If you are a new player, check out our guide that includes tips and tricks on
fundamental game mechanics needed to score more goals and win more games.
1. Through/Lobbed balls in behind
Similar to FIFA 21, pace and runs in behind are still essential tactics in the series’
newest installment. Combining this with close control mechanics to create space
for your ball carrier creates a perfect scenario to slide the ball past the opponents’
defense and leave your player in a 1on1 with the keeper. This is great for creating
goal-scoring opportunities and forcing the opposition team into unforced and forced
errors, giving you more opportunities from set-pieces.
To do a lobbed through ball, press and hold the LB or L1 button while you press
and hold the through ball button (Y/ Triangle). Let go of Y/ Triangle when you’ve
got enough power on the ball to reach the player you want to pass it to. Don’t forget
to use a burst of pace with RT/R2 to create more space for your attacker.
2. AI trigger runs
Off-ball players can be triggered to make space runs in two ways. These strategies
are difficult to master, but they’re extremely valuable.
One option is to hold down the L3 and R3 buttons while flicking the right stick
towards a player. This allows you to take control of a player who is not on the ball
while leaving the ball in the AI’s hands and will enable you to perform precise,
innovative runs into space. You can also flick the right stick in the direction you
wish a player to run, allowing you to keep control of the ball while the AI takes care
of the running.
3. Formation and Tactics
Formation and tactics are essential to your success in FIFA, whether in career
mode or ultimate team. So make sure to tweak around with these settings and
finetune your players’ positions and instructions. Below are a couple of
suggestions for formations for both the inexperienced and seasoned FIFA player.
4-4-2 Defensive – Beginner
A recent popular tactic is the 4-2-2 Defensive formation that features a defensive
midfielder with great physical attributes and a box-to-box midfielder who provides
offensive support. This is a basic formation to learn if you’re new to the game. You
can play out of the middle or on the wing and choose your playstyle. Once you
become more experienced, you will notice that most professional players opt for
this formation because it’s well-balanced and has tremendous potential. You can
use two attacking midfielders, two defensive midfielders, or any mix in this
configuration. Choose the option that best suits your playing style.