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ujroy3svr2o1
Newcomer
2 days ago

Unrealistic Defender Speeds & Request for Manual Goalkeeper Control

Dear FC Mobile Development Team,

​I am writing to share critical feedback regarding two gameplay issues that significantly damage the player experience and defy football logic:

​1. Unrealistic Speed Disparity Between Dribbler and Defender

Currently, when two players with identical pace stats compete, a defender running without the ball cannot catch an attacker carrying the ball—even when starting from equal body position or slightly behind. In real football, a player sprinting without the ball moves faster than one dribbling. In-game, however, the attacker’s acceleration consistently outpaces full defensive sprint speed. This mechanic makes defending feel deeply unrewarding and unrealistic.

​2. Request for Manual Goalkeeper Positioning and Saving Controls

Since defenders cannot catch up, players must rely on the goalkeeper as the final line of defense. Leaving goalkeeper saves entirely to AI leads to frustrating moments where goalkeepers act like passive statues and concede simple shots. Please consider adding optional manual goalkeeper controls—allowing players to adjust positional movement using the left joystick and trigger manual saves/dives.

​If defenders cannot outrun ball-carriers, giving players active control over the goalkeeper is essential to balance 1v1 situations.

​If these mechanics are not improved, I will simply be unable to continue playing this game. Every match leaves me completely frustrated. I was originally planning to spend money on purchasing players, but if these issues aren't addressed, I see no point in spending or playing anymore—the game offers no enjoyment, only anger.

​Please adjust defensive sprint speeds and refine goalkeeper controls to better reflect realistic football logic.

​Best regards,

A Concerned Player

3 Replies

  • EA_Pulsar's avatar
    EA_Pulsar
    Icon for Community Manager rankCommunity Manager
    17 hours ago

    Thanks for taking the time to share your detailed feedback with us. We appreciate you explaining your concerns around defender speed and goalkeeper controls.

  • curc24foy8mk's avatar
    curc24foy8mk
    Seasoned Rookie
    10 hours ago

    Pls nerf AI defending pls and improve referee end of half decision and foul,also make defending attributes based not ovr based which is allowing weak players defend like they have 220 defending stats whereas they are 95 defending but higher ovr pls

  • a player sprinting without the ball moves faster than one dribbling

    You've never played or watched football then. Grab a ball and try to sprint with it, see if you'll get faster or slower.