EA FC 25 Playstyles

Q: What is the difference between PlayStyles and PlayStyles+?

PlayStyles+ enhance these signature abilities to a world-class standard which will take your game to the next level. They reflect elite players' abilities and allow them to perform at a level very few can match.

Q: Are there still traits in EA FC 24?

No. As far as we’re aware, the Traits system will not be returning for EA FC 24. We’ve had no indication that will be making a return and can be almost certain that PlayStyles will be replacing them. Finesse Shot, Power Header, Long Throw, and Flair are all examples of Traits in FIFA 23 that are now PlayStyles in EA FC 24.

Q: What are the best PlayStyles in EA FC 24?

All PlayStyles affect players in different ways, so it’s impossible to single out the best ones for now, especially as we’ve not played the game yet, but there are a few that we’re excited to try. The Trickster PlayStyle grants players the ability to perform unique skill moves inaccessible to those without the PlayStyle even if they have 5-star skill moves. As we’ve seen in FIFA 23, the Trivela has been a very popular scoring method and is now a PlayStyle in EA FC 24. Without playing the game, we’re yet to know if it’s as effective but is certainly one to keep an eye on.

Using Opta's real-world optimization, PlayStyles provide a dimensional perspective of athletes that goes beyond simple overall ratings, truly embodying the on-pitch abilities that set players apart. Each PlayStyle significantly impacts gameplay, granting players distinctive capabilities that not only resonate visually but also create an authentic experience reflecting their unique playing style. PlayStyles+ take these signature abilities to a world-class level, exemplified by players like Haaland's Power Shot or Sam Kerr's Finesse Shot, showcasing elite players' unmatched abilities on the field, reaching heights that few can match. Click here for full information by EA

Scoring

EA FC 25 scoring Playstyles Descriptions and Attributes
Name	Info	Playstyle	Playstyle+
Power Shot	A player who is known for taking powerful shots from outside the box.	Performs power shots faster and with increased speed.	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.	Set pieces are delivered with increased speed, curve, and accuracy. Ball trajectory preview line is longer.	Set pieces are delivered with exceptional speed, curve, and accuracy. Ball trajectory preview line is at maximum length.
Chip Shot	A player who is known to often try to chip the goalkeeper when shooting at goal.	Performs chip shots faster and with greater accuracy.	Performs chip shots more quickly with exceptional accuracy.
Finesse Shot	A player who is known to try and place the ball when shooting at goal.	Performs finesse shots faster with additional curve and improved accuracy.	Performs finesse shots significantly faster with maximum curve and exceptional accuracy.
Power Header	A player who is known to strike with power when heading towards goal.	Performs headers with increased power and accuracy.	Performs headers with maximum power and accuracy.
Low Driven Shot	A player who can execute precise shots with increased shot accuracy.	Enhances a player's ability to execute low driven shots with increased accuracy, faster ball travel, and quicker shot execution.	Enhances a player's ability to perform low driven shots with significantly enhanced accuracy, even faster ball travel, and quicker shot execution.

Passing

EA FC 25 passing Playstyles Descriptions and Attributes
Name	Info	Playstyle	Playstyle+
Pinged Pass	A player who is known for making high speed ground passes.	Passes travel faster along the ground without impacting the trapping difficulty of the receiver.	Passes travel much faster along the ground without impacting the trapping difficulty of the receiver.
Incisive Pass	A player who is known for making defense-splitting passes for a teammate to run onto.	Through Passes are more accurate, Swerve Passes are delivered with more curve, and Precision Passes travel faster to the destination.	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.	Lob and Lofted Through Passes are more accurate, travel faster, and are more difficult to intercept.	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.	Executes difficult first-time Ground Passes with high accuracy, using backheels when contextually appropriate. Short distance Ground Passes are highly accurate.	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.	All crosses are highly accurate, travel faster, and with more curve.	All crosses are highly accurate, travel faster, and with more curve. Performs driven crosses with exceptional power.

Ballcontrol

EA FC 25 ballcontrol Playstyles Descriptions and Attributes
Name	Info	Playstyle	Playstyle+
First Touch	A player who is known for accurate first touch control in difficult situations.	Has reduced error when trapping the ball and is able to transition to dribbling faster with greater control.	Has minimal error when trapping the ball and is able to transition to dribbling much faster with greater control.
Flair	A player who is known to try flamboyant moves (traps, passes, and shots).	Fancy passes and shots are performed with improved accuracy. Performs Flair animations when contextually appropriate.	Fancy passes and shots are performed with even greater accuracy. Performs Flair animations when contextually appropriate.
Press Proven	A player who is known for keeping ball possession under physical pressure from the opponent.	Keeps close control of the ball while dribbling at jog speed and can shield the ball more effectively from stronger opponents.	Keeps exceptionally close control of the ball while dribbling at jog speed. Can shield the ball much more effectively from stronger opponents.
Rapid	A player who is known to use speed and knock the ball ahead of their opponent to beat them whilst dribbling.	Reaches a higher sprint speed while dribbling and has reduced chance of an error when sprinting or performing knock-ons.	Reaches even higher sprint speed while dribbling and has greatly reduced chance of an error when sprinting or performing knock-ons.
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).	Reaches a higher speed when performing Controlled Sprint and performs wide turns while dribbling with more precision.	Reaches even higher speed when performing Controlled Sprint and performs wide turns while dribbling with greater precision.
Trickster	A player who is known for being able to perform skill moves in 1v1 situations.	Grants the ability to perform unique flick Skill Moves.	Grants the ability to perform more unique ground and flick Skill Moves. Is significantly more agile when strafe dribbling.

Defending

EA FC 25 defending Playstyles Descriptions and Attributes
Name	Info	Playstyle	Playstyle+
Block	A player who is known for performing elastic and overreaching blocks.	Increased reach when performing blocks and improved ability to make a successful block.	Even greater reach when performing blocks and improved ability to make a successful block.
Bruiser	A player who is known for winning possession by physical imposition.	Greater strength when performing physical tackles.	Even greater strength when performing physical tackles.
Intercept	A player who is known for performing interceptions and keeping ball possession.	Increased reach and improved chances of retaining possession of the ball when performing interceptions.	Even greater reach and improved chances of retaining possession of the ball when performing interceptions.
Jockey	A player who is known for being successful in 1v1 situations.	Increased max speed of Sprint Jockey and improved transition speed from jockey to sprint.	Increased max speed of Sprint Jockey and greatly improves transition speed from jockey to sprint.
Slide Tackle	A player who is known for often performing slide tackles.	Grants the ability to stop the ball directly at their feet when performing a slide tackle.	Greatly improved slide tackle coverage. Also grants the ability to stop the ball directly at their feet when performing a slide tackle.
Anticipate	A player who is known for having a high success rate getting ball possession on tackles with a low fouling rate.	Improved chances of standing tackle success and grants the ability to stop the ball directly at their feet when performing a standing tackle.	Significantly improved chances of standing tackle success and grants the ability to stop the ball directly at their feet when performing a standing tackle.

Physical

EA FC 25 physical Playstyles Descriptions and Attributes
Name	Info	Playstyle	Playstyle+
Acrobatic	A player who tends to perform acrobatic passes, clearances, and shots.	Performs volleys with improved accuracy and has access to acrobatic volley animations.	Performs volleys with significant accuracy and has access to unique acrobatic volley animations.
Aerial	A player who is known for having a high success rate winning aerial battles in both offense and defense.	Performs higher jumps and has improved aerial physical presence.	Performs even higher jumps and has greatly improved aerial physical presence.
Trivela	A player who is known for passing, crossing, and shooting with the outside of the foot.	Contextually triggers "outside of the foot" passes and shots.	Contextually triggers "outside of the foot" passes and shots. Reduced error on "outside the foot" passes.
Relentless	A player who is known for covering a greater area of the field compared to other players in the same position.	Reduces fatigue loss during play and increases fatigue recovery during halftime.	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.
Quick Step	A player who is known to have a quick burst of speed when accelerating on and off the ball.	Accelerates faster during Explosive Sprint.	Accelerates significantly faster during Explosive Sprint.
Long Throw	A player who is known to throw the ball further than the average player.	Performs throw-ins with increased power to cover a greater distance.	Performs throw-ins with more power to cover maximum distance.

Goalkeeper

EA FC 25 goalkeeper Playstyles Descriptions and Attributes
Name	Info	Playstyle	Playstyle+
Far Throw	Goalkeeper can target players further away with thrown passes.	BAG (Be a Goalkeeper) players will have increased reach and handling closer to the end of the match.	BAG players will have greatly increased reach and handling closer to the end of the match.
FootWork	Goalkeeper will perform saves with their feet more frequently.	BAG players will have increased reactions and speed in 1-on-1 situations	BAG players will have greatly increased reactions and speed in 1-on-1 situations
Cross Claimer	Goalkeeper will try to intercept a cross if they can get to it slightly before the opponent.	BAG players will have increased reflexes and reactions during opposing set pieces.	BAG players will have significantly increased reflexes and reactions during opposing set pieces.
Rush Out	Goalkeeper is more aggressive when coming out of the box to gather over-the-top balls or long through balls.	BAG players will have increased speed when running.	BAG players will have greatly increased speed when running.
Far Reach	BAG exclusive	BAG players are more effective at saving shots from outside the box with increased reach and jumping.	BAG players are significantly more effective at saving shots from outside the box with greatly increased reach and jumping.
Deflector	A goalkeeper who is known for having great deflection control to safer spaces.	Performs deflection saves into safer areas with increased ball speed control.	Performs deflection saves into safer areas or towards free teammates with greater ball speed control.

What Are PlayStyles in EA FC 25?

PlayStyles look to be replacing the Traits system we've seen in Ultimate Team since FIFA 20. They give players unique capabilities based on real life ability that will make their way of playing more authentic. PlayStyles will be optimised by Opta data to go beyond a players base rating and bring to life the on-pitch abilities that make players special.

What is the difference between PlayStyles and PlayStyles+?

PlayStyles+ enhance these signature abilities to a world class standard which will take your game to the next level. They reflect elite players' abilities and allow them to perform at a level very few can match.

Can you change a player's PlayStyle?

Yes. You will be able to change PlayStyles on your Evolutions Item in Ultimate Team, this is confirmed by EA Sports themselves - "Choose players that fit the Evolutions criteria and complete a set of objectives to improve their individual skills, PlayStyles and overall ratings". However we're yet to see any confirmation that you'll be able to change PlayStyles on standard items.

Are there still traits in EA FC 25?

No. As far as we're aware the Traits system will not be returning for EA FC 25. We've had no indication that will be making a return and can be almost certain that PlayStyles will be replacing them. Finesse Shot, Power Header, Long Throw and Flair are all examples of Traits in FIFA 23 that are now PlayStyles in EA FC 25.

What are the best PlayStyles in EA FC 25?

All PlayStyles affect players in different ways so it's impossible to single out the best ones for now, especially as we've not played the game yet but there are a few that we're excited to try. The Trickster PlayStyle grants players the ability to perform unique skill moves inaccessible to those without the PlayStyle even if they have 5 star skill moves. As we've seen in FIFA 23 the Trivela has been a very popular scoring method and is now a PlayStyle in EA FC 25. Without playing the game we're yet to know if it's as effective but is certainly one to keep an eye on.