Defending is Hard on FC 25, until you do this

[@AlexBeeOfficial]

I'm opening my coaching service on FC 25 over the next few weeks, if you want one-to-one coaching sessions, take a look here! www.alexbeeofficial.co.uk/ea-fc-coaching

[@NittyFC]

For me most frustrating thing is it doesn’t matter how many times u keep bringing back ur last line and cm into the formation . Once u select another player the last one will simply move away opening gaps.

[@joshlam4225]

same here, never choose the one u wanna select. component is like Moses crossing the red sea.

[@Fx-rw9nk]

Bro I've broke a controller over this... Like what's the fucking point of having the AI there if it's gonna just let it go n leave gaps???? What's the fucken use of your teammate AI players????

[@kiko_0909]

my main problem is the fact that my defenders always let the opponents get through. It's so stupid they are out of position and then don't go after the opponents. It's embarrasing

[@Yikesss5596]

Same!!

[@aldorfc220]

Me too mine pretty much stand or are they drunk lol attackers just get past them everytime

[@royaltyshittu4753]

If you play on higher pings, don't opt for Advanced defending, use tactical defending instead. The game selects the best option to try and win the ball back. Either a shoulder barge or an actual stand tackle

[@chetubetchaa]

I’ve been playing fifa since 18, 20-22 was peak for me I was extremely solid on 23 meh on 25 I can’t defend for shxt on seasons im getting blown by my attacking has been subpar too

[@AlexBeeOfficial]

Yeah attacking is an interesting one, got a video coming on that also! Thanks for watching

[@atogratto2746]

Blv me bro I feel your fucking pain the shit irritating asf!

[@andrewharris9105]

Terrible issue with sprinting at the moment- defenders won’t sprint back!

[@Fx-rw9nk]

Yeah bro!!!!!!!!! The fucken defenders don't wanna sprint back!!!!???? Why????

[@filth2262]

Team press, sprint even passing doesn’t work. Game is absolutely awful

[@letsgobrandon5502]

Defending is so bad this year they never seem to get it right, the CBs barely do anything and the fullbacks never track their runners. Balls over the top and through balls are way too OP.

[@marianilie2876]

The best explanation ever!!!

[@Magic.Carpet_FPV]

Do you notice how when you select your center back defending a counter it then won't let you right stick switch to midfielders

[@AlexBeeOfficial]

I don't know, as in it won't let you right stick switch back to the midfielder, like you push the stick and just won't change?

[@ivrylevy1791]

Exactly​@@AlexBeeOfficial

[@ivrylevy1791]

I can't switch to the right players this year. It's so frustrating thay they made it impossible at times

[@Lesoyskrr]

@@ivrylevy1791try turn the right stick switching sensitivity down to 3 I did and it helped a bit hope it helps

[@AlexBeeOfficial]

@@ivrylevy1791unfortunately it comes down to user input, right stick switching isn’t perfect but majority of the times it’s a mis input which results in a wrong switch. Even if not; top players can rectify that switch in a heartbeat without bouncing in round players

[@atogratto2746]

Defending feels fucking worst that last year I feel like I've been robbed of my money smfh

[@12123188]

I thought it couldn't get worse than last year 💀

[@zack2396tube]

I feel there is no midfield battles in this game. Just couple of passes & opponent is next to my box. How to cover midfield so AI can’t pass so easy?

[@danielstrm5940]

I mean, when the game actually runs like it should, i play good. But, when my players walk and moves like a drunk sailor in mud, and my passes happens 5 seconds after me actually pushing the buttons... Thats another story. Anyone got tips for this? I've tried slowing down, i've tried letting go of the sprint button as well, but sometimes its just like the game wants me to lose..

[@Mosthatedcow]

That’s exactly what am getting 😤 its a pain in the ass

[@andidimasrajayaksa4502]

Same with me, it's really hard to defend in this new game like every player is so slow

[@pvg103103]

its called EOMM, wich i dislike!

[@tigga8023]

This game is trash

[@felliphegoes57]

Man, the most probable thing is when the game runs as it should be means it is a worst player than you. Or someone with pretty bad cards.

[@tolusaba]

All of this won’t matter if EA wants your opponent to score.

[@YT-Idea-]

Great video, have subscribed!

[@PrOtaku123]

On the wings i just spam X to body tackle as i expect people to ball roll away and i take the ball alot

[@markiv9000]

❤ thanks a lot for such a in depth explanation

[@AlexBeeOfficial]

Glad it was helpful!

[@allanchristensen2688]

The game is broken. I can't count how many times I've been controlling and leading the match with 2 or 3 goals, and then suddently my players can't pass the ball right, and the opponent quickly gets 2, 3 or even 4 goals and wins the game.

[@activesoccernews]

Team press is very good in fc 25, making your payers to track back or mark free opponents is a game changer now the game feels slower

[@user-yb8yl6kg9x]

Bro i watched the first 5 minutes of your video then played a match just with your r1 knowledge. Just won a game 8-0 and didn’t concede a single shot I’m in div 1 pushing for elite. Idk what I was doing before in terms of defending😂 Edit: 2nd game 9-1 with 5 shots against me. To put it into perspective I used to be winning games 10-6 and crazy scorelines like that 💀

[@HT-sm9dm]

0:32 this is precisely what’s wrong with the game. Well there are a lot of things but this one’s at the top. The fact that you can make 5-6-7 perfect ping pong passes in a row without having to worry about body position, yet the defending has to be FULLY MANUAL is the reason why FIFA/EAFC has been absolute trash for over a decade now. Bring back the mechanics of FIFA 12. Use that blueprint and just upgrade the graphics and the game would be near perfection. That game was.

[@Swalexbass]

Nah this doesn't work against Legendary AI or above, especially when they're in scripted scoring mode. The second man press keeps selecting the most irrelevant players, and turns my teammate AI into Beginner level.

[@michaelkurz9610]

What are you doing that your Defender dont Run Back with the opponent Striker to the own Goal ? Thats so annoing, All the defenders Run now Back so the Striker IS way to near to the Goal. Thanks for this great Video.

[@Crazyyea]

Hey Alex I'm familiar with defending with the 2nd man press and have been using it for years, however this year when I activate the rb to press the player I'm using runs in a straight line and is essentially out the game. Do you know how to fix this ?

[@MackyBclips]

Don't hold it for too long

[@chetubetchaa]

@@MackyBclips but how would the AI know to stay on pressing? When I play clubs the longer I hold the more they press but it also makes my player bee line in an auto manner away.

[@saugaD93]

Same problem for me !!! How to fix this

[@MackyBclips]

​@@chetubetchaaI don't really know what you mean, you hold it to press and then let go of it when the guy pressing gets near the ball or you will overcommit

[@chetubetchaa]

@@MackyBclips In FC24 and others you had to hold the button in its entirety until you no longer wanted AI to press. Now on FC25 when you hold to press your player as well does a weird auto movement on it own. Forcing you to forfeit control. Im not sure if they changed the button input to now being you just simply press the button and the action runs it’s course until the ball is recovered. I’ve experimented with it still don’t quite understand the new mechanic. (I’m speaking specifically when you play Clubs btw)

[@sohofx]

Doing shoulder challenge inside box is huge mistake. It ends up penalty like 90% of time more often than slide or stand tackle.

[@AlexBeeOfficial]

No it doesn't, that's if you hold R1 and X which will do a deliberate foul

[@sohofx]

@@AlexBeeOfficial I conceded 2 pens within a minute by holding X inside box .. lol

[@AlexBeeOfficial]

oh haha, just unfortunate. It is super reliable to get the player off the ball

[@hanadreads]

Good man coach!

[@AlexBeeOfficial]

Hope you are well Sir!

[@thisisme219]

Ive brought my midfield player back my cb both moved out the way

[@thomaslaceyy4993]

what camera angle do you use bro

[@kamranabbasov6408]

Can you show your settings as well? Right switch on ball or player and etc

[@atogratto2746]

Bro real madrid with mbappe n vini just ran through you passive or not

[@grantdallison6824]

You also can’t move players around the pitch in tactics like in FC 24

[@xbrandnewx]

Great video, think I'll give advanced defending a go. Was wondering how people were shouldering me off the ball consistently, and I'm sure I already use the L stick direction while making a challenge, but il find out fast if I haven't been and just learn it

[@AlexBeeOfficial]

Let me know how you find it pal, any questions just ask!

[@Aaronja234]

What type of defending do you use

[@realtimeshooters1352]

You lost some wheigt? Looking good i lost my self some weigt aswell 35 kg in 6months

[@AlexBeeOfficial]

Well done man! That's incredible. Yeah I've lost about 16kg so far, thanks for watching pal

[@unknwn_usr3077]

35 kg is crazy...

[@kinyuanjeri]

Wow, congrats, how did you do that?

[@heyimgeorgeuk]

i just got fc 25 and hate it will i get used to it or go back to fc 25

[@matthewalexander2614]

The R1 thing it used to be so broken bc it triggered almost the. Whole team but now only two players

[@Denaro2256]

How do I activate the second man press the green thing ?? i just got the game and played my first match and I pressed R1 and its not working

[@mzwelenishoyisa2927]

So you prefer advance defending?

[@AlexBeeOfficial]

100%, ran it all last year from the start

[@bloodghost6314]

This has to be the most rigged fifa ever. All the girl goalkeepers stop everything. How is it possible that every single person I play in div 6 already has either Mbappe, vini , Bellingham or haland or all of them.

[@AlexBeeOfficial]

I don't have Mbappe, Vini, Bellingham or Haaland 😅

[@Justlooking-h6p]

I’m in div 6 and play with 6 women & 5 men it’s half prem half women’s league Women are op in fifa there a lot cheaper than a male version and hold there own in the game But in real life they wouldn’t stand a chance but then u have to remember it is a game after all

[@peterfrancis4654]

4:50 don’t say press X we all know that’s not working double tap it

[@Canabbisfourtwenty]

I gonna go back to play fc 24 lol is to hard for me 😢

[@AlexBeeOfficial]

Stick with it fella, we will help you get better! Thanks for watching

[@tradingguy1004]

Same here, I am not that bad in FC24 but any streetdog is beating me in 25 lol

[@Canabbisfourtwenty]

@AlexBeeOfficial ok thank you bro

[@atogratto2746]

Bro regular players beating Me not even average like below par I'm soo fucking mad

[@dh3049]

Game is completely broken​@@AlexBeeOfficial

[@peterfrancis4654]

This year if you using LEGACY YOU VERY LUCKY THE REST JUST MOVE AROUND LIKE FOWLS

[@AlexBeeOfficial]

Legacy defending is only for offline game modes brother

[@pr0llicious]

Never seen someone touch their defenders manually in div1/champs

[@yonku8141]

Im acc struggling with the attack😃🙏

[@chamsouxs]

Me too ai deffenders are so hard am playing just world class

[@pobg]

Great vid. Any plans for doing full tactics videos in the very near future? I keep losing from winning position. I swear I’d rather be 0-0 at half time and win late than be 2-0 at half time…. 😅

[@AlexBeeOfficial]

Thanks fella, hope you are well! Yeah I'll be releasing one tomorrow pal!

[@pobg]

@@AlexBeeOfficial nice one. See you then so. I’ll do me squad battles in the meantime 😆😆😆

[@kw1156]

I get closed down so quick how what are they pressing

[@lyiosyio]

It isn't just difficult, it's fucking horrendous

[@SuperArsenal4444]

Player switching is broken this year and the patch didn't help

[@123-x3x7c]

Guys, I’m having a trouble when i second man press my original player is glitching and I can’t move with them

[@yuvper]

Im the only one have the problem when you press R1 to sprint and release button to slow down.. Still player keeps running in game not set piece or free kick?

[@AlexBeeOfficial]

It's a bug, hopefully should be fixed soon!

[@yuvper]

@@AlexBeeOfficial thanks

[@Harrypotter-7]

Idk but I kinda regret buying the game this year 🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️. When ever I attack my middle players never come back and just stay in the middle of the pitch watching the attackers rape my defenders. Like wtf I can’t move them back no what I do

[@jonathanp89]

A bit hard to use second man press when it freezes your other defender! This game is broken...

[@AlexBeeOfficial]

Yeah that's a bug

[@godofwar1392]

4:29 ✊🏿🫡

[@msc659]

I had a 2 game cycle break and come back on fc 24 so i did a lot of learning defensive. Its attacking im struggling and the passing this year is F*****g woeful especially out from the back.

[@peterfrancis4654]

Why did FIFA change What we used entire YEAR to learn do you know how long it took me to perfect my defending now I can’t even change player cursor like why are you even changing a game every year why not change the graphics only or something else why are you interfering with someone’s hardwork

[@thusodeepspa6581]

I play fc25 like a cow. Lazy pass, lazy sprint and I basically don’t know how to defend. R1 + X is a card 😂 just have to let the ball hit me then take it

[@LK-qk1fk]

Literally trying to win a evo freindly purely to finish an evo on a player and its bringing me to the verge of uninstalling this game. Tried all of your tips and im still getting stomped - im shit at the game and actively avoid online as much as possible. Really bad taste to have evo linked to online play.

[@Deus-Vult472]

Can’t stop players from running straight through my defence, massive gaps between my CB’s and can’t narrow it, even in 4-4-2 defensive with cdms, players are nowhere to be found

[@123certi8]

Yh same through balls after through balls no matter what tactics I do

[@gustavocampos1593]

Same here, I'm losing matches 0-10

[@David-h9e6i]

​@@gustavocampos1593😂😂

[@cleggydadon]

when i hold r1 i cant control any other player even on clubs

[@AlexBeeOfficial]

It's a bug, getting fixed

[@GUNDAGUY]

Im having a problem with being attacked on pitch…. The defenders dont track back or mark attackers properly at all ive no idea what to do

[@AlexBeeOfficial]

I explain in this video how you can manually drag players back to help in defense, did you catch it?

[@GUNDAGUY]

@@AlexBeeOfficialyes but thats second man pressing, i mean players in general arent quick enough at all at getting back my final third while under threat …. As if they taking a leisurely stroll back as the keeper and the defender im indicated on are outnumbered repeatedly

[@AlexBeeOfficial]

Well that's where right stick switching comes in and you have to micro manage each player, moving them to where you want them to be

[@fosstar]

Defending on FC25: 🐘💨💨💨⛸️⛸️⛸️🧊🧊🧊🧊🧊 ELEPHANTS ON ICE!!!!

[@DanB-vc7gu]

All these youtubers bang on about second man press… And I don’t know why… It doesn’t work that well All you need to do is: 1) Make sure defensive line is decently high up (70-80 depth) 2) Defend with your midfielders not back line 3) Do NOT spam the tackle button

[@marekd2733]

Am I the only one who think the gameplay is very similar to how was in FIFA 23?

[@Lundiiis]

Are you guys completely braindead? This year the ai defending is the strongest yet and there is much less space in the middle than last year. It is almost impossible to reach the penalty area if you dont know to do skill moves!

[@El_Maestro10x]

Tell us something we dont kno😅

[@AlexBeeOfficial]

Here you are: Bananas contain potassium, and a small fraction of potassium is a radioactive isotope called potassium-40. This makes bananas slightly radioactive, but the radiation level is so low that it's completely harmless to humans. This phenomenon is sometimes humorously referred to as the "banana equivalent dose," a concept used to explain radiation exposure in everyday terms. You would need to eat about 10 million bananas in a short period to get a dose of radiation comparable to a medical X-ray!

[@El_Maestro10x]

@@AlexBeeOfficial putting chatgpt to good use I see. Noobs playing a game for 5 years and opening a YT channel thinking they are the best lol

[@kevingoss8559]

How do I make my defenders tighter in the center. On FC24 I could ajust my width on the inside but I can’t find it on the new game

[@kerboroberth]

Right now there really isn't a way. That's why pretty much only 5 back works for defending

[@felix_remmie6048]

Defending is not hard at all in this game

[@Manuel_Manzotti]

Just play offline and let all the frustrations behind when are you playing online.

[@QueckSilber87]

U Talk to mutch .. Stress me... down Vote

[@joelpayne2051]

It’s useless you explaining all this. Gameplay is broke. Smashed my 2 controller 😊

[@AlexBeeOfficial]

Sounds like you need to do something else if you breaking 2 £50 controllers 😂

[@danielahonkhai3039]

The game is trash...my fullbacks just stand and look..they dont even sprint back or try to cover spaces

[@Neoshadow3942]

Somehow following this and your attacking one has made me an even worse player

[@AlexBeeOfficial]

That's a shame, maybe the next one huh!

[@Neoshadow3942]

@@AlexBeeOfficial its wild, in theory this should work, probably just need to get used to playing a different way

[@geraldrae8351]

It's this ai use that's destroying good football

[@Med0N]

3min video in 11min

[@עופרמיכאלי-נ6נ]

tacticl defend is better

[@AlexBeeOfficial]

Disagree, think you lose so much from the shoulder barge on advanced defending

[@AT-jr6ho]

defending is too easy imo lol

[@gavinthomas1647]

F25 so rubbish this year u can't watch ur replays and forced to play with women agian lol

[@AlexBeeOfficial]

If it bothers you that much, don't play with the women then?

[@jindemusi5797]

yep, let the ai defend for u. broken game

[@DungeonTV100]

This game is proper cheap and nasty trash. The running motion is 😂😂😂 robot! The ball control is weird, the sprinting is a gamble, will he be arsed, won't he? And if you look, the players are TINY in relation to the massive pitch. It's designed to play like basketball for the teenage American audience.

[@PlottingAnEscape]

Stop talking shit bro, about positioning and breaking it down, drawing arrows and shit, it’s all BS, tell us what buttons to hold for the heatseeking pressure secret like everybody else is doing

[@rationalninja5179]

You talk a lot and say little

[@fifafighter0074]

Great tips….. but shave please

[@AlexBeeOfficial]

Glad you like it, unfortunately not, growing hair and beard to become a caveman

[@BenWatkins-t9w]

What a weird comment

[@jonathanp89]

Weird comment... Guys beard is fine, nor should it be a topic of discussion on a football channel. Would love to see you tell Cantona or Keane to shave to their face!