EA Sports FC 25 introduced a system called FC IQ that uses a machine learning model trained on real match data to control how AI-managed players think and move during a game. It determines when and how players make runs, press opponents, and hold their positions based on 31 different player roles.

FC IQ uses Opta performance data to power a proprietary machine learning model governing Player Role behavior across four familiarity levels. The system has three layers: Player Roles (31 types, each with one to three tactical focuses), Team Tactics (reflecting real club formations), and Smart Tactics (which suggest in-match tactical adjustments in real time). AI-controlled teammates and opponents adapt their positioning and decision-making based on the tactical setup selected, making the game's AI behave more like real football teams.