RB Roles and Focus - EA 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
Carles Puyol card
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Jamie Carragher card
0
Jamie Carragher card
84,500
Gianluca Zambrotta card
498,000
Ben Godfrey card
28,900
Benjamin Pavard card
1,200
Eduardo Quaresma card
Ashleigh Neville card
900
Danilo card
650
Matteo Darmian card
650
Ezri Konsa card
750
Tatumn Milazzo card
500

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
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NEW
400,000
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83,000
Antônia Silva card
NEW
14,250
Ashley Lawrence card
3,100
Stefan Posch card
10,500
Benjamin White card
1,200
Pedro Porro card
900
Kieran Trippier card
900
Reece James card
950

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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NEW
400,000
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6,000
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0
João Cancelo card
6,000
Ashley Lawrence card
3,100
Lucy Bronze card
3,300
Ona Batlle card
3,200
Fredrik Aursnes card
Stefan Posch card
10,500
Jeremie Frimpong card
20,000

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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565,000
Maicon card
0
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6,000
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111,000
Kathrin Hendrich card
3,000
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Kyle Walker card
61,500
Hannah Blundell card
1,200
Matteo Darmian card
650
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0
Ferdi Kadıoğlu card
1,700
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9,900