As FC25 enters late April, the Team of the Season (TOTS) event is shaping the game’s meta. Here are the key trends:
1. Gameplay & Tactics Meta
- Pace-Driven Wing Play: With TOTS cards (Vini Jr., Saka) boosting speed, formations like 5-2-1-2 and 4-3-2-1 dominate for counterattacks.
- Press Nerf: EA increased stamina drain for “Press After Possession Loss”, making possession-based 4-3-3 more viable.
- GK Buff: TOTS goalkeepers (Alisson, Courtois) have better reactions, reducing long-shot efficiency—Trivela shots inside the box are now meta.
2. Market Trends
- TOTS Price Volatility: Premier League TOTS (Haaland, Foden) peaked in Week 1 but dropped 20-30% in Week 2—good for buying low.
- SBC Value: TOTS Moments De Bruyne is 50% cheaper than his tradeable version.
- 83-86 Rated Cards Rising: Due to SBC demand, prices doubled—stock up now.
3. Future Predictions (May Trends)
- La Liga & Bundesliga TOTS Coming: Bellingham, Kane will be top picks.
- Ultimate TOTS (June): The best cards of the year—save packs for then.
- Possible Guaranteed SBCs: Similar to FC24’s “Upgrade Guaranteed SBCs”, requiring high-rated fodder.
How to Adapt?
✅ Update Your Squad: Add 1-2 TOTS players for chemistry boosts.
✅ Invest in 83+ Players: Prepare for upcoming SBCs.
✅ Grind TOTS Objectives: Free high-tier cards (e.g., Weekend League rewards).