FC 26: EA FC 26 Meta Best PlayStyles+ for Each Position

Since the introduction of PS+ icons in FC 26, card gameplay styles have become increasingly important to the game's meta. Of course, other factors such as card build, animations, and base attributes also influence a card's performance in FC 26. However, some cards have the same structure and stats, and this ultimately determines the card's gameplay style.

Even if a card has excellent shooting attributes, without Finesse Shot+, it won't be able to shoot the ball into the top corner from outside the penalty area. Each position has unique shooting skills (PS+) that can make a player the best in that position. Below is a list of each key shooting skill+ for each position.

Here are the top three PlayStyles+ (PS+) for each position in FC 26. Ideally, a player should have at least one PS+, while the rest can be the basic versions. Obviously, to remain competitive, they will need more PS+ as the game's intensity increases.

Goalkeeper

Footwork: In this play style, the goalkeeper improves their saving ability by using their feet to make saves. In FC 26, low shots are one of the ways to score, and without the "Footwork+" skill, your goalkeeper will have difficulty making saves.

Long Throw: Using this tactical style improves the goalkeeper's throwing ability. Currently, only high shots and low shots are extremely effective ways to score. With Long Throw, you can have more confidence in your goalkeeper's saving skills.

Rush Out: This tactical style changes the speed at which the goalkeeper rushes out. In 1-on-1 situations, if the goalkeeper can only charge forward, the chances of conceding a goal are greatly reduced.

Center Back

Anticipation: Anticipation+ was the most important skill for center backs in the previous game, and it remains largely unchanged. It helps with interceptions and standing tackles. Sometimes you might forget to press the circle button, but with Anticipation+, you can still win the ball.

Interception: Interception is another important PS+ skill for center backs, expanding their interception range. If the opponent doesn't have this skill, your defenders can only watch the ball go by.

Riding: Riding skills are often overlooked by center-backs, not considered as essential as blocking or aerial interceptions. However, in manual defending, riding ability is one of the most important skills for any defender. It increases the maximum speed of sprint riding (L2). Riding movement essentially allows defenders to get into more controllable positions, making interceptions and tackles easier.

While all three playstyles above are important, Aerial Fortress and Blocking are also good options for center-backs. Because it helps intercept explosive attacking players, non-defensive playstyles like Quick Step can also be considered as a third or fourth priority.

Defenders

Powerful Players: Physical strength is ideal for right-backs or left-backs. They must be strong enough to win the ball from wingers, making powerful players an important part of the playing style.

Man-marking: Wingers often face off against full-backs, waiting for them to break through. If you are a full-back, you can use your shoulder to bump them, forcing them out of position, or anticipate their movements through man-marking. In this case, having the PS+ feature will give you an advantage.

Interception: Like center-backs, right-backs and left-backs also need interception skills. The best role for this position is "Defensive Full-back++," so you should choose a defensive-oriented tactical style rather than an offensive one.

If your full-backs are more involved in attacking and constantly pushing forward, other playstyles such as "Sharp Breakthrough" and "Quick Passing" might be useful. Similarly, if you find it difficult to keep up with wingers, "Quick Footwork" is also worth considering. As the ability curve improves and cards can have multiple PS+, Quick Footwork will become a very important feature as the overall pace of the game increases.

Defensive Midfielder

Interception: The midfield is where the most passes occur. To help the team regain possession, defensive midfielders must be able to intercept passing lanes.

Accurate Passing: The deep-lying playmaker is the best role for a defensive midfielder. Attacking players need a lot of through balls, and since you will usually initiate attacks from the defensive midfield position, this is especially important in quick counter-attacks. Short Passing: Due to the defensive midfielders occupying a large portion of the pitch, you will frequently use short passes (quick low passes by pressing R1 and X). Short passes not only ensure quick ball speed but also allow the receiver to easily control the ball.

The double defensive midfielder formation allows for defensive or attacking defensive midfielders. In this case, you can use defensive PS+ skills such as "Anticipation" and "Power Tackle." Similarly, if you plan to utilize them for runs through the midfield, then "Technical+" skills are also useful.

Attacking Midfielder

Precise Shooting: In FC 26, the shadow striker is the most common role for the CAM (attacking midfielder). For this role, finishing opportunities is more important than creating them, so at least one shooting style is crucial. You can choose Low Shot+ on the CAM, depending on personal preference.

Technical Aspects: The area where attacking midfielders usually operate is the most crowded area on the pitch, with defensive midfielders, central midfielders, and center-backs ready to win the ball back at any time. This means attacking midfielders must control the ball close to their feet.

Precise Passing: Attacking midfielders often see wingers or other forwards making runs, as forwards don't directly charge to the front line like strikers. Therefore, delivering high-quality through balls is crucial.

The best play style for an attacking midfielder varies depending on their role. Tiki-Taka style is also a good option if your midfield position requires them to create more opportunities.

Wingers

Quick Pace: Whether through Quick Pace or Swift Pace, boosting winger speed with PS+ is crucial. The former increases initial speed, helping with quick breakthroughs; the latter increases top speed, helping with one-on-one breakthroughs in counter-attacks. Quick Pace is more effective than Swift Pace because it requires initial explosiveness. Furthermore, it is also effective without the ball.

Technical Aspects: Wingers run frequently during the game but rarely get opportunities. You must dribble in tight spaces, especially when cutting inside to look for shooting opportunities.

Precise Shooting: Similar to modern football, FC 26 requires inside-forward wingers. This indicates that wingers must cut inside to look for shooting opportunities. Precise Shooting+ is one of the most practical PS+ skills in the game because you will be on the edge of the penalty area rather than in the center. Similar to attacking midfielders (CAMs), the preferred passing style (PS+) for wingers will also vary depending on their role. If you're using them as traditional wingers and plan to deliver crosses to your striker, then "Whipped Pass" would be excellent.

"Incisive Pass" is also a great passing style. You might find that inside forwards also need these passes, so it's best to have some basic passing styles ready.

Strikers

Precise Shot: Scoring goals is the primary task of a striker. In FC 26, shooting from the edge of the penalty area into the top corner is the easiest way to score.

Low Shot: Another popular way to score in the game is the low shot. If you want to stay competitive on the scoring charts, your striker needs to master at least the low shot or the precise shot skill. Whether you like these techniques or not, your opponents will be using them throughout the match. Therefore, if you prefer one-sided matches, it's best to have your striker master one of these skills.

First Touch: Strikers often overlook the importance of the first touch. One of the main reasons attacking players lose possession is a clumsy first touch, especially when trying to quickly transition into attack. Once you master the first touch, you can deftly control the ball after receiving a pass, creating many opportunities for counter-attacks.

As with other positions, the best PS+ will vary depending on the player's characteristics and the role you want them to play. A false nine might prefer a passing-oriented play style, such as Incisive Pass. Tiki-Taka is also worth considering if you prefer a one-touch passing style of football and want your striker to be involved. If your tactics require a fast striker, then Quick Footwork is the best option.

Remember that the current meta is constantly changing, so these PS+ may not remain as strong throughout the course of FC 26.

That's everything about the best PS+ for every position in FC 26. This covers the best PS+ for each position in FC 26.Also, the current meta in the game is constantly changing, so these PS+ may not remain as strong throughout the course of FC 26. But don't forget to use FC 26 Coins to optimize your team and skills, enriching your gameplay and making FC 26 even more fun!

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