The Running Track facility in EA SPORTS FC™ 25 is designed to enhance two of the most critical attributes for any player: Sprint Speed and Stamina. By incorporating this facility into your club’s development strategy, you give your players the ability to outpace opponents and maintain their performance throughout the entire match. The Running Track provides a significant boost in these attributes, which are key for fast-paced play and maintaining a competitive edge over the full 90 minutes.
The Running Track facility focuses on improving:
These attributes are essential for every position on the pitch, whether it’s a winger racing down the flank, a forward breaking past the last defender, or a defender chasing down an attacker.
At its maximum 3-star level, the Running Track facility significantly boosts Sprint Speed and Stamina, turning your squad into a team of high-energy players capable of sustaining their efforts throughout the match. With these boosts, players will not only be faster but also able to keep up their intensity for longer periods, allowing them to press high, make darting runs, or recover quickly on defense without tiring as quickly as their opponents.
Additionally, a 3-star Running Track facility unlocks the Rapid PlayStyle for the entire squad, making your team even more dangerous in counter-attacks and high-press situations.
As with other facilities, the Running Track can be upgraded from a 1-star to a 3-star rating. Each upgrade increases the benefits for Sprint Speed and Stamina across the entire team, helping your players maintain an advantage over opponents in terms of pace and endurance. Even a 1-star Running Track gives your club a speed and stamina advantage, but reaching the 3-star level ensures your players are among the fittest and fastest in the game.
The Running Track facility is a great fit for any team looking to play a high-energy style, combining well with other facilities that emphasize physical attributes. Pair it with the Fitness Coach, which enhances Stamina and Jumping, to create players who can not only run for the entire game but also dominate aerial duels.
Additionally, the Speed Parachute facility, which also focuses on Acceleration and Sprint Speed, can further complement the Running Track, turning your players into lightning-fast threats capable of outrunning any opposition.
For teams looking to maximize their high-press or counter-attacking style, the Running Track and Compression Boots (which boost Shot Power and Strength) make a perfect combination. This will give your team both the speed to outpace defenders and the power to finish chances in front of goal.
To unlock and upgrade the Running Track facility, your club will need to manage its Facility Budget, which grows as your club gains fans and wins matches in League and Playoff competitions. A bigger budget allows you to invest in facilities that boost key attributes, like Sprint Speed and Stamina, making your team more competitive and physically dominant.
As your club grows in popularity, your budget expands, allowing you to continue upgrading the Running Track and other key facilities to enhance your players’ capabilities.
Club managers have full control over activating the Running Track facility, ensuring that all player-controlled clubmates benefit from the enhanced Sprint Speed and Stamina in League, Playoff, and Friendly matches. If your team’s strategy changes, managers can deactivate the facility and reallocate the budget to other areas that better suit the current competitive landscape.
This flexibility allows managers to adapt their approach to different match scenarios and optimize their players’ attributes to maximize performance.
The Running Track facility is an essential asset for clubs looking to boost their players’ Sprint Speed and Stamina. Whether you’re focusing on a high-pressing game, looking to dominate with pace on the wings, or needing your players to maintain high levels of performance throughout the match, the Running Track will give your team the edge.
By investing in this facility and pairing it with complementary options like the Fitness Coach or Speed Parachute, your club can develop players who are not only fast but capable of maintaining that speed and energy for the entire game.