FC 25 PLAYER ROLES
FC 25 Player Roles enable you to pre-select the player you want as captain or designate them for taking set-pieces, including penalties, free kicks, and corners.
FC 25 Roles
Just like configuring your formation, tactics, and player instructions, you can utilize player roles to designate the team captain and determine players responsible for set-pieces:
- Captain;
- Left Corner;
- Right Corner;
- Short Free Kick;
- Long Free Kick;
- Penalties;
How to Set Up FC 25 Player Roles
- From the main Ultimate Team screen, press R1/RB three times to select [Club];
- Select [Squad];
- Press L3 to popup [Squad Actions];
- Scroll down to [Custom Tactics];
- Press R1/RB three times to go to [Roles];
- Make the desired changes and save.
The game automatically saves your last configuration, eliminating the need to set it up each time you play. Additionally, you can configure roles via game plans and access them from the D-Pad.
If you’re unsure about the roles, just leave the job to the CPU by selecting
Captain
The player who will be the captain by default.How to Choose
This role does not influence the game. It’s only relevant to some animations that do not affect your team’s performance. Choose a player of your preference freely.
Left Corner / Right Corner
The player who will take lef/right corners by default.How to Choose
Find the player on your team who is the best in the mentioned attributes (in descending order of importance) and whose preferred foot is the left (for left corners) or right (for right corners). Be careful not to pick someone you need for other roles during this type of set-piece.
Most Importante Attributes
- Long Passing
It is used to classify how well a player performs a long pass in the air to his teammate. - Short Passing
It ranks how well a player performs a short / ground pass to his teammate. - Curve
It measures the player’s ability to curve the ball when passing and shooting. - Free Kick Accuracy
It measures the player’s accuracy for taking Free Kicks.
When selecting a kick taker, the most important stats of the selected player are immediately displayed. Take note that you can always change the game’s kick taker by holding the R2 / RT button when taking a corner.
Short Free Kick
The player who will take the short free kicks by default.How to Choose
Identify the player on your team with the highest proficiency in the specified attributes, prioritizing in descending order of importance. Ensure that the selected kick-taker corresponds to the side of the opponent’s goal where the free kick is located; for instance, if the kick-taker is left-footed and the free kick is on the right side, consider choosing an alternative. Take care not to compromise other essential roles when making this selection during set-piece scenarios.
Most Importante Attributes
- Free Kick Accuracy
It measures the player’s accuracy for taking Free Kicks. - Shot Power
It evaluates how hard the player hits the ball when taking a shot at a goal. - Curve
It measures the player’s ability to curve the ball when passing and shooting. - Finishing
It is the accuracy of shots using foot inside the penalty area.
Long Free Kick
The player who will take the long free kicks by default.How to Choose
Identify the player on your team with the highest proficiency in the specified attributes (in descending order of importance). Exercise caution to avoid selecting someone crucial for other roles during this type of set-piece.
Most Importante Attributes
- Free Kick Accuracy
It measures the player’s accuracy for taking Free Kicks. - Long Shots
It measures the accuracy of shots from outside the penalty area. - Shot Power
It evaluates how hard the player hits the ball when taking a shot at a goal. - Curve
It measures the player’s ability to curve the ball when passing and shooting.
Penalties
The player who will take penalty kicks by default.How to Choose
Identify the player on your team with the highest proficiency in the specified attributes (in descending order of importance) and a preferred left foot. Exercise caution to avoid selecting someone crucial for other roles during this type of set-piece.
Most Importante Attributes
- Penalty
It measures the accuracy of shots from inside the penalty area. - Shot Power
It evaluates how hard the player hits the ball when taking a shot at a goal. - Finishing
It is the accuracy of shots using foot inside the penalty area. - Free Kick Accuracy
It measures the player’s accuracy for taking Free Kicks.
Frequently Asked Questions
FC 25 Player Roles allow you to choose in advance the player you want to be the captain or set-pieces taker.
There are two ways to set up player roles in FC 25:
- From the main Ultimate Team screen, press R1/RB twice to select the [Club] tab;
- Select [Squad];
- Press L2/LT to popup [Squad Actions];
- Scroll down to [Custom Tactics];
- Press R1/RB to go to [Roles];
- Make the desired changes and save.
- Before starting a match, select [Edit Lineup];
- Select [Squad Actions];
- Navigate to [Player Roles];
- Make the desired changes and save.
You can switch the kick-taker during a game without pausing by holding R2 or RT, depending on your console. Unlike when you choose the kick-taker in the roles screen, this decision will only impact that specific set piece. The player designated in the player roles screen will take charge in the subsequent set piece.
You don’t have to change the captain unless you want. They have no effect on the gameplay.