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3 Best Barcelona formations for EA FC 24

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3 Best Barcelona formations for EA FC 24

Following their summer rebuild, FC Barcelona has built a formidable side. We look at the 3 best Barcelona formations to get the best out of La Blaugrana in EA FC 24

Barcelona has always been one of the favorites of EA FC (formerly FIFA) players with their slick and silky possessional play. Players like Lewandowski and upgrades to youngsters Pedri and Gavi would only increase their appeal.

Although they have lost some stalwarts like Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba, new signings, including İlkay Gündoğan and Joao Cancelo, will likely improve the balance of the Catalan side. Here are the 3 best formations to maximize FC Barcelona in EA FC 24.

EA FC 24 Best Barcelona Formations (4-3-3)

3 Best Barcelona formations for EA FC 24

Right from the time of Johan Cruyff, the customary Blaugrana formation has always been 4-3-3. It is also a very effective formation in the game, especially for players who like creating combinations and passing circles around the opposition in the process of keeping possession. The players FC Barcelona has in EA FC 24 are therefore naturally suited to this formation.

GK: Marc-André ter Stegen – 89

A possession-based side needs a goalkeeper who can sweep high and play out from the back confidently. With Cross Claimer and Rush Out styles, Stegen fits like a glove. He also has impressive Footwork and 89 Kicking, making him the ideal sweeper-keeper.

RB: João Cancelo – 86

Regular players of the game would know that RB has been a problem position for La Blaugrana. Possessing sublime Technical ability including both Whipped pass and Block traits, the loan signing from Manchester City is great defensively and offensively. His 85 Passing, 84 Dribbling, and 83 Stand Tackle are testament to that.

RCB: Jules Koundé – 85

Playing a high line needs center backs who are quick and comfortable defending in 1-v1 situations. Koundé is built for that, as he has 84 Pace, 86 Defending, and a Jockey style. He is Relentless and has Quick Steps to complement the 86 reactions that enable him to snuff out dangers at the source.

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LCB: Ronald Araujo – 86

Every team needs a battler at the back who is physical and snaps into blocks and tackles to protect their side. 24-year-old Araujo has Anticipate and Slide Tackle traits, which coupled with his 84 Physicality make him this team's fighting leader. He can also get a few set-piece goals using the Power Header trait.

LB: Alejandro Balde – 81

Any attacking team needs an explosive fullback who can make blistering forward runs. The pace of La Masía graduate Balde playing at left back brings that element to the Catalan side in this formation. He has 91 Pace coupled with Quick Step and Jockey styles that will help La Blaugrana both offensively and guard against counters.

RCM: İlkay Gündoğan – 86

Barcelona has been blessed with Press Proven midfielders capable of playing Incisive passes and Gündoğan is the latest addition. Playing in the right-hand side of a 3-man midfield he is the complete attacking package with 84 Passing, 91 Ball Control, and 81 Shooting. The German international will be key for players looking to dominate possession.

CM: Frenkie de Jong – 87

Playing at the pivot will be Dutchman de Jong. Stylistically he is very different to Busquets, as the 26-year-old likes to progress the ball by carrying it forward. However, he does share the customary Tiki-Taka trait and a high Composure stat of 90. The former Ajax prodigy will be the side's deep-lying playmaker.

LCM: Pedri – 86

The crown Jewel of Barcelona's band of youngsters will occupy the left 8 role. Capable of gliding forward with the ball, the Spain youngster is exceptional on the ball, capable of moving the ball forward through Dribbling and Short Passing, for both of which he has an 88 rating. He is also a relentless presser who will work hard both in attack and defense.

RW: Raphinha – 84

The Rapid Brazilian Trickster will hold the width on the right flank. Players of the game love an explosive winger who can dribble with Flair and Quick-Step. Blessed with 91 Pace and 86 Dribbling, the left-footer is an absolute unicorn for that position. Creating passing combinations and triangles will lure the opposition high, enabling players to release Raphinha in behind.

LW: Ferran Torres – 82

Since Raphinha will be playing wide on the right and Balde likes to overlap on the left, there should be someone on this side who is direct, likes to play inside in the half-space, and has an eye for goal. Ferran has 85 Positioning and 81 Finishing and likes to drift into those dangerous positions. Torres is Technical and boasts 84 Dribbling and 82 Composure, making him a threat.

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ST: Robert Lewandowski – 90

Spearheading the attack in this 4-3-3 will be goal machine, Robert Lewandowski. Finesse, Chip, and Power the Poland captain has the full repertoire of shots to go with his 94 Positioning and 93 Finishing; making him one of the game’s most lethal goalscorers. He also has 90+ ratings for Reactions, Jumping, and Heading, to complement his Power Header trait, which sets him apart as an all-round threat and a complete center-forward capable of scoring goals in various ways.

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Best attacking formation (3-5-2)

Although Barcelona is all about controlling the game and keeping possession to create chances patiently, there are times when adding an extra attacking threat may be necessary, especially when searching for a late goal. Interestingly, the best way to do that would be by adding a center back which will liberate wide players to attack with more venom.

GK: Marc-Andre ter Stegen – 89

RCB: Jules Kounde – 85

CB: Andreas Christensen – 83

When searching for a goal it is all about getting the ball forward quickly and efficiently from the back. The Dane is very well suited to that as his 84 reactions and 83 short passing will allow him to identify options and get the ball forward quickly.

LCB: Ronald Araujo – 86

LM: Joao Cancelo – 86

RCM: İlkay Gündoğan – 86

LCM: Pedri – 86

CM: Frenkie de Jong – 87

RM: Raphinha – 84

LS: Joao Felix – 81

Another Technical player with an excellent First Touch, he has 88 Agility and 86 Dribbling, which will allow him to be dangerous in tight spaces against low blocks when searching for a goal.

RS: Robert Lewandowski – 90

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Best defensive formation (4-3-1-2)

Playing defensively with Barcelona is quite different because the Catalans defend with the ball. So when you are trying to close out games with La Blaugrana, it will be best done by bringing an extra midfielder and suffocating the opposition by starving them of the ball, because you can’t score if you don’t have the ball in the first place!

GK: Marc-Andre ter Stegen – 89

RB: Joao Cancelo – 86

RCB: Jules Kounde – 85

LCB: Ronald Araujo – 86

LB: Alejandro Balde – 81

CDM: İlkay Gündoğan – 86

LCM: Gavi – 83

The Relentless Spanish teenager will be bolstering the midfield. With his 90 Balance 86 Dribbling and Tiki Taka style, he is very difficult to dispossess. He also has Slide Tackle and Rapid traits, meaning he can snuff out dangerous counters very quickly.

RCM: Frenkie de Jong – 87

CAM: Pedri – 86

RS: Raphinha – 84

LS: Robert Lewandowski – 90

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