FC 25 SBCs

Have you got the players you want in Grassroot event? Anyway, Grassroot event is coming to an end, and you must have heard the leaks about EA Sports FC 25’s next event Fantasy FUT.

As a landmark event that combines real football performance with in-game card upgrade mechanisms, Fantasy has attracted many players with its “dynamic upgrade” feature since its first launch in FIFA 22. This year’s Fantasy not only continues the core mechanism of previous years but also includes more Heroes players into the upgrade system for the first time, which is even more not to be missed!

Time

According to official leaks and community news, Fantasy FC will be launched on February 21, and Grassroot event will end on the same day. If you haven’t got Grassroot players you want, you have to hurry up. If you don’t use your FUT 25 Coins and FC 25 Points, you will miss them!

The new cards will arrive in packs at 10am PT / 1pm GMT / 6pm ET. The first round of lineups (Team 1) will last until February 28, and Team 2 lineups may be launched later. The total duration of the event is expected to be two weeks, ending on March 7.

Leaked List

According to the leaked information, the players in this Fantasy FUT event include not only active players but also retired players. If you think the leaked information is credible, then here is a part of the leaked list:

• Eden Hazard
• Joe Cole
• Omar Marmoush
• Heung-Min Son
• Khvicha Kvaratskhelia
• Donyell Malen
• Aurelien Tchouameni
• Crystal Dunn
• Viktor Tsygankov
• Moises Caicedo
• Philip Billing
• Babajide

Are there any players you like on the list? The players will gain powerful strength after evolution this time, and they will definitely occupy an important position in your team. If you have a favorite player, prepare FUT 25 coins or FC 25 Points for them in advance.

Dynamic Upgrade Mechanism

The dynamic upgrade mechanism is the core selling point of Fantasy. Players can upgrade the card attributes based on the performance of players and their teams in real games by obtaining event cards (including active players and Heroes). The specific rules are as follows:

Active players: Up to +4 upgrades can be obtained, and the trigger conditions include:

• Personal performance: 3 appearances (+1), goals/assists (offensive players) or zero seals (defensive players must play at least 60 minutes) (+1).
• Team performance: The team wins 2 games in 4 league games (+1), and the cumulative goals are ≥11 (+1).

Heroes: The upgrade limit is +2, which is only related to the performance of a former club that he played for in his career:

• The former club won 2 games (+1), and the cumulative goals were ≥11 (+1).

It is worth noting that the upgrade statistics are limited to the four domestic league games (such as Premier League, La Liga, etc.) after the launch of the event, and the game time must be after the card is released. For example, if a player scores in the league on February 22, and the player’s Fantasy card is launched on February 21, this performance will be counted towards the upgrade conditions.

Possible Players

Although EA has not yet officially announced the full list, through some player information revealed by reliable whistleblowers such as @DonkTrading and @FutPoliceLeaks, we can guess which players will appear in this list.

Heroes

Joe Cole

Team: England, former Chelsea/Liverpool

The leak shows that his Fantasy Hero card rating may reach 90, with key attributes including 93 dribbling, 91 pace, and a Technical+ PlayStyle that enhances ball control.

Eden Hazard

Team: Belgium, former Real Madrid

As the first Hero to join Fantasy, his card design has been exposed, which may be related to Chelsea or Real Madrid’s performance.

In addition to the two hero players mentioned above, there are some other heroes that are also in the hot predictions: David Ginola (Tottenham), Rudi Völler (Leverkusen), Ledley King (Tottenham)

Active Players

Heung-Min Son

Team: Tottenham

Heung-Min Son has been very stable this season, and he may appear in FUT 25 as a high-rated forward card.

Khvicha Kvaratskhelia

Team: Napoli

Khvicha Kvaratskhelia is a rising star in Serie A. His performance on the field is not inferior to that of veterans. Perhaps his Fantasy dynamic card can become one of the strongest wingers.

The two defensive midfielders of Real Madrid’s Aurélien Tchouaméni and Chelsea’s Moisés Caicedo are also expected to achieve a leap in attributes through team performance.

In addition, female football players such as Crystal Dunn (USA) and Chloe Kelly (Manchester City Women) may also join, as FIFA 25 has been trying to balance the number of male and female players in recent years.

How To Get Fantasy Cards?

Fantasy cards will appear in the store during the event in the form of card packs. If you have EA FC 25 coins, you can go to the store to unlock these card packs. If your coins are not very sufficient, there are some other ways to help you get Fantasy cards during Fantasy FUT event.

SBC

Historical data shows that the official is accustomed to launching very economical SBC challenges in the early stage of the event, giving players a certain chance to get Fantasy cards.

Limited-time Challenges

Some limited-time events may require players to complete specific tasks in friendly matches or Rivals mode, and the rewards include Fantasy card packs or evolution materials.

Evolutions

Exclusive evolution paths allow players to upgrade existing players to Fantasy-themed cards, allowing players to improve their attributes significantly.

Competition

Limited-time events Fantasy Rush or Friendly Cup may be launched, with special rules (such as only Fantasy cards can participate) and some FC 25 Points.

The above is the information leaked about Fantasy FUT. The event is coming, and there will be various evolution activities and SBCs challenges. Players should be prepared.

In the hottest football video game, EA Sports FC 25, the tactics and formations you use and the ratings of your players are very important, because those carefully planned strategies will win over those raw skills without any adjustments. Once you find the right settings, you will have a greater chance of overwhelming victory on the pitch.

And with the evolution of formations and new changes in the game every season, it is impossible for players not to use a fixed and clear formation in FC 25. In the current game content, players pay more attention to overall balance and flexibility, so 4-2-3-1 Formation has become the mainstream.

This formation is very suitable for players who are accustomed to frequent rotations on the field and have a higher level of operation, but because of the introduction of the new FC IQ function and the regular release of patches, using 4-2-3-1 Formation will also become more complicated. So this guide will give you the specific advantages of this formation and how to make it more effective.

Specific Advantages Of 4-2-3-1 Formation

In simple terms, the 4-2-3-1 Formation provides your team with a strong balance of offensive creativity and defensive stability. This is because you have two defensive midfielders at the back and three midfielders in the attacking half, so you will have a stable defensive line, in this case the attacking players can be very effective in creating multiple scoring chances and making quick transitions on the pitch.

This is the most common way to use this formation. There is also another different way to build this formation, but the ultimate goal is to form a compact defensive coverage and a wide range of attacking options. Here is a quick breakdown of this 4-2-3-1 Formation. You can place the corresponding positions based on the attributes of the players you currently have.

• Defensive Line: Four solid defenders are needed to maintain a solid back line.
• Midfield Shield: Two CDMs are needed to provide you with defensive support and control the tempo.
• Attacking Trio: Three high-rated midfielders are needed to act as tempo assistants.
• Lone Striker: A striker with strong offensive power is needed to lead the attack.

The suggestion here is that in addition to the midfielders, you can choose those players with an overall rating of around 85 but a higher potential rating, because in this way, the cost of FUT 25 Coins when you appoint them as the starting players is less, but they may give you a great surprise in the subsequent training.

For the selection of players in each position, you may need to check the specific attributes of the players you like. For example, you must select two CDMs to be the core of the entire formation, one of which needs to be responsible for actively seizing the opponent’s possession of the ball, while the other CDM is responsible for directing the game through creative deep passes, so that they will provide a solid shield for the back line to resist counterattacks effectively.

The other three midfielders with higher ratings are where the main action of the entire field takes place, among which CAM can take advantage of the gaps in the field, and the other two wingers provide speed and creativity for this main organizer and goal threat to achieve the purpose of disintegrating the opponent’s defense. Finally, choose a striker with a strong offensive ability to lead the front line at the top of this formation.

Best Formation Variants

There are several variations of 4-2-3-1 Formation in FC 25, but Attacking and Balanced are the most discussed in the community and on social media, and even used by some pros in real life.

4-2-3-1 Attacking Formation is more about attacking play, allowing your team to score all their goals under very high pressure and exploit the gaps in the midfield more frequently. In this formation, you can choose three attacking midfielders, who are needed to support the strikers perfectly, making your team the most aggressive in the entire FIFA 25.

In contrast, 4-2-3-1 Balanced Formation offers a more cautious approach for players who are more focused on stability, although it maintains the same player structure, but focuses more on maintaining possession and controlling the midfield. CAM is still the core of the team, but it will be more involved in connecting the play rather than just finishing the play. Not only that, CDM will also take on more defensive roles, allowing the entire team to be in a stable state of scoring goals.

Best Tactics

After understanding the advantages and variations of the current 4-2-3-1 Formation, which is the most popular in EA FC 25, it is time to understand how to use it in the game. Here are the best Tactics for this variation and Player Roles for you to make your own formation according to your needs and the player cards you have.

Tactics

• Tactical Preset: Custom
• Formation: 4-3-3 attack
• Build-Up Style: Balanced/Counter
• Defensive Approach: High

Player Roles

• ST: Advanced (Attack)
• LCAM: Playmaker (Balanced)
• RCAM: Playmaker (Balanced)
• CAM: Playmaker (Balanced)
• CDM: Holding (Defend)
• CDM: Holding (Defend)
• LB: Fullback (Balanced)
• RB: Fullback (Balanced)
• CB: Ball-playing (Defend)
• CB: Ball-playing (Defend)
• Goalkeeper: Sweeper Keeper (Balanced)

Recommended Players

The success of this 4-2-3-1 Formation depends entirely on the synergy between the two CDMs, so you can appoint a player like Joshua Kimmich who is good at tackling and intercepting as the leader, so that he can more often seek to break the opponent’s attack and protect the back line to prevent any attack from the opponent.

The other CDM who matches it will focus more on making accurate passes on the field and in the penalty area to start the team’s attack while maintaining the formation. Given that there are so many options for such players in FUT 25, I won’t list them one by one here, but be sure to stick to the principle just mentioned: choose players with lower overall ratings but higher potential ratings so that your FC 25 Coins are worth spending.

For the core pillars of the entire formation, CAM should prioritize players with fast speed, agility, balance, passing and finishing ability. Cole Palmer is the best choice among them because of his ability to penetrate tight spaces and make accurate passes, and can also play the role of secondary striker.

The above is some specific information and production guide of the very popular 4-2-3-1 Formation in FC 25. I hope this guide can help you get more victories more easily in this world-famous football video game. I wish you a happy game!