Currently, the Sweeper trick is circulating in FIFA 17. What is it about and what does this defensive formation bring?
In recent days, a new trick has caused a stir in the media, which could revolutionize the FIFA game and lead to many more victories. The sweeper defending is making a comeback. The YouTuber GemsGS has now revealed this trick.
However, the Sweeper trick is an “old” trick that is neither revolutionary nor leads to never losing a match. Moreover, the video from GemsGS was already released in October 2016.
This is how to use the sweeper in FIFA 17
With the sweeper, you can break through the rigid defensive formations and turn the center-backs into sweepers, into “cleaners.” In-game, this is referred to as “Libero” in German.
To do this, go to Team Management before the game, select “Adjust Position” on a center-back (on PS4 with the square button), and push the defender back. A display will now appear, where you select “LIB” or in English “SW,” which stands for the sweeper.
This way, you get a center-back who stands behind the defensive line in the match and prevents you from being played over with a long ball or having a speedy striker slip past you.
Sounds like a great trick that can actually help you in some modes. However, this trick also has a major disadvantage.
Sweeper is not possible in Ultimate Team
In FUT 17, in Ultimate Team, you cannot move your center-back and turn them into a sweeper (in offline modes like Kick-off or in online seasons outside of FUT, it is possible, by the way). In FUT, you can only individually set the offensive support and intercepting for the center-back.
This is why many fans are taking a relaxed view of this “new” trick. In professional tournaments and the Weekend League, it is anyway forbidden to change the positioning individually. You really cannot speak of a revolutionary trick.
Nevertheless: If you like playing against the CPU or want to surprise your buddies on the couch in 1v1, this trick can definitely be useful.
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