The FUT Christmas Quiz 2025 is here! JoshXLs is quizmaster with FUTWeeklyBen being joined by DrNightWatch for team EU going up against Nate The FUT Accountant and CherryDrank for team NA. Play along, hope you enjoy!

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Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house, not a creature was stirring, not even Mühlhaus, your hosts Josh and Ben convened, to cover what has been — an exciting start to Winter Wildcards.!

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00:00 Festive Kickoff and Content Overview

03:07 Pound for Pound Powerhouse Nominations

05:44 Player Analysis: Icons and Heroes

08:57 Value Players and Market Trends

11:41 EVOs and Player Versatility

14:58 SBCs & Other Content

24:55 Evaluating Ronaldinho's SBC

30:00 Strong Combo Evos

44:11 Menu Grind Strategies for FIFA

01:01:44 Upcoming Changes: AI Defending Update

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Coach Venny joins your regular hosts JoshXLS and Ben. This week they talk about the best playstyles for Strikers, Josh's manual experiment and how to break down an opponent who only controls their midfielders.

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00:00 Introduction

03:08 Are Body Types More Important Than We Give Them Credit For?

12:36 Shooting Mechanics and Game Changer Play Style

16:59 Building the Ultimate Striker With Playstyles

26:29 Josh's Manual Experiment

29:11 The Pros and Cons of Manual Controls

34:20 Debating Manual Play in Pro Settings

43:30 The Future of Manual Play in FIFA

47:11 What Do Pro's Do That You Should Copy

53:11 Breaking Down AI Defenses

01:00:09 The Impact of Goalkeeper Movement Nerf

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Josh and Ben talk about the most anticipated SBC in FC 26, POTM Pina. They also cover your feedback on how you are prioritising which modes you play. Oh and Joga Bonito is happening.

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Josh and Ben are joined by NealGuides to talk about the demolition of keeper movement in the Holiday Patch. We also cover how best to player switch and how to attack more effectively.

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00:00 Introduction

03:07 The Impact of Goalkeeper Movement Nerf

06:02 Shifts in Goalkeeper Selection and Play Styles

09:02 Precision Shooting: Is It Back?

12:04 Is The Patch Better For AI Defenders?

17:59 Final Thoughts on Patch Changes

34:16 AI Defending and Gameplay Mechanics

50:16 Patching Strategies and Community Feedback

57:36 Gameplay Tips: Triggering Runs and Player Switching

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Ben and Josh are joined by Nate to run down the FC Pro Opens runners and riders and which cards you should be picking up. With Black Friday looming, they also cover how to prepare for what is the first massive promo of FC 26.

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00:00 Introduction

01:49 Pound for Pound Powerhouse

04:49 FC Pro Players and Upgrade Paths

09:22 Investing in Team of the Week Players

13:32 FC Pro Groups A and B Rundown

25:02 When To Invest In FC Pro Cards

28:55 Group C Overview and Player Potential

33:32 Group D Analysis and Dark Horse Candidates

39:23 Thunderstruck Promo and Future Expectations

46:02 Is The Game Always "Dead" Before Black Friday

47:57 Evolutions Are Incredible At The Moment

55:22 How EA Have Botched Season Pass 2

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Josh and Ben chat about Josh's favourite new formation, how they're dividing their time and Ben leaning into the meta!

3421 Tactics - R5s34VB@n@?S

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01:57 What Are You Prioritising Playing?

05:08 Silver League Issues

14:13 How Ben Is Dividing His Time On The Game

18:26 The 3421 That Has Sparked Fun For Josh

27:43 Why DM's Are Out of Favour

31:09 Ben's 4411

38:06 Is Simeone the Best Free Card So Far?

39:43 Is Intercept The Most Important Defensive Playstyle

47:08 The Most AI Assisted Role In FC 26

49:12 How We Are Creating Chances

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Josh and Ben are joined by previous EA employee ChuBoi to talk about content, community sentiment and whether the 99 scream stats are fake!

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00:00 Introduction

01:21 Pound for Pound Powerhouses: Player Nominations

09:08 How Evolutions Work On Live Cards

14:38 Are 99 Stats On Scream Cards Fake?

20:25 The Role of Play Styles in Gameplay

23:34 Community Sentiment and Player Perception

25:26 Showdowns and UCL MOTM Cards

28:05 POTM Mbuemo

31:07 Dynamic Images and Their Importance

34:37 The Cycle of Community Sentiment

51:10 Should EA Even Listen to the Community?

57:18 League SBCs and Evolution Changes

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Josh and Ben are joined by TaZz from The Guide to discuss the debate around keeper movement as well as how to defend now Jockey is boosted as well as top tips for playing around the box.

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00:00 Introduction

01:05 EA's Quick Reversion of Gameplay Changes

05:55 Community Feedback and EA's Approach

10:03 The Complexity of Polling and Game Design

19:05 Goalkeeper Movement: Pros and Cons

41:08 Balancing Casual and Competitive Play

42:15 Defensive Strategies and Jockeying Techniques

52:23 Mastering Attacking Fundamentals

01:05:46 Final Thoughts and Community Engagement

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Josh and Ben are joined by Brammers to discuss Ultimate Scream and all the SBC's it has brought. Which SBC's should you be completing? Who is this weeks PfP? And what does Josh make of the League SBC's?

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00:00 Where Is The EA Interview?

02:58 Pound for Pound Powerhouse

11:17 Thoughts on Ultimate Scream Design and Content

19:37 The Big Topic - SBC's

28:37 The Role of Party Bag Packs in the Current Game

40:37 What Did We Get From the Hero and Icon SBCs?

43:15 The Value of Heroes and Icons

46:04 Exploring Scarily Good EVOs

52:42 The Evolution of Player Stats

57:51 Josh Discusses League SBC's

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