RB Roles and Focus - FC 25

Fullback

A wide defender that will prioritise protecting their own goal, by staying back, holding the defensive line, and offering a passing option to release pressure.


Balanced

When set to Balanced, the Fullback is granted more freedom to push slightly forward and wider in support of attacks.
Defending
Stays Back
Pass Option
Attack Support

Defend

When set to Defend, the Fullback will move inside to form a back three when their team is in possession.
Stays Back
Defending
Limited Versatility
Wide Support
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Carlos Alberto card
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Pedro Porro card
135,000
Yan Couto card
196,000
Denzel Dumfries card
388,000
Alistair Johnston card
0
Carles Puyol card
73,000
Jamie Carragher card
55,500
Danilo card
66,000
Vanderson card
34,500
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0
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182,000

Falseback

A modern evolution of the fullback, this player pushes up the field, adopting a central position, when their team has the ball.


Balanced

When set to Balanced, the Falseback positions themselves as a Central Midfielder when their team is in possession.
Build-Up Support
Defence Support
Limited Width
Out of Position

Defend

When set to Defend, the Falseback operates as a Defensive Midfielder when the team has the ball.
Defending
Build-Up Support
Limited Width
Out of Position
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Maicon card
390,000
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0
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Philipp Lahm card
260,000
Lilian Thuram card
1,389,000
Denzel Dumfries card
388,000
Philipp Lahm card
86,000
Joshua Kimmich card
93,500
Maicon card
110,000

Attacking Wingback

Though technically a defender, this player will be more concerned with getting forward, and offering width to their team's attacks.


Attack

When asked to Attack, the Attacking Wingback will push even higher up the pitch, and perform fewer defensive duties.
Attacking
Wide Support
Out of Position
Defending

Balanced

When asked to be Balanced, the Attacking Wingback will rarely sprint back to defend, unless their team has been hit on the counter.
Wide Support
Attacking
Stamina Usage
Defending
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- card
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135,000
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309,000
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95,150
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0
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24,500
Malo Gusto card
319,000
Trent Alexander-Arnold card
153,000
Luis Advíncula card
29,000
Kelley O'Hara card
114,300

Wingback

This player's versatility and stamina allows them to push upfield to support attacks, before returning to their defensive position.


Balanced

With Balanced, the Wingback is given license to stay forward even when the team is out of possession, or drop back into defence when needed.
Wide Support
Movement
Versatile
Stamina Usage
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Maicon card
390,000
Pedro Porro card
135,000
Lukas Klostermann card
Joshua Kimmich card
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Maicon card
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Steve McManaman card
182,000
Jules Koundé card
506,000
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95,150
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