Custom tactics in EAFC 25 can be key to making the most of your team's strengths and style of play. Below is an overview of some popular custom tactics that you can adjust based on your team’s players and formation.

1. Balanced Meta Custom Tactics

This set of tactics works for balanced gameplay, focused on possession and fluid transitions from defense to attack. Works well with formations like 4-2-3-1, 4-4-2, or 4-3-3.

Defense Setup:

• Defensive Style: Balanced (Offers flexibility in both pressing and maintaining shape)
• Width: 35-45 (Keeps your defense compact without overcommitting to the flanks)
• Depth: 55-65 (Allows you to maintain control without sitting too deep)

Offense Setup:

• Build-Up Play: Balanced (Provides flexibility between quick counter-attacks and possession)
• Chance Creation: Direct Passing (Helps exploit gaps in the defense with sharp passes into space)
• Width: 45-55 (Provides balance between stretching the field and staying compact)
• Players in Box: 5-6 (Gives you attacking presence without overloading the box)
• Corners: 2-3 (Prevents getting caught on the counter)
• Free Kicks: 2-3 (Same logic as corners, keeping enough players back)

2. High-Press Custom Tactics

Best for a high-intensity pressing game. Ideal formations include 4-4-2, 4-3-2-1, or 3-4-2-1.

Defense Setup:

• Defensive Style: Press After Possession Loss (Initiates a press when the ball is lost, great for winning the ball back quickly)
• Width: 50-60 (Allows your press to cover more ground, but still keeps the defensive structure)
• Depth: 70-80 (Pushes the line up to press high, but can leave you vulnerable to through balls)

Offense Setup:

• Build-Up Play: Fast Build-Up (Favors quick transitions from defense to attack)
• Chance Creation: Forward Runs (Players will aggressively make forward runs, creating more attacking opportunities)
• Width: 50-60 (Stretches the opposition defense, allowing more room for passes in behind)
• Players in Box: 6-8 (Encourages your midfielders to join the attack, flooding the box)
• Corners: 3-4 (Increases the number of players in the box for set pieces)
• Free Kicks: 3 (Maximizes your attacking threat from dead-ball situations)

3. Counter-Attack Custom Tactics

Perfect for soaking up pressure and hitting on the break. Best formations include 4-2-3-1, 5-3-2, or 4-5-1.

Defense Setup:

• Defensive Style: Drop Back (Your team sits deeper, waiting to launch counter-attacks)
• Width: 40-50 (Keeps your team compact defensively)
• Depth: 30-40 (Your defense will sit back to minimize space behind)

Offense Setup:

• Build-Up Play: Long Ball (Ideal for quick counters, launching long passes to fast forwards)
• Chance Creation: Direct Passing (Focuses on getting the ball forward quickly into dangerous areas)
• Width: 40-50 (Keeps your shape while allowing your wingers/wing-backs to stay wide on the counter)
• Players in Box: 3-4 (Keeps the attack simple without leaving your defense exposed)
• Corners: 1-2 (Focuses on keeping more players back to avoid counters)
• Free Kicks: 1-2 (Same logic as corners, focusing on defensive stability)

4. Possession-Based Custom Tactics

Great for controlling the tempo of the game with a high percentage of possession. Ideal formations include 4-3-3, 4-1-4-1, or 3-5-2.

Defense Setup:

• Defensive Style: Balanced (Allows you to maintain shape while occasionally pressing)
• Width: 45-55 (Offers some coverage across the field without leaving gaps)
• Depth: 50-60 (Keeps a middle-ground, allowing pressure but not exposing your defense)

Offense Setup:

• Build-Up Play: Slow Build-Up (Focuses on maintaining possession and looking for the right moment to break through)
• Chance Creation: Possession (Keeps the ball in your team’s control, with shorter passes and players offering for the ball)
• Width: 60-70 (Stretches the opposition to open up passing lanes)
• Players in Box: 3-5 (Keeps a steady presence in the box while avoiding overloading it)
• Corners: 2-3 (Offers enough players for a threat while covering defensively)
• Free Kicks: 2-3 (Same idea as corners, focusing on balance)

5. Park the Bus Tactics (Ultra Defensive)

These tactics are highly defensive, ideal for holding onto a lead. Works well with 5-3-2 or 5-4-1.

Defense Setup:

• Defensive Style: Drop Back (The entire team sits deep, reducing space for opponents to exploit)
• Width: 30-40 (Makes the team narrow and hard to break down)
• Depth: 10-20 (Puts your team right in front of the box to block any attacks)

Offense Setup:

• Build-Up Play: Balanced (Allows some flexibility but generally focuses on keeping the ball in safe areas)
• Chance Creation: Possession (Minimizes risks, focusing on holding the ball and running down the clock)
• Width: 30-40 (Keeps the shape narrow, with fewer players committing forward)
• Players in Box: 1-2 (Keeps attackers out of the box to avoid leaving space for counter-attacks)
• Corners: 1 (Minimizes risk of counter-attacks)
• Free Kicks: 1 (Similar logic as corners, keeps players back)

6. Ultra Attacking Tactics

These tactics are high risk but perfect for when you need to push for a goal. Ideal formations include 4-2-4, 3-4-1-2, or 3-4-3.

Defense Setup:

• Defensive Style: Constant Pressure (Your team will press the entire game, but beware of stamina drain)
• Width: 60-70 (Increases coverage to win the ball back quickly)
• Depth: 80-90 (Pushes the defensive line very high up the pitch)

Offense Setup:

• Build-Up Play: Fast Build-Up (Your team will push forward as quickly as possible)
• Chance Creation: Forward Runs (Your players will constantly look to get behind the opposition)
• Width: 60-70 (Keeps your attack wide to stretch the opposition defense)
• Players in Box: 7-9 (Overload the box, making it more likely to score but leaving gaps defensively)
• Corners: 4-5 (Send many players into the box for set pieces)
• Free Kicks: 4-5 (Same as corners, maximizing attacking options)

Key Points:

• Formation: Tailor the tactics to your formation. A 4-2-3-1 is excellent for balanced or possession play, while a 4-4-2 is versatile for pressing.
• Player Roles: Use the tactics that fit the roles of your players. For example, if you have fast wingers, utilize Forward Runs or Fast Build-Up.