Among the many PlayStyles in FC 25, such as Trickster, Finesse Shot, and Incisive Pass, Anticipate is one of the most important ones.
The Anticipate PlayStyle increases the success chance of a standing tackle and gives players the ability to stop the ball at their feet after the tackle. It's one of the best defensive PlayStyles in FC 25.
So let's find out everything about this PlayStyle and which players have it.
What is the Anticipate PlayStyle?
As mentioned above, the Anticipate PlayStyle increases the success chances of a standing tackle and of retaining the ball when doing so. With the Anticipate PlayStyle+, those chances are incredibly higher. This PlayStyle allows defenders who are being controlled by the AI to anticipate the attacker's movements.
The Anticipate PlayStyle makes sure defenders are always at the right place at the right time. It makes defending so much easier and helps prevent players who have the Flair PlayStyle from even having the chance to use it.
It's a must-have PlayStyle for center-backs in FC 25, as it makes players' jobs on defense much easier, as indicated above.
So let's take a look at all the players with the Anticipate PlayStyle+ in FC 25.
Players with Anticipate PlayStyle+
In FC 25, there are only five players who have the Anticipate PlayStyle+, and only one of them isn't a center-back. These players aren't the fastest in FC 25, but their ability to anticipate striker movements more than makes up for it.
Here are all the players with an Anticipate PlayStyle+ in FC 25.
Name | Club | Position | Rating |
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Renard | Lyon | CB | 88 |
Saliba | Arsenal | CB | 87 |
Ilestedt | Arsenal | CB | 84 |
Gilles | Lyon | CB | 83 |
Rodriguez | West Ham | CDM | 83 |
Players with Anticipate PlayStyle
When it comes to the standard Anticipate PlayStyle, there are a plethora of players who have it in FC 25. Some of these players are among the highest-rated players and best defenders in the game.
Here are some of the best players in FC 25 who possess the Anticipate PlayStyle.
Name | Club | Position | Rating |
---|---|---|---|
van Dijk | Liverpool | CB | 89 |
Mapi Leon | Barcelona | CB | 89 |
Bastoni | Inter | CB | 87 |
Karchaoui | PSG | LB | 87 |
Hernandez | Milan | LB | 87 |
Barella | Inter | CM | 87 |
Marquinhos | PSG | CB | 87 |
Bacha | Lyon | LB | 86 |
Geyoro | PSG | CM | 86 |
Calhanoglu | Inter | CDM | 86 |
A defensive line that includes any of the players that are on this list is closer to victory, as not only do they have the Anticipate PlayStyle, but they have great attributes all around.
There are also some great central and defensive midfielders in this list, who can impact the game on both sides of the field because of their attributes and PlayStyles.
However, most of these players are incredibly expensive, and the majority of FC 25 players won't have the coins to buy them at the beginning of the game. So let's take a look at some affordable players with the Anticipate PlayStyle.
Affordable Anticipate PlayStyle Players
While these players certainly aren't defensive monsters like van Dijk, Mapi Leon, and Karchaoui, they have solid defensive attributes, possess the Anticipate PlayStyle, and are way less expensive.
Here are some of the most affordable players with the Anticipate PlayStyle in FC 25:
Name | Club | Position | Rating |
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O'Sullivan | NC Courage | CDM | 80 |
Reuteler | Frankfurt | CM | 80 |
Todibo | West Ham | CB | 80 |
Clauss | Nice | RB | 80 |
Munoz | Crystal Palace | RB | 80 |
Zambo Anguissa | Napoli | CDM | 80 |
Paula Tomas | Aston Villa | LB | 79 |
Muller | Portland Thorns | LB | 79 |
Bah | Benfica | RB | 79 |
Ferguson | Bologna | CM | 79 |
Players such as Bah and Clauss are great starting squad right-backs, while Paula Tomas and Muller are solid starter squad left-backs. For players who have a low budget to build their FC 25 Ultimate Team starter squad with, these players are perfect.
This is everything used need to know about the Anticipate PlayStyle, one of the the best defensive PlayStyles in FC 25.
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