When it comes to video games, EA FC is riddled with a ton of abbreviations. Even the name itself is one: Electronic Arts Football Club 😱
With so many different abbreviations, it can be difficult to understand what they mean, especially when you're looking to give a gift to your child (or friend) and you don't understand anything about the game. But don't worry, it's normal, and here's a complete guide so you can learn what each acronym stands for:
EA FC Statistics Abbreviations
Commonly referred to as "stats," these are the various skill ratings each player has in EA FC's Ultimate Team (also known as UT or FUT) game mode.
Outfield players and goalkeepers require different skills to play. Therefore, there is a different set of EA FC attribute abbreviations for each.
Outfield Player Statistics:
Statistics RIT IRR PAS REG DEF PHYS |
Meaning Rhythm: speed Shot Happens Dodge Defense Physical capacity |
Goalkeeper statistics:
Statistics SALT PAIR SAQ REF VEL POS |
Meaning Leap Stops Take out Highlights Speed Positioning |
If you're already familiar with the topic, you'll notice these are the acronyms that appear on our custom cards (which are based on EA FC24). Here's what an outfield player card looks like:

As far as game statistics go, that's about it. But what about the standings? Here's the breakdown:
EA FC Position Abbreviations
We will start first with the defensive positions:
Abbreviation BY LD CAD DFC LI CAI |
Meaning Goalie Right back Right back Central defender Left back Left back |
Now let's move on to the midfielder positions:
Abbreviation MCD MC MCO MD MY |
Meaning Defensive midfielder Midfielder Attacking midfielder (10) Right midfielder Left midfielder |
Finally, forward positions:
Abbreviation ED EI MP DC |
Meaning Right winger Left end Attacking midfielder Center forward |
And that's all!
We hope this guide has helped you understand how EA FC custom cards work.
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