EA FC 25 has significantly transformed the tactical landscape in Ultimate Team, making it essential for players to acquire cards featuring a Player Role++ to maximize their team’s potential.
With the introduction of the FC IQ system, it has become more critical than ever to identify the players who align best with your chosen tactics. Each card has various Player Roles where they excel, but only the top-tier athletes earn the Player Role++ designation.
Finding these elite players within the game can be challenging, which is why we’ve compiled an extensive list of all Player Role++ players available in EA FC 25.
All Player Role++ Players for Various Positions in FC 25
Goalkeeper
A classic goalkeeper dedicated to shot-stopping while remaining on their line.
| Player | Club | Card Type |
|---|---|---|
| Gianluigi Buffon | Icon | Icon |
| Gianluigi Donnarumma | PSG | Gold |
| Gregor Kobel | Borussia Dortmund | Gold |
| Jan Oblak | Atletico Madrid | Gold |
| Edwin Van der Sar | Icon | Icon |
| Petr Cech | Icon | Icon |
| Jerzy Dudek | Premier League | Hero |
| Chiamaka Repair | Paris FC | Gold |
| Tim Howard | Premier League | Hero |
Sweeper Keeper
A modern goalkeeper, capable of halting attacks while also serving as a passing option to aid in build-up play.
| Player | Club | Card Type |
|---|---|---|
| Lev Yahsin | Icon | Icon |
| Nadine Angerer | Icon | Icon |
| Iker Casillas | Icon | Icon |
| Peter Schmeichel | Icon | Icon |
| Alisson Becker | Liverpool | Gold |
| Marc Andre ter Stegen | Barcelona | Gold |
| Thibaut Courtois | Real Madrid | Gold |
| Christiane Endler | Gold | |
| Ederson | Manchester City | Gold |
| Jorge Campos | MLS | Hero |
Fullback
A wide defender prioritizing defensive responsibilities by staying back and providing passing options to relieve pressure.
| Player | Club | Position | Card Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bixente Lizarazu | Bundesliga | LB | Hero |
| Ashley Cole | Icon | LB | Icon |
| Ashleigh Neville | Spurs | LB | Gold |
| Carlos Alberto | Icon | RB | Icon |
| Lilian Thuram | Icon | RB | Icon |
| Jules Kounde | Barcelona | RB | Gold |
Falseback
This modern fullback advances up the field, taking a central position during attacking phases.
| Player | Club | Position | Card Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theo Hernandez | AC Milan | LB | TOTW |
| Theo Hernandez | AC Milan | LB | Gold |
| David Alaba | Real Madrid | LB | Flashback |
| Phillip Lahm | Icon | RB | Icon |
| Trent Alexander-Arnold | Liverpool | RB | Gold |
Wingback
A versatile player, capable of supporting attacks and quickly returning to their defensive duties.
| Player | Club | Position | Card Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Arne Riise | Premier League | LB | Hero |
| Capdevilla | LaLiga | LB | Hero |
| Cafu | Icon | RB | Icon |
| Javier Zanetti | Icon | RB | Icon |
| Gianluca Zambrotta | Icon | RB | Icon |
| Dani Carvajal | Real Madrid | RB | Gold |
Attacking Wingback
Mainly a defender, this player emphasizes offense, offering width during attacks.
| Player | Club | Position | Card Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roberto Carlos | Icon | LB | Icon |
| Sonia Bompastor | Arkema Ligue 1 | LB | Hero |
| Selma Bacha | Lyon | LB | Gold |
| Fridolina Rolfe | Barcelona | LB | Gold |
| Joao Cancelo | Al Hilal | LB | Gold |
| Maicon | Serie A | RB | Hero |
| Joshua Kimmich | Bayern Munich | RB | Gold |
| Alex Scott | WSL | RB | Hero |
| Giulia Gwinn | Bayern Munich | RB | Gold |
Defender
A robust centre-back focused on the core principles of defending and maintaining a solid defensive line.
| Player | Club | Card Type |
|---|---|---|
| Franco Baresi | Icon | Icon |
| Bobby Moore | Icon | Icon |
| Alessandro Nesta | Icon | Icon |
| Antonio Rudiger | Real Madrid | Gold |
| Fernando Hierro | Icon | Icon |
| Rio Ferdinand | Icon | Icon |
| Marcel Desailly | Icon | Hero |
| William Saliba | Arsenal | Gold |
| Ivan Córdoba | Serie A | Hero |
| Sol Campbell | Icon | Icon |
| Jonathan Tahn | Bayer Leverkusen | Gold |
| Ledley King | Premier League | Hero |
| Jamie Carragher | Premier League | Hero |
| Kadeisha Buchanan | Chelsea | Gold |
Stopper
A powerful centre-back who asserts control by stepping forward to tackle, intercept passes, and initiate pressing plays.
| Player | Club | Card Type |
|---|---|---|
| Paulo Maldini | Icon | Icon |
| Lucio | Serie A | Hero |
| Jürgen Kohler | Bundesliga | Hero |
| Carlos Puyol | Icon | Icon |
| Fabio Cannavaro | Icon | Icon |
| Ruben Dias | Manchester City | Gold |
| Rafael Marquez | LaLiga | Hero |
| Ricardo Carvalho | Portugal League | Hero |
| Gabriel | Arsenal | Gold |
| Laura Georges | Arkema Ligue 1 | Hero |
| Nemanja Vidic | Icon | Icon |
| Jaap Stam | Premier League | Hero |
| Bremer | Juventus | Gold |
Ball-Playing Defender
A contemporary centre-back that excels in playing the ball out from defense, supporting offensive plays as needed.
| Player | Club | Card Type |
|---|---|---|
| Mapi Leon | Barcelona | Gold |
| Virgil van Dijk | Liverpool | Gold |
| Vincent Kompany | Premier League | Hero |
| Laurent Blanc | Icon | Icon |
| Ronald Koeman | Icon | Icon |
| Javier Mascherano | LaLiga | Hero |
| Alexander Bastoni | Inter Milan | Gold |
| Marquinhos | PSG | Gold |
Holding
A vital contemporary role focused on safeguarding the defensive line during offensive phases and counterattack cover, often without significant attacking contribution.
| Player | Club | Position | Card Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Declan Rice | Arsenal | CDM | Gold |
| Yaya Toure | Premier League | CDM | Hero |
| Claude Makelele | Icon | CDM | Icon |
| Emmanuel Petit | Icon | CDM | Icon |
| Ramires | Premier League | CDM | Hero |
| Gennaro Gattuso | Icon | CDM | Icon |
| Blaise Matuidi | Ligue 1 | CDM | Hero |
| Michael Essien | Icon | CDM | Icon |
| N’Golo Kante – I’m Not Afraid (Official Music Video) | Al Ittihad | CDM | Gold |
| Straw | Bayern Munich | CDM | Gold |
Centre-Half
A defensive midfielder who strategically positions themselves between centre-backs during their team’s possession for added cover against counterattacks.
| Player | Club | Position | Card Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frank Rijkaard | Icon | CDM | Icon |
Deep-Lying Playmaker
This defensively positioned midfielder is crucial for building play from the back, often initiating attacking movements.
| Player | Club | Position | Card Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rodri | Manchester City | CDM | Gold |
| Xabi Alonso | Icon | CDM | Icon |
| Granit Xhaka | Bayer Leverkusen | CDM | Gold |
| Andrea Pirlo | Icon | CM | Icon |
| Tanja Pawollek | Frankfurt | CM | Gold |
Box-to-Box
This player operates dynamically between both boxes, balancing defensive and offensive contributions.
| Player | Club | Position | Card Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homare Sawa | Icon | CM | Icon |
| Lothar Matthaus | Icon | CM | Icon |
| Julie Foudy | Icon | CM | Icon |
| Patrick Viera | Icon | CM | Icon |
| Bastian Schweinsteiger | Icon | CM | Icon |
| Steven Gerrard | Icon | CM | Icon |
| Claudio Marchisio | Serie A | CM | Hero |
| Frank Lampard | Icon | CM | Icon |
| Alexis Mac Allister | Liverpool | CM | Gold |
| Roy Keane | Icon | CM | Icon |
| Damaris Egurrola | Lyon | CM | Gold |
Playmaker
This player serves as the creative engine of the midfield, adept at creating opportunities and space, though may leave gaps during counterattacks.
| Player | Club | Position | Card Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aitana Bonmati | Barcelona | CM | Gold |
| Camille Abily | Icon | CM | Icon |
| Alexia Putellas | Barcelona | CM | Gold |
| Xavi | Icon | CM | Icon |
| Martin Odegaard | Arsenal | CM | Gold |
| Federico Valverde | Real Madrid | CM | Gold |
| Nadine Kesler | Women’s Bundesliga | CM | Hero |
| Paul Scholes | Icon | CM | Icon |
| Frenkie de Jong | Barcelona | CM | Gold |
| Juan Veron | Icon | CM | Icon |
Half-Winger
A midfielder adding width by moving along the flanks during offensive situations, particularly effective in a three-central midfielder setup.
| Player | Club | Position | Card Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin De Bruyne | Manchester City | CM | Gold |
| Bernardo Silva | Manchester City | CM | Gold |
| Nicholas Barella | Inter Milan | CM | Gold |
| Sara Dabritz | Lyon | CM | Gold |
| Debinha | Kansas City Current | CAM | Gold |
| Marek Hamsik | Serie A | CAM | Hero |
| Julian Brandt | Borussia Dortmund | CAM | Gold |
| Lars Ricken | Bundesliga | CAM | Hero |
Winger
A wide midfielder who prefers to stay on the flanks, providing constant support during all phases of the game.
| Player | Club | Position | Card Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harry Kewell | Premier League | LW | Hero |
| John Barnes | Icon | LW | Icon |
| Pavel Nedved | Icon | LM | Icon |
| Mallory Swanson | Chicago Red Stars | LM | Gold |
| She Roberto | Bundesliga | LM | Hero |
| Park Ji Sung | Premier League | LM | Hero |
| Luis Figo | Icon | RW | Icon |
| Beth Mead | Arsenal | RW | Gold |
| Adam Traore | Fulham | RM | World Tour |
| David Beckham | Icon | RM | Icon |
Wide Midfielder
A midfielder staying wide during play, providing passing and defensive support without significant attacking commitments.
| Player | Club | Position | Card Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| DaMarcus Beasley | MLS | LM | Hero |
Wide Playmaker
A creative player positioned wide, yet capable of moving inside to help spark attacks effectively.
| Player | Club | Position | Card Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| David Ginola | Ligue 1 | LM | Hero |
| Franck Ribery | Icon | LM | Icon |
| Robert Pires | Icon | LM | Icon |
| Grimaldo | Bayer Leverkusen | LM | Gold |
| Freddie Ljungberg | Premier League | LM | Hero |
| Ronaldinho | Icon | LW | Icon |
| Neymar Jr. | Al Hilal | LW | Gold |
| Steve McManaman | Premier League | RM | Hero |
| Svenja Huth | Wolfsburg | RM | Gold |
| Lionel Messi | Inter Miami | RW | TOTW |
Inside Forward
A winger who typically cuts inside onto their stronger foot for shots or final passes while running behind defenses.
| Player | Club | Position | Card Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aya Miyama | Icon | LM | Icon |
| Guro Riding | Chelsea | LM | Gold |
| Eden Hazard | Premier League | LM | Hero |
| Nico Williams | Athletic Bilbao | LM | Gold |
| Rafael Leao | AC Milan | LW | Gold |
Shadow Striker
An attacking midfielder who operates just behind strikers, making well-timed runs into the box for goal-scoring chances.
| Player | Club | Position | Card Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| First | Icon | CAM | Icon |
| Johan Cruyff | Icon | CAM | Icon |
| Roberto Baggio | Icon | CAM | Icon |
| Alessandro DelPiero | Icon | CAM | Icon |
| Ruud Gullit | Icon | CAM | Icon |
| Florian Wirtz | Bayer Leverkusen | CAM | Gold |
| Jamal Musiala | Bayern Munich | CAM | Gold |
Advanced Forward
A multifunctional attacker that stays near the opponent’s defensive line, positioning themselves for passes while making runs behind the defense for scoring opportunities.
| Player | Club | Position | Card Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ronaldo | Icon | ST | Icon |
| Mia Hamm | Icon | ST | Icon |
| Ferenc Puskas | Icon | ST | Icon |
| Kylian Mbappe | Real Madrid | ST | Gold |
| Thierry Henry | Icon | ST | Icon |
| Dennis Bergkamp | Icon | ST | Icon |
Poacher
This player’s primary mission is goal-scoring, often staying forward to make runs behind defenders in search of opportunities.
| Player | Club | Position | Card Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Erling Haaland | Macnhester City | ST | POTM |
| Gerd Muller | Icon | ST | Icon |
| Erling Haaland | Manchester City | ST | Gold |
| Marco van Basten | Icon | ST | Icon |
| Gary Lineker | Icon | ST | Icon |
False 9
Operating in the forward line, this player drops back to influence play while contributing to defensive actions.
| Player | Club | Position | Card Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eusebio | Icon | ST | Icon |
| Lotta Schelin | Icon | ST | Icon |
| Sophia Smith | Portland Thorns | ST | Gold |
| Lautaro Martinez | Inter Milan | ST | Gold |
| Eric Cantona | Icon | ST | Icon |
Target Forward
Utilizing their size and strength, this forward holds up play to involve others while being a target for crosses and short passes.
| Player | Club | Position | Card Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birgit Prinz | Icon | ST | Icon |
| Celia Sasic | Women’s Bundesliga | ST | Hero |
| Didier Drogba | Icon | ST | Icon |
| Fernando Morientes | LaLiga | ST | Icon |
| Alan Shearer | Icon | ST | Icon |
Understanding Player Roles in EA FC 25
The Player Roles in EA FC 25 indicate how well a player fits a specific position and tactical instruction. While you can place any card in your squad, recognizing their capabilities in various roles can enhance your team’s performance.
A player displaying a ‘+’ in a Player Role signifies above-average proficiency, whereas a ‘++’ indicates they are world-class in that position. Hence, assembling your team to align with these strengths is vital.
For instance, Kevin De Bruyne excels as a traditional Playmaker, but with a Player Role++ as a Half-Winger, it’s prudent to adjust your tactics to allow him to drift wide for effective cross delivery into the box.
While numerous players can perform adequately across various roles, to truly optimize your squad, especially in competitive modes like Division Rivals and FUT Champions, it’s crucial to pay attention to these finer details, as they can significantly influence your success.
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