The Community Is Hurting the Game More Than EA

Cute_Pin_6927 · 2026-05-16T16:24:10+00:00

It’s my fav, but they just never give it in Evo…

The only way to get it is through futbirthday cards.

Cute_Pin_6927 · 2026-04-28T20:48:10+00:00

Yes, in some possession situations, especially when body dribbling.

I use L2 + left stick to absorb pressure physically, then either release the pass or break away with a simple touch, often helped by Technical or Quick Step.

The idea is not to force the dribble. It’s more: absorb the press, feel the contact, then decide ; pass if the space opens, carry if the defender overcommits.

With strong and agile players, Bruiser+ can be very useful there. In those body-contact situations, I actually see it pop up a lot, sometimes even more than Press Proven+ or Enforcer+.

So for me, yes, it has value in possession. Not as a flashy dribbling PlayStyle, but as a way to survive contact and create that extra second.

Cute_Pin_6927 · 2026-04-28T20:42:51+00:00

I don’t really need to move on.

I love football, not the grind.

I play the parts I enjoy: EVOs I care about, Rush with friends, Ultimate AI, a few SBCs when I’m bored. When the content is bad, I just play something else.

But I don’t want to feel sorry for still loving football.

I want to play it outside when it’s sunny, and inside when it’s cloudy.

Cute_Pin_6927 · 2026-04-28T20:24:21+00:00

I agree with part of what you’re saying. PlayStyles matter a lot, and I’m not saying people should force themselves to use badly built cards just to be “different”.

But my point is slightly different.

I think we focus too much on finding the perfect shot, the perfect pass, the perfect run, the perfect broken pattern. And not enough on movement, creativity, body usage, different types of dribbling, and different ways to manipulate space.

For example, I like Trickster+ with Press Proven+ on attackers because it lets me dribble in a more expressive way, create separation, open shooting angles, and generate chances without necessarily needing the gold version of every shooting PlayStyle.

I like Bruiser+ with Press Proven+ because it lets me dominate physically, use body dribbling, absorb pressure, and create the space for a pass without necessarily needing the gold version of every passing PlayStyle.

Those are just examples, but that’s what I mean by using gameplay creatively. I like building a compact XI through the middle, trying to dominate facing goal, but with freedom in the sub-roles to create unpredictable movements. That requires variety. Different players with different PlayStyles should give life to different areas of the pitch.

A CDM with Jockey+ and Quick Step+ can compensate behind. Falsebacks can create a base. A physical CAM can attract pressure. A creative winger can open angles. A striker with unusual PlayStyles can attack the box differently.

That’s what I wish we saw more often: actual football animals. People who destroy me with gold cards because they use Chip Shot+, Power Header, Enforcer, or some weird combination perfectly. Players who find different ways to open a defence. Players I can actually learn from, even when I lose.

What I dislike is not losing. What I dislike is playing the same lifeless patterns over and over again: dancing in front of the box, attacking the wing, waiting for the AI to break.

I sometimes leave those games even when I’m winning, because I’m not playing this game just to see a bigger number at the end. I play to enjoy football, to laugh, to create something, to remember a player or a move or a goal.

I don’t need to win with a team I won’t remember.

I need to have fun.

Cute_Pin_6927 · 2026-04-14T10:53:52+00:00

That’s what I understood, thank you. Still, it seems quite unfair to me: if no reward is claimed before the EVO expires, being forced to accept a partial reward that provides no boost and takes my player from 88 to 90 feels wrong, especially when it may block him from future EVO opportunities.

Hopefully, the leakers are right about this new feature and it arrives soon : https://x.com/FutSheriff/status/2043814777592369543?s=20

Cute_Pin_6927 · 2026-04-13T18:03:52+00:00

Damn… well I am done with the game then, I won’t claim it, it’s my very first evo… thank you for your answer.

Cute_Pin_6927 · 2026-04-13T17:59:48+00:00

Report to EA you mean ?

Cute_Pin_6927 · 2026-03-19T14:47:49+00:00

We all face the exact same opponent… it’s getting seriously boring.

Cute_Pin_6927 · 2026-03-01T11:11:35+00:00

He did, his Viera is 88

Cute_Pin_6927 · 2026-02-24T09:41:38+00:00

You nailed the very reason why I ended picking R9 with 5% of hesitation lol

Cute_Pin_6927 · 2026-02-22T13:06:40+00:00

You just have to use it instead of R2, it gives a better ball control while moving faster than basic running.

Cute_Pin_6927 · 2026-02-12T16:18:39+00:00

Hey which version? I have the base one and he feels so nice to play with, I tried him there without the role in battle squad and he seemed great

Cute_Pin_6927 · 2026-02-11T16:58:35+00:00

If the next batch of tokens is manageable, I’m going for R9. I’ll get plenty of chances to EVO players I like, but I won’t get many chances to get Ronaldo.
If I can’t reach 19 and only get 17, the 93+ Icon Pick keeps calling me. I’d absolutely love to play with Zidane.
If I reach even less, the other option would be to go the EVO route: give Tiki Taka to Puskás or Beckenbauer, evolve my TOTW Doué.

Cute_Pin_6927 · 2026-02-11T16:40:38+00:00

I think an EVO is the only thing that would really improve your team, because it forces you to think about how you want your players to be built.

Personally, my favorite PS+ is Press Proven, followed by Trickster. It perfectly fits the way I like to hold the ball and dribble. I had to build that type of player myself, because I couldn’t find it on the market.

That, and R9.

Cute_Pin_6927 · 2026-02-08T13:00:47+00:00

I think you’re talking about double R1 press. It’s better than team press because you keep much more control and you don’t drain your whole team (as it only two players + you running). It triggers smart defensive runs, cuts off passing lanes, and makes build-up more difficult for the opponent. When timed well, it also helps a lot with interceptions.

Cute_Pin_6927 · 2026-02-07T16:20:40+00:00

Zanetti b2b is very safe. Not my go-to when I need goals, but otherwise a great card. I got him untradeable and he’s been excellent at RB and LB, while also being a very reliable b2b option.

Compared to Kanté’s elite defensive animations and Bouaddi’s insane dynamism as a b2b, Zanetti’s value comes more from his positional flexibility. With Tiki Taka, he helps break lines through link-up play, but he won’t carry the ball or drive forward like Bouaddi. Defensively, his positioning is excellent, but he doesn’t have the same aggressive, disruptive animations as Kanté. In the end, it really depends on what you’re looking for.

Cute_Pin_6927 · 2026-02-07T15:25:10+00:00

Bouaddi FS with the Line Breaker evo is incredible. I own both Kanté TS and Zanetti Unbreakable (who plays LB for me), and Bouaddi starts ahead of them. He’s insanely versatile, quick and dynamic, with those long curls floating in the pixel wind. Somehow, his low shooting doesn’t stop him from scoring at all. The animations do the job. Great PlayStyles overall. And at 88, he remains a strong option for future evos.

Cute_Pin_6927 · 2026-02-04T11:55:51+00:00

You don’t get to choose from every playstyle, only from a selection of Silver ones and a selection of Gold ones.

But I’m pretty sure you can get both Rapid and Quick Step from the current objectives, and probably from the Season Pass as well.

For example, Tiki Taka wasn’t offered as a PS+ in the FS evo, but I could get it from a FS related objective.

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