There isn't a single development plan preset that allows you to train Free-Kicks, on previous editions of Career Mode this wasn't the case; please fix this bug we should be able to train free-kicks.
The only way the Free-Kick stat gets boosted is via the "Balanced" option, it shouldn't be like this.
EA_Aljo Is there any word on this? Spent dozens of seasons grinding methods to get a free kick taker and none work. It’s June and there still seems to not be acknowledgement from EA that this is even an issue. I buy the game pretty much solely to play manager career and this is genuinely a stain on the game mode at the moment.
They are not going to fix this, if they would, then it would have been done at the beginning of the launch. The simple fact is that EA does not give an **** about the people playing the game. It is always where the money is and it's not in career mode for them. Almost 30 years and they are still the same.
FC 26 released and this STILL has not been fixed. What the hell?
Still haven't fixed MAJOR FC25 issue concerning training | EA Forums - 12640661
I'm as furious as you are, mate. I created a new thread in the FC26 feedback forum, linking to this one.
Won't be purchasing the new game, until they fix this.
Enough is enough.
EA_Darko EA_Vendcera PLEASE FIX THIS. I even sent video evidence last year per your request and it still hasn't been fixed.
It's genuinely embarrassing.
I'd stay well clear until at least after Christmas, if at all this year - the career mode is broken. Not sure if you've seen the threads regarding contracts - I've lost a third of my squad through this bug, into my third season (around the time players look for renewals). As soon as a player asks for a new contract, it puts them on the transfer list. Then, you negotiate a new contract. The game then doesn't recognise this has been done, and the players are still nagging for a new contract. The game doesn't allow you to address, as you've "recently negotiated a new contract". Eventually, bids come in and you have no autonomy over them, as the "Assistant manager" is now handling the matter.
It's more than broken. It's an aberration.
EA_Darko EA_Pulsar EA_Aljo EA_Vendcera
October 2025 and we still cannot train Freekicks, Penalties & Curve on players
