FC 25 PlayStyles

EA Sports FC 25 PlayStyles

PlayStyles feature goes beyond attributes and overall ratings by providing footballers with signature talents, allowing you to construct your team depending on how they actually play on the field and how you want to play.

PlayStyles is available in FC 25 Ultimate Team, Rush, Career and Clubs modes.

PlayStyles, which are based by real-world data, dimensionalize players by going beyond overall ratings to highlight the on-field qualities that distinguish them. Each PlayStyle has an impact on gameplay, providing players with unique talents that you will notice and feel, making their method of playing more authentic.

PlayStyles+ elevates those signature abilities to a world-class level, abilities to play at a level that few others can reach.

Here is the complete list of all PlayStyles in FC 25 including who has it and how they affect the gameplay:

SCORING

PlayStyle Who Has It Gameplay Effects
Finesse Shot
 A player who is known to try and place the ball when shooting at goal.
  • PlayStyle

    Performs finesse shots faster with additional curve and improved accuracy.

  • PlayStyle+

    Performs finesse shots significantly faster with maximum curve and exceptional accuracy.
Chip Shot
 A player who is known to often try to chip the goalkeeper when shooting at goal.
  • PlayStyle

    PlayStyle: Performs chip shots faster and with greater accuracy.

  • PlayStyle+

    Performs chip shots more quickly with exceptional accuracy.
Power Shot
 A player who is known for taking powerful shots from outside the box.
  • PlayStyle

    Performs power shots faster and with increased speed.

  • PlayStyle+

    Performs power shots much faster and with a significant increase in speed.
Dead Ball
 A player who is known for being a specialist at taking set pieces.
  • PlayStyle

    Set pieces are delivered with increased speed, curve, and accuracy. Ball trajectory preview line is longer.

  • PlayStyle+

    Set pieces are delivered with exceptional speed, curve, and accuracy. Ball trajectory preview line is at maximum length.
Power Header
 A player who is known to strike with power when heading towards goal.
  • PlayStyle

    Performs headers with increased power and accuracy.

  • PlayStyle+

    Performs headers with maximum power and accuracy.

PASSING

PlayStyle Who Has It Gameplay Effects
Incisive Pass
 A player who is known for making high-speed ground passes.
  • PlayStyle

    Passes travel faster along the ground without impacting the trapping difficulty of the receiver.

  • PlayStyle+

    Passes travel much faster along the ground without impacting the trapping difficulty of the receiver.
Pinged Pass
 A player who is known for making defence splitting passes for a teammate to run onto.
  • PlayStyle

    Through Passes are more accurate, Swerve Passes are delivered with more curve, and Precision Passes travel faster to the destination.

  • PlayStyle+

    Through Passes are far more accurate, Swerve Passes are delivered with maximum curve, and Precision Passes travel at top speed to the destination.
Long Ball Pass
 A player who is known for performing lobbed long passes to teammates.
  • PlayStyle

    Lob and Lofted Through Passes are more accurate, travel faster, and are more difficult to intercept.

  • PlayStyle+

    Lob and Lofted Through Passes are even more accurate, travel faster than ever, and are far more difficult to intercept.
Tiki Taka
 A player who is known for making first-time accurate and short passes.
  • PlayStyle

    Executes difficult first-time Ground Passes with high accuracy, using backheels when contextually appropriate. Short distance Ground Passes are highly accurate.

  • PlayStyle+

    Executes difficult first-time Ground Passes with even greater accuracy, using backheels when contextually appropriate. Short distance Ground Passes are exceptionally accurate.
Whipped Pass
 A player who is known for making high-speed whipped crosses into the box.
  • PlayStyle

    All crosses are highly accurate, travel faster, and with more curve.

  • PlayStyle+

    All crosses are highly accurate, travel faster, and with more curve. Performs driven crosses with exceptional power.

DEFENDING

PlayStyle Who Has It Gameplay Effects
Jockey
 A player who is known for being successful in 1v1 situations.
  • PlayStyle

    Increased max speed of Sprint Jockey and improved transition speed from jockey to sprint.

  • PlayStyle+

    Increased max speed of Sprint Jockey and greatly improves transition speed from jockey to sprint.
Block
 A player who is known for performing elastic and overreaching blocks.
  • PlayStyle

    Increased reach when performing blocks and improved ability to make a successful block.

  • PlayStyle+

    Even greater reach when performing blocks and improved ability to make a successful block.
Intercept
 A player who is known for performing interceptions and keeping ball possession.
  • PlayStyle

    Increased reach and improved chances of retaining possession of the ball when performing interceptions.

  • PlayStyle+

    Even greater reach and improved chances of retaining possession of the ball when performing interceptions.
Anticipate
 A player who is known for having a high success rate getting ball possession on tackles with a low fouling rate.
  • PlayStyle

    Improved chances of standing tackle success and grants the ability to stop the ball directly at their feet when performing a standing tackle.

  • PlayStyle+

    Significantly improved chances of standing tackle success and grants the ability to stop the ball directly at their feet when performing a standing tackle.
Slide Tackle
 A player who is known for often performing slide tackles.
  • PlayStyle

    Grants the ability to stop the ball directly at their feet when performing a slide tackle.

  • PlayStyle+

    Greatly improved slide tackle coverage. Also grants the ability to stop the ball directly at their feet when performing a slide tackle.
Bruiser
 A player who is known for winning possession by physical imposition.
  • PlayStyle

    Greater strength when performing physical tackles.

  • PlayStyle+

    Even greater strength when performing physical tackles.

BALL CONTROLL

PlayStyle Who Has It Gameplay Effects
Technical
 A player who regularly tries to beat an opponent by using technical dribbling ability (with little to no use of skill moves or little to no physical contact).
  • PlayStyle

    Reaches a higher speed when performing Controlled Sprint and performs wide turns while dribbling with more precision.

  • PlayStyle+

    Reaches even higher speed when performing Controlled Sprint and performs wide turns while dribbling with greater precision.
Rapid
 A player who is known to use speed and knock the ball ahead of their opponent to beat them whilst dribbling.
  • PlayStyle

    Reaches a higher sprint speed while dribbling and has reduced chance of an error when sprinting or performing knock-ons.

  • PlayStyle+

    Reaches even higher sprint speed while dribbling and has greatly reduced chance of an error when sprinting or performing knock-ons.
Flair
 A player who is known to try flamboyant moves (traps, passes, and shots).
  • PlayStyle

    Fancy passes and shots are performed with improved accuracy. Performs Flair animations when contextually appropriate.

  • PlayStyle+

    Fancy passes and shots are performed with even greater accuracy. Performs Flair animations when contextually appropriate.
First Touch
 A player who is known for accurate first touch control in difficult situations.
  • PlayStyle

    Has reduced error when trapping the ball and is able to transition to dribbling faster with greater control.

  • PlayStyle+

    Has minimal error when trapping the ball and is able to transition to dribbling much faster with greater control.
Trickster
 A player who is known for being able to perform skill moves in 1v1 situations.
  • PlayStyle

    Grants the ability to perform unique flick Skill Moves.

  • PlayStyle+

    Grants the ability to perform more unique ground and flick Skill Moves. Is significantly more agile when strafe dribbling.
Press Proven
 A player who is known for keeping ball possession under physical pressure from the opponent.
  • PlayStyle

    Keeps close control of the ball while dribbling at jog speed and can shield the ball more effectively from stronger opponents.

  • PlayStyle+

    Keeps exceptionally close control of the ball while dribbling at jog speed. Can shield the ball much more effectively from stronger opponents.

PHYSICAL

PlayStyle Who Has It Gameplay Effects
Quick Step
 A player who is known to have a quick burst of speed when accelerating on and off the ball.
  • PlayStyle

    Accelerates faster during Explosive Sprint.

  • PlayStyle+

    Accelerates significantly faster during Explosive Sprint.
Relentless
 A player who is known for covering a greater area of the field compared to other players in the same position.
  • PlayStyle

    Reduces fatigue loss during play and increases fatigue recovery during halftime.

  • PlayStyle+

    Greatly reduces the long-term fatigue effects on attributes, reaction time, and defensive awareness. Reduces fatigue loss during play and significantly increases fatigue recovery during halftime.
Trivela
 A player who is known for passing, crossing, and shooting with the outside of the foot.
  • PlayStyle

    Contextually triggers “outside of the foot” passes and shots.

  • PlayStyle+

    Contextually triggers “outside of the foot” passes and shots. Reduced error on “outside the foot” passes.
Acrobatic
 A player who tends to perform acrobatic passes, clearances, and shots.
  • PlayStyle

    Performs volleys with improved accuracy and has access to acrobatic volley animations.

  • PlayStyle+

    Performs volleys with significant accuracy and has access to unique acrobatic volley animations.
Long Throw
 A player who is known to throw the ball further than the average player.
  • PlayStyle

    Performs throw-ins with increased power to cover a greater distance.

  • PlayStyle+

    Performs throw-ins with more power to cover maximum distance.
Aerial
 A player who is known for having a high success rate winning aerial battles in both offense and defense.
  • PlayStyle

    Performs higher jumps and has improved aerial physical presence.

  • PlayStyle+

    Performs even higher jumps and has greatly improved aerial physical presence.

GOALKEEPING

Goalkeeper specific PlayStyles are limited for FC 25. Most of them have only regular AI behaviour. PlayStyle and PlayStyle+ buffs are limited to Be a Goalkeeper modes (Player Career and Clubs).

PlayStyle Who Has It Gameplay Effects
Far Throw
 General effect: Goalkeeper can target players further away with thrown passes.
  • PlayStyle

    BAG players will have increased reach and handling closer to the end of the match.

  • PlayStyle+

    BAG players will have greatly increased reach and handling closer to the end of the match.
Footwork
 General effect: Goalkeeper will perform saves with their feet more frequently.
  • PlayStyle

    BAG players will have increased reactions and speed in 1-on-1 situations.

  • PlayStyle+

    BAG players will have greatly increased reactions and speed in 1-on-1 situations.
Cross Claimer
 General effect: Goalkeeper will try to intercept a cross if they can get to it slightly before the opponent.
  • PlayStyle

    BAG players will have increased reflexes and reactions during opposing set pieces.

  • PlayStyle+

    BAG players will have significantly increased reflexes and reactions during opposing set pieces.
1vs1 Close Down
 General effect: Goalkeeper is more aggressive when coming out of the box to gather over-the-top balls or long through balls.
  • PlayStyle

    BAG players will have increased speed when running.

  • PlayStyle+

    BAG players will have greatly increased speed when running.
Far Reach
 BAG exclusive
  • PlayStyle

    BAG players are more effective at saving shots from outside the box with increased reach and jumping.

  • PlayStyle+

    BAG players are significantly more effective at saving shots from outside the box with greatly increased reach and jumping.
Deflector
 BAG exclusive
  • PlayStyle

    BAG players have increased reflexes and reactions when saving shots from inside the box.

  • PlayStyle+

    BAG players have greatly increased reflexes and reactions when saving shots from inside the box.
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