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Seasoned Newcomer

3 months ago

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EA SPORTS FC 26 – Goalkeeper Controls & Accessibility Issue

Hello EA FC Development / Accessibility Team,

My name is Serhat. I am an active eSports player in TEFL, VPG, and EML leagues, and I live with a 92% disability (I play using a gamepad without being able to use my fingers). For me, accessibility is not a luxury – it is the only way I can actually play.

For the past three years, I have been playing as a goalkeeper in Clubs. I had built strong muscle memory with the previous control scheme. However, with FC 26, the new goalkeeper controls:

Removed the old “Triangle / Y” based automatic reflex & timed rush-out behavior.

Changed right analog reflex input, which now makes the goalkeeper walk uncontrollably instead of reacting instantly.

Eliminated auto reflex assistance, meaning I now need to give a precise manual input right after the shot, which is physically almost impossible for me.

As a result, I am currently unable to play the game as a goalkeeper.

🔎 My Questions

Legacy GK Controls:

Could the old goalkeeper control scheme be brought back as an optional setting?

Reflex Assist Toggle:

Will there be an option to enable/disable auto reflex assists for accessibility purposes?

Button Remapping / Alternative Scheme:

Are there any plans to provide alternative control mappings specifically for goalkeepers with accessibility needs?

Community Feedback Response:

Many players globally are reporting the same issues I am describing. How is EA planning to respond to this shared feedback?

For me, this is not just about a different play style – it creates an accessibility barrier. Unless an optional setting is added, continuing as a goalkeeper in FC 26 becomes impossible for me.

I am eagerly looking forward to your response.

Thank you,
Serhat

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EA_Vendcera
2 months ago
Hey everyone!

Thank you for your reports and all your feedback. Accessibility is important to us, and we want everyone to be able to enjoy our games!

We’ve recently made some changes in the latest update to address some of the issues you reported.

Would you mind checking to see if you’re now able to better control your goalkeeper?

If you’re still experiencing any other problems with the controls, please let us know. It would be very helpful if your feedback could be as specific and detailed as possible. Thank you!

12 Replies

Barutti81
Seasoned Newcomer
3 months ago
Hello again,
In my previous message, I shared some general issues. Now let me talk about my specific control settings:
I rely on PlayStation accessibility remapping to play. I can only use a few buttons with my right hand, so my custom settings are as follows:
L3: Sprint
Square: L1 Positioning
Circle: Cross
X: Pass
R1: Shoot
Triangle: Quick Escape and Recovery
I can't physically use the other buttons. Therefore, all my goalkeeper reflexes and 1vs1 situations were tied to the Triangle button. For example, when facing a forward, I would tap the Triangle button to micro adjust my run, hold it down during the shot, release it just before the ball reached me to trigger the auto reflex save, and steer with the left analog stick. I used the same method for long shots, free kicks, and corner kicks. Additionally, I used the left analog stick to sprint (L3) and steer when diving to the far corner.
The change in the Triangle button's function in FC 26 completely disrupted my playstyle. I can't use my hand and fingers effectively enough to switch between the analog stick and other buttons. Diving and punching movements, in particular, have become impossible for me.

So I need to ask with urgency:
The old Triangle/Y behavior must be brought back as an optional “Classic GK Controls” setting or at the very least, an accessibility option must be added to reassign the Triangle button to its previous functions.
As a player with a 92% disability, this is not optional for me. I purchased FC 26 in early access, but right now I cannot play the game as a goalkeeper the role I’ve dedicated myself to for years. This is a devastating disappointment.
Without an immediate accessibility solution, I am completely locked out of the position I love most. Please treat this as a priority fix.

Regards
Serhat
LucasAMC
Seasoned Scout
3 months ago
In EA FC 26, it is impossible to play as a goalkeeper in Pro Clubs for anyone who is not a superhuman with super reflexes and who plays directly from within EA's server.