FC 26 Goalkeeper Controls
The 9 inputs you get when you control the keeper in FC 26: how the ball goes back out, and how the keeper moves. Pick a group to see only that one.
- +
- together
- then
- one after another
- or
- either works
- hold
- keep it held
- tap
- a quick press
- ×2
- press twice
- release
- let go
- flick
- flick the stick
- stick direction
- rotate the stick
Updated
Distribution
How the ball goes back out.
Throw / Pass
Throws the ball to a nearby teammate, the accurate and quick way to keep possession from the back.
Tip: A quick throw to a full-back is the safe first option, but its range is shorter than a kick.
Press ADriven Throw
Throws the ball harder and flatter than a standard throw, reaching a teammate faster to start a quick attack.
Press RB + press ADrop Kick
Kicks the ball out of the hands for distance, to clear danger or switch play upfield quickly.
Tip: It travels further than a throw but is less accurate, so throw instead when a nearby teammate is free.
Press B or press XDriven Kick
Strikes a low, fast kick from the hands to find a teammate further upfield than a throw can reach.
Press RB + press XDrop Ball
Puts the ball down at the goalkeeper's feet so they can dribble or pass it along the ground.
Press YPick Up Ball
Picks the ball back up into the goalkeeper's hands after dropping it, ready for a throw or kick.
Press RB
Positioning
Moving the keeper, and seeing what he sees.
Move Goalkeeper
Takes manual control of the goalkeeper's position so you can shuffle across or step out to cut the angle.
Tip: The Holiday Update greatly reduced how fast and far it moves in open play, so make small, early adjustments.
Hold RS + move RSGK Cover Far Post
Shifts the goalkeeper toward the far post to guard against a shot aimed across goal.
Hold RSSwitch Camera
Goalkeeper only
Changes the camera view while you control the goalkeeper, for a clearer look at play in front of goal.
Press View