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The Broken Goalkeeper AI is Killing the Joy of FC Mobile
Dear EA Dev Team and Community Managers, I am writing this not just as a player, but as a long-time member of this community who has reached a complete breaking point. We need to talk honestly about the goalkeeper situation, because it is no longer just a minor gameplay bug. It has officially turned the entire defensive experience of FC Mobile into a complete nightmare. When we invest our hard earned coins, training points, and real time into securing top-tier, prime goalkeeper cards, we do it because we expect a certain level of security at the back. Instead, the current AI tuning makes the highest-rated keepers in the database perform exactly like base bronze players. There is absolutely no reward for playing manual defense anymore. You can position your center-backs perfectly, predict every opponent movement, and force a weak, low driven shot from a terrible angle, only to watch your elite goalkeeper completely freeze, glitch through the ball, or execute a delayed diving animation that makes no sense. Even worse is the total loss of control we experience during counter attacks. Watching our goalkeeper sprint out of the penalty box entirely on his own without any user input is the most frustrating feeling in mobile gaming. It completely destroys the competitive integrity of Division Rivals and Head to Head. When you lose tournament rewards and leaderboard ranks not because you were outplayed, but because your goalkeeper decided to commit a brain dead AI error, the game stops being fun. It becomes a source of pure frustration. We do not want to wait for a massive seasonal update or the next game cycle for this to be addressed. The community in this general discussion forum is united on this issue. We love this game, and that is exactly why we are demanding better. EA, please take responsibility for the current state of the gameplay. We need an immediate, dedicated emergency hotfix to restore realistic reflexes, stop the unauthorized auto rushing, and make goalkeeper attributes actually matter again.Feedback - Goalkeepers' performance and stats
Why does the newly released Gregor Kobel UTOTS have a low diving stat of 209, which is far lower compared to Gregor Kobel TOTS with a diving stat of 221? I spent a lot of coins to buy the players needed to exchange for Gregor Kobel UTOTS. A 209 diving stat is way too weak for a UTOTS version. Even on the field, he can't do anything because his diving is so bad. I sacrificed my TOTS Gregor Kobel for this UTOTS Gregor Kobel, but his performance is a massive downgrade. His diving must be improved; a 209 diving stat makes an Ultimate card perform just like a goalkeeper with an OVR of 113 or lower. CM: Edited to update thread title to include more contextEA, Fix the Goalkeepers in Your Broken Game
I am writing this post because I cannot stay silent about the current state of the game anymore. We need to talk about the biggest issue ruining the gameplay right now: the goalkeepers. EA, you seriously need to fix the goalkeepers in your game. Right now, playing defense feels completely unrewarding because even if you position your defenders perfectly, the goalkeeper will ruin everything. Here are the main issues that make the GKs feel absolutely terrible: Abysmal AI and Positioning: Goalkeepers constantly mistime their runs or stand frozen on their line during simple cross-balls. Ridiculous Glitches: We see lazy diving animations, ball-glitching through hands, and keepers completely ignoring the ball when it rolls right next to them. No Consistency: A low-rated striker can easily score a weak shot from a tight angle, while a top-tier prime goalkeeper acts like a bronze player.Brain-dead Decision Making: They often punch the ball straight into the opponent's feet instead of catching it or clearing it safely to the side. We spend time and money on this game, and the least we expect is a basic level of consistency. The current state of the GKs is unacceptable and makes the game feel completely broken and unplayable.Fix Goalkeepers As Soon As Possible EA
EA, we cannot wait for the next seasonal update. The goalkeeper situation in FC Mobile has reached a breaking point, and it requires an immediate hotfix. Every single match in Division Rivals and Weekend Tournament is currently being decided by which goalkeeper commits the most ridiculous error. It is completely killing the competitive integrity of the game. This thread is different from general feedback because we are asking for an urgent timeline. Players are actively losing fans, leaderboard ranks, and rewards because high-rated keepers are refusing to make basic saves. They stand completely still during regular finesse shots, and their reaction time is slower than ever. We do not want empty promises or long waits. EA, you must deploy an emergency gameplay patch to adjust keeper AI immediately. The community has been patient enough, but losing matches due to unrewarding defense is making people quit the game.
Enough of the FCM caste system
With the introduction of the Signatures badge EA has really outdone itself. With all previous badges we could all earn our way to at least the Lvl 1 or 2 of a badge and reap the benefits of the associated bonuses. But with Signatures only those who previously purchased the specified players appear to have access (or am I missing something???). This is a prime example of the way in which EA is creating an FCM caste system. The rich, who were able to buy these players in the first place will only get richer, as the Signature badge offers HUGE bonuses and enable them to win more and better rewards. Meanwhile, the rest of us just fall further and further behind. There is no other way to say it — this situation is disrespectful, humiliating, and totally unacceptable. Why should any self-respecting F2P user continue to grind when we are treated like second-class citizens? Given the changes EA has made over the last 6 months, we no longer have any hope of competing with P2Pers — NONE, zilch, nada. This is incredibly demotivating (and it just adds insult to injury when EA continues to match us with P2Pers in Division Rivals!). You could be forgiven for thinking that EA only keeps the F2Pers around to provide sport for P2Pers — mere cannon fodder for the rich and powerful. I don’t know about others, but I’ve about had it with being taken for granted by a multi-million dollar company that can’t seem to code a decent game anymore. I’ve logged in everyday for 18 months and I feel completely disrespected by the game’s developers because they’ve presented me with no viable path for remaining competitive without spending hundreds of dollars. Meanwhile, the latest update has made the actual matchplay sludgier and less fun than it’s ever been. Somebody from EA please explain to me how they can square all of the above? Seriously, I would love to hear their side of this because I see nothing but naked greed behind all of this — no value placed on making the game great and certainly no priority placed on the FCM community. 😡Game time and rewards
If the newer players are so much better and you have to spend so much money to always improve, why don't they improve the shard system and event rewards, you can collect 500-1000 diamonds, I'm not interested anymore. The rewards are few, the players are very expensive, you can't improve, I spend money on the game unnecessarily, I have 10,000 shards, I collect them for a given player in 1 month and by the time I have the shard, it's nerfed or there's a better release. 100 shards a day could be 300-500 diamonds a day could be 5000-8000, those who play a lot deserve to have a good team and open successfully. Those who play little and only compensate with money only worsen the player base, we can't catch up with them, it's better for 100 people to collect 20 dollars than 2 people to collect 50. I don't even understand the world tour, 50coins 200 fc points, does this really look stupid?reaction is in one match and not in the other.
What is the basis of balance and reaction? Max the badge is all good in previous seasons there were no such problems. today i met a 119 ovr team and their balance reaction was many times better their players were faster than mine. this algorithm i won 2 matches in the 3rd i need to lose? i don't understand every match the passes are weird they are slow. please don't explain the meaning of the badge because the world league doesn't give reaction or finishing i have been playing for 3 years so far i haven't had any such problems if yes i could only think that the other team is better better players cards.. but now the game has become sometimes like this sometimes like that.. a 119 zubimendi at runs on the field my 125 ovr team is not progressing the algorithm has become weird and the AI in the game it seems to be getting worseGame Deletion
Well I deleted game today. I can not stay competitive anymore without spending $50 a month to keep up with the other teams. The cheating is atrocious. At the beginning I enjoyed the game. But with the updates over the past year it's just not enjoyable anymore. Best of luck to you all that decide to shovel money into an endless pit of no improvements, no accountability and money grabs.
Share Your Feedback on The World’s Game Update
Hey everyone! 👋 The World’s Game Update is now live in FC Mobile, featuring the new tournament mode, PlayStyles, Quick Match with Friends, gameplay improvements, and more. We’d love to hear your feedback: What’s your favorite new feature so far? How are you enjoying the new tournament mode? How does the gameplay feel after the update? Any changes or improvements you’d like to see? Drop your thoughts below and let us know!In one of the previous updates you ruined defense without auto play
You made it so that even without auto play the defender doesn't obey to the joystick and he is glued to the player with the ball. Also he can't get near the ball as if there's an invisible wall there. And when near the ball, even if i drag the joystick backwards, the defender will still sprint towards the ball. Before one of the last updates it worked fine. This is a very big problem, especially in 2 on 1 situations, and when i know what my opponent is about to do. I know how to stop him, but the defender just doesn't listen to the joystick. And not being able to get near the ball just creates ridiculous situations. Play with your friend and tell him to just stand still. You will find out that to steal the ball you have to move away and then sprint, otherwise it will be very difficult to steal the ball even when he is standing still, not doing anything. Please fix or add a new mode for Zero AI. This mode should allow us to have FULL control over the defender. He should just go left if the joystick goes left, right if right, back if back, and forward as well, without invisible walls. and also it should prevent the controlled defender from making tackles by himself based on AI. Often the defender just tackles the air for no reason at all. What's happening here is unrealistic, not fun, and causes us to concede goals. We are smarter than your AI, believe it or not. Just let us use our skills. And leave the ultra AI control for unskilled players.Feedback thread: New PlayStyles Update in FC Mobile
Hey everyone! 👋 The new PlayStyles update is here in FC Mobile, bringing unique abilities, gameplay changes, and new ways to build your squad and play your style. We’d love to hear your feedback so far: Which PlayStyles do you enjoy the most? Do the gameplay changes feel balanced? Anything you’d like to see improved? Share your thoughts below! You can find more info about PlayStyles update here: PlayStyles Deep DiveJoke how strong AI has become. can't do Ultimate Challenge 7-8
With 126 ovr team the Game with Ai 119 ovr team run faster becouse difficult is higher and everything they bring bounces every ball? they get into everything, they don't let you pass. How can we trust in Ea dont use this trickery in other game mods so much for a chance share? So you have to suffer for nothing and for the price of 1 draft I don't even know what they think. And no, we don't have to thank you for this because if there were no tasks to complete for rewards, no one would do it and play the games to see how good the team is. They should do something with AI. Head to head is also terribly bad, the forward rotation is already visible at the beginning when everything bounces to the opponent.ADD A TRAIT TO A 120 OVR PLAYER
I would like to respectfully request EA Sports to consider adding at least one trait to the 120 OVR Marco Van Basten card in FC Mobile. As one of the highest-rated cards in the game and one of the greatest strikers in football history, it is surprising and disappointing to see that this card does not have any traits. Marco Van Basten was a player known for his extraordinary finishing, technical excellence, intelligent positioning, aerial dominance, and ability to score unforgettable goals from difficult situations. His football legacy is built on qualities that deserve to be reflected in-game through traits that enhance his uniqueness and accurately represent his playing style. One of the main reasons many players are concerned about this issue is the inconsistency compared to other cards in FC Mobile. There are numerous 118 OVR players who already possess one or more traits, and some even have multiple traits that significantly enhance their in-game identity. When a 120 OVR Icon card has no traits at all, it naturally raises questions among the community. A higher-rated card should feel special and offer something that reflects its elite status. Instead, the absence of traits makes the card feel incomplete and less distinguished than many lower-rated cards. Traits are not just small additions; they are an important part of what makes each player unique. They help recreate real-life abilities and allow players to perform in ways that reflect their strengths on the football pitch. For a legendary striker like Van Basten, having no traits makes it harder for the card to stand out despite its impressive rating. Players who spend resources, time, and effort to obtain a 120 OVR card expect it to be among the most complete and authentic representations of a football legend. When traits are missing, the card does not fully live up to those expectations. Marco Van Basten won multiple Ballon d'Or awards and is remembered as one of the most gifted forwards ever to play the game. His famous goals, exceptional technique, and ability to decide matches made him a football icon whose influence is still recognized today. A player with such an incredible legacy should have traits that highlight his strengths and separate him from ordinary cards. Whether it is one trait or multiple traits, adding them would greatly improve the overall experience of using this card and would make it feel more worthy of its 120 OVR rating. Many FC Mobile players appreciate the effort EA Sports puts into creating Icon cards and celebrating football legends. That is why this request comes from a place of respect and a desire to see one of the game's most prestigious cards receive the attention it deserves. The community wants the card to be as accurate, enjoyable, and authentic as possible. Adding at least one suitable trait would be a meaningful improvement that acknowledges Van Basten's greatness and ensures that his in-game version reflects the extraordinary player he was in real life. I sincerely hope the FC Mobile development team reviews the 120 OVR Marco Van Basten card and considers adding at least one trait in a future update. Such a change would improve realism, increase player satisfaction, create better consistency with other high-rated cards, and make the card feel truly deserving of its 120 OVR status. Thank you for taking the time to consider this feedback, and I hope to see this legendary card receive the enhancement that many players believe it deserves.
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