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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!

As EA Sports FC 25 Season 5 progresses, the long-awaited new promotion Grassroot Greats is about to debut. This event was previously confirmed by FUT 25, and it will meet players this week.

This event is centered on nostalgia and classics, aiming to bring back legendary players in Ultimate Team history who have conquered players with high cost-effectiveness or super powerful strength. Many players are concerned about which players will be selected for this event, and various leaks are emerging as the event is approaching. So are there any players you like among these leaked players?

Date

Grassroot Greats event is expected to be officially launched on February 14, 2025, replacing Future Stars promotion that ended at the same time. Grassroot Greats event will last for a week. After this event, it may be Road to the Final, taking over the second half of Season 5 of FIFA 25.

In addition, Future Stars is being held. The players in this event also have very good data. They can definitely become one of the core players in your team. When Grassroot Greats event starts, the players in Future Stars will be removed from the shelves. Players who want to get Future Stars should quickly use your FC 25 Coins to unlock your favorite players!

The theme of Grassroot Greats event is to pay tribute to the classics, focusing on those players who have left a deep mark in the history of Ultimate Team. These players may not be top stars in reality, but because of their super attributes in the game, such as Race, shooting or physical advantages, they have become the king of cost-effectiveness or even the most popular players in the player’s lineup. For example, Gervinho, Doumbia, Ibarbo of Roma trio in FIFA 15 or Alexander Esswein in FIFA 13 have become players’ nightmares with their low prices and amazing performance.

Leaked Players

Although EA has not yet officially announced the complete list, multiple leaks have revealed some core players and card design directions. Even when the official promotional video for Grassroot Greats was released in January, a leaked list was leaked:

• Doumbia
• Gervinho
• Ibarbo
• Franz Beckenbauer
• Diego Maradona
• Alexis Mac Allister
• Juninho
• Ian Wright
• Roberto Baggio
• Foudy
• Didier Drogba
• Jaap Stam
• Bruno Fernandes

This list was leaked too early and may be different from the real list. But Diego Maradona is definitely on the list for this event. Because he is the cover character this time.

As early as 2022, EA had to remove Diego Maradona from FIFA 22 due to some legal issues. His 91, 95 and 97 cards were all removed from Ultimate Team.

Diego Maradona’s return is undoubtedly one of the biggest highlights of this event. His card may be 96 OVR Icon. What’s even more surprising to players is that EA FC 25 leaker Fut Sheriff revealed that the free Maradona Evolution is likely to appear in the game. Players only need to log in on a specific date to get it.

In addition to Diego Maradona, the following players have a high probability of appearing in Grassroot Greats:

• Seydou Doumbia (94 OVR): A representative of the speed striker in FIFA 15 era.
• Gervinho (93 OVR): A winger with strong breakthrough ability.
• Victor Ibarbo (92 OVR): A stadium warrior known for his physical confrontation and running.
• Franck Ribéry (96 OVR): Icon card, strengthens dribbling and passing attributes.
• Didier Drogba (96 OVR): Has a powerful header like a beast.
• Roberto Baggio (96 OVR): Outstanding set-piece and ball control ability.
• Bruno Fernandes (92 OVR): Enhanced shooting and Skill moves.
• Alexis Mac Allister (92 OVR): A midfielder with both offensive and defensive capabilities.

Grassroot Greats players are all very powerful this time, covering almost every position on the pitch. If you can get one of them, your team’s strength will usher in a qualitative leap. If you have a lot of FIFA 25 coins, then this event is the best time to use them.

In addition, the card design this time will be integrated with a retro style. Some players adopt the classic style of their peak season, such as Maradona’s 1986 World Cup image. And all cards are equipped with exclusive PlayStyles+ enhanced skills, such as Maradona’s Trickster+ or Drogba’s Aerial+.

FC 25's continuous activities may have drained your FUT 25 coins. You can visit IGGM Discord, where there will be some lucky draws from time to time. Maybe you will be the lucky one and get some coins here.

How To Get Grassroot Greats Players?

High-rated Icon cards are expected to require many coins or FIFA 25 Points. Players are advised to accumulate reward packs through Squad Battles or Champions mode.

Common cards of historical classic players may be popular in the transfer market. Players who don’t need these cards can exchange them to accumulate some FUT coins. In addition, if active players are not included in the event, the coins you need to exchange them in the transfer market may be reduced. You can exchange some of these players to prepare for the next event.

Grassroot Greats is not only a nostalgic feast for EA FC 25 but also a response to the needs of Ultimate Team community players. The emotional needs of old players are met, and it also provides new players with the opportunity to experience previous versions. In addition, the return of Maradona marks the reconciliation between the developer and the football player’s copyright holder, and more legendary stars may be introduced in the future.

After a round of preheating for Future Stars in EA Sports FC 25, players can’t wait for the second batch of Future Stars players to join. It is expected that these talented players will officially join FUT 25 through Future Star Icons this week.

It is very regrettable that there are many young and excellent football players, but the number of Future Stars this time is indeed limited. At present, part of the list has been leaked, and some players have not been announced. We can still make some guesses.

Leaked List

• Amad Diallo: 92
• Bradley Barcola: 91
• Joao Neves: 91
• Linda Caicedo: 91
• Pau Cubarsi: 90
• Fowler: 90
• Kouassi: 89
• Pavlovic: 89
• Kerkez: 89
• Cata Coll: 88
• Khusanov: 88
• Murillo: 88
• Cresswell: 87
• Bakayoko: 87
• Paula Tomas: 87
• Andrey Santos: 87
• El Khannouss: 87

This list leaked a lot of players and also gave their total score predictions. However, before the list is officially released, players should not believe it completely. If there is a player you like, you can start preparing FIFA 25 coins for him or her now.

As the player with the highest total score on this list, Amad Diallo undoubtedly attracted most of the attention. Amad Diallo’s performance in the field is perfect. No matter how bad the situation is, he dares to attack when he gets the ball. His skills are absolutely unparalleled. If this card is given a five-star weak foot or high agility, it will definitely become the savior of Manchester United players!

Paul Kubassi has established a foothold in Barcelona first team at the age of 18. His defense is comparable to that of a veteran, and his angles of passing are also extremely tricky. With his height and defense, he may be able to compete with Van Dijk. Players who want to build a Barcelona team should not be stingy with your FUT 25 Coins!

Alexander Pavlovic is a fierce player in Bayern’s midfield. He is extremely good at stealing and his long passes are fast and far. If this card’s body is given above 90, coupled with Bayern’s chemistry, you will not be able to leave this card!

Joao Neves is a treasure midfielder that Paris Saint-Germain dug from Benfica. At the age of 19, he dared to confront those old-timers in Champions League! In Ultimate Team, Joao Neves may be an all-around warrior, both offensive and defensive, coupled with Paris’s luxurious frontcourt. His strength will definitely open your eyes!

Future Stars Icons

• Luis Figo
• Samuel Eto’o
• Rio Ferdinand

Compared to the young people above, these Icon players don’t even need an introduction. They are considered the best players in their respective positions. Luis Figo is a legendary right winger who is the absolute core of the team in both Barcelona and Real Madrid.

Forward Samuel Eto’o’s speed on the court is comparable to that of a cheetah. When he was in Barcelona and Inter Milan, he had almost no opponents. If you want to build a team that relies on speed, then choosing Samuel Eto’o will never be wrong.

Rio Ferdinand is a legendary CB in Manchester United. He is strong and smart. Opponents will feel desperate when facing such a defense.

The three of them may appear in SBC challenges or packs in FIFA 25. They are definitely worth your investment with FC 25 coins!

Also Read: FC 25 Coins Giveaways

Prediction

Most of Future Stars players have been officially confirmed, but there is still room for speculation on some players. Here is the speculation of the complete list of players:

• Mary Fowler: ST Manchester City Women
• Murillo: CB Nottingham Forest
• Vicky Lopez: CM Barcelona Women
• Kobe Manu: CDM Manchester United
• Naomi Laizer: CB Manchester City Women
• Archie Gray: CDM Tottenham Hotspur
• Samu Omorodien: ST Porto
• Connor Bradley: LB Liverpool
• Giorgio Scalvini: CB Atalanta
• Mattis Tell: ST Tottenham Hotspur
• Bradley Bakola: LW Paris Saint-Germain
• Amad Diallo: RW Manchester United
• Paulo Kubasi: CB Barcelona FC
• Alexander Pavlovic: CDM Bayern Munich
• Joao Neves: Midfielder Paris Saint-Germain

Mattis Tell had been sitting on the bench at Bayern before. After being picked up by Tottenham, he became the new hope of North London. Although he didn’t play much, his shooting was incredibly stable. If Mattis Tell could be one of Future Stars players, he may get a high shooting score in FUT 25.

Important reminder! As soon as the second team goes online on February 7, the first team’s card packs will be directly removed from the shelves! If you want super players like Lamine Yamal, Endrick, seize the last chance! Don’t wait until they are removed from the shelves to regret it!

The second Future Stars team will be removed from the shelves on February 14, and you only have one week to get these cards. Then there will most likely be new events such as Road To The Final or Grassroot Greats. EA FC 25 has confirmed that these events will be logged into the game later. If you want to stock up on coins, you can wait and see, but Future Stars player cards are definitely one of the strongest cards at present. Get them early and enjoy them early.

As a popular sports simulation video game, EA Sports FC 25 offers you a wide variety of gameplay. Of all the gameplays recently, the most widely used is undoubtedly Ultimate Team, because it can help you to build a strong team based on providing you with free FIFA 25 Coins rewards to win as many games as possible.

But in order to get the relevant free seasonal ladder rewards, you need to earn enough Ultimate Team XP through hard work. Of course, if you just plan to have fun in FC 25, you don’t need to care about this, but if you want to become a free-season ladder player, then you must master some skills and make a proper XP earning plan.

Based on this, we will introduce you to the 6 best ways to get Ultimate Team XP in EA FC 25.

1. Complete Daily Objectives

Completing daily objectives can be said to be the easiest way to get Ultimate Team XP in the game at present. Daily objectives usually refresh every 24 hours, so you’d better complete them in time to get the free 250 XP, avoid wasting these objectives.

In fact, it’s not difficult to complete these tasks. After logging into the game every day, enter Ultimate Team and play a few ordinary games to gain some XP quickly to help you level up faster.

If you are confident in your ability, you can also open more difficult game modes such as Rivals or Champions, which will reward you with more XP, so it’s worth trying to push your limits for them. But don’t worry, even if you just complete a simple game, as long as you are consistent and complete these objectives every day, it will be enough to help you level up quickly.

2. Complete Weekly Objectives

As your first choice in the game or in squad management, as the name suggests, weekly objectives refresh once a week, giving you a continuous opportunity to accumulate XP. There are six objectives every week, each of which provides 300 XP, so you only need to ensure that all the challenges are completed on time to get up almost 2,000 XP. And if you complete the group, you can also get an additional 200 XP.

It’s worth noting that, besides the weekly objectives that are offered regularly, you can also find several bi-weekly objectives. These objectives encourage you to explore the different FC 25 game modes by mixing up some of the gameplay content, allowing you to gain Ultimate Team XP faster.

3. Play Skill Games

Skill mode was first introduced in FIFA 13 of the game series and includes a variety of mini-games. These mini-games cover a variety of scenarios, giving you a background in which to practice different aspects of the game. By practicing dribbling, shooting, passing and defending in them, you can earn up to 4,000 XP per week in skill game mode.

However, if you want to save as much time as possible, the easiest way to collect the weekly Ultimate Team XP total in skill mode is to play Artillery saving skills for goalkeepers. You can earn 300 XP per A rank through this game.

4. Complete Milestone Objectives

Completing Milestone Objectives to gain XP quickly may need to take more time than completing other EA Sports FC 25 missions or challenges, but the rewards they offer are also more valuable - you can earn up to 5,000 Ultimate Team XP by completing Milestone Objectives.

These objectives are long-lasting, usually lasting multiple seasons, so they require you to play the game regularly and test your commitment to the game during that period. In fact, in FC 25, Milestone Objectives can also help strengthen your team because they unknowingly participate in your long-term strategy throughout the season.

5. Complete Player Objectives

Player Objectives are another great way to earn Ultimate Team XP points in FIFA 25, and they are not difficult to implement. Specifically, each FC 25 player has his or her own set of objectives in the game, and the rewards for completing these objectives are calculated based on their performance in the game, such as goals, assists or other important match-winning statistics.

Thankfully, you don’t have to complete these player objectives in the same contest, so you can accumulate those XP points by scheduling them according to your gaming habits.

In addition, completing all player objectives will earn you further player‘s XP, helping you and your team improve together, thus maintaining consistency in your game. You can expect to earn up to 2,600 Ultimate Team XP after completing all player objectives.

6. Play Rush Mode Matches

This mode was inspired by Volta’s 5v5 game mode, and requires four players to play against each other in 5-minute matches. This mode is not only full of exciting competitive atmosphere but also provides you with extra XP to help you level up faster.

In addition to the exciting gameplay itself, Rush mode also provides you with a variety of achievable objectives, allowing you to further earn many sprint points or XP. It is worth noting that if you play this mode with friends, you will complete these objectives faster and earn bonus points.

If you achieve a 9+ rating in Rush mode, you can earn more than 1500 Ultimate Team XP per game. At the same time, you will continue to get 500 XP only if you complete the game at any rating you get.

If you still feel that Ultimate Team rewards that come with it are not enough after getting enough XP, you can try to participate in FIFA 25 Coins giveaway event held in IGGM Discord! And if you find that you missed the latest giveaway event, it doesn’t matter, because we will continue to hold it later, and the prizes will also be more. Come and try it!

Among all the factors that can affect your FC 25 gaming experience, the quality of the players you choose is undoubtedly the most important one, because the stronger the players, the higher the chances of winning the game. So it is very necessary to upgrade your player cards regularly.

In order to meet your needs, EA Sports FC 25 has always been committed to regularly launching new evolution mechanisms to allow your players to improve. You only need to consume a certain number of FUT 25 Coins or FC points to do this.

Recently, in order to promote the game’s biggest annual promotion TOTY, EA FC 25 launched a new evolution mechanism called TOTY Blueprint Evolution, which allows you to earn attribute evolutions for your players by consuming coins or points after completing 6 related tasks.

So which FIFA 25 players can play the most value through this evolution? If you don’t know, let us recommend 7 players for you.

1. Iñaki Williams

Previously, Iñaki Williams Arthuer played mainly as a winger in the game, but after receiving the buff provided by TOTY Blueprint Evolution, he not only has an EVO of 92, but can also play as a striker, ultimately making him one of the highest-rated strikers in the game.

When you complete all challenges for him, his TOTY card will receive a total score of 92, speed 94, dribbling 94, shooting 90, physical fitness 85, passing 82, defense 45, skill moves five stars, and weak foot accuracy four stars. In addition, TOTY Blueprint Evolution also provides him with three game styles, namely rapid, finesse shot, and first touch.

2. Bradley Barcola

This talented young player from France now plays for Paris Saint-Germain, one of the biggest clubs in Europe. He is not only an excellent attacker but also has a strong adaptability and can play multiple positions on the court. In fact, his work rate, dribbling and shooting ability all enable him to adapt to the PSG style of play.

After evolution, Bradley Barcola’s EVO is as high as 94, and his abilities in almost all positions he can play have been consolidated, making his TOTY card good enough to play as a winger, midfielder, and even forward. If you can add him to the team and strengthen him, this young man will bring you victory with his fast and exquisite shooting style.

3. Cole Palmer

As one of the hottest attacking midfielders in the Premier League recently, Cole Palmer’s FC 25 values ​​are very good, not to mention after evolution - in fact, TOTY Blueprint Evolution mainly makes his offensive data very powerful. It is worth mentioning that Cole Palmer is also a member of TOTY men’s team.

See More: These 7 Players Are The Best Picks For Creative Catalyst Evolution In EA Sports FC 25

After evolution, Cole Palmer’s EA FC 25 card values ​​are EVO 94, speed 91, dribbling 94, shooting 90, physical fitness 71, passing 87, defense 52, skill moves five stars, weak foot accuracy four stars. These stats fully demonstrate his versatility, allowing him to play as a winger or striker besides staying in the midfield.

4. Marco Asensio

This is a top midfielder from Spain. His TOTY card can significantly improve your team’s offensive and midfield strength, because he is fast and has strong passing ability, which allows him to get out of tight spaces during the game and create scoring opportunities for his teammates quickly.

When his card gets this evolution, not only will his EVO be as high as 94, but he can even play on the forward line, because his offensive attributes and play style after the upgrade are enough for him to dominate this position.

5. Pedro

As a veteran Spanish football player, Pedro started his football career as early as the mid-90s, but he is still active in the game now. Even his FUT 25 TOTY card attributes are not inferior to other young players, especially his speed and dribbling data. He can easily pass opponents and enter their penalty area during the game, showing you the top characteristics of a dynamic striker.

Although Pedro mainly plays as a right winger, he also performs well in the right midfield, left wing or forward position because of his versatility.

6. Geyse

Geyse is a female player from Brazil with amazing offensive data and physical fitness, as well as good speed, dribbling and shooting attributes. These characteristics are enough to make her get the evolution opportunity provided by TOTY Blueprint Evolution.

Excellent physical fitness makes it difficult for opponents to take the ball from Geyse, and good endurance also allows her to hold her ground when making aggressive tackles. After evolution, her card data is upgraded to speed 94, dribbling 94, shooting 90, physical fitness 92, passing 85, defense 44, skill moves five stars and weak foot accuracy four stars.

7. Ousmane Dembélé

This player from France, whose full name is Masour Ousmane Dembélé, is currently one of the fastest young players in EA Sports FC 25. His top striker ability allows him to defeat most opponents on the court.

His five-star skill moves level allow him to perform every skill move in the game, and after the evolution, Ousmane Dembélé’s TOTY card data is upgraded to 92 speed, 94 dribbling, 90 shooting, 85 passing, 64 physical fitness, 41 defense, five-star skill moves and five-star weak foot accuracy.

If there are some of these seven players that you like and you want to get the evolution for them, but you don’t have enough coins to do it, it is recommended that you participate in the recent FC 25 Coins giveaway event held by IGGM Discord, where you will share a lot of free coins with other players! Good luck!

Since Christmas 2024, the real-world football world has held many exciting leagues, and many teams have contributed to their best performances. For example, Nottingham Forest is expected to return to the Champions League for the first time since 1980; Atletico Madrid won the La Liga championship, etc. However, you may be surprised that no players from these teams made it into the final FC 25 TOTY lineup.

As a prestigious football video simulation game, EA Sports FC 25 holds various promotions every year to help you get your favorite players with fewer FIFA 25 Coins, or to upgrade the cards of the players in your team more easily. Among all the promotions, the annual TOTY is undoubtedly the most watched.

The promotion is presented as a vote, which will list all the playable FUT 25 players in a year for you, allowing you to choose the ones you think performed best. The final 22 players selected will be formed into two teams (11 men and 11 women, excluding substitutes) and included in the game as TOTY player items.

The latest EA FC 25 TOTY voting has officially ended at 11:59 pm PST on January 12, 2025, and the specific list of selected players was leaked a few hours ago. Let us introduce it to you.

TOTY Men’s Team

You may be surprised to find that four Real Madrid players were selected in the starting lineup of the men’s XI of this FC 25 TOTY - after all, there are only 11 places in total! In addition, Liverpool occupies two seats, and the remaining seats are taken by Chelsea, Aston Villa, Leverkusen and Arsenal, respectively.

Among these 11 male players, the one who impressed you the most may be Rodri from Manchester City, because he has been plagued by injuries since September 2024, which led to reports at the time that this would have an adverse impact on Manchester City. It is rare that a player’s EA Sports FC 25 game value increases when they are injured.

Here are the specific candidates:

Goalkeeper

• Emiliano Martínez (Aston Villa/Argentina)

Defense

• Virgil van Dijk (Liverpool/Netherlands)
• William Saliba (Arsenal/France)
• Dani Carvajal (Real Madrid/Spain)
• Alejandro Grimaldo (Bayer Leverkusen/Spain)

Midfield

• Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid/England)
• Rodri (Manchester City/Spain)
• Cole Palmer (Chelsea/England)

Attack

• Vinicius Junior (Real Madrid/Brazil)
• Mohamed Salah (Liverpool/Egypt)
• Kylian Mbappé (Real Madrid/France)

TOTY Women’s Team

As you can see from the results of this vote, the days of the United States dominating women’s football are gone, as only one American player was selected for FIFA 25 TOTY Women’s Team. It is worth noting that Barcelona is the backbone of the new TOTY Women’s Team with four players selected, and Chelsea is close behind with three.

In addition, there are two Norwegian female players in this 11-person team, showing you the hidden potential of Toppserien. Guro Reiten from Chelsea and Caroline Graham Hansen from Barcelona are the only two players on the entire annual team who do not play in their own domestic league.

Here are the specific candidates:

Goalkeeper

• Ann-Katrin Berger (Gotham FC/Germany)

Defense

• Sakina Karchaoui (Paris Saint-Germain/France)
• Wendie Renard (Lyon/France)
• Irene Paredes (Barcelona/Spain)
• Lucy Bronze (Chelsea/England)

Midfield

• Aitana Bonmatí (Barcelona/Spain)
• Alexia Putellas (Barcelona/Spain)
• Guro Reiten (Chelsea/Norway)

Attack

• Caroline Graham Hansen (Barcelona/Norway)
• Sophia Smith (Portland Thorns/U.S.)
• Lauren James (Chelsea/England)

When Can You Get The New TOTY Players?

Although you now know which players have been selected, according to the release order of FC 25, the official list is expected to be announced to all players between January 23-24, so you will just have to wait until the end of January to view and obtain the above players through the relevant in-game pages.

The 22 winners will be included in EA FC 25 as TOTY player items redeemable by FC 25 Coins after this promotion ends. Each item will not only have a unique blue theme design and gold decoration, but will also be able to further improve the statistics and ratings of their own cards in the game, so that you can get more benefits after obtaining them.

In addition, FC 25 will also launch TOTY Icons team composed of legendary players. What’s more noteworthy is that the two official teams will each get an additional No. 12 substitute position to recognize those players who are good enough but missed the starting lineup by a few votes. The relevant voting for substitutes usually takes place at the end of TOTY promotion, so if your favorite player did not make the official team, don’t forget to vote at that time!

Related: FC 25 Coins Giveaways

In order to ensure that you can have TOTY players join your team as soon as they are officially launched in the game, it is recommended that you enter IGGM Discord as soon as possible to participate in related promotions! We will draw 10 players at different time points to receive 300K coins each; 5 players to receive 400K each; 4 players to receive 500K each; and 3 players to receive 1M each, a total of 10M coins! Don’t miss it!

Among all game categories, sports games may receive relatively less attention than popular MMORPGs or relaxing board games, but even under such a premise, FC 25 still strives to occupy a place in the game market.

As the most well-known and most comprehensive football-themed video simulation game, EA Sports FC 25 can provide you with a variety of virtual football gameplay that you may not have imagined, and even allows you to use FIFA 25 Coins to add those famous stars to your FC 25 team! Among all the gameplays, Ultimate Team is a more classic one.

The operating mechanism of Ultimate Team is to let you choose your favorite players from thousands of players to form your own fantasy team, and then allow you to lead your team to compete with other players in the community, or play single-player games.

Obviously, facing the massive number of players and complicated competition rules in Ultimate Team mode, it may be difficult for you to form a competitive team. And after forming a team, if you want to win the game, you also need to arrange a suitable formation for the team so that your players can give full play to their unique advantages in their own positions.

There are many formations available in EA FC 25, some of which can allow your players to better maintain possession of the ball, while others can improve the defensive stability of the team. Based on this, we will introduce you to 5 formations suitable for Ultimate Team mode.

1. 4-4-2 (Flat)

As one of the most classic game formations in FIFA 25, 4-4-2 also reflects the traditional characteristics of football games to some extent. When this formation is used in official games, it can help your players to better balance the defensive stability and offensive width, so that the team can make quick transitions and complete the game more smoothly.

Whether you can place the most suitable players in a specific position determines whether you can win. The 4-4-2 formation not only allows your two forwards to create dynamic offensive actions in the frontcourt, but also allows them to adjust to each other to maximize their role. In addition, one of two elite midfielders can fill the gap between the back line and the forwards, and the other can be used by you to stop any counterattacks from the opponent.

2. 4-2-4

As one evolution of 4-4-2, this formation has once again derived several variations of its own, but considering that the wing attack method in this year’s FIFA 25 will be more effective, 4-2-4 is still the best choice among all the variations. By allowing two fast wingers to cooperate with two forwards on the court, they can effectively overwhelm the opponent’s defense and put great pressure on the opponent at the critical moment of the game.

Although 4-2-4 has a strong offensive threat to your opponent’s team, it also lacks sufficient defensive stability. Because your wingers are required to push forward by 4-2-4, the two midfielders must defend the center of the court alone. Of course, high risk also means high reward. If you are in urgent need of goals and are confident in your players’ defensive ability, 4-2-4 is completely worth adopting.

3. 4-3-3 (4)

If you’ve been playing FC 25 for any length of time, you’ll know that this formation has always been a popular one, as it gives you a lot of room to maneuver your team. Of the four variations available, the best is definitely the final version, the 4-3-3 (4), which is well balanced and gives your players room to maneuver in all areas of the pitch.

The first thing worth noting is the combination of three midfielders and three forwards, which is great both defensively and offensively: by having the midfield trio work together to pass the ball to the wingers, who can then open up space for the teammates and create space for the forwards to score. Whatever type of players you’ve acquired with your FUT 25 Coins, and whether you prefer a possession-based or counter-attacking style, the 4-3-3 (4) formation will have you covered.

4. 4-3-2-1

The 4-3-2-1 is a big change from previous versions, with two CAMs and a forward replacing the classic three forwards. Although it takes a little extra time to get used to it, it is a very powerful formation, especially if you have the right players in the right roles.

Also Read: How To Choose The Right Players And Vote In EA FC 25 TOTY?

The most striking thing about the 4-3-2-1 is its incredible attacking ability, with the full-backs providing more space and the midfielders able to control the middle of the pitch. However, if you don’t have a defensive midfielder and an attacking full-back, your defense will be insufficient. However, some well-rounded players should be able to help you control other positions on the pitch through this formation, allowing you to win games in the frontcourt.

5. 4-1-2-1-2 (Narrow)

This is a very beautiful EA Sports FC 25 narrow formation that helps you focus on controlling the center of the pitch by having four midfielders form a diamond core to develop quick passing and ball possession. With such a solid midfield lineup, your full-backs can go all the way forward and provide overlapping runs on the flanks, while the two forwards can coordinate attacks in the penalty area.

Besides good attacking power, 4-1-2-1-2 (Narrow) is also good defensively because it allows your center backs to drop back to the back line without full backs. Just have your players watch out for counterattacks from the wider areas of the pitch. But if you find this difficult, it’s better to have your full backs drop deeper and then play directly through the midfield.

No matter what formation you choose, reliable players are essential, but if you are short of coins to exchange for players, I suggest you join FC 25 Coins giveaway event currently being held on IGGM Discord for a chance to share 2M coins with other players! Good luck!

There are many promotions in EA FC 25, but EA Sports FC 25 TOTY is definitely the best of the best. This promotion will rate all players in a year and select the best performing football players.

EA FC 25 Ultimate Team will kick off around the middle of January, and it will be the biggest event ever. The best football players will appear in Ultimate Team player items and are decorated with gorgeous gold and blue. Players who want to get these powerful players may have to prepare a lot of FUT 25 coins or FC 25 Points.

In EA FC 24 Ultimate Team, players have received women’s and men’s TOTY, as well as TOTY Icons and a TOTY Honourable Mentions squad. This year’s scale may be even bigger than last year!

Since FIFA 21, every year’s Ultimate Team players can vote for their favorite players to appear in EA FC 25 TOTY, and this year is no exception. Here are the exact dates for TOTY reveal, and the leaked content:

Date

EA FC 25 TOTY trailer is expected to be released on Friday, January 17, 2025, with the men’s and women’s TOTY Ultimate XIs to be revealed first, and attackers to follow.

EA Sports usually opens player voting before the official announcement of EA Sports FC 25 TOTY. So between the 6th and 17th, the roster will be announced for players to vote on and select their best players.

EA FC 25 TOTY format is likely to be similar to FC 24, so you can make predictions based on last year’s experience:

• January 6: Nominees of Men and Women TOTY revealed.
• January 7: EA FC 25 TOTY voting opens.
• January 14: EA FC 25 TOTY warm-up match.
• January 15: EA FC 25 TOTY voting closes.
• January 17: TOTY Icons Team 1 set, and men’s and women’s TOTY attackers announced.
• January 19: Men’s and women’s TOTY midfielder sets released.
• January 21: Men’s and women’s TOTY defender/goalkeeper sets and TOTY Icons Team 2 released. Voting for the Men and women 12th player will also begin.
• January 23: Men’s TOTY Ultimate XI and Women’s TOTY Ultimate XI squads announced.
• January 24: Men’s and women’s 12th players and TOTY honorable mention squads announced.

Voting for EA Sports FC 25 TOTY ballot will run for one week, after which EA Sports will announce TOTY. EA is expected to announce the Ultimate Team Ultimate XI players in the order of attackers, midfielders, defenders, and goalkeepers.

The sale should run from January 24 to January 31, during which both the TOTY Honorable Mentions and the full TOTY Ultimate XI will be announced.

Who Will Be EA FC 25 TOTY?

The 2024 football world is still full of events. Spain is the winner of 2024 European Championship, and Argentina is as strong as ever in Copa America. Manchester City, Inter Milan, Real Madrid, Paris Saint-Germain and Bayer Leverkusen have each won in the league.

Real Madrid became European champions after beating Borussia Dortmund 2-0, and Barcelona’s women’s team swept Europe and won Champions League. Aitana Bonmati won Ballon d’Or for the second time. And the US women’s national team won a gold medal in 2024 Olympics, so they may also appear in EA FC 25 TOTY.

Men’s TOTY Predictions:

• ST: Erling Haaland
• ST: Kylian Mbappe
• GK: Emiliano Martinez
• RB: Dani Carvajal
• CB: William Saliba
• CB: Virgil van Dijk
• LB: Theo Hernandez
• CDM: Rodri
• CM: Jude Bellingham
• CAM: Florian Wirtz
• LW: Vinicius Jr

Lamine Yamal, Mohamed Salah, and Harry Kane will all be nominated, one of whom could be the 12th player.

Women’s TOTY Predictions:

• GK: Christiane Endler
• RB: Lucy Bronze
• CB: Irene Paredes
• CB: Naomi Girma
• LB: Ona Battle
• CM: Lindsey Horan
• CM: Aitana Bonmati
• CM: Alexia Putellas
• RW: Caroline Graham Hansen
• ST: Barbra Banda
• LW: Salma Paralluelo

Trinity Rodman, Claudia Pina and Lauren James may be nominated for TOTY Predictions.

How To Get The Year Cards?

TOTY announced every year in Ultimate Team is very strong. If you want to add these players to your club, there are three ways. The first is to increase the chances of getting these players by exchanging FC 25 Coins and FC points for special promotional packs. However, this pack will take away the most coins from you since September.

If you need FC 25 Coins, then you can take a look at the giveaway event and join the IGGM Discord for a chance to get some coins.

The second is to exchange players with other players in the transfer market. But it won’t be easy, because during TOTY period, they are the most valuable cards. Maybe some of them will drop the price, but you need to spend a lot of effort to find them.

The last one is to complete SBCs during the promotion period. The chance of exchanging TOTY players in these packs will increase a lot, which is your best chance to get these players.

The above is the general content of EA FC 25 TOTY. This event will start soon. Players, don’t forget to vote for your favorite players. I hope all players can get TOTY players you want.

EA Sports FC 25 offers players a lot of evolutions, where you can select some improved player cards and add them to your Ultimate Team to gain more honors with their help, eventually. Some of these evolutions require you to spend some coins or points, and some are free.

The currently active evolution is the second version of Winter Wingback, which requires you to select some left backs who meet the conditions of a total score of up to 85 points, a speed of up to 93, and up to 8 play styles to complete six different challenges to unlock.

Players selected for this evolution will transform into their excellent winter form, and their pace, shooting, passing, and physicality stats have been upgraded to ensure that they can dominate the left half of the field and keep themselves safe.

Although this evolution is free, accurately selecting players who are more beneficial to your team will make your exploration in Ultimate Team easier and smoother, so this guide will introduce you to some of the best players in Winter Wingback 2 Evolution, and you can choose accordingly according to your needs.

1. Antonee Robinson (LB)

EVO Rating: 86

Because Antonee Robinson is a young player among all the existing players in the current FC 25, he has great potential. With the help of the current Winter Wingback 2 Evolution, Antonee’s potential has been perfectly released-here his passing data has been unprecedentedly improved, and now he can easily overlap and pass accurate passes to the penalty area.

In addition to his passing performance, this young talent has shown strong defensive ability since joining Fulham in 2020, so whether you want an offensive defender or a defensive defender, he can meet your requirements. With his help, you can push the court and provide spacing when your team counterattacks to achieve the goal of scoring and winning FC 25 Coins.

2. Wanderson (LB)

EVO Rating: 86

Although we mark Wanderson as a left back here, in fact he also has excellent offensive and defensive abilities, which can support him to shine in different positions - you can also place him in the left midfield or forward, which is a rare talent in the entire EA FC 25.

After the evolution, his main game style has become more intense, which is more suitable for players who don’t have many FIFA 25 Coins in their budget, because after having a very comprehensive and versatile Wanderson, you may spend less money and investment in other positions.

Here is a suggestion for those players with limited budgets, that is, you can participate in some of the giveaway events regularly held in IGGM Discord, which will allow you to enrich your coin inventory effortlessly.

3. Maxim De Cuyper (LB)

EVO Rating: 86

Besides Antonee Robinson, Maxim De Cuyper from Belgium is also a very young and hidden talent worthy of your attention, but De Cuyper will focus more on defensive ability, which can make your defense line very solid. More importantly, his main attribute statistics in his evolution card are all over 80, and coupled with his strong flexibility, he can play in any position on the pitch.

In addition to the above advantages, De Cuyper is also very fast on the wing, which combined with his excellent offensive statistics makes it easier for him to launch counterattacks from the back line and pass the ball into the opponent’s yard. These statistics, combined with his very deadly play style will definitely make him one of the most promising young left-backs in FUT 25.

4. Ola Aina (RB)

EVO Rating: 86

The previous players can all play as left-backs, while Temitayo Olufisayo Olaoluwa (also known as Ola Aina) from Nigeria is a unique right-back. In this Winter Wingback 2 Evolution, his many attributes have been greatly improved. Currently known are 93 pace, 85 physicality, 84 defending, 84 dribbling, 83 passing, 76 shooting, three-star skill moves, and four-star weak foot accuracy.

These attributes and statistics allow him to play the ball anywhere on the field like Maxim De Cuyper or help friendly players score more easily. Most importantly, he has served in many top clubs, such as Chelsea, Hull City, Torino, Fulham, and Nottingham Forest, and has a lot of experience in the field. When you let him join your Ultimate Team, your team is equivalent to having a leader. Ola Aina will use his rich experience on the field to lead your team to a higher level of glory.

Also Read: Which Players In EA FC 25 Are Suitable For Attacking Avalanche 1 Evolution?

5. Olga Carmona (LB)

EVO Rating: 86

As a very outstanding female player in this Winter Wingback 2 Evolution, Olga Carmona also won the honor of the best choice in this evolution. Her player card shows that she can have a very strong deterrent effect on the left half of the field, making it impossible for the opponent to touch the ball.

In addition, her offensive ability as a winger is also amazing. Not only is she able to bring the ball into the penalty area, but she can also shoot accurately and win points with a shooting score of 77 points. Or you can also place her in the defender position, because her defensive statistics in Real Madrid, one of the top five clubs in the game, are also very good.

The above are the 5 best player cards you can choose in Winter Wingback 2 Evolution in this FIFA FUT 25. I believe that with your careful training, they will definitely bring you more good news of victory in the game and get more rewards from it. I wish you a happy game!