Learn the essential controls and movement mechanics for EA Sports FC 25. Master dribbling, passing, shooting, and defending to dominate on the virtual pitch.
This guide covers the basic controls and movement options available in EA Sports FC 25. Mastering these fundamentals is key to success in all game modes.
| Action | Button |
|---|---|
| Move Player | Left Stick |
| Sprint | L2/LT (Hold) |
| Strafe/Slow Movement | L2/LT (Tap) |
| Player/Team Analog Sprint | R2/RT (Hold) |
| Skill Moves | Right Stick |
| Player Runs | R1/RB (Tap) |
| Call Player to Help | R1/RB (Hold) |
| Pass | X/A |
| Through Ball | Square/X |
| Lob Pass/Cross | Circle/B |
| Finesse Shot/Pass | Circle/B + L1/LB |
| Shoot | Circle/B |
| Chip Shot | Square/X + Circle/B |
| Ground Pass/First Touch | X/A |
| Cancel Shot/Pass | Circle/B + X/A |
| Clearance | Circle/B (Hold) |
| Player Lock | L3 (Click Left Stick) |
| Change Player | L1/LB (Tap) |
| Change Player (Manual) | Right Stick (Flick) |
| Center Ball | X/A (Tap) |
| Driven Pass | X/A (Hold) |
| Driven Cross | Circle/B (Hold) |
| Ground Cross | Circle/B + X/A |
| Flair Pass | Square/X + Circle/B |
| Flair Shot | Circle/B + Square/X |
| Power Shot | L1/LB + R1/RB + Circle/B |
| Outside Foot Shot | L2/LT + Circle/B |
| Timed Finishing (On/Off) | R1/RB + X/A |
| Dive Header | L2/LT + Circle/B (in air) |
| Volley | L2/LT + Circle/B (in air) |
| Bicycle Kick | L2/LT + Square/X (in air) |
| Lobbed Through Ball | L1/LB + Square/X |
| Through Ball (Air) | L1/LB + X/A |
| Goalkeeper Charge/Rush Out | Circle/B (Hold) |
| Goalkeeper Come for Cross | Circle/B (Hold) |
| Goalkeeper Save | X/A |
| Goalkeeper Throw | X/A |
| Goalkeeper Drop Kick | Square/X |
| Goalkeeper Long Throw | Circle/B |
| Slide Tackle | Circle/B |
| Standing Tackle | X/A |
| Contain/Jockey | L2/LT |
| Press | R1/RB |
| Aggressive Intercept | R1/RB + L2/LT |
| Get Stuck In | R1/RB + X/A |
| Nudge Ball | Right Stick (Tap) |
| Protect Ball | S (Hold) |
| Knock Ball Away | R2/RT (Tap) |
| Show Player Indicator | R3 (Click Right Stick) |
| Toggle Offside Trap | D-Pad Up |
| Switch Defensive Tactics | D-Pad Left/Right |
| Switch Attacking Tactics | D-Pad Up/Down |
| Pause Menu | Start/Options |
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