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EA FC 25: How To Defend On Pitch? - Choose Defensive Midfielders Effectively

Posted: Sep 27, 2024

In the football simulation game FC 25, although it is only an online virtual game, players still need to plan for their Team as in real-world football games.

For example, you must consider how to Attack? How to Defend? How to make each of your Players perform their duties and maintain their best condition?

Only after every problem is carefully considered can you formulate the best football tactics in the game of FIFA 25, to win with your Players and continue the glory of their Careers in the game.EA FC 25: How To Defend On Pitch? - Choose Defensive Midfielders Effectively

Among all the issues that need to be considered, effective defense is undoubtedly one of the most important. Besides relevant tactics, whether your Defensive Players have enough ability to play for you is also one of the determining factors. Only by choosing right Players can your FC 25 Coins not be wasted.

Based on this, we introduce 8 relatively good Defensive Midfielders in EA FC 25 for players in need to choose and refer to. The following is their main situation.

1. Alexis Mac Allister

It is worth mentioning that when signing this Player with Overall Rating of 86 Points in FUT 25, Liverpool did not intend to let him play a Ball-Holding Role in Team.

However, because Liverpool did lack a Priority Holding Midfielder in the summer when Mac Allister was signed. Therefore, Mac Allister from Argentina was entrusted with Defensive task.

Although Mac Allister is not a typical excellent No. 6 Player, his performance in Holding Position for the first time was still very dazzling. And he was even at his best when he could affect proceedings in Second Phase and Higher Up Pitch.

2. Hakan Calhanoglu

As a Player who is quite confident in himself, Hakan Calhanoglu has the same high Overall Rating of 86.

In the process of transforming himself from an inconsistent playmaker to a holder who can effectively confuse Opponent, there is no doubt that Hakan Calhanoglu has done a great job.

So even though he hasn’t received enough attention in the game, it’s still worth considering him when choosing Defensive Midfielders.

3. Granit Xhaka

Compared to his Overall Rating of 79 in FIFA 23, the Swiss Player has made substantial progress, as his Overall Rating has reached 86 in FIFA 25.

In his last Season at Arsenal, he played a more important role in Team than before, and his performance did not disappoint Team’s expectations. The performance in first Season was also a famous game when he was at his peak.

Xhaka moved to Bayer Leverkusen before 2023/24 Campaign and was regarded as a Midfield Pivot by German Champions. This shows his strength.

However, it is worth noting that his Pace in the game is only 50. So if you are more concerned about this situation, it is best to be cautious when facing him.

4. Lena Oberdorf

As an outstanding female Player belonging to Bayern Munich Frauen, Lena Oberdorf not only has Overall Rating of 86 but also has characteristics different from other equally famous female Players.

If most female Players want to be more outstanding, they usually choose to develop into technical Players, such as Keira Walsh and Patricia Guijarro. But Lena Oberdorf can crush her Opponents with her strong physical fitness.

In Physical Rating of EA Sports FC 25 Defensive Midfielders, Oberdorf’s Rating is 89, second only to Joao Palhinha’s 90.

5. Nicolo Barella

This Player from Italy can confuse Opponents. Judging from his specific performance on Court. His playing style seems to be quite rough and unrestrained, so Opponents may think he is a reckless man.

But in fact, Barella, as a Midfielder, has extraordinary intelligence. He can effectively command others in Backcourt and create chaos between Boxes. So it is no surprise that he has an Overall Rating of 87.

6. Frenkie De Jong

Frenkie De Jong has missed the end of last Season and Euro 2024 because of an ankle injury, and he has also experienced the latest Season with an injury.

But despite being plagued by injuries, it cannot be denied that as an outstanding Player, Frenkie De Jong still has an extraordinary influence on Court. Therefore, he still has an Overall Rating of 87.

7. Ilkay Gundogan

German Player Ilkay Gundogan not only played Main Attacking Midfield Role for Barcelona last Season but also performed very well as a False Nine during his time at Manchester City.

These amazing performances undoubtedly mean that he can be arranged in Holding Midfield Position. Therefore, Players can also choose him as their Defensive Midfielder in FC 25.

8. Declan Rice

In his first Season at Club, Declan Rice, with an Overall Rating of 87, switched between Gunners’ No.6 and No.8 Positions, reaching the peak of his Career in the last third of Season.

Declan Rice from England is considered by most fans to be the best Position for him is Holding Midfield Position, because of his outstanding performance on Pitch. However, considering his excellent results in other aspects, he may take on greater responsibilities in 2024/25 Season.

Through the introduction of these outstanding Players, believe that players in need have a basic understanding of how to choose a Defensive Midfielder in the game.

In addition, if you want to discuss more about other Players with others, you can enter IGGM Discord. Here you can even get game-related prizes through the giveaway channel! Hurry up!

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