EA has always taken complete advantage of its licensing deal with FIFA, with each game featuring famous contemporary players, managers, teams and stadiums. FIFA 15 is no exception, featuring a staggering 35 licensed leagues, over 600 clubs, 16,000+ players and 41 licensed stadiums. Through the game’s utilisation of EA’s revolutionary Ignite Engine, each of these licensed elements are brought to life with detailed graphics, realistic motion-capture and a fluid frame-rate.

There's so much to do in FIFA 15 that it can be a little overwhelming. Thankfully our guides, walkthroughs, tips and tricks are catered for players of all abilities. Whether you're a FIFA novice looking for some advice on how to score goals, or a FIFA Ultimate Team veteran who wants the inside scoop on the best players to sign, we've got you covered. Some of what you know from FIFA 14 may still apply, but you're best reading over some of the more technical stuff as EA has made some considerable changes to the gameplay in FIFA 15.

Long pass over the surface
A long pass over the surface is a good way to shift the direction of an action when you are not being attacked or when you see an empty field where you can pass the ball. To perform a long pass, press and hold down the short pass key and specify the direction in which you want to pass the ball.

Lobbed pass
A lobbed pass is especially useful for shifting the direction of an action or when you are trying to offload your players from having to create an attack when they are pressed by opponents. To perform it, press the key for centering and specify the direction in which you want to send the ball. At the same time, pay attention to the strength bar. Remember that this kind of pass should be precise and well-timed.

Don't copy other players
This is something you notice at FIFA tournaments. If a player does well, people tend to start copying their formations and in-game tactics. It's understandable, but what works for one player doesn't always work for another. You need to find a team, formation and tactic that best suits your play style.



Goalkeeper trick
When performing a goalkick swipe from the ball to the direction you wish your goalie to pass the ball. The faster you swipe, the more power will be used to kick the ball. Before clearing, you can also use the left and right arrows, colored white and available in the bottom corners of your screen, to move your view to which side of the pitch you plan to clear the ball. During play, when the ball reaches the goalie’s hands, you have 6 seconds to clear it. You have three options: kick (use the virtual D-pad arrows to move the keeper towards the edge of the box and press Shoot), throw (tap on a player of your team in the proximity of the goalie, to throw the ball to him) or drop ball (slide down from the ball for your keeper to drop it) and pass it to one of your defenders.

Retaliate By Scoring a Goal
One of the best times to score a goal is immediately after conceding a goal. Your opponent players will take some time to rearrange themselves into their positions, giving you enough time to plan your attack and go for a score. A decent strategy to use here is to pass the ball to any of the wings and keep on holding down the LB/L1 button to call in a player from the kick off. This will certainly allow you to beat the defender and head in for a goal.