FIFA 19: 10 Expert Tips To Play Like A Boss

3. Combine New Goalie Animations With Attacking Wing Backs

Get the party hats out, fetch the balloons and start baking up a celebration. For the first time in years, goalkeepers in FIFA aren't ham-fisted idiots more prone to flapping at crosses than ensuring they're a reliable presence between the posts. They have some new animations this year as well.

Now, instead of lofting a throw in the vague direction of a defender, keepers will look to throw an arrowed ball into space. This is something you can profit from if the team's formation and tactics happen to be set up right. It also goes hand-in-hand with the previous point.

By deploying wing backs and encouraging them to bomb forward late in the match, you can pull off rapid counter attacks that leave the AI helpless. Think of how Liverpool's Andy Robertson or Man City's Kyle Walker operate in real life. That's achievable in FIFA 19, and it's a joy to behold.

If timed right, such movements are lethal. Push wing backs on, throw them the ball and watch them turn into target-hitting wingers within seconds.