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.

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.

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.

In EA FC 25, a player’s role can be described as “Base”, “Role+”, or “Role++”: Therefore, EA Sports equates it to ‘+’ simply meaning the player will play better. However, there’s more to it than that.

And so were the concerns from the fringes of the gaming and business industry that thought the EA Sports footballing franchise may lose some momentum after making the shift from the decades-old partnership with FIFA to the new EA FC brand last year.

EA Sports FC 25 looks to be off to a faltering start as several fans report a game-breaking glitch is stopping them from defending against opponents.

Dead Ball, Acrobatic, and Quick Step are all okay, but again, only really useful in specific situations. For the pace-focused playstyles, Rapid is a better option, and free kicks are so reliant on player input that the playstyle really doesn’t make that much difference.

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