Unlike for SM24’s best tactics and formations, the match engine in Soccer Manager 2025 (SM25) makes tactics very realistic. Following the Soccer Manager 2025 release a few days ago, some managers have discovered and shared the tactic that has worked best for them in the game. We share these SM25 tactics below.
Table of Contents
4-2-3-1 Formation
Tactics
General
- Width: Normal
- Mentality: V. Attacking
- Tempo: Fast
- Formation Fluidity: Adventurous
- Work Rate: Fast
- Creativity: Bold
Defense
- Pressing: All Over
- Tackling Style: Hard
- Backline: Normal
- Sweeper Keeper: Yes
- Time Wasting: Normal
Attack
- Passing Style: Direct
- Attacking Style: Down Both Flanks
- Forwards: Work ball into the box
- Wide Play: Play early crosses
- Build-Up Play: Fast
- Counter Attack: Yes
4-4-2 Formation
Tactics
General
- Width: Normal
- Mentality: Attacking
- Tempo: Fast
- Formation Fluidity: Disciplined
- Work Rate: Fast
- Creativity: Bold
Defense
- Pressing: All Over
- Tackling Style: Aggressive
- Backline: Normal
- Sweeper Keeper: Yes
- Time Wasting: Normal
Attack
- Passing Style: Mixed
- Attacking Style: Down Both Flanks
- Forwards: Shoot onsite
- Wide Play: Byline crosses
- Build-Up Play: Fast
- Counter Attack: No
We plan to update this page from time to time as we get information on or self-discover SM25 tactics and formations that are actually working. Meanwhile, if you know or have tested some (not on this page), and you will like to share your work/tactic on this page, please comment. We reply under 12 hrs.
