All Player Role++ players in FC 25 and roles explained

As a seasoned football enthusiast with countless hours spent on the virtual pitches of EA FC, I can confidently say that the Player Roles in this year’s edition have truly elevated the gameplay experience. With my fingers dancing over the controller and my heart pounding with every pass and shot, I find myself constantly tweaking my squad to make sure I’m getting the most out of each player.


In Ultimate Team, Electronic Arts Football Club version 25 fundamentally restructures the tactical system, so it’s essential for you to locate players with enhanced roles (Player Role+) in order to maximize your team’s potential.

The innovative FC IQ system emphasizes selecting players who can effectively work within your chosen system now more than ever. Each player card showcases several Key Roles where they excel, yet it’s only the top-tier talent that receives an enhanced Key Role+.

Since locating these particular players within the game can be challenging, we’ve compiled an extensive guide that details every Player Role++ found in EA FC, along with the individuals who possess them.

Every Player Role++ player for all positions in FC 25

Goalkeeper

All Player Role++ players in FC 25 and roles explained

A traditional goalkeeper who stays on their line and focuses on shot-stopping.

PlayerClubCard Type
Gianluigi BuffonIconIcon
Gianluigi DonnarummaPSGGold
Gregor KobelBorussia DortmundGold
Jan OblakAtletico MadridGold
Edwin Van der SarIconIcon
Petr CechIconIcon
Jerzy DudekPremier LeagueHero
Chiamaka NnadozieParis FCGold
Tim HowardPremier LeagueHero

Sweeper Keeper

All Player Role++ players in FC 25 and roles explained

A modern goalkeeper who is able to stop attacks and support build-up play as a passing option.

PlayerClubCard Type
Lev YahsinIconIcon
Nadine AngererIconIcon
Iker CasillasIconIcon
Peter SchmeichelIconIcon
Alisson BeckerLiverpoolGold
Marc Andre ter SteganBarcelonaGold
Thibaut CourtoisReal MadridGold
ChristianeEndlerGold
EdersonManchester CityGold
Jorge CamposMLSHero

Fullback

All Player Role++ players in FC 25 and roles explained

A defensive player who focuses on shielding their own goalpost, often remaining near the back, reinforcing the defense, and providing a passing outlet to alleviate pressure.

PlayerClubPositionCard Type
Bixente LizarazuBundesligaLBHero
Ashely ColeIconLBIcon
Ashleigh NevilleSpursLBGold
Carlos AlbertoIconRBIcon
Lillian ThuramIconRBIcon
Jules KoundeBarcelonaRBGold

Falseback

All Player Role++ players in FC 25 and roles explained

This player represents a contemporary adaptation of the traditional fullback role. They often advance up the pitch, assuming a more central location on the field when their team possesses the ball.

PlayerClubPositionCard Type
Theo HerandezAC MilanLBTOTW
Theo HerandezAC MilanLBGold
David AlabaReal MadridLBFlashback
Phillip LahmIconRBIcon
Trent Alexander-ArnoldLiverpoolRBGold

Wingback

All Player Role++ players in FC 25 and roles explained

This player’s ability to adapt and endurance enables them to move forward to bolster offensive plays, then retreat back to their defensive spot.

PlayerClubPositionCard Type
John Arne RiisePremier LeagueLBHero
CapdevillaLaLigaLBHero
CafuIconRBIcon
Javier ZanettiIconRBIcon
Gianluca ZambrottaIconRBIcon
Dani CarvajalReal MadridRBGold

Attacking Wingback

All Player Role++ players in FC 25 and roles explained

As a fan, I’d say this player might prioritize pushing up and providing width to our offensive plays, even though they’re primarily a defensive player on paper.

PlayerClubPositionCard Type
Roberto CarlosIconLBIcon
Sonia BompastorArkema Ligue 1LBHero
Selma BachaLyonLBGold
Fridolina RolfoBarcelonaLBGold
Joao CanceloAl HilalLBGold
MaiconSerie ARBHero
Joshua KimmichBayern MunichRBGold
Alex ScottWSLRBHero
Giulia GwinnBayern MunichRBGold

Defender

All Player Role++ players in FC 25 and roles explained

A straightforward Defender with a strong emphasis on fundamental defensive skills, consistently holding the defensive formation steady.

PlayerClubCard Type
Franco BaresiIconIcon
Bobby MooreIconIcon
Alessandro NestaIconIcon
Antonio RudigerReal MadridGold
Fernando HierroIconIcon
Rio FerdinandIconIcon
Marcel DesaillyIconHero
William SalibaArsenalGold
Ivan CordobaSerie AHero
Sol CampbellIconIcon
Jonathan TahBayer LeverkusenGold
Ledley KingPremier LeagueHero
Jamie CarragherPremier LeagueHero
Kadeisha BuchananChelseaGold

Stopper

All Player Role++ players in FC 25 and roles explained

A Defensive Powerhouse Center Back, confidently venturing beyond the defensive line to execute tackles, seize incoming passes, and orchestrate the team’s offensive pressure.

PlayerClubCard Type
Paulo MaldiniIconIcon
LucioSerie AHero
Jurgen KohlerBundesligaHero
Carlos PuyolIconIcon
Fabio CannavaroIconIcon
Ruben DiasManchester CityGold
Rafael MarquezLaLigaHero
Ricardo CarvalhoLiga PortugalHero
GabrielArsenalGold
Laura GeorgesArkema Ligue 1Hero
Nemanja VidicIconIcon
Jaap StamPremier LeagueHero
BremerJuventusGold
GabrielArsenalGold

Ball-Playing Defender

All Player Role++ players in FC 25 and roles explained

A contemporary defender adept at both staying onside and passing the ball effectively. He can effortlessly shift his position, either advancing or widening, to contribute to the attacking gameplay.

PlayerClubCard Type
Mapi LeonBarcelonaGold
Virgil van DijkLiverpoolGold
Vincent KampanyPremier LeagueHero
Laurent BlancIconIcon
Ronald KoemanIconIcon
Javier MascheranoLaLigaHero
Alessandro BastoniInter MilanGold
MarquinhosPSGGold

Holding

All Player Role++ players in FC 25 and roles explained

In contemporary soccer, this defensive-oriented midfielder plays a crucial part by safeguarding the backline during offensive pushes and swiftly responding to potential counterattacks, as they often provide minimal assistance in attacking plays.

PlayerClubPositionCard Type
Declan RiceArsenalCDMGold
Yaya TourePremier LeagueCDMHero
Claude MakeleleIconCDMIcon
Emmanuel PetitIconCDMIcon
RamiresPremier LeagueCDMHero
Gennaro GattusoIconCDMIcon
Blaise MatuidiLigue 1CDMHero
Michael EssienIconCDMIcon
N’Golo KanteAl IttihadCDMGold
PalhinhaBayern MunichCDMGold

Centre-Half

All Player Role++ players in FC 25 and roles explained

A midfielder who positions themselves deep behind the central defenders when their team has the ball, providing defense against swift attacks by opponents after a turnover.

PlayerClubPositionCard Type
Frank RijkaardIconCDMIcon

Deep-Lying Playmaker

All Player Role++ players in FC 25 and roles explained

This strategically placed midfielder, usually found in a defensive position, frequently serves as the initiator for offensive moves, acting as the driving force behind our plays starting from the back.

PlayerClubPositionCard Type
RodriManchester CityCDMGold
Xabi AlonsoIconCDMIcon
Granit XhakaBayer LeverkusenCDMGold
Andrea PirloIconCMIcon
Tanja PawollekFrankfurtCMGold

Box-to-Box

All Player Role++ players in FC 25 and roles explained

This player functions in the midfield area, participating actively in both defense and offense, neither solely defending nor attacking, but contributing significantly to all actions happening in between.

PlayerClubPositionCard Type
Homare SawaIconCMIcon
Lothar MatthausIconCMIcon
Julie FoudyIconCMIcon
Patrick VieraIconCMIcon
Bastian SchweinsteigerIconCMIcon
Steven GerrardIconCMIcon
Claudio MarchisioSerie ACMHero
Frank LampardIconCMIcon
Alexis Mac AllisterLiverpoolCMGold
Roy KeaneIconCMIcon
Damaris EgurrolaLyonCMGold

Playmaker

All Player Role++ players in FC 25 and roles explained

This midfielder often serves as the imaginative hub, with freedom to move around and generate openings and attack opportunities. However, they may find themselves out of position when the opposition launches a counterattack.

PlayerClubPositionCard Type
Aitana BonmatiBarcelonaCMGold
Camille AbilyIconCMIcon
Alexia PutellasBarcelonaCMGold
XaviIconCMIcon
Martin OdegaardArsenalCMGold
Federico ValverdeReal MadridCMGold
Nadine KeslerFrauen BundesligaCMHero
Paul ScholesIconCMIcon
Frenkie de JongBarcelonaCMGold
GutiLaLigaCMHero
Juan VeronIconCMIcon
Fara WilliansWSLCMHero
Zinedine ZidaneIconCAMIcon
Bobby CharltonIconCAMIcon
ZicoIconCAMIcon
Jude BellinghamReal MadirdCAMGold
SocratesIconCAMIcon
Abedi PeleLigue 1CAMHero
KakaIconCAMIcon
Wesley SneijderSerie ACAMHero
Michael LaudrupIconCAMIcon
Gheorghe HagiIconCAMIcon
Juan Roman RiquelmeIconCAMIcon
Jari LitmanenEredievisieCAMHero
Jay-Jay OkochaPremier LeagueCAMHero
Hidetoshi NakataSerie ACAMHero
Bruno FernandesManchester UnitedCAMHero
Rui CostaSerie ACAMHero
Jill RoordManchester CityCAMGold
Thomas RosickyPremier LeagueCAMHero
Aleksandr MostovoiLaLigaCAMHero
Mohammed NoorSaudi Pro LeagueCAMHero

Half-Winger

All Player Role++ players in FC 25 and roles explained

A midfielder who stretches the play by advancing up the wings when the team has control, creating a wide danger. They are most impactful when playing among the trio of central midfielders, utilizing their positioning to provide an attacking threat from the flanks.

PlayerClubPositionCard Type
Kevin De BruyneManchester CityCMGold
Bernardo SilvaManchester CityCMGold
Nicolo BarellaInter MilanCMGold
Sara DabritzLyonCMGold
DebinhaKansas City CurrentCAMGold
Marek HamsikSerie ACAMHero
Julian BrandtBorussia DortmundCAMGold
Lars RickenBundesligaCAMHero

Winger

All Player Role++ players in FC 25 and roles explained

As a gamer on the field, I’m a versatile midfielder, constantly positioning myself near the sidelines, ready to provide assistance on both offense and defense. I stretch the play wide, ensuring our team has a strong presence on the flanks at all times.

PlayerClubPositionCard Type
Harry KewellPremier LeagueLWHero
John BarnesIconLWIcon
Pavel NedvedIconLMIcon
Mallory SwansonChicago Red StarsLMGold
Ze RobertoBundesligaLMHero
Park Ji SungPremier LeagueLMHero
Luis FigoIconRWIcon
Beth MeadArsenalRWGold
Adam TraoreFulhamRMWorld Tour
David BeckhamIconRMIcon

Wide Midfielder

All Player Role++ players in FC 25 and roles explained

A midfielder who often positions himself wider on the field, focusing on supplying passes and defensive coverage, yet seldom moves upfield to join attacks.

PlayerClubPositionCard Type
DaMarcus BeasleyMLSLMHero

Wide Playmaker

All Player Role++ players in FC 25 and roles explained

An opportunity for expression that can be situated far off yet maneuverable, capable of moving indoors to generate openings and disrupt defensive lines.

PlayerClubPositionCard Type
David GinolaLigue 1LMHero
Franck RiberyIconLMIcon
Robert PiresIconLMIcon
GrimaldoBayer LeverkusenLMGold
Freddie LjungbergPremier LeagueLMHero
RonaldinhoIconLWIcon
Neymar Jr.Al HilalLWGold
Stve McManamanPremier LeagueRMHero
Svenja HuthWolfsburgRMGold
George BestIconRWIcon
Lionel MessiInter MiamiRWTOTW
Kadidiatou DianiLyonRWGold
Lionel MessiInter MiamiRWGold
Joe ColePremier LeagueRWHero

Inside Forward

All Player Role++ players in FC 25 and roles explained

A versatile player often stationed on the flank, yet frequently moves toward the center using their dominant foot for shots or crucial passes. They’re often found darting past the defense, exploiting gaps behind it.

PlayerClubPositionCard Type
Aya MiyamaIconLMIcon
Guro ReitenChelseaLMGold
Eden HazardPremier LeagueLMHero
Nico WilliamsAthletic BilbaoLMGold
Freddie LjungbergPremier LeagueLMHero
Vinicius JrReal MadridLWGold
RivaldoIconLWIcon
Paulo FutreLaLigaLWHero
Khvicha KvaratskheliaNapoliCAMGold
Rafael LeaoAC MilanLWGold
Trinity RodmanWashington SpiritRMTOTW
Ludovic GiulyLigue 1RMHero
Cole PalmerChelseaRMGold
Riyad MahrezAl AhliRMGold
Trinity RodmanWashington SpiritRMGold
GarrinchaIconRWIcon
Caroline HansenBarcelonaRWGold
JairzinhoIconRWIcon
Mo SalahLiverpoolRWGold
Phil FodenManchester CityRWGold
Gareth BaleIconRWIcon
Bukayo SakaArsenalRWGold
Ousamane DembelePSGRWTOTW
Lauren JamesChelseaRWGold
Ousmane DembelePSGRWGold
Saeed Al OwairanSaudi Pro LeagueRWHero

Shadow Striker

All Player Role++ players in FC 25 and roles explained

As a deep-lying playmaker, I often find myself lurking just behind our forwards, the perfect spot to orchestrate our attacks. My well-judged dashes towards the penalty area consistently set up thrilling scoring chances.

PlayerClubPositionCard Type
PeleIconCAMIcon
Johan CruyffIconCAMIcon
Roberto BaggioIconCAMIcon
Alessandro Del PierroIconCAMIcon
Ruud GullitIconCAMIcon
Enzo FrancescoliArgentina Primera DivisionCAMHero
Florian WirtzBayer LeverkusenCAMGold
Jamal MusialaBayern MunichCAMGold
Rose LavelleNJ/NY GothamCAMGold
Paulo DybalaRomaCAMGold
Gianfranco ZolaIconCAMIcon
Dirk KuytEredivisieCAMHero
Landon DonovanMLSCAMHero
Clint DempseyMLSCAMHero

Advanced Forward

All Player Role++ players in FC 25 and roles explained

A flexible player often positioned near the opposing defense, yet skilled at receiving passes during the initial attack and making forward runs to create scoring opportunities.

PlayerClubPositionCard Type
RonaldoIconSTIcon
Mia HammIconSTIcon
Ferenc PuskasIconSTIcon
Kylian MbappeReal MadridSTGold
Thierry HenryIconSTIcon
Dennis BergkampIconSTIcon
Sam KerrChelseaSTGold
Harry KaneBayern MunichSTGold
RaulIconSTIcon
Kenny DalglishIconSTIcon
Gianluca VialliSerie ASTHero
Kelly SmithIconSTIcon
Jean-Pierre PapinLigue 1STHero
Huge SanchezIconSTIcon
Samuel Eto’oIconSTIcon
Hristo StoichkovIconSTIcon
Carlos TevezPremier LeagueSTHero
Diego ForlanLaLigaSTHero
Diego MilitoSerie ASTHero
Robin van PersieIconSTIcon
Marinette PichonIconSTIcon
Wayne RooneyIconSTIcon
Andriy ShevchenkoIconSTIcon
Patrick KluivertIconSTIcon
Davor SukerIconSTIcon
Heung-Min SonSpursSTGold
Sidney GovouLigue 1STHero
Cristiano RonaldoAl HilalSTGold
Robbie KeanePremier LeagueSTHero

Poacher

All Player Role++ players in FC 25 and roles explained

This player aims singularly at achieving one thing: netting goals. They often position themselves upfront and concentrate on executing darting moves beyond the defense, aiming to create an opportunity to find the back of the net.

PlayerClubPositionCard Type
Erling HaalandMacnhester CitySTPOTM
Gerd MullerIconSTIcon
Erling HaalandManchester CitySTGold
Marco van BastenIconSTIcon
Gary LinekerIconSTIcon
Emilio ButraguenoIconSTIcon
Rudi VollerBundesligaSTHero
Ruud van NistelrooyIconSTIcon
Miroslav KloseIconSTIcon
Michael OwenIconSTIcon
Gianluca VialliSerie ASTHero
Kelly SmithIconSTIcon
Ian WrightIconSTIcon
Ian RushIconSTIcon
Victor OsimhenGalatasaraySTGold
Fernando TorresIconSTIcon
Dimitar BerbatovPremier LeagueSTHero
Luis HernandezIconSTIcon
Hernan CrespoIconSTIcon
Ole Gunnar SolskjaerPremier LeagueSTHero
Rachel DalyAston VillaSTGold
Tim CahillPremier LeagueSTHero

False 9

All Player Role++ players in FC 25 and roles explained

In the attacking formation, this player moves backward to control the game’s flow, occupying the area ahead of the defense. This strategy not only enables them to dominate the game offensively but also aids in defensive situations.

PlayerClubPositionCard Type
EusebioIconSTIcon
Lotta SchelinIconSTIcon
Sophia SmithPortland ThornsSTGold
Lautaro MartinezInter MilanSTGold
Eric CantonaIconSTIcon
Marie KatotoPSGSTGold
Antoine GriezmannAtletletico MadridSTGold
Robert LewandowskiBarcelonaSTGold
Antonio Di NataleSerie ASTHero
Tomas BrolinSerie ASTHero
Karim BenzemaAl IttihadSTTOTW
Wlodzimierz SmolarekBundesligaSTHero
Karim BenzemaAl IttihadSTGold
Nwankwo KanuPremier LeagueSTHero

Target Forward

All Player Role++ players in FC 25 and roles explained

A robust player who can maintain possession effectively by withstanding challenges and protecting the ball from adversaries, also serving as a catalyst for offensive actions. This individual thrives off both high balls (crosses) and ground passes aimed at their feet.

PlayerClubPositionCard Type
Birgit PrinzIconSTIcon
Celia SasicFrauen BundesligaSTHero
Didier DrogbaIconSTIcon
Fernando MorientesLaLigaSTIcon
Alan ShearerIconSTIcon
Mario GomezBundesligaSTHero
Khadija ShawManchester CitySTGold
Peter CrouchPremier LeagueSTHero

What are Player Roles in EA FC 25?

The roles assigned to 25 players in EA FC help determine if a player is well-suited for a specific position and instructions. While you’re free to place any card wherever you wish in your formation, paying attention to their abilities in each role can enhance the overall performance of your team.

A ‘+’ symbol next to a Player Role indicates that individual performs above the average for that role, outperforming most of their competitors. However, if there are ‘++’ symbols, it signifies they excel exceptionally in that position, reaching a world-class level. Therefore, when constructing your team, be mindful to accommodate and maximize their exceptional abilities.

In simpler terms, while Kevin de Bruyne consistently excels as a traditional Playmaker controlling the game’s flow, he also plays the role of a Half-Winger. To fully leverage his skills, it’s best to design your strategy so that he can move towards the wings and deliver crosses into the penalty area.

As a passionate gamer, I understand that excelling in Division Rivals and FUT Champions calls for a finely tuned squad. Even though several players can perform well in various positions, maximizing your team’s potential is crucial when facing top-tier opponents. In these competitive modes, the minutest details often decide victories or defeats.

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