THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO EA FC 25 WINTER WILDCARDS

Winter Wildcards has arrived for EA Sports FC 25 Ultimate Team, bringing some of the most exciting special cards of the season. 

Each card comes with unique stat boosts and position changes. You can build meta squads or work within your budget as these promo cards can improve almost any team.

With that in mind, we decided to cover everything about the Winter Wildcards promo, so read on and Merry Christmas!

WINTER WILDCARDS TEAM 1 BREAKDOWN

EA Sports has released Winter Wildcards Team 1 with 36 exciting players. The ratings range from 86 to 95. The card designs look amazing this time around with unique position changes and the first ever dual version releases.

Players with the highest overall

In terms of overalls, Erling Haaland leads the pack of today’s football players with two 94-rated versions – one as a striker and another as a center back. Vinicius Jr. is close behind with two 93-rated cards that let you play him as a striker or left winger.

As for Icons, the legendary Ronaldo Nazario leads the pack with a 95-rated card and a 90-rated alternative. While Carlos Alberto brings flexibility with two 92-rated versions that you can play as CB or CDM. 

And as for Heroes player cards, Eden Hazard (91-rated) and Yaya Toure (90-rated) got new versions that come with enhanced PlayStyle+ abilities.

Budget team options

If you can’t afford the top ones, then smart SBC choices may help you build competitive teams without spending too much. The Winter Wildcards promo has daily player SBCs that give excellent value. 

Players like Leroy Sané, available through SBC for around 150,000 FC 25 Coins, are a great addition to Bundesliga squads.

On top of that, the best value cards also include the likes of:

• Declan Rice who dominates the midfield with long ball and trickster play styles,
• Frenkie de Jong who comes with two versions, and one has exceptional passing stats,
• Alexandre Lacazette who gives you a cost-effective striking option with versatile abilities.

Different positions explained

The Winter Wildcards promo brings exciting dual-version releases (each with a different position) that open up new tactical possibilities. 

These card variations offer more than just novelty. They give you incredible tactical flexibility, allowing you to fit your favorite players into your actual squads.

And if you happen to own two variants of the same player, but with different positions then it may help you switch formation while keeping chemistry and performance levels high.

Some notable examples include Alisson Becker with an unexpected CM position change or Carlos Alberto now available in both CB and CDM versions.

MAXIMIZING PLAYER POTENTIAL

You also need to pay careful attention to chemistry styles, formations, and tactics to get the most out of Winter Wildcards in EA FC 25. So let’s take a closer look.

Best chemistry styles

Base stats and intended role should guide your chemistry style picks. Your picks should complement the player’s existing PlayStyle+ traits:

Player Type	Recommended Chemistry Style	Key Boost
Attacker	Hawk/Finisher	Shooting/Pace
Midfielder	Engine/Shadow	Passing/Defense
Defender	Anchor/Shadow	Defense/Physical

Chemistry optimization

Use Winter Wildcards Icons and Heroes for flexible linking options. Remember that cards with changed positions create unique formations, and consider dual-version players to optimize chemistry while maintaining tactical flexibility.

Also, keep in mind that the Winter Wildcard promo brings several SBCs and upgrade options that will improve your team’s chemistry. Daily login rewards and special Objectives will help you build your ideal team while managing your resources.

Optimal formations

The 4-2-3-1 formation shines this season. The left and right CAMs work as half-wingers, while the central CAM plays as a shadow striker. The 4-1-2-1-2(2) works better with Winter Wildcard cards that have the Tiki-Taka+ PlayStyle if you want a direct approach.

The new Winter Wing Back evolution adds key PlayStyle+ upgrades like Bruiser and Jockey to your fullbacks, strengthening your defensive setup.

CONCLUSION

EA FC 25’s Winter Wildcards is a groundbreaking promo that allows you to experiment with dual version cards and position changes. 

You can explore new tactical options with these special cards, which will be a great addition to teams with many Icons or those built on a budget.

The unique features of the Winter Wildcards promo give you everything you need – dual PlayStyle+ traits, position-changed Icons, and daily SBCs. 

So make the most of it and own the virtual Ultimate Team grounds this Christmas!