How Chemistry Works in FC 25?

Whether you’re new to FUT or a seasoned veteran of the beloved game, you’ve definitely encountered the chemistry system. The FC 25 chemistry system is a feature implemented to make your squad building more challenging and a tad bit more realistic.

The different modifiers and conditions to achieve a high chemistry rating can be confusing for newcomers, so in this post, we will be going through the basics of the FC 25 chemistry system for beginners, all the way to pro tips for more experienced, competitive players. So keep reading and make sure you make it to the end of the post to get the full picture and learn how to make the perfect squad!

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What exactly is chemistry in FC 25, and why does it matter?

Think of it this way – when you’re playing football in real life, you’d probably favor kicking the ball with some of your buddies that you regularly play with, not some strangers you don’t have any idea of how they play, their habits, etc. We all have that one friend who just LOVES to attempt a shot from the middle of the pitch, and when we know his habit, it’s just second nature not to pass at him until he’s well-positioned inside the box.

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That’s the whole idea of the FC 25 chemistry system: The squad that you’re building in FUT should be harmonious – players need specific “links” to perform at the top of their game. You’ll notice the chemistry indicator for each player at the bottom right corner of their card with three diamond shapes, which means that each player can have a chemistry score of zero, 1, 2, or 3 (max). 

The higher the chemistry score on a player, the more their attributes become! A team with a higher chemistry score can benefit from better positioning by players, more accurate passes and crosses, better performance when chemistry styles are implemented, and an overall stronger team.

Chemistry Points in FC 25

That’s the million-dollar question, and here’s the simple answer: by creating links between FC players based on three things: team, league, and nationality. Non-icon and non-hero players get a chemistry point for each link created via shared team, shared league, or the same nationality. Here’s how players get chemistry points in more detail:

• +1 chemistry point when two players are from the same club or country
• +1 chemistry point when three players are from the same league
• +2 chemistry points when four players are from the same club
• +2 chemistry points when five players are from the same country or league
• +3 chemistry points when seven players are from the same club
• +3 chemistry points when eight players are from the same country or league

Let’s look at an example: If you have William Saliba as a CB and Martin Ødegaard as a CM, they will form a link over their shared club, Arsenal, and hence, both will get a chemistry point. Pair Saliba with Virgil van Dijk at CB, and you will have three players from the Premier League; therefore, all three receive another point (Ødegaard and Saliba will have 2 overall, and van Dijk will have 1).

And now for a very important warning: To be eligible to receive chemistry points in the first place, you have to play your players in their natural position!

Of course, we know you won’t do that – nobody in their right mind would play Mbappe at center back just to get chemistry points with Vini Jr. at the left wing only because they have Ronaldo Nazario at ST. But we had to remind you that position matters. So always prioritize your players’ preferred positions before aiming to maximize the chemistry of your team.

It is also important to note that as long as your players are assigned to their preferred positions, they can form links with each other regardless of their position (for example, a Spanish goalkeeper and a Spanish striker will form a link and receive 1 chemistry point each, if they’re being deployed as a goalkeeper and striker, respectively). 

This is perhaps the most drastic change from the old FC chemistry system, in which positional links were limited to creating links (for example, forwards couldn’t form a link with the goalkeeper and receive chemistry points).

Special Cards, Manager, and League Modifier Consumable

Icons and Heroes are not only some of the strongest cards in the game from a stats and attributes point of view, but they are also special in the FC 25 chemistry system since they can boost your chemistry score. First of all, each Icon and Hero, when deployed in their preferred position, will receive a full 3 chemistry points. It’s easy to see how this can be a massive instant boost to your overall chemistry score. But that’s not all! Icons count as two players when they form a link based on nationality, and one towards any league. 

Heroes, on the other hand, are the other way around: they count as two players when they form a link based on league, and one towards their nationality. So, for example, if you have Saliba as CB and pair him with a Hero Jamie Carragher, Saliba will receive a chemistry point since Carragher’s Premier League tie counts as double. Carragher, as a hero, receives a full 3 chemistry points.

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Another way to boost your team’s chemistry score is by assigning managers who can form links with your players based on nationality and league. So, for example, Pep Guardiola can form a link with Dani Carvajal since they are both Spaniards, or can form a link with Andy Robertson since they’re both active in the Premier League. 

But it’s important to note that managers can only form one link with each player. So, for example, in the case of Guardiola, if you have a Rodri in your team, only one of his links of nationality (Spain) or league (Premier League) would be counted. Keep that in mind so you don’t mistakenly overcount your manager’s influence on team chemistry!

Finally, a lesser-known tool for enhancing your team’s chemistry is using the League Modifier consumable. Using this consumable can change the league of a player or manager, and help create new links for higher chemistry.

Conclusion

Optimizing chemistry in FC25 Ultimate Team is not just about having the best players; it's about building a team that works harmoniously together. By focusing on formation, player links, Icons and Heroes, chemistry styles, and manager boosts, you can create a squad that not only has high chemistry but also performs exceptionally on the field.

Stay tuned to ensure you don’t miss instructions to help you experience the EA FC 25 Ultimate Team in the best possible way.

FAQ Section

1. What is the purpose of the chemistry system in FC 25?

   It makes squad building realistic by rewarding links between players from the same club, league, or country, boosting attributes for better performance.

    

2. How many chemistry points can a single player earn? 

   Each player can have 0, 1, 2, or 3 chemistry points, shown as diamond shapes on their card.

    

3. What factors create chemistry links between players?

   Links form via shared club (+1 point), nationality (+1), or league (up to +3 for five or more players).

    

4. Do player positions affect chemistry eligibility? 

   Players must be in their natural or preferred positions to receive chemistry points from links

    

5. How does the new FC 25 system differ from previous versions?

   Positional restrictions are gone, so forwards can link with goalkeepers if they share nationality or league.