Best EA FC 25 custom tactics for Borussia Dortmund

These tactics are overpowered (Image via Borussia Dortmund)
These tactics are overpowered (Image via Borussia Dortmund)

Borussia Dortmund has received some impressive upgrades in EA FC 25 after an impressive campaign last season where they reached the final of the UEFA Champions League. Despite losing their talismanic playmaker Marco Rues to retirement, they still have an impressive roster that can compete against the best sides in the game.

However, the Borussia Dortmund squad is still a young and budding side full of prodigies and inexperienced youth talent. While they might have the stats to be amazing on the virtual pitch of EA FC 25, they will need the right custom tactics to perform at their full potential.

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


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These are the best custom tactics for Borussia Dortmund in EA FC 25

The new FC IQ system has introduced a brand new feature called Player Roles. These roles have replaced player instructions and work rates in EA FC 25, allowing players to feel a lot more authentic and realistic, especially when it comes to their off-the-ball movement. To bring the best out of Borussia Dortmund, gamers must ensure that all the best players are assigned their preferred roles.

The 4-2-3-1 wide formation is best suited for this purpose, as it allows fans to play Borussia Dortmund's best players in the starting eleven, while also putting them in their best positions.

Best formation for Dortmund in FC 25 (Image via EA Sports)
Best formation for Dortmund in FC 25 (Image via EA Sports)

Donyell Malen will play as the lone striker, with Julian Brandt providing support as the central attacking midfielder. German youngster Karim Adeyemi will play on the right flank, with Bynoe-Gittens playing on the left. Emre Can and Marcel Sabitzer will be the two defensive midfielders.

Nico Schlotterbeck and Nicklas Sule will be the two center-backs at the heart of the Borussia Dortmund defense. They will be accompanied by Yan Couto at right-back and Ramy Bensebaini at left-back. Gregor Kobel will be the goalkeeper after his impressive efforts last season that earned him a spot on the Team of the Season roster.


What are the best custom tactics for this formation in EA FC 25?

These are the ideal player roles (Image via EA Sports)
These are the ideal player roles (Image via EA Sports)

This formation will allow almost all the players in the starting eleven to play in their preferred roles. Donyell Malen will play as the Attacking forward+, with Julian Brandt playing as the Playmaker+. Bynoe-Gittens and Adeyemi will play in the Inside Forward+ role, cutting inside from the wings to create scoring opportunities.

Emre Can will play in the defensive Holding+ role, with Marcel Sabitzer playing as the Deep-Lying Playmaker. Bensebaini will play as the wingback+, while Yan Couto will be more offense-oriented in the Attacking Wingback+ role. Schlotterbeck will play as the Stopper+ role, alongside Sule in the Defender+ role.

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Edited by Adarsh J Kumar
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