EA Sports FC 24: Key player attributes in Ultimate Team mode EA Sports FC 24 guide, tips

In EA Sports FC 24, players' skills are reflected by the statistics on their cards. Find out what to pay the most attention to when selecting players for your team in Ultimate Team mode.

Last update: 23 October 2023

On this page of the guide to the Ultimate Team mode in EA FC 24, you will learn what attributes and statistics you should pay attention to when selecting players for your team. Choosing the right players for specific positions on your EA Sports FC 24 team can significantly impact your performance on the pitch. Remember to adapt your play styles to make the most of your players' potential and create a strong team.

• Strikers
• Wingers and wide midfielders
• Central midfielders
• Central attacking midfielders
• Central defensive midfielders
• Center-backs
• Full-backs
• Goalkeepers

Strikers

Strikers play a key role in the forward line in EA FC 24 as they are usually responsible for scoring goals. Here are the most important attributes and statistics to pay attention to when selecting strikers in Ultimate Team:

1. Pace: preferred value is above 80/85.
2. Shooting: pay special attention to attack positioning, finishing, and shot power stats.
3. Dribbling: focus on agility and balance so that the player moves efficiently with the ball at his feet.
4. Weaker leg stars: optimally 4 or 5 to avoid having to switch the ball to the stronger leg before taking a shot.
5. Diligence: the Diligence value in attack should be higher than in defense, preferably high/low.

It is worth remembering that in EA FC 24 you will also find strikers with lower pace values, such as Harry Kane or Robert Lewandowski, who are still excellent at finishing actions. Simply use the appropriate Chemistry to adjust their pace stat.

Wingers and wide midfielders

Many formations in EA FC 24 include wingers (RW/LW) and wide midfielders (RM/LM). If you like to play on the wings, these players will be a key part of your team. Here are the most important attributes and statistics of wingers and wide midfielders:

1. Pace: Ideally above 85 points.
2. Passing: especially short and long passes and crossing.
3. Dribbling: In addition to agility and balance, pay attention to ball control and overall dribbling stats.
4. Shooting: especially finishing and shot power.
5. Weaker leg stars: at least 4.

Central midfielders

Central midfielders (CM) are key players in many formations in EA FC 24, so it is worth choosing versatile players with balanced stats. Here are the most important attributes and stats of central midfielders:

1. Passing: midfielders play the most passes, so it's worth paying special attention to this stat.
2. Dribbling: a central midfielder should have good ball control, agility and balance.
3. Shooting: if you often shoot with your midfielders, pay attention to your finishing and shot power.

Central attacking midfielders

Central attacking midfielders (CAM) often take part in the team's offensive actions around the penalty area and take shots on goal. Here are the most important attributes and stats of central attacking midfielders:

1. Pace: preferred value is above 80/85 points.
2. Dribbling: focus on agility, balance and overall dribbling stats.
3. Shooting: especially finishing and shot power.
4. Passing: Central attacking midfielders often make key passes in the penalty area.
5. Weaker leg stars: at least 4.
6. Diligence: The Diligence value for attack should be higher than for defense, preferably high/medium or high/low.

Central defensive midfielders

Central Defensive Midfielders (CDM) are the first line of defense in many formations in EA Sports FC 24. Here are the most important attributes and statistics to pay attention to when choosing a CDM:

1. Pace: at least 70 points.
2. Defense: high value for defensive orientation, interceptions and ball reception.
3. Physical: especially strength and stamina.
4. Passing: central defensive midfielders often need to execute precise passes to start an action after intercepting the ball.
5. Diligence: the Diligence value in defense should be higher than in attack, preferably high/low.

Center-backs

Center-backs (CB) play a key role in defense and decide whether the opponent manages to break through the defense and take a shot on goal. Here are the most important attributes and stats for center-backs:

1. Pace: preferred value is above 75/80 points to compete with fast strikers and midfielders.
2. Defense: ideally above 85 points.
3. Height: over 185 cm to effectively fight for the ball in the air both in your own penalty area and when taking corner kicks in front of the opponent's goal.
4. Physical: especially strength and stamina at the highest level.
5. Passing: especially short and long passes to effectively start the action from the defensive line.

Full-backs

Full backs (RB/LB) can play different roles on the pitch. Some will stay behind and others will join the team's offensive actions. Here are the most important attributes and stats of full backs in EA Sports FC 24:

1. Pace: preferably above 85 so that they can compete with their opponent's fast wingers.
2. Defending: defensive abilities with at least 75 points.
3. Physical: especially strength and stamina at the highest level.
4. Passing: especially short and long passes. If you use side defenders to counter, pay attention to crosses as well.

Goalkeepers

In each team in the Ultimate Team mode in EA FC 24, it is worth investing in a good goalkeeper who will defend your goal. Here are the most important attributes and stats of goalkeepers:

1. Height: taller goalkeepers can more easily defend shots fired near the post and are better at catching balls that are thrown too deep into the penalty area.
2. Reflexes: ideally above 85 points.
3. Diving: at least 85 points.
4. Positioning: the preferred value is above 85 points, so that the goalkeeper has good positioning in the goal.
5. Handling: at least 80 points to ensure that the goalkeeper let's go of the ball as little as possible after intervening.