How to Use:
Normal Jockey: Hold L2 (PS)/LT (Xbox) to FC 25 Coins control your player’s movements with finesse. Jockeying allows you to make small adjustments to keep pace with the ball carrier while maintaining your defensive shape.
High-Speed Jockey: Tap L2 (PS)/LT (Xbox) and R2 (PS)/RT (Xbox) to sprint while jockeying. This helps you track faster players and close down the ball carrier without overcommitting.
Benefits:
Helps you keep your position while marking a player.
Allows you to delay the attacker and keep them away from dangerous areas.
Gives you time to assess the situation and choose the right moment to make a tackle.
Contain
Contain is a less aggressive method of defending, where you position yourself between the ball carrier and goal without diving into tackles. It’s great for slowing down the opposition and waiting for support.

How to Use:
Press and hold X (PS)/A (Xbox) to contain the ball carrier.
Your player will shadow the ball carrier, staying close without overcommitting.
Benefits:
Keeps your defender in position, reducing the chances of getting caught out of position.
Forces the attacker to make a decision, often leading to errors or misplaced passes.
Ideal for situations where you need to protect the space or delay the attack until more defenders can arrive.
Tackle Timing
The key to effective tackling in Tactical Defending is timing. Instead of randomly pressing the tackle button, focus on timing your tackles to buy FC 25 Coins intercept the ball or dispossess the opponent.