Best for: Controlling the tempo and frustrating your opponents
Going forward: You may have already noticed FC 24 feels heavier than past instalments. This helps while you get adjusted to a new way of playing.
Use ‘slow build up’ in the tactical instructions and one more physical striker to hold the ball up. That way, you can manipulate the space and pull off passing triangles and combinations with the zippier interplay this year. Don’t be afraid to go route one and mop up any headers too.
Keeping it tight at the back: Putting ‘Drop back’ on may not be seen as the sporting move – but all’s fair in love and FUT. Use that and resist the urge to manually control your CDM to ensure you have a solid base in your own third. The rest can be tweaked as you go – though we’ve found lowering your depth slightly more than the default settings works wonders.
What you need: Passing is king in FC 24, so pack out that midfield with those who can spray the ball around with ease. It also helps if you have a CAM with high agility, balance, and ball control skills as they’ll be needed in the final third. A pair of nippy strikers wouldn’t go amiss either.