FC 25 SBC Calculator & Meta Tactics

Alright, let's dive into the FC Pirates 4132 formation custom tactics. This is a solid setup, and we'll break down the key elements to help you dominate on the pitch.

Formation Overview

This is a 4132 formation. The key here is the balance it offers, with a solid defensive structure and plenty of attacking options. We'll cover the custom tactics, player roles, and how to adapt them for different situations.

Custom Tactics Breakdown

Here's the core of the formation, the custom tactics. Remember, these are based on FC Pirate's setup, with a few tweaks of my own.

Build Up Play: Counter
Defensive Approach: 45 (This is personal preference, but I've found 45 to be a good balance)

Player Roles and Instructions

Now, let's get into the player roles and instructions. This is where you really customize the formation to your style.

Strikers:
- Left Striker: Poacher. This guy is all about getting in behind and finishing.
- Right Striker: False 9. This is key! The False 9 drops deep into midfield, helps with playmaking, and links up the attack. Griezmann is perfect for this role.
Midfielders:
- Left Mid: Inside Forward (Balanced).
- Right Mid: Inside Forward (Attack).
- Center Mid: Box to Box. This is where I've made a slight change from FC Pirate's original setup. He suggested a Deep Lying Playmaker, but I've opted for a Box to Box. This gives you an extra body in the box when attacking, but it can leave you a bit more vulnerable on the counter.
- CDM: Holding (Defend). This is crucial. Your CDM stays back to protect the defense.
Defenders:
- Right Back: Fullback.
- Left Back: Fullback.
- Important Note: With fullbacks, you'll need to manually trigger runs. They won't make overlapping runs automatically.

Defensive and Attacking Variants

To give you even more flexibility, we've set up defensive and attacking variants.

Defensive Variant:
- Center Mid: Deep Lying Playmaker
- Left Mid: Inside Forward (Balanced)
- Defensive Approach: 25
Attacking Variant:
- Fullbacks: Wing Backs
- Center Mid: Box to Box
- Line Height: 80

Gameplay Tips and Key Takeaways

Here are some key things to keep in mind when using this formation:

Center Mid Choice: The biggest decision is whether to use a Deep Lying Playmaker or a Box to Box in the center of the midfield.
- Deep Lying Playmaker: More defensive stability, but you'll miss that extra body in the box.
- Box to Box: More attacking presence, but you're more vulnerable on the counter.
Fullback Runs: Since your fullbacks are set to "Fullback," you'll need to manually trigger their runs using L1/LB. This is crucial for creating width and attacking opportunities.
Box to Box Importance: The Box to Box CM is key to this formation. They're that extra player in the box when attacking, but you need to be mindful of their positioning defensively.

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