, and various other amazing gift packs. You can earn 28 Player Tokens in Season 3. In addition, you can get 3 bonus tokens from the store in the last week of the season, bringing the total tokens available to 31.

Please note that some rewards are exclusive to certain modes and can only be redeemed using tokens earned from a specific mode. Therefore, if you want to get some special rewards, be careful to choose the corresponding mode.

What Rewards Are Available In Mode Mastery?

Once you have enough tokens, you can redeem them for rewards. Mode Mastery Swaps SBC introduces a degree of customization, allowing players to tailor rewards to their team building goals. This means you can choose rewards that better suit your needs for your team. Here is a detailed breakdown of the rewards:

Token-Powered Packs

• 81×15 Players Pack: Contains 15 Players with a rating of 81 and above. Requires 1 token.
• 83×30 Players Pack: Contains 30 Players with a rating of 83 and above. Requires 3 tokens.
• 85×20 Players Pack: Contains 20 players rated 85 and above. Requires 6 tokens.
• 85×30 Players Pack: Contains 30 players rated 85 and above. Requires 8 tokens.

Exclusive Player Picks and Hero Cards

• Pascal Grob: A versatile midfielder. Requires 5 tokens.
• Sidney Govou or Claudio Marchisio Base Hero Pick: Choose a legendary hero. Requires 7 tokens.
• Base Icon Player Pick (1 of 3): Choose one of 3 players. Requires 12 tokens.
• Gerd Müller or Carlos Alberto Base Icon Pick: Requires 14 tokens.
• Base Icon Player Pick (1 of 4): Choose one of 4 players. Requires 16 tokens.

Star Players

• Kim Little: An outstanding midfielder. Requires 10 tokens.
• Rodrygo: A good winger with great speed, 18 tokens required. This is probably one of the most worthwhile rewards.

Bonus Rewards

• Raspadori: A versatile forward. 4 Squad Battle Tokens required.
• Nkunku: This player could be a significant change. 8 Weekend League Tokens required.

Unlike previous years, some Player Tokens this year may be very useful, as they are no longer low-rated cards. This may make you hesitate to use them to redeem rewards.

If you are still looking for an excellent opportunity to strengthen your team, then don’t miss Mode Mastery event! Try your best to earn tokens in the game, and you will have the opportunity to choose the rewards that best suit your team and take your team to the next level!

EA FC 25 gives much emphasis on competitive nature, the core point of sport games in real life. When you win and suppress your opponents, you will get unparalleled fun and pride.

Tactics and formations are often the keys to claim the victory. Of course, if you also have powerful players, it will be icing on the cake. Buy FC 25 Coins to trade for powerful players with high overall serves as another guarantee for your championship.

Compared to the previous FC series, FC 25 features complexity and variety. The previous tactical formations may lose their effects, but 4-1-2-1-2 Narrow is not included.

4-1-2-1-2 Narrow still serves as one of the best formations in EA Sports FC 25, which is targeted at making your game journey funnier and interesting.

Keep reading to learn more tactics of 4-1-2-1-2 Narrow formation. Of course, this is not a fixed answer. Adjusting accordingly according to the needs and strengths of the team is the key to winning.

4-1-2-1-2 Narrow Tactics 

• Build-up Style - Short Passes
• Defensive Approach - High/70

Adjusting the build-up style and defensive approach has always been the key to winning in FIFA 25. And the build-up style is typically divided into three types: Balanced, Counter and Short Passes, respectively.

4-1-2-1-2 Narrow features fast movement, so it is quite suitable for Short Passes. This formation supports the ball carrier with other player accompanying by him and maintains a defensive state.

As to defensive approach, it is recommended to adopt a top line of 70 to safeguard the defensive line. Of course, the speed of the defenders is also an important consideration.

4-1-2-1-2 Narrow Player Roles

The roles and positions of players are not fixed. Only by fine-tuning the strategy in combination with the actual situation to give full play to the advantages of the players can you win the ultimate victory. And here lies the player roles for your reference in 4-1-2-1-2 Narrow formation.

• Goalkeeper: Goalkeeper, Defend
• Left-back: Wing-back, Balanced
• Right-back: Full-back, Balanced
• Centre-backs: Defender, Defend
• Defensive Midfielder: Holding, Defend
• Central-midfielders: Box-to-box, Balanced
• Attacking Midfielder: Playmaker, Balanced
• Strikers: Advanced Forward, Attack

Players To Defense

In EA FC 25, the role and tasks of the goalkeeper are relatively traditional, and there is no major role change. The default of 4-1-2-1-2 (Narrow) lacking width can be compensated by playing the fullbacks effectively.

Fullbacks feature strong stamina and a greater attacking threat. When they lose possession, they reinforce the defensive line, but when in possession, they act as an extra attacker.

As for the two centre-backs, they should take the responsibility of “Defend” and “Defend”. The main responsibility is to reinforce the back line. Of course, they can also attack from the back if necessary.

Players For Midfield

All four midfielders provide defensive support for the entire team. The defensive midfielder takes the job to protect your back line and cover as much of the playing field as possible. Besides this, when you get the ball back, they will move slightly to pass the ball and attack. Of course, their focus is still on the defensive side.

The half-wingers will provide you with width support. It is recommended to use two midfielders with high overall ratings. They take the role of “Balanced”, who are targeted at serving key cogs in 4-1-2-1-2 Narrow formation in FIFA 25 to cover all areas between the two penalty areas.

It should be noted that the penalty area midfielders are always the core and key to the team’s victory. They work hard to allow the offensive midfielders to pass the ball into the penalty area, while providing defensive support.

Players To Attack

You can not place the hope on several players in 4-1-2-1-2 Narrow formation. As the game becomes more and more intense and tense, it comes the time for your two forwards to step up. In addition to attacking, they will also seize any opportunity to score goals. Therefore, the forwards of this formation had better have a fairly high overall rating. If you have someone like Harry Kane as your player, then you don’t have to worry at all.

Players Recommended

Although there are countless players who can perfectly fit into the 4-1-2-1-2 Narrow formation, which is one reason why this formation is popular, if you can have those powerful players by spending EA FC 25 Coins, then you can win the game more easily.

In the terms of defense, Josko Gvardiol, Manuel Akanji and Micky van de Ven serves as the perfect centre-backs. Because they have the most important attribute of a defensive player in FC 25 - speed, which supports them. They have the most important attribute of a defensive player in the game.

And Gvardiol can also play as a full-back. After all, the positional versatility of a player is also an important indicator to judge a player’s ability.

As for midfield, it is recommended Atletico Madrid star Marcos Llorente and Real Madrid midfielder Eduardo Camavinga. Their data is comprehensive, which means they will be very good at solving various situations in the midfield and making positive adjustments and distribution.

Of course, if your budget is not that high, then it is recommended to choose Ademola Lookman and Inaki Williams with amazing speed score.

The above is the sharing of 4-1-2-1-2 Narrow formation in EA FC 25. If you want to know more about formation consultation, welcome to join IGGM discord. There will also be limited-time giveaways of in-game resources in its giveaway channel, such as FC 25 Coins. Thanks for reading.