EA Sports FC 24: Playing Goalkeeper EA Sports FC 24 guide, tips

The goalkeeper is the foundation of defensive play in EA Sports FC 24. During the course of the game, the goalkeeper has a number of opportunities to actively support his team, so it is worth learning about these aspects.

Last update: 13 November 2023

On this guide page, you will learn how to play as a goalkeeper in EA FC 24, perform drop kicks, pass and control the ball, and move the goalkeeper manually. Restarting the game, controlling the goalkeeper

• Drop Kick
• Pass
• Throwing Ball
• Controlling Goalkeeper

Drop Kick

Kicking the ball out of the penalty box is a less precise way of restarting play, but it can be effective. By holding down the button responsible for a long pass (square/X), the goalkeeper will kick the ball with a specific force and in the appropriate direction. It is worth aiming at an area that is not too crowded with players of the opposite team.

Pass

If you want to start the game with a short pass, use the pass button (X/A) . This is a safe option that will allow you to maintain control of the ball. However, make sure that the opposing strikers are not too close to avoid losing the ball. By holding down the button responsible for passing, you kick the ball further. However, such a move is risky and may be read by the opponent.

Throwing Ball

After tackling the ball, you can quickly resume the game by throwing the ball (X/A). This is a quick and precise way to launch a counterattack. You can throw the ball at the feet of fast players on the wings who can immediately start attacking.

Controlling Goalkeeper

The goalkeeper in EA FC 24 does not have to stand in one place and rely solely on AI. Here's how you can control your goalkeeper:

1. Goalkeeper positioning (R3+direction): You can precisely control the goalkeeper's movement to make it more difficult for your opponent to score.
2. Cover Far Post (R3): Pressing the right analog stick will cause the goalkeeper to immediately focus on covering the far post.
3. Leaving the goal (Triangle/Y): By leaving the goal with the goalkeeper, you can reduce the angle of the opponent's shot. Remember that you risk that your opponent will try to lob the goalkeeper. Step out of the goal when you see that a through pass to the striker would be too long or the striker is too far from the ball.