FIFA Mobile controls – The complete control guide for FIFA Mobile (version 2016-2018).
FIFA Mobile Controls
| Action | Controls |
| Move Player | Hold and move the Virtual Stick in direction |
| Passing | Press PASS button / Tap on a teammate or in space |
| Pass and Go | Double-tap on a team-mate or the PASS button to make a forward run after the pass |
| Shooting | Press SHOOT button / Swipe the screen in direction |
| Chip Shot | Tap and hold your finger on the Goal |
| Sprinting | Hold SPRINT & SKILL button |
| Skill Moves | Tap SPRINT & SKILL button while dribbling |
| Switch Player | Press SWITCH button |
| Tackling | Hold SPRINT & SKILL button / Tap on the opponent |
| Auto-Tackle | Tap and hold on your opponent’s player |
| Taking Free Kicks | To Shoot, swipe from the ball towards the goal (The speed of your swipe will determine the power and the shape will affect the spin). To pass, tap on a teammate or into spaces. |
| Taking Corner Kicks | Swipe from the ball towards the penalty box / Tap on a teammate or into spaces. |
| Taking Penalty Kicks | Swipe from the ball towards where you want the ball to go (The faster you shoot, the stronger the shot will be) |
| Saving Penalty Kicks | Swipe or tap towards a direction the you want your goalie to jump to |
| Autoplay | Do not touch the Virtual Stick |
FIFA Mobile Controls Settings
You can customise your control settings in FIFA Mobile under SETTINGS > PREFERENCES for the following options.
| Option | Description |
| One-Button Controls (On/Off) | Allows you to have either one button for all actions or separated Pass and Shoot buttons |
| Floating Virtual Stick (On/off) | When it’s on, the Virtual Stick shows up where you press. When it’s off, it is anchored to a location |
| Large Virtual Stick (On/Off) | Allows you to have your Virtual Stick larger or smaller in size |
| Large Buttons (On/Off) | Shows the buttons in larger size when it’s on – Recommended for small screens |
| Game Controls (Left/Right) | Left: Virtual Stick on Left and other buttons on Right. Right: Virtual Stick on Right and other buttons on Left |
How do you A ground pass
My goalkeeper keeps going out to the midfield when the opponent is attacking. How do I stop this and keep him in the goal area?