EA FC Pro Clubs Archetypes Explained: All 13, Side by Side
Browse all 13 archetypes: perks, specializations, and the attribute ratings each specialization requires.
There are 13 archetypes in EA FC Pro Clubs — 2 keeper, 4 defender, 4 midfielder, 3 forward. Your pick sets your starting attributes, your two perks, and which three specializations you can unlock later. Browse all of them here:
Every archetype, side by side
Pick one for its perks, its three specializations, and the exact attribute ratings each specialization needs.
Shot Stopper
Keeper · inspired by Oliver Kahn
Unphased when faced with an attacker one-on-one, can be relied upon to make difficult saves.
Key attributes
Perks
Low Shot Saver — Improved ability to save low shots struck close to the body.
Ready to Act — Faster reactions to rebounds and follow-up shots inside the box.
The ultimate Shot Stopper! An impenetrable wall that thrives when peppered with shots.
Catches everything thrown at goal, smothering shots that others would parry.
Limbs everywhere. Makes impossible point-blank saves look routine.
Sweeper Keeper
Keeper · inspired by Lev Yashin
A modern-day keeper, comfortable with the ball at their feet, and with a high defensive line.
Key attributes
Perks
Back Option — Positions to receive back passes, improving distribution under pressure.
Rush Specialist — Faster rushes off the line to clear danger outside the box.
The ultimate Sweeper Keeper! Starts attacks like a deep-lying playmaker.
Turns every save into an instant counter attack with rocket distribution.
Sweeps up behind a high line, defending space no keeper should reach.
Progressor
Defender · inspired by Fernando Hierro
A modern centre-back capable of stepping out of the backline to start attacks with progressive passing.
Key attributes
Perks
Restarter — Quick restarts after winning the ball launch immediate attacks.
Goalkeepers Favourite — Improved link-up with your keeper for safe build-up play.
The ultimate Progressor! Dismantles a press with one perfectly weighted pass.
Strides out of defence, dictating play like a libero from a lost era.
Cleans up every loose ball before calmly restarting the play.
Boss
Defender · inspired by Nemanja Vidić
Wins the ball with imposing physicality. Willing to put everything on the line for the team.
Key attributes
Perks
Shuffler — Improved lateral movement when jockeying and containing attackers.
Box Controller — Dominates the penalty area, boosting clearances and aerial duels.
The ultimate Boss! Throws their body in front of everything that moves.
Sets the tone with crunching challenges that opponents remember.
Reads danger early and leads the backline with towering interventions.
Engine
Defender · inspired by Park Ji Sung
This player's incredible stamina allows them to maintain maximum effort throughout the match. Even while others are tiring, the Engine keeps on going and going...
Key attributes
Perks
Tracker — Tracks runners tirelessly, gaining defensive positioning boosts.
Presser — Pressing opponents drains their stamina faster.
The ultimate Engine! Still sprinting when everyone else has stopped.
Covers every blade of grass, appearing exactly where the ball breaks loose.
A tenacious ball-winning tool that bites into every challenge.
Marauder
Defender · inspired by Cafu
A defensive specialist whose pulsating pace means they're also comfortable and effective going forward.
Key attributes
Perks
High Speed Crosser — Deliver accurate crosses while sprinting at full speed.
Tackle and Run — Win the ball and immediately burst forward with a speed boost.
The ultimate Marauder! Owns the entire flank from box to box.
Pure pace. Leaves wingers trailing and recovers before they can blink.
An endurance machine, repeating sprints all match without fading.
Recycler
Midfielder · inspired by Michaël Essien
This passing machine is critical to taking the ball from the backline and giving it to your most dangerous attackers.
Key attributes
Perks
Press and Pass — Win the ball and instantly gain passing accuracy for quick recycling.
Physical Passer — Passing under physical pressure retains full accuracy.
The ultimate Recycler! Turns defence into attack in a single touch.
Powers through midfield, driving the team up the pitch.
Steals possession unnoticed and hands it straight to the creators.
Maestro
Midfielder · inspired by Toni Kroos
Orchestrating the game from deep, this player can unlock a defence to create chances for their forwards.
Key attributes
Perks
Fly Trap — Draws opponents in before releasing the ball, opening space for teammates.
Eagle Eyes — Spots distant runs, boosting long pass speed and accuracy.
The ultimate Maestro! Controls the tempo of the match with every touch.
Ghosts into the box late to finish moves they started.
The pulse of the team, dictating rhythm from the deepest positions.
Creator
Midfielder · inspired by Andrés Iniesta
Capable of delivering precise and incisive passes that can dismantle even the most organised backlines.
Key attributes
Perks
Grasshopper Passer — Lofted through passes gain accuracy and drop perfectly into stride.
Bullseye Passer — Driven passes hit their target with pinpoint precision.
The ultimate Creator! Capable of delivering precise and incisive passes that can dismantle even the most organised backlines.
Builds attacks from deep with raking diagonals no one else sees.
Bends the unstoppable ball from any dead-ball situation.
Spark
Midfielder · inspired by Luís Figo
Excels in short, explosive bursts - getting to the byline and pulling back tantalising crosses for teammates.
Key attributes
Perks
Bail Out — Escape tight situations with a burst of acceleration after a skill move.
Cut Back Specialist — Cut backs from the byline gain accuracy and power.
The ultimate Spark! Ignites attacks with electric bursts down the wing.
Unpredictable brilliance that no defender can plan against.
Beats the fullback on the outside every single time.
Magician
Forward · inspired by Ronaldinho
Combining remarkable control, dribbling, and vision, this player creates chances out of very little, both for themselves and teammates.
Key attributes
Perks
Getaway Driver — Escapes markers with quick direction changes in the final third.
Ankle Breaker — Successful skill moves briefly slow nearby defenders.
The ultimate Magician! Conjures goals from absolutely nothing.
Finds the far corner from impossible angles.
Interprets space like no other, arriving unmarked in the box.
Finisher
Forward · inspired by Alex Morgan
Possesses a killer instinct in front of the goal - a beast when one-on-one with the keeper.
Key attributes
Perks
Fake to Real — Shot fakes create more separation from defenders.
1v1 Master — Boost to Finishing and Composure when one-on-one with the keeper.
The ultimate Finisher! One chance is all they ever need.
First line of defence, terrorising backlines into mistakes.
Lives on the shoulder of the last defender, always ready to pounce.
Target
Forward · inspired by Zlatan Ibrahimović
Classic hold-up player that harnesses their physicality in duels both on the ground and in the air.
Key attributes
Perks
6th Sense — Shoot with back to goal in the attacking third to gain a short boost to Finishing, Balance, and Composure.
Physical Shooter — Shield off an opponent, then shoot in the box for a boost to Strength, Shot Power, and Balance.
The ultimate Target! Unplayable in the air and impossible to out-muscle.
Drops deep to link play, pulling defenders out of position.
Runs the channels relentlessly, stretching backlines to breaking point.
Perks, specializations and unlock requirements from the Pro Clubs Lobby catalog.
What you're actually choosing
An archetype is three decisions in one:
- Attribute ranges. Where you start and how high each stat can go. A Magician's Standing Tackle caps at 80; a Boss reaches 99. That gap never closes, no matter how you spend points.
- Two perks. Permanent, archetype-specific, and they amplify habits rather than creating them. Cut Back Specialist does nothing for a player who cuts inside and shoots every time.
- Three specializations. Unlocked by hitting specific attribute ratings — the numbers shown on each card above. They re-point a build significantly: Thief and Driver are the same Recycler base aimed at two different jobs.
How to pick without regretting it
- Fill your club's gap, not your fantasy. A squad with three Magicians and no Recycler loses to organised opponents. The unglamorous archetypes win matches.
- Match how you already play. If you never reach the byline, Spark's cut-back perk is wasted on you.
- Check the specialization requirements before you commit. They're listed on every card above. Some sit within two points of the archetype's own ceiling, meaning you must max that attribute almost exactly to qualify.
Frequently asked questions
How many archetypes are in Pro Clubs?
Thirteen — 2 keeper, 4 defender, 4 midfielder and 3 forward.
Which archetype is best?
There isn't one. They're balanced against each other, not ranked. The strongest pick is whichever fills a hole in your club's shape.
Can I change archetype later?
Yes, freely. You can move between any of the 13 whenever you like, and switching doesn't reset your progression — an archetype behaves more like a loadout than a permanent commitment.