FC2025 PlayStation: Most Important Controllers

If you're a fan of EA Sports FC 2025 (formerly known as FIFA) and play on PlayStation, knowing the right controls can make all the difference between an epic victory and a frustrating defeat. In this article, we'll show you the essential controls to improve your game, whether in Ultimate Team, Seasons, or Career mode.

🕹️ Basic Movement

Action	PS5/PS4 Controller
Move player	Left analog stick
Sprint (run)	R2
Lock/stop player	L2
Protect the ball	L2 (pressed)
Switch player (manual)	R3

⚽ Attack

Action	Command
Short / low pass	X
Deep pass	Triangle
Crossing / Long pass	Square
Auction	Circle
Body feint	Right analog
Placed shot	R1 + Circle
Trivela shot	L2 + Circle
Simulate shot/pass	L1 + R1 + Shoot button

🛡️ Defense

Action	Command
Pressure on the ball carrier	X
Cart cut	Square
Foot cut	Circle
Marking/containment	L2
Change player	L1 or Right Analog
Second pressure	R1 (pressed)

🧠 Advanced Commands

Action	Command
Manual creative passes	L1 + R1 + pass button
Player Run (Manual)	L1 + Left Analog Stick
Cancel pass or shot	L2 + R2 (press both)

🥅 Goalkeeper (when controlled)

Action	Command
Move goalkeeper	Right analog
Dive	Square / Circle
Quick exit	Triangle (pressed)

🎯 Attack – Advanced Commands and Tricks

Action	PlayStation Controller
First shot (volley)	Circle (at the moment of passing/crossing)
Body feint to the right	R2 (light) + Right analog (↘)
Body feint to the left	R2 (light) + Right analog (↙)
Elastic feint (Elastic)	Right analog stick: ↘→↗ (fast)
Rabona cross/shot	L2 + Square/Circle (with technical player)
Deep pass with effect	L1 + Triangle
Low pass in depth	R1 + Triangle
Low cross	R1 + Square
Crossing with arch	L1 + Square
Hat / Cover shot	L1 + Circle
Drag Back Feint (pull the ball back)	R1 + Left Analog (Back)
Explosive sprint	R2 (short, quick tap)
Ball Roll Feint	Right analog stick (hold left/right)
Feint “Heel to Heel Flick”	Right analog stick: ↗↘ (fast)

🎯 Long Shot / Power Shot

Action	PlayStation Controller
Power Shot	L1 + R1 + Circle (hold for power)

⚠️ Extra Tip:

Master two to three feints at a time; you don't need to know them all at once. The key is to use them at the right time , not excessively. Use free practice mode to gain confidence.

💡 Pro Tip

Practice your controls in friendly matches and in the training arena. Repetition will make the gestures automatic during the real game. And remember: mastering the controls is important, but the real secret lies in making good decisions on the field.

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