EA Sports FC 24: How to Use the Second Man & Team Press

by Fernando Diaz / Articles, EA Sports FC 24 / 11 Apr 2023

Alright, let’s get something straight: FC 24 ain’t like any other footie game. To rule the pitch, you need to play smart, not just hard… I’m going to break down the two most potent defensive techniques you can use: the Second Man Press & the Team Press. Grab your controller and get ready to lock down your defense!

The Basics of the Second Man Press

When you’re trying to lock down that pesky opponent who just won’t stop dancing around with the ball, the Second Man Press is your secret weapon. It’s like having your very own backup squad. This technique lets you call over one of your teammates to help shut down the ball carrier. We’re talking double trouble, folks.

Whip out that controller and hit the R1 button (if you’re rocking the PS4 or PS5) or the RB button (for you Xbox One & Xbox Series X|S players).

Keep that button held down & watch as your teammate hustles over to help out with the defense…

When to Use It

The Second Man Press is golden when your opponent is hanging out near the wings or in the box… With less room to wiggle around you’re pretty much guaranteed to snatch the ball away if you apply that pressure.

Don’t spam this move like a newbie, or you’ll end up dragging your players all over the field, leaving your defense wide open. And trust me you don’t want to see that opponent grinning as they score an easy goal.

The Power of the Team Press

Okay, now let’s talk about the Team Press… This move is like calling in the cavalry. When you activate this technique, a bunch of your players will start pressing the closest opponents.

Double-tap that R1 button (PS4/PS5) or the RB button (Xbox One & Xbox Series X|S) and hold it down on the second tap.

Look for the green triangles above your players’ heads. Those are your press squad.

When to Use It in FC 24

The Team Press is perfect when your opponent is trying to sneak into the box or pass near the sidelines. Those green-triangle players will swarm in like a pack of wolves, leaving your opponent with no room to breathe…

Fernando Diaz

Fernando is doing what he always did, sharing his honest opinions about games whenever he can. The difference is now he is writing and not talking about it.
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