Complete FC 24 Controls Guide for PlayStation & Xbox

Cole Palmer in FC 24

Cole Palmer in FC 24

Mastering any game takes time and effort, and FC 24 is no different, with some players taking it to the next level and becoming professional eSports players competing in tournaments for huge prizes, so why not test your skills by learning how to be the best at FC 24 with this controls guide?

We will cover Xbox and PlayStation, so whether it's grinding for Path to Glory players in Ultimate Team or trying to find the best wonderkids, like the newly added Lamine Yamal, in Career Mode, you can play at your best.

FC 24 controls for PS & Xbox

Player movement

Player movement is incredibly important in FC 24 to shrug off your opponent and get away from them. Even the best defensive players will struggle to keep up with you after you have mastered these controls.

FC 24 Controls Guide
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Movement Controls
Action
PlayStation
Xbox
Move Player
L
L
Sprint
R2 (Hold Down) + Direction
RT (Hold Down) + Direction
Shield/Jockey
L2 (Hold Down) + Direction
LT (Hold Down) + Direction
First Touch/Knock On
R2 + R + Flick twice and hold direction
RT + R + Flick twice and hold direction
Stop and Face Goal
L + no direction + L1
L + no direction + LB
Strafe Dribble
L1 + L
LB + L
Agile Dribble
R2 + L2
RT + LT
Controlled sprint
R1
RB
Stop Ball
R2 + no direction
RT + no direction
Jostle (Ball In Air)
L2
LT
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Attacking controls

We begin with the attacking controls. Goals win games, so mastering these should help you win against every opponent. We start with the more simple attacking controls before moving to the more advanced ones towards the end of the list.

Action
PlayStation
Xbox
Ground Pass/header
X
A
Lob pass/cross/header
X
Through Ball
Y
Shoot/Volley/Header
O
B
Chip Shot
L1 + O
LB + B
Finesse Shot
R1 + O
RB + B
Power Shot
L1 + R1 + O
LB + RB + B
Time Your Shot
O + O (Timed)
B + B (Timed)
Low Shot
O (Tap)
B (Tap)
Fake Shot
O then X + Direction
B then A + Direction
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Defending controls

The art of defending can turn an average FC 24 player into an unstoppable one. Preventing your opponent from scoring a goal is the ultimate weapon, and using your defenders wisely with these controls will help you achieve success!

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FC 24 Defending Controls
Action
PlayStation
Xbox
Change Player
L1
LB
Change Player (Manual)
R + Direction
R + Direction
Icon Switching
R3
RS
Tackle/Push or Pull (when chasing)
O
B
Hard Tackle
RB + O
RB + B
Sliding Tackle
X
Hard Slide Tackle
R1 + ▢
RB + X
Clearance
O
B
Technical Clearance
R1 + O
RB + B
Shoulder Challenge/Sealout
O
O
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Goalkeeper controls

Goalkeeper controls are pivotal when it comes to playing FC 24. Not only can you stop the ball from going into the net, but also create counterattacks and get the ball up the field. It all stems from the man or woman between the sticks.

GK controls
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Action
PlayStation
Xbox
Drop Kick
O (OR) ▢
B (OR) X
Throw/Pass
X
A
Drop Ball
Y
Pick Up Ball
R1
RB
Driven Throw
R1 + X
RB + A
Driven Kick
R1 + ▢
RB + X
Move Goalkeeper
R3 (Press and Hold) + R
RS (Press and Hold) + R
GK Cover Far Post
R3 (Press and Hold)
RS (Press and Hold)
Switch Camera (GK Only)
Select
Select

Free kicks

Regardless of the score line, ensuring a free kick goes in the back of the net can be a game changer. Those who can score every type of free kick will be levels above the rest. It's that simple.

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Set Pieces - Free Kicks Controls
Action
PlayStation
Xbox
Aim
L
L
Reticle Aim
R
R
Time Your Shot
O + O (Timed)
B + B (Timed)
Ground Pass
X
A
Lob Pass/Cross
X
Wall Jump
Y
Wall Charge
X
A
Move Wall
L2 or R2
LT or RT
Select Kick Taker
R2
RT
Add Kick Taker
R1 or L2
RB or LT
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Penalties

The dreaded spot kick. Some people thrive under the pressure of a penalty kick and others crumble. Master these controls and better your chances as you go one-on-one against the goalkeeper.

penalty controls
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Action
PlayStation
Xbox
Aim
L
L
Shoot
O
B
Finesse Shot
R1 + O
RB + B
Chip Shot
L1 + O
LB + B
Select Kick Taker
R2
RT
Goalkeeper Move Side to Side
L + Direction
L + Direction
Goalkeeper Dive
R + Direction
R + Direction
Goalkeeper Gestures
X or O or ▢ or △
A or B or X or Y

Corners and throw-ins

Both of these set pieces can help you in-game if you are smart about using them. Corners in particular remain incredibly OP in FC 24, so get to know these controls because they will come in handy.

Action
PlayStation
Xbox
Corners - Lob Cross
X
Corners - Pass
X
A
Aim Kick
L
L
Display Corner Tactics
D-Pad Down
D-Pad Down
Run Far Post
D-Pad Down then Up
D-Pad Down then Up
Edge of Box Run
D-Pad Down then Left
D-Pad Down then Left
Crowd the Goalkeeper
D-Pad Down then Right
D-Pad Down then Right
Run Near Post
D-Pad Down then Down
D-Pad Down then Down
Move Along Line (Throw In)
L
L
Short Throw In
X
A
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Tactics

Tactics in-game can be crucial, especially when the chips are down, or when you come up against an opponent similar to the one you set up in. Quickly switching tactics can alter the way your team plays in your favour.

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Tactics Controls
Action
PlayStation
Xbox
Display Attacking Tactics
D-Pad Up
D-Pad Up
Get in the Box
D-Pad Up then Up
D-Pad Up then Up
Attacking Full Backs
D-Pad Up then Left
D-Pad Up then Left
Hug Sideline
D-Pad Up then Right
D-Pad Up then Right
Extra Striker
D-Pad Up then Down
D-Pad Up then Down
Display Defending Tactics
D-Pad Down
D-Pad Down
Striker Drop Back
D-Pad Down then Up
D-Pad Down then Up
Team Press
D-Pad Down then Left
D-Pad Down then Left
Overload Ball Side
D-Pad Down then Right
D-Pad Down then Right
Offside Trap
D-Pad Down then Down
D-Pad Down then Down
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Volta-specific controls

These controls are specific to the Volta game mode, meaning they can only be used in Volta. Trying these outside of the game mode will not make any difference, however, in Volta, you will gain an advantage.

Action
PlayStation
Xbox
Special Powers
R1
RB
Simple Skill Moves
L1 (Press and Hold) + L + Direction
LB (Press and Hold) + L + Direction
Simple Flicks
R3 + L + Direction
RS + L + Direction
Taunts
L + no direction + R2 (Hold Down)
L + no direction + RT (Hold Down)
Change Mentality
D-Pad Left or D-Pad Right
D-Pad Left or D-Pad Right
Hard Tackle
X

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