FC2025 PlayStation: Most Important Controllers
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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.
