All playstyles in FC25 Explained!

For Throw

With this playstyle, the goalkeeper can throw a long through pass with his hand finding the players furthest up the pitch. The biggest difference between the playstyle and playstyle +  is the reach and power of the throw and, also better handling in the final minutes of the game.

Players which are the best suitable for this playstyle are Peter Schmeichel and Tim Howard because they have good handling and a high reach of the ball so if you're looking for a goalkeeper with high throwing attributes, you should opt for one of these.

Footwork

This playstyle allows the goalkeeper to make more saves with his feet when the shot is on the floor, making it harder for the opponent to score. They are also faster in 1 on 1 situations, performing better reactions when facing the attacker alone.

For this playstyle, the ideal players for it are Iker Casillas and Marc Andre Ter Stegen since they have high reaction stats and they are very good on 1 on 1 situations. Also their body is considered as "controlled", which makes them faster to react than others.

Cross Claimer

The cross claimer playstyle is when the goalkeeper tries to intercept a cross, but they have to be a little bit before the striker as this trait isn't much effective if the goalkeeper is late. With the playstyle and playstyle+, the goalkeeper also have better reflexes and reactions when facing an opponent's set piece.

The ideal goalkeepers for this trait are Lev Yashin and Jorge Campos, since both goalkeepers are fast so they can intercept the ball more quicker when trying to come out to intercept the ball from the cross. Also, they are not the tallest goalkeepers, but they are leaner than other goalkeepers, which is a valid reason to why they have this playstyle.

Rush Out

For the Rush out playstyle, the goalkeepers are much faster when coming out to claim the ball from long through balls or balls over the top. With the playstyle , they come out for the ball much more quickly as their speed will increase automatically.

For this playstyle, the best goalkeepers to utilize it are Thibaut Courtois and Edwin Van Der Sar. As goalkeepers, they are taller then others so they have a much higher reach for the ball and they can make a big presence when coming out for the ball, making it much more difficult for the opponent to score.

Far Reach

This goalkeeping trait is very useful for goalkeepers to save shots from outside the box as it improves his/her reach and jumping which makes it much more difficult for the opponent to score. The playstyle improves these techniques which makes the goalkeeper faster when conceding a shot from outside the box.

The best goalkeepers for this playstyle are Gianluigi Buffon and Jan Oblak. Both goalkeepers have fast reflexes and a high reach , so this trait makes them very hard to beat from outside the box. This trait is also useful when defending on the edge of the box, as when they shoot from the outside, the goalkeepers are aware of the shot thanks to this playstyle.

Deflector

The deflector trait is known for goalkeepers who are able to makes shot stopping saves after the ball is deflected from someone. When making the save, with the playstyle, they would be able to make the save and push the ball away in a safer area with an increased ball speed. 

Some of the goalkeepers who are able to make these types of saves are Gianluigi Donnarumma and Alisson Becker. These goalkeepers have a high reflex ability and awareness, which is very important in the game in case the ball deflects with a player, as it reduces the chance of conceding.

Long Throw 

The long throw trait is when the player throws the ball farther than average player. With the playstyle, the player can throw the ball with more power and to cover as much distance as he can. A long throw can create a dangerous scoring opportunity, so it is very important to use it if you have a player with this trait.

Players who are good with long throws are Ane Anorga and Thierry Correia. Although this trait is not very common, you can always try it if you have one of these players , so that you assess its effectiveness in long-range scenarios.

Quick Step

This trait allows the player to have a quick burst of pace when running with or without the ball. The playstyle helps the player to accelerate more quickly during expulsive sprints. In my opinion, this is an important playstyle because it is useful when attacking or pressing to win the ball.

Some players who are ideal for this role are Kylian Mbappe and Caroline Hansen. These players have high agility and quick feet, which is why they are perfect for this role, as they attack aggressively and also help with the press effectively.

Relentless

Relentless trait gives the player high stamina levels where he covers many areas in the pitch without feeling any fatigue whatsoever. The playstyle also gives fatigue loss during the game and increases the stamina in half time.

Players that have these playstyles are Cafu and Jude Bellingham. These players have the capability of running for 90 minutes without feeling fatigued. Also, having attacking players with this playstyle is useful as it will help you keep up the temp throughout the whole game.

Trivela

For those unfamiliar, trivela trait is when the player passes, crosses or shoots with the outside of his foot. This year, this trait is one of the most effective in the game with many pro players are using it for their gameplay as it is helping them scoring more goals. 

Some of the players who have the Trivela+ playstyle are Lamine Yamal and Frenkie De Jong. From experience, De Jong's trivela is one of the best in the game, with most of his outside the foot shots from outside the box results into goals. With others, obviously it's effective but I think De Jong is the best from the lot.

Aerial

The aerial trait is used from players who have a high winning rate in aerial battles, both in defense and attack. With the playstyle, the player executes higher jumps and dominates his opponents with his aerial presence.

Players who have an Aerial+ presence are Ruud Gullit and Virgil Van Dijk. These players are very important when trying to defend incoming crosses or also when putting crosses into the opposition's box. Their higher jumping ability makes them nearly unstoppable in the air. 

Acrobatic

As the name suggests, this playstyle enables the player the ability to do acrobatic shots, passes and also clearances. It is not easy to do, but it is very effective from corners if you are able to perform it as the game allows you to take the shot without being impeded from the defender.

Some of the players who can perform this playstyle are Erling Haaland and Marco Van Basten. From crosses, it is very influential and potentially it can be a game changer if you are struggling to score from open play.

Anticipate

This trait gives the player the ability to win ball possession through tackling with a low rate of fouling. It is very important when you are trying to stop a counter attack or defend a fierce play from your opponent. Playstyle+ gives you a higher success rate when performing a standing tackle directly at the opponent's feet.

Players with these abilities are William Saliba and Joshua Kimmich. Having these abilities in a defender and a midfielder is crucial for stopping incoming attacks and avoiding potential red cards for late challenges.

Slide Tackle

This trait is in it's name, the player will be able to perform highly successful sliding tackles rate when trying to stop the opponent from scoring. The playstyle ensures the player to stop the ball in his feet when he performs the sliding tackle.

Players known for excelling slide tackles are Paolo Maldini and Lillian Thuram. In counter attacks, sometimes tackling is the only option to stop the opponent from scoring, so it's very good to have a player with this trait in your team. This skill is not restricted to defenders only, it is also useful having a centre midfielder with the capability of performing it.

Jockey

A jockey is known for being victorious in a 1 on 1 situation, depending on the player's position. The playstyle increases the speed of the sprint jockey when in transition. 

Players who can perform the jockey are Jules Kounde and Ashley Cole. Although challenging to perform it, it's very useful for your gameplay.

Intercept

The intercept trait enables players to make interceptions and retain possession effectively. This playstyle increases the chances of regaining the ball back when trying to do interceptions against the opponent.

Players who carry out this playstyle to perfection are Patrick Vieira and Phillip Lahm. Like these two, having a player with this playstyle can be crucial for your game, as they help regain possession and counter attack as fast as you can.

Bruiser

This playstyle allows players to win the ball back by his physical trait through clean challenges without making any fouls. The playstyle+ provides the player additional strength when they are performing any physical tackles.

Theo Hernandez and Ruben Dias are players that have this trait and would be very important players if you decide to add them to your team. Their power to win the ball back is an important asset to stop any attacks or players from getting into dangerous positions.

Block

This trait is particularly useful for tall players, as it is known for executing elastic and overreaching blocks. The playstyle+ improves the player's reach for the ball and in the end to make a successful tackle.

Players with this trait include Lucio and Ronald Araujo. Their tall physique and long legs makes it much more natural for them to win the ball with this playstyle, as their extended reach and a higher success rate provides a significant advantage.

Trickster

This trait is known for players who are capable of doing skills in a 1 on 1 situation. This will also allow players to do signature skill moves on the ground thanks to their talent. This trait is normally done from 5 star skilled players but there are times that a 4 star skilled player is capable to do it.

Players who can achieve this trait are Caroline Hansen and Kvicha Kvaratskhelia. In-game, they have high agility attributes, which makes them quicker to perform this skill. This playstyle is typically relevant to forward players, as they are the ones that are capable of beating defenders in different situations.

Technical

This trait is mostly performed from players who have high agility, and it's effective when the player manages to reach higher sprint speed, and is also able to perform wide turns while dribbling. The playstyle+ allows the player to also turn with better precision.

Players performing this playstyle to a great level are Aitana Bonmati and Lionel Messi. These players are short, so it is easier for them to turn and dribble past defenders with their controlled sprint.

Rapid

Rapid playstyle is when the player has the ability to put the ball in front of them and cover the distance of the pitch faster than the opponent. With the playstyle+, it reaches a new higher sprint speed, making it very difficult for the defender to stop them.

Notable players that have this playstyle are Vinicius Jr and Kylian Mbappe. These players have high pace stats, so it is evident that they are very good at performing this trait.

Press Proven

The Press Proven trait is when the player is capable of keeping the ball when under pressure. The player is efficient at keeping the ball close to him, while performing the left stick dribbling to shield the ball effectively.

Two of the players that excel in this trait are Julian Alvarez and Ruud Van Nistelrooy. These type of players are crucial to your game to keep in order to see the game out in the final few minutes of the match.

Flair

This playstyle is known for players that do fancy passes or shots with added improved accuracy. It also performs different flair animations.

Players who are perfect for this playstyle are Rayan Cherki and Fara Williams. These players are important as these abilities can be a game changer in a tight match.

First Touch

Relevant to it's name, the first touch trait is when the player is capable of controlling the ball in a difficult situation. He/she can turn much faster after executing a perfect first touch and switch the ball into a dangerous area.

Players who execute a perfect first touch with the playstyle+ are Johan Cruyff and Alexia Putellas. If you make a good use of fast dribbling, these types of players can be a game changer as they can get you in dangerous positions. 

Whipped Pass

The Whipped Pass trait, in my opinion, is a game changer in the game because the player can produce a high speed whipped cross with perfect precision. The playstyle+ offers more crosses that are accurate, greater curve and faster delivery.

This trait is popular with full backs, as they provide support in the attack and with this cross they can find a forward alone in the box. Players that are capable of producing this cross are Maicon and Selma Bacha. 

Tiki Taka

The Tiki Taka trait is best known for players that are capable of producing first-time passes and also short passes. Players with this playstyle deliver passes with high accuracy, including short distance precise passes.

Players that can produce the tiki taka with their playstyle+ are Rodri and Xavi. These players are well known for their style, so it isn't that much of a surprise when you see them performing this playstyle.

Long Ball Pass

The players are capable of performing a long ball through pass to perfection. This is a great playstyle to find a run from the attackers for a chance on goal.

Players that can execute this trait are Patri Guijarro and Andrea Pirlo. These types of passes can be a game changer in your gameplay, as if you are struggling to open the defense, this playstyle+ can help you do that.

Incisive Pass

An incisive pass involves making an important pass between the defense for a teammate to make a crucial run towards goal. The playstyle+ also offers through passes that are more accurate, while swerved passes are delivered with more curve and precision passes tend to travel more quickly to the target.

Players like Kevin De Bruyne and Zinedine Zidane can utilize this playstyle since their passing abilities are high, and they will produce decisive passes in tight games. I believe you should have a player with this playstyle in midfield.

Pinged Pass

This trait is well known for enabling fast paced ground passes, with the ball arriving much faster then usual. This is very effective when making a first-time pass forward as it breaks the defense and providing a clear sight on goal.

Players who have the pinged pass+ are Nicolo Barella and Blaise Matuidi. This passing trait is important to include in your gameplay if you haven't been able to find crucial passes in your games.

Power Header

This trait is known for the player to strike the ball with a high amount of power towards the goal. With the playstyle+, headers are performed with greater power and better accuracy.

Players that can perform the Power Headers are Alan Shearer and Robert Lewandowski. The perfect combination for this a cross in the box, where the striker is ready to execute a power header as soon as the ball is on his head.

Finesse Shot

The Finesse Shot is when the attacker tries to place the ball at a particular angle, making it very difficult to stop. If the shot is hit from the perfect angle, the shot often ends up in the back of the net.

Players who has the finesse shot+ trait are Raul Gonzalez and Alex Morgan. This is effective in midfield, if for example you cannot find the attacker in the box, you can always try the finesse shot for a chance to score.

Chip Shot

The chip shot trait is normally used in front of goal to put the ball over the goalkeeper. The playstyle+ makes the chip faster and more accurate.

Players who have this trait are Robert Lewandowski and Rudi Voller. This trait is useful but not very important, because if you know how to score you don't need to use the Chip Shot Playstyle.

Dead Ball

Dead Ball Playstyle is for players who have great set pieces all round. This is another important playstyle, as mastering set pieces can determine the outcome of a match. 

Ronald Koeman and Cole Palmer are players who have these traits. Their delivery from set pieces can be a deciding factor especially if you are struggling to score.

Power Shot

The Power Shot is a playstyle that works, especially when the shot is taken from outside the box. These Power Shots are the meta in this year's game, widely used by pros because of their precision and goal ratio.

Players with the Power Shot+ trait are Mia Hamm and Marcus Rashford. These players can score most of the power shots as they have high shooting stats and exceptional power.