Best 41212 tactics in EA FC 25

Modified Oct 15, 2024 11:22 GMT

EA FC 25 41212 best tactics — Here are some tactics that should help with the 41212 formation (Image via EA Sports)

The introduction of FC IQ in EA FC 25 has emphasized the importance of tactics. This is done by assigning Player Roles to the individuals on the pitch, setting a Build-Up Style as well as the Defensive Approach. These features allow you more control over your players as they behave in the way that you want them to in games. However, it should be noted that the same set of tactics won't necessarily work well for different formations.

So, if you are planning to approach a match with a 41212 formation, whether it is Kick Off, Career Mode, or Ultimate Team, the tactics shown in this article should help you extract the best performance.

Note - This article is subjective and only reflects the writer's opinions.

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EA FC 25 guide: Best tactics for 41212 formation

The 41212 setup features two Strikers up front and a Center Attacking Midfielder (CAM) behind them. Wide spaces are utilized by the Left and Right Midfielders (LM and RM) as well as Left and Right Backs (LB and RB). The One Center Defensive Midfielder (CDM) and two Center Backs (CB) give defensive solidity.

Using a Balanced Build-Up Style and Defensive Approach (with a Line Height of 40) seems best for this formation. It will help your team with a patient build-up and reduce the risk of getting caught on counterattacks.

EA FC 25 best 41212 tactics: Player Roles

Best EA FC 25 Player Roles for the 41212 formation (Image via EA Sports)

In this section, we will look at the FC IQ Player Roles that you should assign in the 41212 formation. Note that not all players will be suitable for every role, so pick those with the best traits for their respective position and Player Role.

Assign one of the front two Strikers the Poacher role and the other Target Forward with Attack Focus for both. The CAM should also have their Focus set to Attack and play in a Half Winger role.

This is how the team will setup with the ball (Image via EA Sports)

The LM and RM should play Wide Midfielders with their Focus set to Balanced. Similarly, the LB and RB should play in the Falseback role with Balanced Focus to contribute in both offense as well as defense equally.

The CDM should be given the Centre Half Player Role in EA FC 25 with Focus set to Defend, while the two CBs use the Ball-Playing Defender role with their Focus too set to Defend. Finally, assign your Goalkeeper the Sweeper Keeper role and set their Focus to Balanced.

The Player Role menu will let you know when an individual is the perfect fit for a particular role by displaying a + or ++ sign. However, even if any of these signs do not appear for a player, it doesn't mean that they will do badly in that role.

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Edited by Adarsh J Kumar