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    EA Sports FIFA The Daily Squad Thread (AM Edition) -- May 13, 2020

    The Daily Squad Thread (AM Edition) -- May 13, 2020

    Posted: 12 May 2020 09:06 PM PDT

    This thread is for all posts related to squads, including...

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    Do you need a squad built?

    Fill in the sample below and let others find or create a team that fits your purpose. Other questions for your squad building needs are also welcome.

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    FUTHEAD, FUTWIZ or FUTBIN links are strongly encouraged...

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    EA update about Oostende SBC within the Belgium Pro League SBC Group

    Posted: 12 May 2020 06:44 PM PDT

    352 Guide From An Elite 1 Player

    Posted: 12 May 2020 06:08 AM PDT

    Summary

    This is a guide on how I earn Elite 1 in Weekend League more often than not. No, this is not a Drop Back meta-slave setup. This is a VERY lengthy guide in which I will cover player types to use, instructions, and tactics. I spent some good time working on this, so if there is anything I did not cover, please feel free to ask me below! Cheers!

    EDIT: i didn't include anything about chemistry styles because you can figure that out for yourself. look at what your player choices lack and apply the chemistry style to boost them. your attackers likely need pace/shooting/dribbling boosts. your wide mids likely need pace/passing/defending boosts. your cdms likely need pace/defending boosts.

    EDIT: A lot of you have asked for gameplay videos. I don't have any. I jsut created this short little clip to show how you can easily beat 1 depth drop back. https://streamable.com/xtit0t

    ​

    Ya'll probably want to see my squads early on, so I'm just going to link all of them here.

    Now, sit back, relax, and lemme tell you somethin.

    Table of Contents

    1. Why I like the 352 over the 442 and 4231.
    2. Instructions for each position
    3. Custom tactics and why you need at least 3 different setups
    4. Player Archetypes for each position in my 352
    5. Substitution Philosophy
    6. My play style
    7. Tips for making the change to the 352

    1. Why I Like the 352 Over the 442 and 4231.

    Looking at the player-to-player lineup of the 352, it is a direct counter (in my opinion anyway) to both the 4231 and 442. The Left and Right Mids in the 352 can man mark the LCAM and RCAM in the 4231. The two CDMs can man mark the CCAM and the Striker. And if that fails, I have 3 CBs that can clean up anything that gets through. The 4231 is formationally countered. The Left and Right Mids in the 352 can man mark the LM and RM in the 442. The two CDMs can man mark the opponent's two CMs. My 3 CBs can clean up and man mark the 2 strikers. The 442 is formationally countered.

    Going on the attack, the 352 is overwhelming without leaving you caught out. This will be covered more in the My Play Style section.

    2. Instructions for Each Position

    Some of the positions below will have more than one set of instructions. This will make more sense when we get to the Custom Tactics section.

    Goalkeeper: Yes, you need to put some instructions on your keeper

    • Saving on Crosses -- Comes for Crosses
    • Saving Outside Box -- Sweeper Keeper

    Centerbacks: Don't touch anything.

    • Attacking Support -- Stay Back While Attacking
    • Interceptions -- Normal Interceptions (You can choose Aggressive Interceptions here, but be warned: your defenders will tire faster and - if they aren't the top of the top tier - will make some great interceptions but can get caught out of position more easily. Do not use Conservative Interceptions or Neymar et.al. will have a laugh at you as they prance around your back line.)

    Center Defensive Midfielders: Depending on your ability to defend well manually with your CBs, you can be more or less aggressive here. Be honest with yourself and your abilities. You will/may need 3 different sets of instructions here.

    • Setup 1 -- Both CDMs have identical instructions. If you are an average manual defender or find yourself allowing your opponent to play in behind easily, this is for you
      • Defensive Behavior -- Cut Passing Lanes
      • Attacking Support -- Stay Back While Attacking
      • Interceptions -- Normal Interceptions
      • Defensive Position -- Cover Center
    • Setup 2 -- One True CDM and One Box-To-Box
      • LCDM (or RCDM. Just pick one)
        • Defensive Behavior -- Cut Passing Lanes
        • Attacking Support -- Stay Back While Attacking
        • Interceptions -- Normal Interceptions
        • Defensive Position -- Cover Center
      • RCDM (Or LCDM, whichever one you didn't pick)
        • Defensive Behavior -- Man Mark
        • Attacking Support -- Balanced Attack
        • Interceptions -- Aggressive Interceptions
        • Defensive Position -- Cover Center
    • Setup 3 -- Two Box-To-Box midfielders have identical instructions. (Depending on the stamina of your CDMs, playing with this set of instructions all game will require midfield subs.)
      • Defensive Behavior -- Man Mark
      • Attacking Support -- Balanced Attack
      • Interceptions -- Aggressive Interceptions
      • Defensive Position -- Cover Center

    Wide Midfielders: These players are the workhorses of your squad. They won't score often and they won't register many assists, but if you skimp on these positions, you will get exploited. Your wide mids need to be able to defend. No, they don't need to body players like VVD, but they do need to do the job well. Outside of that, you can choose to go the pacey route or the technical route (more on what I mean here in the Player Archetypes section).

    • Setup 1 -- Pacey. If you're not great at skill moves and manual defending, then this is the option for you. Be honest with yourself and your skills.
      • Defensive Support -- Come Back On Defense
      • Chance Creation -- Balanced Width or Free Roam (Different players have different natural off the ball movements. I prefer Balanced on some players and Free Roam on others)
      • Support Runs -- Get In Behind
      • Support on Crosses -- Stay On Edge Of Box For Cross (But u/wahoos22 why wouldn't you want to get into the box with a pacey winger??? Because the game is weird and the Stay on Edge instruction helps to stop your players from over-running passes)
      • Interceptions -- Normal Interceptions
    • Setup 2 -- Technical. If you are good at LS dribbling, L1/LB dribbling, and picking out key passes, this is an option for you.
      • Defensive Support -- Come Back On Defense
      • Chance Creation -- Stay Wide
      • Support Runs -- Come Short
      • Support on Crosses -- Stay On Edge Of Box For Cross
      • Interceptions -- Normal Interceptions

    Central Attacking Midfielder: It may sound strange, but this is your best player. He will not only score the most goals, but will have the most assists. (But u/wahoos22, that doesn't make any sense! Your CAM should be the creator for the strikers!?!? Normally you'd be right. More on why in the My Play Style section).

    • Defensive Support -- Stay Forward
    • Support On Crosses -- Stay On Edge Of Box For Cross
    • Positioning Freedom -- Free Roam or Stick To Position (Just don't use Drift Wide. It's trash for your CAM)
    • Interceptions -- Conservative Interceptions or **Normal Interceptions (**Lower stam players will not tire as quickly with Conservative instructions).

    Strikers: Again, it may sound strange, but these players are more creators than goal scorers (but having absolute rockets of shots here doesn't hurt!)

    • Left Striker -- Your playmaker.
      • Support Runs -- Stay Central
      • Attacking Runs -- Mixed Attack
      • Interceptions -- Conservative Interceptions or Normal Interceptions
      • Defensive Support -- Stay Forward
    • Right Striker -- Your space creator.
      • Support Runs -- Drift Wide
      • Attacking Runs -- Get In Behind
      • Interceptions -- Conservative Interceptions or Normal Interceptions
      • Defensive Support -- Stay Forward

    3. Custom Tactics and Why You Need at Least 3 (4) Setups

    So you've made it through the instructions and want to know the tactics. Great! Thanks for reading this far.

    This play style requires 3 (4) different setups. A standard play setup, a come from behind setup, a hold on for the win setup, and a my-352-isn't-working-this-game setup (yes it will happen. sometimes you just need some variety to break down a very strong defensive opponent).

    Standard Play: Use this when the game is tied, or you are up/down by only 1 goal. Basically, use this when it's a close match.

    • Defensive Style -- Balance
    • Width -- 3 out of 10
    • Depth -- 4/5 out of 10 (I have been flipping back and forth between the two for as long as it has been an option. I just can't decide which I prefer)
    • Offensive Style -- Fast Build Up or Long Ball (If you're going to use long ball, make sure you have an outlet to bang it up the pitch to. That means, you need a tall striker who is good in the air, pacey wide mids, or both.)
    • Width -- 7 out of 10
    • Players In Box -- 6/7 out of 10 (This will vary based on the natural off the ball movement of your players. Test it out for yourself)
    • Corners -- 1 out of 5
    • Free Kicks -- 1 out of 5

    Come From Behind: Use this when you are down late and need a quick comeback. Don't abuse it or use it for extended periods of play as it will absolutely kill your entire team's stamina.

    • Defensive Style -- Constant Pressure
    • Width -- 5 out of 10
    • Depth -- 9 out of 10 (10 out of 10 just feels glitched for some reason)
    • Offensive Style -- Fast Build Up or Long Ball (If you're going to use long ball, make sure you have an outlet to bang it up the pitch to. That means, you need a tall striker who is good in the air, pacey wide mids, or both.)
    • Width -- 7 out of 10
    • Players In Box -- 10 out of 10
    • Corners -- 5 out of 5
    • Free Kicks -- 5 out of 5

    Hold The Lead: Use this when you are up late and need to hold on. Don't abuse it or use it for extended periods of play as DDA will kick in and you will concede.

    • Defensive Style -- Drop Back (But u/wahoos22, you said it wasn't gonna be a drop back meta??? It's not. This is a legitimate strategy that should be employed for the last 10 minutes or so of any match you are winning.)
    • Width -- 3 out of 10
    • Depth -- 3 out of 10
    • Offensive Style -- Possession or Balanced (Your goal here is to hold on. Not to score.)
    • Width -- 4 out of 10
    • Players In Box -- 1 out of 10
    • Corners -- 1 out of 5
    • Free Kicks -- 1 out of 5

    My 352 Isn't Working: Use this when you just can't seem to create any scoring opportunities. I switch to this for about 1 opponent every weekend only. 4222 with the same Tactics as Standard Play.

    4. Player Archetypes for Each Position in My 352

    A player archetype simply means the type of player I aim to use in each position. I will name who I use have used and give a brief overview of why that player is great for the 352. You can then find similar players.

    Goalkeeper: Marc Andre Ter Stegan Keepers are trash. Go with who you can fit in.

    Outside Centerbacks: PM Ramos, TOTS Carvajal. Your outside CBs should be solid defenders with good agility and balance. Huge plus if they are able to pass well.

    Central Centerback: FB Boateng. Your sole inside CB should be a rock. Typical CBs like VVD et.al. thrive here.

    Central Defensive Midfielders: TOTS Saul, TOTY De Jong, TOTY Kante. Your CDMs should be jacks of all trades. One should be more of a nuisance compared to the rock that the other should be. However, BOTH MUST be able to play the holding CDM role and the box to box role.

    Wide Midfielders: Future TOTS Davies, FBD Rapha Gurreiro, Storyline Perisic, Any Version of Marcelo, Storyline Aouar, TOTS Thiago. You're looking for players that you can put a shadow on and still be a threat to shoot with or a hunter and still be a threat to defend with. Your wide mids can be both pacey. Or 1 pacey and 1 technical. But NEVER BOTH TECHNICAL. You will get absolutely burned on the wing without at least one pacey player. My rule of thumb here is that Skill Moves + Weak Foot should be equal to at least 8. That means 4*4*, 5*3*, or 3*5*. This will allow you to be much less one- dimensional out wide.

    Central Attacking Midfielder: Future TOTS Reus, Any version of Messi, Neymar, TOTS Giovinco. This is your best (re: favorite) player. They should be pacey with a rocket of a shot and high passing and dribbling stats. You will want this player to feel smooth on the ball.

    Left Striker: Any Version of Messi, CR7, Neymar, Son, KDB. This player is going to interplay with the wide mids and the Right Striker to Setup a nice little pass into the unmarked and waiting feet of your CAM for a shot.

    Right Striker: Future TOTS Sancho, Mbappe, Adama. This player is going to make runs out wide to pull your opponent's CBs out of position. They should be fast and agile with good ball control. Bonus points for good strength. They will score the fewest goals of your attacking trio but will be invaluable in setting up the other two.

    5. Substitution Philosophy

    Your subs are different when running the 352. In order to dominate the entire match, you will want to bring on a new LM and RM at around the 65th minute (Workhorses remember?). That only leaves you with 1 more sub. This is where it's entirely up to you. I have 4 subs on my bench. 2 wide mids, one attacker, and one CB. If I have a rather large lead and feel I don't need to attack voraciously, I will sub off my more attacking CDM for a CB. If I am not all that confident in my ability to just hold the lead, I will sub off whichever attacker feels the most sluggish and in need of a breather.

    6. My Play Style

    It's all about Triangles. You have them everywhere. You should aim not take more than 2 touches before passing it off. This obviously doesn't include when you've played the ball in behind to your wide mids.

    One touch passes between your LM-LCDM-LCB and its right side equivalent will draw out your opponent's forward RCAM allowing you to get in behind the RCAM and in front of the fullback. Now you can look to either the LM-CAM-LST or LM-LCDM-CAM triangles (or their right side equivalents) to do the same to beat the fullback and get in behind.

    If your opponent catches on to this and begins to overload that side or manually pull players out of position to defend it, you can start to do the one touch passes between the LM-LCDM-LCB but instead of playing it forward to the LM, you can switch the play to the RM who will be in behind the opposing fullback due to your opponent's defensive slide.

    You can also play the LCDM-RCDM-CCB and LCDM-RCDM-CAM triangles to do the same. The ideal situation here results in one of your CDMs making a forward run and receiving a pass. Then you play the ball off to one of your strikers. By now, your CAM has made an unmarked run from deep. You lay the ball off for an uncontested shot on goal.

    You can play the ball in behind to your Right Striker (if he's truly in on goal, take the shot). He will likely be slightly out wide to the right and have pulled the opponent's LCB out with him. Your Left Striker will move centrally to look for a pass pulling the opponent's RCB to the middle of the field. Now, you are looking for one of two scenarios. The opponent's right fullback will either move centrally to mark your CAM or he will stay wide to mark your LM. Either way, you've created an unmarked player you can pass the ball off to for either a shot or a ground cross.

    If you can't create any easy shots and your opponent is sitting on the top of their box blocking everything, that's why you have two well-rounded CDMs. Interplay between your CDMs, your CAM, and your Wide Mids will eventually draw your opponent out resulting in an opportunity to play into one of the strikers for a shot.

    Don't forget your standard interplay between your front trio. Give-and-go's are always great.

    When you lose the ball, your CDMs and CBs will already be behind the ball. Thats 5 defenders to your opponent's 4. Then, your LM and RM will immediately back track due to their Come Back on Defense Instructions. Now you have 7 behind the ball (but high up the pitch) compared to your opponents max of 6.

    The more you play with the formation, the more you will understand how to draw your opponents out rather than just playing in behind to Neymar and Mbappe in the 4231 and hopping you get a shot off.

    7. Tips for Making the Change to the 352

    Wow, you've made it this far. Thanks for reading! Here is a short list of suggestion on how to make the change to the 352 from whatever formation you currently play.

    • Don't play any passes you aren't 100% sure will connect. You should aim for 90%+ pass accuracy each game.
    • Get players with high dribbling stats until you learn the ins and outs. This will allow you to hold the ball if you can't find passes right away
    • Be patient. Don't sprint (sprint less)
    • Practice in Squad Battles on Ultimate. The AI cheats. But if you can pass around the AI on Ultimate, you can pass against a real person who you can fool.
    • Try to think outside the box on your passes.
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    LOSC Lille Midfield Evolution

    Posted: 12 May 2020 07:21 AM PDT

    Real problems in FIFA

    Posted: 12 May 2020 02:30 PM PDT

    Who remembers that you had to win a tournament to enter the weekend league in fifa 18?

    Posted: 12 May 2020 05:37 PM PDT

    That’s funny, I didn’t know I was playing Madden?

    Posted: 12 May 2020 07:31 PM PDT

    Fitness cards SUCK

    Posted: 12 May 2020 01:25 PM PDT

    I would actually pay a 50% penalty just to be able to apply multiple individual fitnesses at once.

    Let us convert like 15 of them into a squad fitness or something please EA

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    Eder Militao [Regular + Premium] - SBC Req. + Stats

    Posted: 12 May 2020 10:04 AM PDT

    to everyone who really love 5 star wf. here is the best keeper for you. goodluck

    Posted: 12 May 2020 09:30 AM PDT

    It took me 28 games to unlock TOTS Reguilon...

    Posted: 12 May 2020 02:44 PM PDT

    Started out in division 3 and dropped to 4. After the dozen or so draw it's just so mentally exhausting to think why EA would need wins for an objective player in a game mode that has draws. Not forgetting that every opponent had a stacked TOTS squad with no intention of doing any objectives, this was hell.

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    PSA: Because of the 71 rating, this is basically the only way to complete the Oostende SBC...

    Posted: 12 May 2020 10:59 AM PDT

    As someone who is genuinely not good at the game..

    Posted: 12 May 2020 03:51 PM PDT

    It's so draining playing in Division 8. It's just full of the most toxic shushing try hards I have ever experienced in any FIFA. I beg EA change the objectives players to strictly never include anything involving rivals. With not enough time to play weekend league this is pretty much the only game mode I play and it's ruined by people, it's just disheartening to start every game, pause wait thirty seconds and see Ben Yedder get subbed on. The skill gap is insane honestly It's just going to put newer players off the experience completely. If anyone has any tips on how to survive in this division please send them my way haha. Anyway none of my friends play this game so I thought i'd rant to you guys thanks for your time.

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    Who remembers this? We've literally been playing FIFA 17 V2

    Posted: 12 May 2020 06:21 AM PDT

    Some great under 500k Icon bargains at this point in the game (PS4 prices)

    Posted: 12 May 2020 12:03 PM PDT

    With all the TOTS cards available now a lot of people have shunned using Icons for now, but there's still a few bargains laying around:

    Prime Hugo Sanchez (368k) - Having used this guy in the last WL, I can safely say he is fantastic for the price. I'm guessing a lot people see the composure and think twice but I didn't notice it at all. Currently sitting at 37 goals and 16 assists in 30 games for me.

    Prime Del Piero (440k) - This card was 800k at the start of April... and even then this card had good value for money.

    Prime Raul (465k) - Another card that halved its value, sitting at just over 900k at the start of last month. Having used this guys mid at loving it I can only imagine this card being fantastic.

    Mid/Baby/Prime Seedorf (490k/290k/350k) - Only used the Baby card out of these three which I loved so it's basically take your pick here, I know the Baby and the Mid cards have hair!!

    PIM Kluivert (460k) - Might actually buy this card back tbh, bought him at 1 mil and thought he was fantastic even at that price. Sold him cos I'm scared of losing coins lol. Probs my favourite player this year and I had over 500 games with his Baby at nearly a goal a game ratio.

    Prime Barnes (175k) - Was a bit sad getting this guy in my Prime Icon Pack until I used him, and he's unreal. Still using him in my team with over 350 games with him. Considering getting his PIM.

    PIM Gattuso (290k) - Definition of Absolute Unit (despite the height). This man is still incredible for me, got really lucky and pulled him from a 50k pack and as a single CDM in a 41212(2) I love him.

    Prime Stoichkov (530k) - ALRIGHT I CHEATED A BIT, HE'S NOT UNDER 500K, but he's an incredible card for that price regardless.

    I know I've missed probably several other bargains but these are just a few I've spotted. Lemme know if there are any other icon bargains you guys have noticed.

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    Belgium and Mexican league sbcs added

    Posted: 12 May 2020 10:02 AM PDT

    Luiz Gustavo is the 4th Süper Lig Pick!

    Posted: 12 May 2020 09:57 AM PDT

    Belgian Pro League League SBC Cards

    Posted: 12 May 2020 10:05 AM PDT

    So my Volta footballer just hurted herself.

    Posted: 12 May 2020 02:43 PM PDT

    My 1st attempt at a weekend league recap..

    Posted: 12 May 2020 01:38 PM PDT

    Liga BBVA MX and Pro League Pack Openings!

    Posted: 12 May 2020 11:36 AM PDT

    So i completed the mexican and belgian league once, took the 89 rated striker from each league, and received 35 packs back. This was all mostly free, i had lots of players in club

    I will be opening them and updating them with each pack, with the coins i made back, plus player that made me the most coins.

    All packs have been opened!

    Oh, and i will italics any 83+

    Small Electrum Players Pack: Borja Valero (2.85k)

    Small Electrum Players Pack: Tono Garcia (4k)

    Small Electrum Players Pack: Mercado (4.05k)

    Small Electrum Players Pack: Zaza (3.3k)

    Mixed Players Pack: Mechele (4.65k)

    Gold Pack: Kabasele (3.9k)

    Gold Pack: Brizuela (4.7k)

    Small Gold Players Pack: Niakhate (6k)

    Small Gold Players Pack: Lovren (6k)

    Small Gold Players Pack: Casillas (5.8k)

    Small Prime Mixed Players Pack: Upamecano (4.4k)

    Small Prime Mixed Players Pack: MODRIC! (55.3k)

    Small Prime Mixed Players Pack: Sanneh (4.7k)

    Premium Gold Pack: Laimer (3.35k)

    Premium Gold Pack: Maksimovic (3.6k)

    Premium Gold Pack: Butland (5.1k)

    Premium Gold Pack: Stark (3.2k)

    Small Rare Silver Players Pack: Benaglio (1.9k)

    Small Rare Silver Players Pack: Angel Rangel (3k)

    Small Rare Silver Players Pack: William (2.3k)

    Jumbo Premium Silver Pack: Roco (2.9k)

    Jumbo Premium Silver Pack: Parot (2.4k)

    Jumbo Premium Silver Pack: Wolf (2.6k)

    Small Prime Electrum Players Pack: Sarr (2.3k)

    Small Prime Electrum Players Pack: Herrerin (4.9k)

    Premium Mixed Players Pack: Maguire (7.2k)

    Premium Mixed Players Pack: Yokuslu (4.6k)

    Premium Mixed Players Pack: Diatta (4.8k)

    Prime Silver Players Pack: Cristaldo (2.7k)

    Electrum Players Pack: Hasebe (3.8k)

    Small Rare Mixed Players Pack: Gomis (2.7k)

    Small Rare Mixed Players Pack: UCL Lopes (8.8k)

    Small Rare Mixed Players Pack: Zagadou (2.7k)

    Premium Electrum Players Pack: Orban (5.2k)

    Small Prime Gold Players Pack: Ruffier (7.35k)

    Total Coins Made: 197050

    Boards: 5 (also got hradecky)

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    Why do people feel the need to message the other person, even when they win??

    Posted: 12 May 2020 12:04 PM PDT

    Flashback Éder Militão and Flashback Éder Militão (Premium) SBCs are available now

    Posted: 12 May 2020 10:02 AM PDT

    Unpopular opinion: I love how stacked everyone's teams are

    Posted: 12 May 2020 01:13 AM PDT

    I usually love the first few months of every FIFA game cycle, when the grind is real and every little upgrade to the squad matters. But now, seeing all these insane squads with PIM cards, TOTYs and TOTSs, it just feels nice and right. Like the result of everyone's hustle has finally paid out.

    Enjoy your squads, ladies and gentlemen! Hope you manage to squeeze out every last bit of enjoyment out of those overpowered players, be it in the awful gameplay conditions.

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    LaLiga guarantee confirmed for tomorrow

    Posted: 12 May 2020 08:43 PM PDT

    Almost the full AC Milan 2005 Champions League Final Line Up

    Posted: 12 May 2020 02:10 AM PDT
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