FIFA Mobile controls – The complete control guide for FIFA Mobile (version 2018-2019).
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 |
| Through Pass | Press Through button / Tap in spaces |
| Pass and Go | Double-tap on a team-mate or the PASS button to make a forward run after the pass |
| Shooting | Tap or hold SHOOT button and aim with the Virtual Stick / Swipe the screen in direction (The faster you swipe, the higher the shot) |
| Chip Shot | Tap and hold your finger on the Goal |
| Finesse Shot | Curve while you swipe to shoot (Players with a high Curve attribute will be able to bend their shot more effectively) |
| Sprinting | Hold SPRINT & SKILL button while on the ball |
| Switch Player | Press SWITCH button or tap the player you want to control (When defending) |
| Skill Moves | Tap SPRINT & SKILL button while dribbling |
| Tackling | Hold SPRINT & SKILL button / Tap the opponent to have your player contain and tackle the ball |
| Auto-Tackle | Tap and hold on your opponent’s player |
| 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. |
| Corner Kicks | Swipe from the ball towards the penalty box, the speed of your swipe will determine the height and the shape will affect the spin / To pass, tap on a teammate or into spaces. |
| Penalty kicks | Swipe from the ball toward the side of the net (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 |
| Gestures Only (On/Off) | When it’s on, Shoot, Pass and Through buttons are diabled. When it’s off, Shoot and Pass buttons are enabled in addition to Gestures. |
| Auto-Pass and Shoot (On/Off) | When it’s on, players do dribble, pass and shoot without user input. When it’s off, players continue to dribble without user input. |
| Floating Virtual Stick (On/off) | When it’s on, the Virtual Stick follows your finger. 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 |