In EA SPORTS FC™ 25, players perform best when assigned to their preferred positions with the right roles. However, when players are placed Out of Position, their effectiveness significantly drops. This is a key mechanic designed to emphasize the importance of placing players in their natural roles and positions for maximum impact on the pitch.
A player is considered Out of Position when assigned to a role outside of their preferred positions. In these cases, you will see a yellow exclamation mark, indicating that the player’s abilities will be reduced, and their role will be simplified.
This mechanic is designed to inform you that the player’s natural skills and attributes are not suited to the task you’re asking them to perform in the game. While they can still operate in that position, their overall performance will be far less effective than a player who is naturally suited to the role.
When players are out of position, their role and focus become simplified. For instance, a player placed in an unfamiliar role might not execute the advanced behaviors or movements typically associated with that role, such as attacking runs, marking, or build-up play. This results in less impactful play and can disrupt your team’s overall strategy.
For example, assigning Vini Jr to a Central Attacking Midfielder (CAM) or Right Winger (RW) position, which are not his preferred positions, will result in him being marked as out of position. Even if he shares a similar role, such as being a Winger, his performance will still suffer since his position isn’t aligned with his strengths.
While players can still play out of position, their performance drops drastically compared to players assigned to their natural roles. This drop in quality affects their ability to execute tasks and play in line with the match’s tactical needs. They may struggle with positioning, timing, decision-making, and even physical actions such as defending or making attacking runs.
It’s important to note that positional requirements in FC 25 are strict. For example, a Left Winger (LW) cannot play as a Right Winger (RW) unless they have that position listed as one of their preferred roles. Similarly, a Left Midfielder (LM) Winger may be out of position if placed as a Left Winger (LW), even though the roles are similar.
This strict requirement ensures that players’ skillsets are matched to the tactical roles they are designed for, creating a more realistic and strategic football experience.
To optimize your team’s performance in FC 25, it is essential to assign players to their preferred roles and avoid putting them out of position whenever possible. By doing so, you will maximize their abilities and ensure a smoother execution of your match strategy.