Excessive dribbling and left-stick movement need better balancing. Players who constantly twist, turn, and change direction with the same player should gradually experience heavier touches, slower reactions, and more sluggish movement.
There should be a clear downside to endlessly turning in circles without passing the ball. We've all experienced how frustrating it is to watch opponents abuse these mechanics. That's not football.
Skillful dribbling should remain rewarding, but excessive left-stick abuse should come with consequences, encouraging more passing, intelligent movement, and realistic attacking football.
Hey NordmandenDK!
You described the problem perfectly. Right now, there is a big imbalance between defending and dribbling.
Defending requires full manual control and carries heavy consequences for mistakes, whereas left-stick dribbling is far too forgiving and risk-free. Players can turn in circles all game with no delay and no stamina penalty.
We need a fair balance between attack and defense. Good 1v1 dribbling should stay rewarding, but mindless left-stick spinning needs consequences like heavier touches and fatigue, just like you said!
This would bring back passing, teamwork, and real football to the game.
EA_Claus – Is there any news from the developers on whether this is being adjusted for upcoming updates?
