EA Sports FC 24: PC Keyboard Controls Guide

by Fernando Diaz / Articles, EA Sports FC 24, Game Controls & Hotkeys / 13 Feb 2023

So you’re thinking of diving into EA Sports FC 24 with just your keyboard? Bold move! While most folks are chillin’ with their controllers, here you are, ready to tackle the game old-school style. Mad respect. Now, before you start thinking this is mission impossible, hold up—We’ve got the lowdown on all the keyboard controls you’ll ever need in FC 24… Let’s get you in the game!!!

ATTACKING Controls

Through Ball – A

Lob Pass/Cross/Header – S

Shoot/Volley/Header – Left Click

Short Pass/Header – Right Click

Player Movement – Mouse

Skill Moves – MMB + direction

Stop and Face Goal – LShift + no direction

Fake Shot – LMB then RMB + direction

Fake Pass – S then RMB + direction

Pace Control – Mouse (move cursor close to the controlled player)

Sprint – Mouse (move cursor farther from the controlled player)

Teammate Run – R + mouse (point cursor at a teammate, hold R, and move the cursor on the desired run path)

Player Run/Modifier – Left Shift

Slow Dribble – LShift + Mouse Movement

Driven Ground Pass – R + Mouse Movement

Let Ball Run – D + Mouse Movement

Finesse Shot/Modifier – D

Chip Shot – LShift + LMB

Threaded Through Pass – D + A

Tactics – Up Arrow

Mentality – Left Arrow/Right Arrow

Custom Tactics – Down Arrow

Skill Moves – Scroll wheel

Pause – ESC

Help – F

DEFENDING Controls

Jockey – Mouse (move cursor close to the controlled player)

Sprint – Mouse (move cursor farther away from the controlled player)

Change Player – Left Shift

Mark Man – R + mouse (point cursor at opposing player)

Tackle (push or pull) – Left Click

Pull and Hold (when chasing) – LMB Press and Hold

Engage Shielding Opponent – W + Mouse Movement Towards Dribbler

Contain – Right Click

Teammate contain – D

Sliding tackle – S

Rush GK – A (hold)

Tactics – Up Arrow

Mentality – Left Arrow/Right Arrow

Custom Tactics – Down Arrow

Pause – ESC

Help/Control the Goalkeeper – F

Free Kicks

Aim: Mouse Movement

Move Kick Taker: Middle Mouse Button + Mouse Movement

Time Your Shot: Left Mouse Button + Left Mouse Button (timed)

Ground Pass: Right Mouse Button

Lob Pass / Cross: S

Wall Jump: A

Wall Charge: Right Mouse Button

Move Wall: W or LCTRL

Select Kick Taker: LCTRL

Add Kick Taker: D or W

Call 2nd Kick Taker: W

2nd Kick Taker Curled Shot: W + Left Mouse Button

2nd Kick Taker Layoff Pass: W + Right Mouse Button

2nd Kick Taker Layoff Chip: W + S

2nd Kick Taker Run Over Ball: W + Left Mouse Button, then Right Mouse Button

Call 3rd Kick Taker: D

3rd Kick Taker Curled Shot: D + Left Mouse Button

3rd Kick Taker Run Over Ball: D + Left Mouse Button, Right Mouse Button

Co-Op Change Set Piece User: Middle Mouse Button + Mouse Movement

Corner Controls & Throw-Ins

Corner Lob Cross: S

Corner Pass: Right Mouse Button

Aim Kick: Mouse Movement

Apply Kick Power: S

Display Corner Tactics: Down Arrow

Run Far Post: Down Arrow then Up Arrow

Edge of Box Run: Down Arrow then Right Arrow

Crowd the Goalkeeper: Down Arrow then Left Arrow

Run Near Post: Down Arrow then Down Arrow

Move Along Line (Throw In): Mouse Movement

Short Throw In: Right Mouse Button

Short Throw In (Manual): A

Long Throw In: S or Right Mouse Button (press and hold)

Fake Throw: S + Right Mouse Button or Right Mouse Button + S

Goalkeeper Controls

Drop Kick: Left Mouse Button or S

Throw / Pass: Right Mouse Button

Drop Ball: A

Pick Up Ball: D

Driven Throw: D + Right Mouse Button

Driven Kick: D + S

Cover Far Post: T (press and hold)

Switch Camera: F

Customization: Make It Yours

All right, so the default controls aren’t vibing with you? No prob. Head to Customize > Settings and get to tweaking. There’s a whole list waiting for you, and it’s broken down into Key & Action. Plug in the keybindings that feel right, and ball out… Good Luck…

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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