Defensive Masterclass

Master defensive strategies in EA Sports FC 25: jockeying, second man press, manual switching, cutting passing lanes, and offside trap.

Solid defense wins games.

• Jockeying & Containing: Hold 'L2' (PlayStation) / 'LT' (Xbox) to jockey and contain attackers, forcing them into less dangerous areas.
• Second Man Press: Hold 'R1' (PlayStation) / 'RB' (Xbox) to call a second defender to press, but use it sparingly to avoid opening up space.
• Manual Player Switching: Master 'R3' (right stick click) for precise player switching, allowing you to quickly select the correct defender.
• Cut Passing Lanes: Anticipate your opponent's passes and position your defenders to intercept.
• Offside Trap: Use the D-pad to trigger the offside trap, but be careful as mistiming can lead to easy goals for the opponent.