That TOTY Card Design is the most ugly design ever created for TOTY. it looks so fucking mid, just like the promo is these days.

POV: You load up your first FIFA 18 Weekend League match… and you see this on your opponent’s screen

So after yesterday’s update… what would you rather have? 🤔 1️⃣ AI Defending nerf with GK movement 2️⃣ No AI Defending nerf without GK movement Which one makes your game better? Vote 👇

Mission complete ✅🇧🇷

To attack you need: L1 runs, player lock, angled triggers, timing, manual creativity. To defend you need: …sometimes nothing. This imbalance kills creativity. It rewards passivity. That’s the core issue, not difficulty.

Attacking AI will NOT: • Make consistent runs • Reposition intelligently • Read cutbacks • Come short by itself

Defending AI will: • Mirror your movements • Auto-intercept • Block shots • Auto-tackle when close • Tighten the shape without input 2/4

🧵 Why Attacking AI ≠ Defending AI One of the biggest imbalances in FC 26: The defending AI plays for you, the attacking AI doesn’t. 1/4

You don’t win fighting momentum. You win resetting it. 4/4 🧵

When momentum goes against you: • Recycle the ball • Use your CMs more • Drag the opponent out • Play your rhythm again 3/4 🧵

This is where 90% lose games: - They keep playing fast when the game is telling them to slow down. - They keep playing with the same gameplan. 2/4 🧵

🧵Recognizing Momentum The Most Underrated Skill in FC 26 Most players think momentum is “random.” It’s not. You can feel it when: • Your opponent suddenly gets every bounce • Your passes become heavier • Their AI presses tighter • Their attacks flow with less effort 1/4🧵

Defending AI reads runs, mirrors movements, blocks shots, and tackles for you. Attacking AI? No auto-runs, no auto-creativity, no auto-repositioning. You need L1, player lock, triggers… It’s not balanced, one side plays for you, the other needs manual quality.

I always respect players who take the time to create unique free-kick routines like this. Most players go for the basic options, creativity on set pieces is such an underrated edge.

I was looking at Pacho, definitely worth it, especially with strong links to the meta PSG players. He has the De Bruiser+ playstyle, which is top tier, plus silver Jockey and Anticipate playstyles. His pace looks good as well, and his gold card at the start of the game solid!

Back on the FC 26 grind today! Time to get my Mendy evolution to 86 and start the hunt for a Thunderstruck Icon. Torres also looks quite fun to use, to be honest, only problem is that my club is in a full-on fodder crisis.

With all the backlash around AI defending and the gameplay in FC 26. Do you think this new “announced patch” will actually make you play the game more again? And honestly, what’s that old-school FIFA feeling you’re missing the most right now? I’m curious 👇

Elite zone defending from Vejrgang off Tekkz’s kick-off 👇 No early press, the trigger only comes once Tekkz crosses halfway. Anders keeps it incredibly compact by running into every passing lane with his attackers, removing all progression options. Masterclass.

The FC Pro Open returns this week 👀 Just like last qualifier, I’ll be breaking down creative + detailed moments from the pros in my Discord. This time the focus will be: 🔹 1v1 defending in the box 🔹 Defensive pressure plays 🔹 4411 & 451 attacking patterns 2/3 clips for X

Defensive height 60 is the “safe but still proactive” setting: ✅ Gives you more time to manually track runs ✅ Opponent has to work harder to reach your box ✅ Still close enough to contest midfield passes So 60 = controlled defending, if want more stability.