eFootball 2024 Controls – how to defend and how to attack

Do you need to learn the eFootball 2024 controls? You’re in luck as we take you through the full game controls, and also provide tips on how to defend and how to attack more effectively in the game this season.

With the eFootball 2024 release date here, you can get stuck into the action in the early trial matches. While the full online services are yet to go live, you can still practice your skills in advance, making sure you are ready to take on your rivals.

See the full eFootball 2024 controls below.

eFootball 2024 controls – how to defend

First things first, you need to know how to defend in eFootball 2024. If you can’t defend, you will ship goals left and right. Funnily enough, this will make it much more difficult to win games of football!

Below are the defensive controls for the Standard setting.

Action	PlayStation	Xbox
Call for Pressure	R1	RB
Change Player	L1	LB
Dash/Sprint	R2	RT
Match Up	L2	LT
GK runs towards ball	Triangle	Y
Shoulder Charge	Square	X
Sliding Tackle	Circle	B
Pressure	X	A
Move player	L stick	L stick

Make the most of sliding tackles as the shoulder charge is ineffective when facing an attacker head on. Using a sliding tackle will help break up the play and your opponent’s attack. Only use sliding tackle if you are confident of winning the ball or making a foul, otherwise your defender will be out of position.

eFootball 2024 controls – how to attack

Scoring goals is the essence of football. If you can master the attacking controls, you will dominate possession and your opponent. Be careful though, playing tiki-taka style is not so easy in the game.

Below are the attacking controls for the Standard setting.

Action	PlayStation	Xbox
Special Controls	R1	RB
Change Player	L1	LB
Dash/Sprint	R2	RT
Shield	L2	LT
Through Ball	Triangle	Y
Shoot	Square	X
Lofted Pass	Circle	B
Low Pass	X	A
Move player	L Stick	L Stick

If you are looking to counter attack quickly, make use of the lofted pass. This is a more powerful and effective way of getting the ball to your attacking players quickly. Through balls can do a similar job, but players may struggle to perform accurate through balls if under pressure, or facing a different direction.

The controls for both attacking and defending can be customised. There is also an “Alternate” preset available which will be familiar to those playing FIFA or EA Sports FC 24.