EA Sports FC 25 remains the default choice for anybody wanting to enjoy a virtual version of the world’s most popular sport. However, the fantastic new Rush mode isn’t enough to prevent this installment from feeling seriously stale.

Ultimate Team is also the most difficult part of the game to review because it changes so much throughout the yearly life cycle of the game. It only takes the discovery of one overpowered exploit to pretty much throw most of the gains and variety of FC IQ out of the window.

As stadiums come to life and players take their positions, EA Sports FC 25 steps onto the virtual pitch, carrying forward the legacy of one of gaming's most enduring franchises. This latest installment aims to prove that the series can thrive even as it continues its journey beyond the FIFA branding.

A new EA Sports FC 25 update addresses a plethora of bugs that have been affecting the game, but there is some bad news for console players.

To cap off the defensive issues on display this year in EA FC 25, there’s an evident issue with defenders not tracking the most basic of runs. In this situation, the attacking team gets in behind, creating a counter-attack even with the defense still outnumbering the attack 3 to 2.

By using professional fouls in the right circumstances in EA Sports FC 25 you can stop dangerous opposition counter-attacks and goalscoring chances.