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ZviBack
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4 days ago

Fullback Roles not working as described

As many others have already suggested in the EA Forum, the positioning of the fullbacks when in possession does not work as it should.

This is about EA FC 26 Version 1.1.0 on PC.

What does not work, exactly? It is the player roles, especially the positioning of the fullbacks when attacking. The only role, that alters their behavior in a meaningful way is the Falseback role, which makes them tuck into defensive midfield (as they should). For all other roles, they stay back most of the time, only advancing at rare occasions. They even do this on the attacking wingback role, which should actually be their most aggressive role. They should advance and provide attacking width to the team, which is especially needed in narrow formations (like the 4-1-2-1-2 (2)) or in systems with 5 defenders.

Have a look at the attached Screenshots:

  1. Attacking Wingbacks on Attack should push forward much more aggressively and provide attacking width in this situation. However, they sit back and are far too cautious.
  2. Same as 1.
  3. Both Fullbacks are Attacking Wingbacks on Attack; The rightback pushes forward as intended, but the leftback falls back and forms a back three, although a centerback already drops back to secure the defense.
  4. The Left Attacking Wingback on Attack forms a back three, although I have the ball close to the opposition box.
  5. Both Fullbacks are Inverted Wingbacks on Attack, but there is a huge gap in Midfield, as the Rightback drops into a back three again.
  6. Inverted Fullbacks on Attack should operate in the marked area of the pitch, but again, they are retreating.
  7. Fullbacks on Versatile; They stay back as a complete back four, which is a bit cautious for the role as well, but it at least makes some sense for this role - although a 4v2 in defense is not really needed in this instance.
  8. Wingbacks on support should provide width in Attack, but they stay back and do not push forward, although I am playing around the opposition box.

I also uploaded a video on YouTube, where I explain the issues in more detail: EA FC 26 Feedback on Player Roles (especially Fullbacks) - YouTube

As far as I know, these problems exists in every game mode and in both authentic and competitive gameplay mode. Actually, I am puzzled as to where these problems come from, as fullback roles worked fine in FC 25.

This issue already existed in early access and still persists to this day, weeks after launch. Although a title update mentioned that the problem was fixed, it is still there. Honestly, it is a disgrace for such a large and experienced company as you are.

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