FC 24: Best Pro Clubs Tactics

Highlights

• Tiki Taka is a team-oriented tactic that focuses on quick passing and possession, requiring disciplined gameplay from all players.
• The Vertical Counter Attack tactic utilizes long passing and defensive stability, utilizing fast wingers and tall strikers for rewarding goal-scoring opportunities.
• Gegenpress is a high-pressing tactic that aims to win the ball back quickly, requiring fast players with stamina and a willingness to chase down opponents.

Having high-rated players is one element to winning games on EA Sports FC 24's Pro Clubs game mode. However, having good tactics is just as important, as players need to have a way of playing to make winning games more likely.

Players can adjust in-game settings to match their style, along with simply playing a certain way on the pitch, whether that be long-ball play, counter-attacking play, or tiki taka play. There is also a way to change the playstyle mid-game, with 5 different slots for 5 tactics, meaning players have lots of freedom with tactics.

1 Tiki Taka

Quick Passing & Possession

A tactic popularized by legendary manager Pep Guardiola when he was head coach at FC Barcelona and now at Manchester City, Tiki Taka is one of the most famous tactics in world football. For this tactic, players need to look to pass first, moving the ball quickly between teammates and not letting the opponents have much possession of the ball. Players need to stay disciplined and not break their style of play for Tiki Taka to work most effectively, as it is a very team-orientated tactic that requires input from every corner of the pitch.

Game Plan

• Defensive Style: Balanced
• Team Width: 25
• Depth: 50
• Build-Up Play: Slow Build Up
• Chance Creation: Possession
• Width: 40

For this tactic, players should make a custom tactic with a balanced defensive style and a possession-centric offense, along with a relatively narrow team width as players will be closer to each other, allowing for shorter and quicker passing. This tactic can use any formation with 4 defenders. However, most narrow formations such as 4-1-2-1-2 (2), 4-2-3-1, or any of the 4-3-3 variations will work the best. Players should avoid 5-back formations for Tiki Taka, as 5-backs are more suited to counter-attacking or defensive teams.

2 Vertical Counter Attack

Long Passing & Defensive Stability

A tactic that is more practical than fun to play, the Vertical Counter Attack looks to utilize fast wingers, midfielders with high long passing stats, and tall strikers. This tactic can be extremely rewarding, with heading and volleys being rather overpowered in EA Sports FC 24. Players can set wingers free with a long pass over the opposition's defense, and with a pinpoint cross, the tall striker will be able to rack up their goal tally with ease.

Game Plan

• Defensive Style: Pressure On Heavy Touch
• Team Width: 50
• Depth: 25
• Build-Up Play: Long Ball
• Chance Creation: Direct Passing
• Width: 75

Formations with 5 defenders make the most sense for this tactic, as players will be safe at the back while also giving the wingers and striker space to get in behind from a long ball. 4 defender formations can work, however, it is vital that there is a CDM to help out defensively and help spring a counter-attack. Once winning the ball from the opposition, players on the wings must start running down the wing for this tactic to work most effectively, and the midfielder passing the ball needs to use their mini-map to spot runs. The striker also must stay alert, making sure they beat their defensive man to the box to win a header. A huge tip is to try early crosses into the box, as they will have more curve, power, and will be tougher for the defender to win due to the momentum of the cross.

3 Gegenpress

High Pressing & Quick Attacks

The Gegenpress is a German football tactic that is based on winning the ball from the opposition as high up the pitch as possible and as quickly as possible. Players must be willing to chase down the opposition while also being comfortable with a high defensive line, so it is vital that the team has many fast players with lots of stamina.

Game Plan

• Defensive Style: Constant Pressure
• Team Width: 50
• Depth: 100
• Build-Up Play: Fast Build Up
• Chance Creation: Forward Runs
• Width: 75

Any formation should work with Gegenpress. However, most teams will opt for a 4 defender formation, as the team will have more players further up the pitch to increase the chances of getting the ball back in an advanced position. Players need to be ruthless to make the most of their chances, with precise passing, clinical finishing, and controlled play in high-pressure situations. The forward runs chance creation setting helps with this, as there will be lots of support once players win the ball back.

4 Park The Bus

Defensive Focus

The famous tactic that is often scrutinized for being too defensive, parking the bus is a tactic that relies on pure defensive discipline. Attackers will need to be able to play alone, with there being very little help as most players will stay back for attacks. This could favor attackers who enjoy doing skills and dribbling past multiple players, so that is something to keep in mind when looking at potential tactics.

Game Plan

• Defensive Style: Drop Back
• Team Width: 50
• Depth: 25
• Build-Up Play: Long Ball
• Chance Creation: Direct Passing
• Width: 75

Formation-wise, it is best to have a 5 defender formation, with one or two strikers, depending on whether players are happy with leaving only 1 player up front, or if they want a striker duo that will never return on defense. Having attackers with pace is also a vital tip, as players will have to latch onto any loose balls, so having enough pace to catch the ball or get past a defender is key. Alternatively, players could opt to have a tall striker next to a small and fast striker, so that the tall striker can win any headers by either passing the ball to the small striker or getting in the box to score aerially.