Hi, players! My goal for today is to introduce some fresh tactics in EA FC 24. We’ll be focusing on the 4-2-3-1, specifically the second variation featuring the Left and Right Mids. As usual, I’ll delve into custom tactics and player instructions. Additionally, I’ll provide gameplay examples to illustrate the strategies effectively.

Custom Tactics

Defensive Tactics: First, for Defensive Style, we always stay on balanced. In the normal situation, I will choose to set the width on 40, but this time I’ve gone for a bit of a lower depth with 45. I’ve done that because this formation is excellent when it’s compact and you can counter attack very well.

Offensive Tactics: The Build UP Play is on balanced again and then opt Direct Passing for the Chance Creation. In every formation, that’s objectively the best, unless you’re maybe playing a narrow formation, which you want to use a fast build up.

Then we go the width on 40 because the formation in itself is already very wide, so with 40, they’ll be a bit more balanced, and we don’t really want them to touch the sideline. The Player In Box is on 4, which contains 1 Striker and 3 Attacking Midfielders. Then set the Corners on 3 and Free Kicks on 2. That’s irrelevant if the formation is just whatever you prefer.

Player Instructions

Now let’s get into the players instruction. For the Goalkeeper and 2 Center Backs, they are all as usual. It’s on default, so don’t need to change anything as good as it is. For the Left and Right Back, both on Stay Back While Attacking for this formation. You want to keep them in place and don't try to make things too complicated.

CDM: Now, let's focus on the Central Defensive Midfielders (CDMs). Typically, you'll want one player to adopt a more defensive role while the other takes on a more attacking stance. In our setup, we have Fridolina Rolfo as the defensive CDM, offering solid defensive capabilities. Alongside Fridolina Rolfo, we have Bruno Fernandes, who brings creativity and attacking prowess to the midfield.

Both players should be set to Cover Center, but for Bruno Fernandes, the more attacking CDM set him to Balanced Attack. As for Fridolina Rolfo, the defensive anchor, it's best to set her to Stay Back While Attacking. This configuration allows Bruno to contribute more to the attack while still maintaining defensive stability, ensuring we're prepared for both offensive opportunities and defensive counter attacks.

CAM: As for the Attacking Midfielder, we've opted for Kevin De Bruyne. However, you can also use an attacker in this position. I prefer players with solid defensive stats who contribute to the defensive effort. For Kevin De Bruyne, we've chosen not to apply any specific instructions because we believe a balanced defensive is appropriate. He naturally contributes to defense, and there's no need for additional defensive duties.

Left & Right Mid: On the left side, we have Kylian Mbappe, who will be instructed to Get Behind because of his incredible speed. He needs to consistently pressure the opponent's defense by making runs in behind.

On the right side, we have George Best. We've left everything on default but added Get Into The Box For Crosses. With Davies on the left, who has an excellent crossing ability, we want Best to make runs at the back post to receive crosses, regardless of his height.

Striker: As for our Striker, we have Eusébio, who will be instructed to Stay Central and Target Player. He needs to stay in the middle to receive support from teammates while being the main goal-scoring threat.

As we all know, skill moves play an important part in EA FC 24. Executing them at the right moment can truly alter the course of the game. Today, I'm going to reveal 5 skill moves of dribbling effectively in tight areas and close quarters. I'll demonstrate how to perform the skill move, the ideal timing for its execution, and how to maximize its effectiveness.

Reverse Elastic

Introducing the highly effective skill move for close-quarters play inside the box - the Reverse Elastic. Widely regarded as one of the top skill moves in 1v1 situations, the Reverse Elastic is known for its effectiveness in tight situations.

To execute it in FC 24, initiate a half-circle motion with your right stick, starting from the left side of your player, moving backward, and ending on the right side. This sequence is tailored for right-footed players. For left-footed ones, simply reverse the direction.

The Reverse Elastic's versatility makes it invaluable for evading Defenders and creating scoring opportunities. Whether you're looking to maneuver past opponents in a crowded box or make a decisive cut towards goal, the Reverse Elastic excels in both scenarios.

Flair Nutmeg

Then the Flair Nutmeg stands out as one of the premier skill moves for navigating tight spaces inside the box in FC 24. It's particularly effective for close dribbling and excels in tight situations, making it a top choice for skilled players with at least 4-star skill ratings.

To execute this move, start by holding down the R1 and L1 buttons on PlayStation, or the RP and LP buttons on the Xbox. Then, flick your right stick in the direction you want your player to move. Your player will seamlessly perform the Flair Nutmeg move.

What sets Flair Nutmeg apart is his lightning speed in the game. Moreover, it allows you to maneuver your player in any direction you desire - whether it's to the right, left, backward, or forward.

La Croqueta

Next up, we have got the La Croqueta, an absolutely great skill move in tight situations and close dribbling. If you want to perform it, you have to be using a player that has got 4-star skill moves.

It's very simple to do it in the game. If you are on PlayStation, hold the L1 button and then hold your right stick to the right of your player or the left of your player. If you are moving with your player to the right and you want to go down with him, hold the L1 button and then hold your right stick down. If you are on Xbox, hold the LB button and then hold your right stick down or up.

There are some situations where the La Croqueta can be really effective for you, especially if you are on the wing and you want to cut inside the box. Perform a fake shot, make your player fully stopped, and then perform a La Croqueta, and you're going to escape from the Defenders.

Mcgeady Spin Cancel

Moving on to the next skill move, we have got a skill combo this time and probably the best skill cancel in FC 24, which is the Mcgeady Spin Cancel. To perform it, 5-star skill moves are required, so you can only execute it with a 5-star player. Spending some EA FC 24 Coins to upgrade your player's abilities is crucial.

The Mcgeady Spin Cancel is done by flicking your right stick forward and then flicking it again up or down, depending on where you want to move your player. Then, quickly while your player is performing the Mcgeady Spin Cancel skill move, you have to cancel the skill move, which is done by pressing the R2 and the L2 at the same time on PlayStation, or if you are on Xbox, press the RT and the LT at the same time.

With that, you'll cancel the skill move and activate the Mcgeady Spin Cancel, which is by far the best skill move to cancel in FC 24. This animation allows your player to keep the ball close, making it perfect for 1v1 situations. It's particularly effective for tight dribbling, mainly because not everyone is familiar with the move.

Stepovers

Next up, we have one of the most meta skill moves for - Stepovers. This skill move is widely recognized for its effectiveness in tight situations. To perform it in FC 24, all you need is a player with 2-star skill moves, allowing for versatility across your team.

To execute the Stepovers, simply flick your right stick forward and slightly up or down on Xbox or PlayStation. Using the Stepovers with a player possessing the Rapid Playstyle+ or the Quick Step Playstyle+ enhances its effectiveness, as it grants a speed boost during gameplay.

After performing the Stepovers, you can further capitalize on their momentum by holding down the R2 button on PlayStation or the RT button on the Xbox. This action triggers a burst of acceleration, allowing your player to surge forward.

The versatility of the Stepovers makes them applicable in various situations, from creating space with your Defender to evading high-pressure situations. However, they shine brightest when utilized in the wing. The speed boost gained after executing the Stepovers enables Wingers to sprint past Defenders effortlessly, resembling the unstoppable pace of a player like Killian Mbappé.

With most domestic leagues approaching the end of their seasons, EA FC 24 Ultimate Team has also announced the upcoming release of the highly anticipated Team of the Season Promo Event.

As one of the largest and best promo events in Ultimate Team, TOTS will reward the best players in world football with significant stat boosts. It’s worth noting that its promotion will be bigger than ever this year, so expect more squads and new TOTS changes in the coming weeks.

In this guide, we’ll talk about how to prepare for this upcoming TOTS promo event and share ways to increase your chances of getting blue player items. If you want a head start when entering this event, don’t miss this guide.

Keys To Prepare For TOTS

Currently, TOTS Warmup Series has been launched, and players can complete a series of challenges to obtain generous rewards before TOTS promo event is officially released.

A fan vote is also expected to be held by Ultimate Team community soon. Players can vote for players they think should be selected for Community TOTS, Premier League TOTS, Bundesliga TOTS, La Liga TOTS and a number of other TOTS squads.

In fact, the keyway to prepare for TOTS promo is to be patient and stock up on enough packs. No matter how tempted you are, save as many packs as you can and don’t be tempted by any released and overpriced Player SBCs. Because you need to save these fodders for when TOTS starts.

But I’m not saying go spend your hard-earned FUT 24 Coins to buy all the packs when TOTS launches, as there are plenty of other ways to get packs without spending a penny.

Participate In TOTS Warmup Series

Since TOTS Warmup Series is now living in Ultimate Team, this event is all about helping you prepare for the official TOTS start date.

The developers will release daily SBC challenges and Objectives for players to complete over the next week, and in return you will receive packs and player picks that can be saved to TOTS. Additionally, daily login upgrades will also be returning in TOTS Warmup, so be sure to take advantage of this. 

But remember, no matter what rewards you get, don’t try to open them! There are only a few days left until TOTS goes live, so try to avoid temptation.

Avoid Wasting Fodder

Currently, there are multiple Icon, Hero and special item player picks SBCs that can be completed, but it has to be said that they are not cheap.

You only have a slight chance of pulling a huge multi-million icon. But more likely than not, your original player picks cost less than the amount of fodder you put into your SBC, and you’ve wasted useful resources by the time TOTS shows up.

Each TOTS promo event arrives, EA Sports releases a series of TOTS-themed SBCs, TOTS players, guaranteed TOTS packs, and more SBCs that will make it even better for you than you already are. So when they drop, save as many fodders as possible just in case.

If you really want to complete some SBCs, the low-requirement upgrade packs are still very useful, as long as you save the upgrade packs for when TOTS arrives.

Spend More Time Completing Game Objectives

The last and easiest way to prepare is to spend more time playing the game before TOTS promo arrives. Rewards in Rivals and Champions in particular have been improved before TOTS, so make sure you play as much as possible to accumulate as many pack rewards as possible.

This way, not only do you complete some objectives, but you also gain access to additional packs. So, this is also another effective way to earn free rewards for TOTS in a timely manner.

It’s important to note that none of these methods guarantee you a TOTS player item, as the items you get in a pack are entirely dependent on luck. But thinking about it another way, if you save more packs, it means you have more chances to get those coveted blue player items! So, hurry up and join in!