FIFA 19 Chemistry Styles Explained - Best Chemistry Styles For Goalkeepers, Defenders, Midfielders, and Attackers
Info on how to build an Ultimate Team in FIFA 19. Explanations on FIFA 19 Chemistry, modes, single player, online play and more.
Once you've gotten your Squad set up with the highest Chemistry possible, you'll want to take a look at Chemistry Styles to improve performance even further. Chemistry Styles are applied using consumable Chemistry Cards, which can be purchased on the transfer market. In this FIFA 19 Chemistry Styles Guide, we'll explain everything there is to know about Chemistry Styles in FUT 19. We'll go over what every Chemistry Style card does, and how much it will cost you. Not all Chemistry Styles should be applied to all players though, so we've listed the best Chemistry Styles for each position. This means the best Chemistry Styles for Goalkeepers, defenders, midfielders and attackers.
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- FIFA 19 Chemistry Styles List
- FIFA 19 Chemistry Styles Explained - What Are Chemistry Style Cards and What do They do?
- Best FIFA 19 Chemistry Styles For Each Position
- FIFA 19 Best Chemistry Styles for GK - Best Goalkeeper Chemistry Styles
- FIFA 19 Best Chemistry Styles for CB, LB, RB - Best Defender Chemistry Styles
- FIFA 19 Best Chemistry Styles for CDM, CM, LM, RM, CAM - Best Chemistry Styles for Midfielders
- Best FIFA 19 Chemistry Styles for LW, RW, ST, CF Players - Best Chemistry Styles for Attackers
- Best Special Chemistry Styles - Chemistry Styles to Apply to all Players
- How to Get Chemistry Style Cards in FUT 19
- FIFA 19 Chemistry Styles Prices
FIFA 19 Chemistry Styles List
There are a fair few different types of Chemistry Styles to play around with in FIFA 19. We've listed them all below, and will go on to suggest which ones you should use for each position. We'll also take a look at what happens to Chemistry if you change positions during a match, and what Chemistry values substitutes have.
- Sniper
- Finisher
- Deadeye
- Marksman
- Hawk
- Artist
- Architect
- Powerhouse
- Maestro
- Engine
- Sentinel
- Guardian
- Gladiator
- Backbone
- Anchor
- Hunter
- Catalyst
- Shadow
- Wall
- Shield
- Cat
- Glove

FIFA 19 Chemistry Styles Explained - What Are Chemistry Style Cards and What do They do?
Chemistry Styles are a separate feature to Individual Chemistry and Team Chemistry, though do directly affect them. For a full overview of how Chemistry works in FIFA 19 Ultimate Team, head over to our FIFA 19 Chemistry Styles Guide. Now, Chemistry Styles are specific cards which can be purchased and applied to a player of your choice. There are a ton of different types, each affecting a different set of attributes. The attributes that we’re dealing with here are the ones that make up the main stats like Pace and Physicality. Each of these core stats are made up of a selection of attributes, which is what we’re trying to tweak by using chemistry styles. As such, certain Chemistry Styles are suited to certain positions, improving stats favorable to players in certain areas. Let’s take a look at what each FUT 19 Chemistry Style card does.

Best FIFA 19 Chemistry Styles For Each Position
Given that each type of Chemistry Style affects different attributes for the player it is applied to, what works for one player might not be at all benficial to another. Because of this, each position of player will benefit from different Chemistry Styles, boosting attributes that are useful to that specific role.

FIFA 19 Best Chemistry Styles for GK - Best Goalkeeper Chemistry Styles
Goalkeepers need to be agile, strong and have quick reflexes. The FUT 19 Chemistry Styles listed below are the best FIFA 19 Chemistry Styles for Goalkeepers.
Chemistry Style | Attributes Improved | Main Stats Improved |
---|---|---|
Wall | Currently Unknown | 2 DIV, + 2 KIC |
Shield | Currently Unknown | 2 KIC, +2 REF, +2 SPD |
Glove | Currently Unknown | 2 DIV, +2 POS, +2 HAN |
FIFA 19 Best Chemistry Styles for CB, LB, RB - Best Defender Chemistry Styles
Strength, tackling and marking are all stats you’ll need to see in a good defender. We’ve listed all of the best FIFA 19 Chemistry Styles for Defenders below:
Chemistry Style | Attributes Improved | Main Stats Improved |
---|---|---|
Sentinel | Interceptions: +5, Heading Accuracy: +10, Marking: +15, Standing Tackle: +15, Sliding Tackle: +15, Jumping: +5, Strength: +15, Aggression: +10 | 3 DEF, +3 PHY |
Guardian | Agility: +5, Balance: +10, Reactions: +5, Ball Control: +5, Dribbling: +15, Interceptions: +10, Heading Accuracy: +5, Marking: +15, Standing Tackle: +10, Sliding Tackle: +10 | 3 DEF, +3 DRI |
Gladiator | Positioning: +15, Finishing: +5, Shot Power: +10, Long Shots Accuracy: +5, Interceptions: +10, Heading Accuracy: +15, Marking: +5, Standing Tackle: +10, Sliding Tackle: +15 | 3 DEF, +3 SHO |
Backbone | Vision: +5, Crossing: +5, Long Passing: +5, Short Passing: +10, Curve: +5, Interceptions: +5, Heading Accuracy: +5, Marking: +10, Standing Tackle: +10, Sliding Tackle: +10, Jumping: +5, Strength: +10, Aggression: +5 | 2 DEF, +2 PAS, +2 PHY |
Anchor | Acceleration: +10, Sprint Speed: +5, Interceptions: +5, Heading Accuracy: +10, Marking: +10, Standing Tackle: +10, Sliding Tackle: +10, Jumping: +10, Strength: +10, Aggression: +10 | 2 DEF, +2 PAC, +2 PHY |
FIFA 19 Best Chemistry Styles for CDM, CM, LM, RM, CAM - Best Chemistry Styles for Midfielders
We’ve listed the best FUT 19 Chemistry Styles for midfielders below. What you’ll notice is that there is an emphasis on pace, dribbling and passing, naturally.
Chemistry Style | Attributes Improved | Main Stats Improved |
---|---|---|
Artist | Vision: +15, Crossing: +5, Long Passing: +15, Short Passing: +10, Curve: +5, Agility: +5, Balance: +5, Reactions: +10, Ball Control: +5, Dribbling: +15 | 3 DRI, +3 PAS |
Architect | Vision: +10, Crossing: +15, Free Kick Accuracy: +5, Long Passing: +15, Short Passing: +10, Curve: +5, Jumping: +5, Strength: +15, Aggression: +10 | 3 PHY, +3 PAS |
Powerhouse | Vision: +10, Crossing: +5, Long Passing: +10, Short Passing: +15, Curve: +10, Interceptions: +5, Marking: +10, Standing Tackle: +15, Sliding Tackle: +10 | 3 PAS, +3 DEF |
Maestro | Positioning: +5, Finishing: +5, Shot Power: +10, Long Shots Accuracy: +10, Volleys: +10, Vision: +5, Free Kick Accuracy: +10, Long Passing: +5, Short Passing: +10, Reactions: +5, Ball Control: +5, Dribbling: +10 | 2 SHO, +2 PAS, +2 DRI |
Engine | Acceleration: +10, Sprint Speed: +5, Vision: +5, Crossing: +5, Free Kick Accuracy: +10, Long Passing: +5, Short Passing: +10, Curve: +5, Agility: +5, Balance: +10, Reactions: +5, Ball Control: +5, Dribbling: +10 | 2 PAC, +2 PAS, +2 DRI |
Best FIFA 19 Chemistry Styles for LW, RW, ST, CF Players - Best Chemistry Styles for Attackers
The Chemistry Styles listed below are great for attacking players. This includes strikers, centre forwards, left wingers and right wingers.
Chemistry Style | Attributes Improved | Main Stats Improved |
---|---|---|
Sniper | Positioning: +10, Finishing: +15, Volleys: +10, Penalties: +15, Agility: +5, Balance: +10, Reactions: +5, Ball Control: +5, Dribbling: +15 | 3 DRI, +3 SHO |
Finisher | Finishing: +5, Shot Power: +15, Long Shots Accuracy: +15, Volleys: +10, Penalties: +10, Jumping: +15, Strength: +10, Aggression: +10 | 3 PHY, +3 SHO |
Deadeye | Positioning: +10, Finishing: +15, Shot Power: +10, Long Shots Accuracy: +5, Penalties: +5, Vision: +5, Free Kick Accuracy: +10, Long Passing: +5, Short Passing: +15, Curve: +10 | 3 PAS, +3 SHO |
Marksman | Positioning: +10, Finishing: +5, Shot Power: +10, Long Shots Accuracy: +10, Volleys: +10, Penalties: +5, Agility: +5, Reactions: +5, Ball Control: +5, Dribbling: +5, Jumping: +10, Strength: +5, Aggression: +5 | 2 DRI, +2 SHO, +2 PHY |
Hawk | Acceleration: +10, Sprint Speed: +5, Positioning: +10, Finishing: +5, Shot Power: +10, Long Shots Accuracy: +10, Volleys: +10, Penalties: +5, Jumping: +10, Strength: +5, Aggression: +10 | 2 PAC, +2 SHO, +2PHY |
Best Special Chemistry Styles - Chemistry Styles to Apply to all Players
Finally, we have the Special Chemistry Styles. These are a good choice for boosting the stats of any player, and cover a broad selection of attributes.
Chemistry Style | Attributes Improved | Main Stats Improved |
---|---|---|
Hunter | Acceleration: +15, Sprint Speed: +10, Positioning: +15, Finishing: +10, Shot Power: +10, Long Shots Accuracy: +5, Volleys: +10, Penalties: +15, | 3 PAC, +3 SHO |
Catalyst | Acceleration: +15, Sprint Speed: +10, Vision: +15, Crossing: +10, Free Kick Accuracy: +10, Long Passing: +5, Short Passing: +10, Curve: +15 | 3 PAC, +3 PAS |
Shadow | Acceleration: +15, Sprint Speed: +10, Interceptions: +10, Heading Accuracy: +10, Marking: +15, Standing Tackle: +15, Sliding Tackle: +15 | 3 DEF, +3 PAC |
How to Get Chemistry Style Cards in FUT 19
Now that you know what Chemistry Cards to apply to which players, you’ll need to know how to get them. Well, to get FUT 19 Chemistry Style Cards, you need to earn them as rewards, get them from gold card packs, or by purchasing them on the Transfer Market. They can get pretty pricey, but will seriously elevate your game.
FIFA 19 Chemistry Styles Prices
Chemistry Styles are very useful in FUT 19, so are therefore pretty expensive. We've listed the average prices for each FIFA 19 Chemistry Style card below, so that you can start supercharging some of your FUT 19 players.
- Sniper - 250 Coins
- Finisher - 200 Coins
- Deadeye - 300 Coins
- Marksman - 200 Coins
- Hawk - 1000 Coins
- Artist - 200 Coins
- Architect - 200 Coins
- Powerhouse - 200 Coins
- Maestro - 200 Coins
- Engine - 400 Coins
- Sentinel - 500 Coins
- Guardian - 200 Coins
- Gladiator - 200 Coins
- Backbone - 300 Coins
- Anchor - 1200 Coins
- Hunter - 3400 Coins
- Catalyst - 850 Coins
- Shadow - 3100 Coins
- Wall - 200 Coins
- Shield - 200 Coins
- Cat - 300 Coins
- Glove - 400 Coins
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- FIFA 19 Best Young Players
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