FIFA 23 CONTROLS
You need to know the FIFA 23 controls in order to play this game.
Controls List
You need to know which buttons you should press to control your players. This page details the complete controls for playing FIFA 23 on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and PC (gamepad controllers and keyboard). The list is long, so be sure to master the basic controls before moving forward.
Note that the FIFA 23 controls listed here refer to the
Simplified Controls
If you are an inexperienced player, you should study the most basic controls and gradually add new ones.
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Xbox
PC
Movement
These are the most important FIFA 23 controls. They let you get around the pitch with the ball at your feet. L2 / LT is often one of the most under-used controls, and it can give you a real advantage when jostling for the ball or position.
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Xbox
PC
Attacking
Getting to grips with the attacking controls can give you an edge in finding that final pass. However, you need to master the first twelve to be well-successful.
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Xbox
PC
Defending
Defending is not always easy on FIFA 22, so understanding the ins and outs can boost you. There aren’t as many controls to learn as attacking, but you must master these controls to keep a clean sheet.
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Xbox
PC
Goalkeeper
Your goalkeeper also makes part of your team. He saves your goal but is also the first to distribute the ball. You probably won’t use many of these too often, but they’re still helpful to know.
PlayStation
Drop Kick | or |
Throw / Pass | |
Drop Ball | |
Pick Up Ball | R1 |
Driven Throw | R1 + |
Driven Kick | R1 + |
Move Goalkeeper | R3 (press and hold) + |
Cover Far Post | R3 (hold) |
Switch Camera | Touch Pad Button |
Xbox
Drop Kick | or |
Throw / Pass | |
Drop Ball | |
Pick Up Ball | RB |
Driven Throw | RB + |
Driven Kick | RB + |
Move Goalkeeper | RS (press and hold) + |
Cover Far Post | RS (hold) |
Switch Camera | View Button |
PC
Controls In-Game
You can check in-game the complete list of controls published on this page, following these steps:
- From the main FIFA screen, go to [Settings];
- Select [Basic Controls];
- Use R2/RT and L2/LT to navigate through the different submenus available.
VOLTA FOOTBALL
VOLTA FOOTBAL, the mode that takes the game back to the streets with an authentic small-sided football experience, uses the same controls of other game modes but also has its own exclusive.
Tactics
Quickly switching your tactics in-game can alter the pattern of play in your favour.
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Xbox
PC
Free Kicks
While getting a free kick won’t happen every game, it’s important to know what to do when you do get one.
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Xbox
PC
Corners and Throw Ins
There are several ways to kick a corner or make a throw in. Try some of these controls in the arena or easy games to become a pro.
PlayStation
Corner Lob Cross | |
Corner Pass | |
Aim Kick | |
Apply Kick Power | |
Display Corner Tactics | |
Run Far Post | + |
Edge of Box Run | + |
Crowd the Goalkeeper | + |
Run Near Post | + |
Move Along Line (Throw In) | |
Short Throw In | |
Short Throw In (Manual) | |
Long Throw In | or (press and hold) |
Fake Throw | + or + |
Xbox
Corner Lob Cross | |
Corner Pass | |
Aim Kick | |
Apply Kick Power | |
Display Corner Tactics | |
Run Far Post | + |
Edge of Box Run | + |
Crowd the Goalkeeper | + |
Run Near Post | + |
Move Along Line (Throw In) | |
Short Throw In | |
Short Throw In (Manual) | |
Long Throw In | or (press and hold) |
Fake Throw | + or + |
PC
Penalties
You won’t be taking penalties all the time, except if you play with that team we all know, but nothing is worse than missing one.
PlayStation
Aim | |
Shoot | |
Move Kick Taker | |
Finesse Shot | R1 + |
Chip Shot | L1 + |
Select Kick Taker | R2 |
Goalkeeper Move Side to Side | + Direction |
Goalkeeper Dive | + Direction |
Goalkeeper Gestures | or or or |
Xbox
Aim | |
Shoot | |
Move Kick Taker | |
Finesse Shot | RB + |
Chip Shot | LB + |
Select Kick Taker | RT |
Goalkeeper Move Side to Side | + Direction |
Goalkeeper Dive | + Direction |
Goalkeeper Gestures | or or or |
PC
Be a Pro: Players
Your road to becoming a Pro starts in this list. You will need to know it if you want to play with your team mates.
PlayStation
Call for Pass | |
Call for or Suggest Through Pass | |
Suggest Shot | |
Call for Driven Ground Pass | R1 + |
Call for Threaded Through Pass | R1 + |
Call for Lobbed Through Pass | L1 + |
Call for Lobbed Threaded Through Pass | L1 + R1 + |
Call for Cross | |
Call for Ground Cross | R1 + |
Call for High Cross | L1 + |
Xbox
Call for Pass | |
Call for or Suggest Through Pass | |
Suggest Shot | |
Call for Driven Ground Pass | RB + |
Call for Threaded Through Pass | RB + |
Call for Lobbed Through Pass | LB + |
Call for Lobbed Threaded Through Pass | LB + RB + |
Call for Cross | |
Call for Ground Cross | RB + |
Call for High Cross | LB + |
PC
Be a Pro: Goalkeepers
As a goalkeeper, there are a few buttons you may press to improve your game.
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Xbox
PC
Frequently Asked Questions
FIFA 23 controls are all published on this page. Alternatively, you can see them in-game :
- From the main FIFA screen, go to [Customise];
- Select [Settings];
- Select [Basic Controls];
- Press L2/LT to see attack and defence controls.
You can change the basic FIFA 23 controls following these steps:
- From the main FIFA screen, go to [Customise];
- Select [Settings];
- Select [Customise Controls];
- Press L2/LT to see attack and defence controls;
- Press X/A to select the control you want to change.
Yes, you can use a wired controller to play FIFA 23 on your PC.
There are many options, including the PS5 DualSense, but these are among the best:
- PowerA FUSION Pro 2
- Xbox Elite Series 2
- HexGaming Rivals
- Logitech F310
Before starting a match, go to [Controller Settings] and turn off ‘User Vibration Feedback’.
All you have to do is to connect all the controllers you want and select sides when prompted.
To move your goalkeeper in FIFA 23, you must press and hold the R3 button. If you want to move back to the assisted version, release the R3 trigger, and your goalkeeper will return to normal.
If you don’t know what R3, L1, L2, R1 or R2 are, just check the following image.
If you don’t know what LT, LB, RT or RB are, just check the following image.