WARNING: PHOTOSENSITIVITY/EPILEPSY/SEIZURES

A very small percentage of individuals may experience epileptic seizures or blackouts

when exposed to certain light patterns or flashing lights. Exposure to certain patterns
or backgrounds on a television screen or when playing video games may trigger
epileptic seizures or blackouts in these individuals. These conditions may trigger
previously undetected epileptic symptoms or seizures in persons who have no history
of prior seizures or epilepsy. If you, or anyone in your family, has an epileptic condition
or has had seizures of any kind, consult your physician before playing. IMMEDIATELY
DISCONTINUE use and consult your physician before resuming gameplay if you or your
child experience any of the following health problems or symptoms:
`` dizziness  eye or muscle twitches  disorientation  any involuntary movement
`` altered vision  loss of awareness  seizures or convulsion.
RESUME GAMEPLAY ONLY ON APPROVAL OF YOUR DOCTOR.

Use and handling of video games to reduce the

likelihood of a seizure
`` Use in a well-lit area and keep as far away as possible from the television screen.
`` Avoid large screen televisions. Use the smallest television screen available.
`` Avoid prolonged use of the PlayStation®3 system. Take a 15-minute break during each hour of play.
`` Avoid playing when you are tired or need sleep.

Stop using the system immediately if you experience any of the following symptoms:
lightheadedness, nausea, or a sensation similar to motion sickness; discomfort or pain in the
eyes, ears, hands, arms, or any other part of the body. If the condition persists, consult a doctor.
NOTICE:
Use caution when using the DUALSHOCK®3 wireless controller motion sensor function.
When using the DUALSHOCK®3 wireless controller motion sensor function, be cautious
of the following points. If the controller hits a person or object, this may cause accidental
injury or damage. Before using, check that there is plenty of space around you. When
using the controller, grip it firmly to make sure it cannot slip out of your hand. If using
a controller that is connected to the PS3™ system with a USB cable, make sure there
is enough space for the cable so that the cable will not hit a person or object. Also, take
care to avoid pulling the cable out of the PS3™ system while using the controller.
WARNING TO OWNERS OF PROJECTION TELEVISIONS:
Do not connect your PS3™ system to a projection TV without first consulting the user
manual for your projection TV, unless it is of the LCD type. Otherwise, it may permanently
damage your TV screen.
HANDLING YOUR PS3™ FORMAT DISC:
`` Do not bend it, crush it or submerge it in liquids.
`` Do not leave it in direct sunlight or near a radiator or other source of heat.
`` Be sure to take an occasional rest break during extended play.
`` Keep this disc clean. Always hold the disc by the edges and keep it in its protective
case when not in use. Clean the disc with a lint-free, soft, dry cloth, wiping in straight
lines from center to outer edge. Never use solvents or abrasive cleaners.

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 CONTENTS
Getting Started. . . . . . . . . . . 3 Main Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Complete Controls . . . . . . 4 Learning the Basics. . . . . . 15
What’s New In FIFA 16 . . . . . . 10 Playing the Game . . . . . . . . . 17
Starting the Game. . . . . . . . 11 Need Help?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
This product has been rated by the Entertainment Software Rating Board. For
information about the ESRB rating please visit www.esrb.org.

notices
Video output in HD requires cables and an HD-compatible display, both sold separately.
Voice chat requires a headset, sold separately. Compatible with most
Bluetooth and USB wired headsets. Some limitations apply.

Getting Started
PLAYSTATION®3 system
Starting a game: Before use, carefully read the instructions supplied with the PS3™
computer entertainment system. The documentation contains information on
setting up and using your system as well as important safety information.
Check that the MAIN POWER switch (located on the system rear) is turned on.
Insert the FIFA 16 disc with the label facing up into the disc slot. Select the icon
for the software title under [Game] in the PS3™ system’s home menu, and then
press the S button. Refer to this manual for information on using the software.
Quitting a game: During gameplay, press and hold down the PS button on the
wireless controller for at least 2 seconds. Then select “Quit Game” from the screen
that is displayed.
To remove a disc, touch the eject button after quitting the game.
Trophies: Earn, compare and share trophies that you earn by making
specific in-game accomplishments. Trophies access requires a
PlayStation®Network account.
Saved data for PS3™ format software
Saved data for PS3™ format software is saved on the system’s hard disk.
The data is displayed under “Saved Game Utility” in the Game menu.

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 Complete Controls
Controls
NOTE: The controls in this manual refer to the Classic configuration.

Movement
Move player left stick
First touch/Knock-on R button + right stick
Sprint R button + left stick
Stop and face goal left stick (release) + Q button
Protect/Slow dribble/Jockey W button (hold) + left stick
Face up dribbling W button + R button
Skill moves right stick
Stop ball left stick (release) + R button

Attacking (Simple)
Short pass/Header S button
Lob pass/Cross/Header F button
Through ball D button
Shoot/Volley/Header A button
Chip shot Q button + A button
Finesse shot E button + A button
Fake shot A button, S button + left stick
Fake pass F button, S button + left stick

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Attacking (Advanced)
Protect ball (when dribbling) W button + left stick
Lobbed through ball Q button + D button
Bouncing lob pass E button + F button
Low cross F button (double tap)
Ground cross F button (triple tap)
Early cross Q button + F button
Dummy a pass E button (hold)
Cancel W button + R button
Driven ground pass E button + S button
Flair shot W button (hold) + A button

ATTACKING (ADVANCED CONTINUED)

Fancy pass W button + S button
No touch small feints Q button + left stick
No touch big feints Q button + R button
Manual protect Q button + W button

Tactics
Offside trap C button, C button
Team press C button, V button
Swap wings C button, Z button
CB joins attack C button, X button

Defending
Change player Q button
Switch player (manual) right stick
Tackle/Push or pull (when chasing) A button
Pull and hold (when chasing) A button (hold)
Sliding tackle F button
Quick get up (after slide tackle) F button
Clearance A button
Jockey W button (hold)
Contain S button (hold)
Teammate contain E button (hold)
Running jockey W button + R button

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Goalkeeper
Drop kick A button/F button
Throw/Pass S button
Charge/Drop ball D button
Stay on goal line D button (double tap)
Pick up ball E button
Switch to GK SELECT button

Free Kicks
Ground pass S button
High pass/Cross F button
Curled shot A button
Driven shot Q button + A button
Wall jump (when defending) D button
Wall charge S button
Move wall W button/R button
Wall creep E button

Free Kicks (Advanced)

Call 2nd kick taker W button
2nd kick taker curled shot W button + A button
2nd kick taker layoff pass W button + S button
2nd kick taker layoff chip W button + F button
2nd kick taker run over ball W button + A button, S button
Call 3rd kick taker E button
3rd kick taker curled shot E button + A button
3rd kick taker run over ball E button + A button, S button

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 Corners and Throw Ins
Corners (lob cross) F button
Corners (low cross) F button (double tap)
Corners (ground cross) F button (triple tap)
Corners (pass) S button
Short throw in S button
Short throw in (manual) D button
Long throw in F button
Move throw in receiver right stick

Penalties
NOTE: To practice penalties, go to the Practice Set Piece in Practice Arena
(PLAY > LEARN TO PLAY > ONE-ON-ONE).

Shoot A button
Finesse shot E button + A button
Chip shot Q button + A button
Goalkeeper dive right stick
Goalkeeper move side to side left stick (move side to side)

Assistance for New Players

You don’t have to be a pro to make impressive moves when you’re out on the
pitch. If you’re new to FIFA 16, go to Controls under the Settings option to
turn on Assistance for specific moves. This makes passes and saves easier
without the need for perfect timing or positioning. When you’re ready for more
of a challenge, choose SEMI for less assistance or MANUAL to earn every one
of your goals without aid. Also in Controls under the Settings option, you can
set the new Trainer feature to ON or OFF, and select its level with options
ranging from AUTO to levels 1 through 6.

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Skill Moves
Note: Only the most skilled players can complete the more challenging moves.

1 Star Moves
Ball juggle (while standing) W button (hold) + E button
Foot fake (while standing) Q button + E button (hold)

2 Star Moves
Body feint (left or right) right
stick Z/X(flick)
Stepover (left or right) right
stick C, Y, Z /C, I, X
Reverse stepover (left or right) right
stick Z, Y, C/X, I, C
Ball roll (left or right) right
stick Z/X(hold)
Drag back (while standing) E button+left stick V (flick)

3 Star Moves
Heel flick right stick C, V(flick)
Flick up right stick C, C, C(flick)
Roulette (left or right) right stick V, O, Z, Y, C, I, X/
V, U, X, I, C, Y, Z
Fake left and go right right stick Z, O, V, U, X
Fake right and go left right stick X, U, V, O, Z

4 Star Moves
Ball hop (while standing) N button (tap)
Ball roll cut left right stick X (hold), left stick Z (hold)
Ball roll cut right right stick Z(hold), left stickX (hold)
Heel to heel flick right stick C, V(flick)
Simple rainbow right stick V, C, C(flick)
Advanced rainbow right stick V (flick), C (hold), C(flick)
Feint left and exit right right stick Z, O, V, U, X
Feint right and exit left right stick X, U, V, O, Z
Spin left right stick O,O
Spin right right stick U,U
Stop and turn left/right (while running) right stick C,Z(flick)/C,X(flick)

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5 Star Moves
Elastico right stick X, U, V, O, Z
Reverse elastico right stick Z, O, V, U, X
Hocus pocus right stick V, O, Z, O, V, U, X
Triple elastico right stick V, U, X, U, V, O, Z
Ball roll and flick left (while running) right stick X (hold), C(flick)
Ball roll and flick right (while running) right stick Z(hold), C(flick)
Quick ball rolls (while standing) right stick V(hold)
Sombrero flick (while standing) right stick C,C,V(flick)
Turn and spin (left or right) right stick C, Z (flick) /C,X(flick)
Ball roll fake left (while standing) right stick Z(hold), X(flick)
Ball roll fake right (while standing) right stick X(hold), Z(flick)
Rabona fake (while jogging) W button +F button/A button,
S button + left stick V
Elastico chop left right stickV, Z(flick)
Elastico chop right right stickV, X(flick)

5 Star Juggling Tricks

Laces flick up W button + E button (hold)
Sombrero flick backwards left stick V (hold)
Sombrero flick left left stick Z(hold)
Sombrero flick right left stick X(hold)
Around the world right stick V,O,Z, Y, C,I, X,U
/V,U, X,I,C,Y,Z,O
In air elastico right stick X, Z(flick)/Z, X (flick)
Flick up for volley left stick C(hold)
Chest flick left stick C, B button (tap),
N button (triple tap)
T. around the world right stick V,O,Z, Y, C,I, X,U,
V,C(flick)

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 What’s New In FIFA 16
FIFA 16 brings you the most authentic simulated football experience to date.
This year, emphasis is on new training mechanics to improve your gameplay and
expedite your growth as a football player.
Enhancements have also been made to game modes such as FIFA Ultimate Team (FUT).
These improvements, along with all-new game modes such as FUT Draft Mode
and Women’s International Cup, make FIFA 16 the best of its series.

FIFA Ultimate Team Draft Mode

Draft Mode is a new way to play FIFA Ultimate Team (FUT). Build a team
by drafting the best players in FUT, and compete in Single Player or Online
Multiplayer to earn amazing rewards.

Women’s National Teams

FIFA 16 introduces 12 Women’s National Teams which you can choose to play in
Women’s International Cup offline tournament, Kick-Off, Online Seasons & Cups,
and Online Friendlies. You can swap groups individually or randomize them before
the tournament begins. Additional features during the tournament include playing
or simulating a match, as well as viewing fixtures, calendars, and tournament stats.

FIFA Trainer
The FIFA Trainer will benefit players who are new to the game, and is a great
reminder tool for veteran players. The Trainer suggests appropriate moves such as
passing, tackling, or shooting the ball. Easily show or hide the Trainer by pressing
the N button at any time while on the pitch without disrupting your gameplay,
or you can toggle the Trainer ON or OFF from the Pause menu.
There are two options for the overlays, Auto and Manual. By default the Overlays
will be in Auto, meaning that the actions on the screen will change depending on
the number of times an action is performed. In Manual, you can cycle through six
levels using the Trainer option in the Pause menu.

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 Starting the Game
Get onto the Pitch
Get ready to experience the high energy of real-world FIFA football in FIFA 16. The
first time you launch a KICK OFF match as a new player to FIFA, you’ll jump straight
onto the pitch where the difficulty level will auto-adjust to help determine your skill
level in FIFA 16. If you wish to quit the match, press the START button to access the
game’s Pause menu and then select END MATCH.
If you are a returning player with data from previous FIFA titles, the game will suggest
a difficulty level that is right for you when first starting up the game, and then you’ll
be prompted to choose your favourite club before landing at the FIFA 16 main menu.

Choose Your Club

The first time you launch FIFA 16, you’ll have the opportunity to select your
favourite team. Your favourite club’s crest will feature beside your name in
EA SPORTSTM Football Club, so all of your Friends playing FIFA 16 will know which
team you support!

Connect with EA Sports

Football Club
Stay connected to your favourite team in FIFA 16. If you choose to connect to your
favourite club in real life through EA SPORTS Football Club, you’ll have access to
club news and promotions.
You can also connect with Friends playing FIFA 16 to share major game events
and accomplishments, compare progress in the leaderboards, send Catalogue
unlockables or comment on your Friends’ accomplishments.

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Earn Rewards for Past
FIFA Experience
Playing previous FIFA games will carry over your EA SPORTS Football Club level,
XP, and Football Club Credits (FCC) to FIFA 16. You’ll also receive rewards for past
progress in FIFA 15 modes such as Ultimate Team or Online Seasons.

Match Preparations
Before you head out onto the pitch, you can customise your Game Settings in the
Settings screen—Choose the half length of your matches, difficulty level, match
conditions, and the ball you use, among many other details. You can also toggle
rules ON or OFF such as injuries and offsides, depending on how realistic you want
your matches to be.

Camera Tips
Don’t neglect the camera settings in the Game Settings menu! Each type of
match has a customisable camera option with up to seven types of cameras to
choose from. This lets you view the pitch and experience each match from a
perspective that works for you.

Team Management
FIFA 16 features the Team Management upgrades as seen in FIFA 15. Manage the
set up of your team with a familiar interface and functionality. Create your Squad,
adjust formations, assign roles, and manage their tactics. Import Team Sheets or
create new ones, and fine-tune formations before getting back onto the pitch.

Saving and Loading

FIFA 16 uses an autosave feature that automatically saves your progress and
most recent Settings. Do not turn off your PlayStation®3 system while the
autosave icon is displayed, or you will lose all unsaved information.

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 Main Menu
Home
Home provides you with quick access to your most recently played game modes.
Jump straight into a game by selecting KICK OFF, continue your Career, or view the
latest Football Club News and Notifications, depending on what you’ve been playing.

Play
Get out onto the pitch as you dig into the many game modes available in FIFA 16,
including Kick Off, Career, Skill Games, Ultimate Team, Tournament, and the all-new
Women’s International Cup.

Online
Jump into online modes such as Online Friendlies, Co-op Seasons, or Seasons, which has
you playing head-to-head matches in hopes of winning promotion and trophies. You can
also play an upcoming real-world fixture, or check out other exciting game modes!

Customise
Fine-tune your FIFA 16 experience in the Customise panel. You can adjust various
settings, review the controls, edit your teams, create or edit a player, customise your
music playlist in EA SPORTSTM Trax, view the credits or Team Sheets, which allows
you to create multiple squads per team and manage their lineups and tactics.

EA Sports Trax
With EA SPORTS Trax accessible from the main menu (CUSTOMISE > EA SPORTS
TRAX), you can listen to songs, or toggle songs ON or OFF to create a custom
playlist. You can also choose to turn off all music by pressing the F button.

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EA Sports Football Club
Throughout the game, you can access EA SPORTS Football Club (EASFC) from the
Widget located in the upper right corner of the screen when signed in to EA servers.
The EASFC Widget shows your current Football Club Level, XP, Football Club Credits
(FCC) and favourite team crest. Press the START button to access the EASFC Widget.
You can move the left stick or press the QorE button to navigate through
the following categories:
My Activities See the FIFA 16 events you have completed, and share your recent
accomplishments with your Friends.
News Check out the accomplishments you and your Friends have shared,
then give your thoughts by adding comments and tags to them.
Notifications View the latest notifications from your Friends and the
FIFA Dev Team.
Catalogue Browse the Catalogue and use the FCC you’ve earned to redeem
or even gift certain items, such as new celebrations, special kits,
and teams. Many items are locked until you reach a certain EASFC
level in FIFA 16.
The EA SPORTS Football Club Catalogue can also be accessed from the dedicated
tile present in the HOME section of the FIFA 16 main menu.

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 Learning the Basics
Learn to Play
If you’re new to the FIFA series, select LEARN TO PLAY from the Play panel to
get started learning the basics. This is a great place to break in your boots with
drills, One-on-One practice, Set Pieces, and Practice Matches.
The Basics Learn specific skills such as ground passes, shooting, dribbling, and
defending through drills—the choice is yours. As you meet practice
goals, you’ll accumulate points toward completing the challenge.
You can then choose to retry a challenge for a better score or
continue to the next challenge, until you’ve successfully mastered
all four basic skills.
Create Set Customise your own set piece to practice the skills you want to
Piece master most.
Practice Set Practice a set piece, such as penalty kicks, corner kicks, free
Piece kicks, or throw—ins. Then adjust settings such as the number of
attackers and defenders, which team and side of the pitch you will
play as, and the camera angle.
Practice Play a practice match to put your new skills to the test with full
Match teams of players out on the pitch.
One-on-One Play some one-on-one in a quiet field—just you against the
goalkeeper. From the Pause menu (START button), you can also
choose to practice a set piece, jump into a practice match, create a
set piece, or choose to play the other side.
Select Arena Select the arena player you would like to be when you’re practicing.
Player After making your choice and returning to the Learn to Play menu,
the game auto-saves your selection.
Select Arena Select the arena goalkeeper you would like to be when you’re
Goalkeeper defending the net. Your choice will auto-save when you return to
the Learn to Play menu.

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Skill Games
Practice your moves on the pitch and challenge yourself against the global FIFA 16
community! Start off with Bronze drills that teach you specific skills, such as
ground passing, shooting, defending, crossing, free kicks, and how to defend the
net as goalkeeper. Once you complete a drill, you’ll unlock a more challenging one
in the next level.
Make it through Bronze, Silver, and Gold drills to unlock Skill Challenges, where
you can take on a special drill or game to put your new moves to the test. As you
rack up points, you’ll progress past Amateur Level and can compare yourself to
your Friends on the Friends Leaderboard—or even the Global Top 100 players! Do
you have the skills to be a World Class level player?

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 Playing the Game
Go to the Play panel when you’re ready to launch your football career or play a quick
match. You can also improve your footwork in the Practice Arena and with Skill Games.

Game Screen

1
3
2

1. Score 3. Controlled Player

2. Match Clock 4. Radar

Player Status Bar

1

1. Fitness level 2. Kick power

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FIFA Ultimate Team (FUT)
NOTE: All modes associated with FIFA Ultimate Team (FUT) require a connection
to the EA servers.
Create your own FIFA Ultimate Team (FUT), compete in a variety of Single Player
and Online Multiplayer modes, and acquire players to build Squads with high
Chemistry. Find players in packs, or purchase and sell items through the Live
Transfer Market to build your Ultimate Team.

Getting Started
When you first start Ultimate Team, you will learn how to swap and link Players to
improve your team’s Chemistry before playing an introductory match. From there,
you will receive a Starter Pack of Players, allowing you to start building your Squad
and explore the Transfer Market, Pack Store, and your Club.

Chemistry
Chemistry is essential to make your Ultimate Team successful. Although an
all-star team can help you shine on the pitch, your Squad should also have the
right Chemistry to maximize performance. The higher your Chemistry, the better
your team performs during matches, giving you a better chance of winning games.
While viewing your Active Squad, your team’s Chemistry Rating appears in the
upper right corner. Place players in their preferred positions and match players’
Nationality, League and Club to improve your team’s Chemistry Rating—green
lines indicate strong links between Players. Having the right Manager and earning
Loyalty can also help improve your Chemistry.
Swap your Players around on the Active Squad screen or add new ones from your
Club or the Transfer Market to find the ideal balance for your team!
Chemistry Styles
Each player in Ultimate Team has a Chemistry Style. Combine complementary
Chemistry Styles to best improve your team’s overall tactics. Arrows appear beside
potentially affected attributes based on specific Chemistry Styles, changing from
white to green as your Player Chemistry improves.
Styles used to upgrade player attributes will remain with them until a new Style is
applied. Chemistry Styles are found in Packs and through the Transfer Market.

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Contracts
Before players can excel out on the pitch, they need Contracts to play matches.
When viewing your Active Squad, highlight a Player, access the Actions menu, and
then select APPLY CONSUMABLE to apply a Contract to a Player. Move the right
stick to switch to the status view to display the remaining Contracts for every
player. The new Suggested Consumables option can show you when you’ll need to
apply a Contract to a Player.
Players found in Packs start with seven Contracts. To give you a head start, each
Player from your Starter Pack comes with special long-term Contracts (45 matches).
Each match played uses up one Contract, but if a Player in your subs or reserves
doesn’t head onto the pitch at all, he won’t use a Contract for that match.

Tournaments, Seasons, and

Friendly Seasons
Challenge your team and reap the rewards in Tournaments, Seasons, and
Friendly Seasons.
Tournament matches are always in a four-round knockout format that you can
play in either Single Player or Online Multiplayer competitions. Win matches to earn
Coins, or take your team to the top and win a Tournament to gain Trophies, Coins,
and even Packs!
Seasons consist of 10 games, playable in Single Player or Online Multiplayer
competitions. Try to make it through and win the Season, division/league titles, or
gain promotion! In this mode, the promotion, hold, and relegation system means
that losing a match doesn’t eliminate your team from the season, giving you the
opportunity to bounce back from defeat. Earn bigger rewards as you work your way
up from the 10th division to the 1st—the higher you rank, the bigger the reward.
Friendly Seasons allows you to challenge your Friends in a five-match season
format. Keep track of your record and other stats against every one of your
Friends, and win seasons to earn the Current Title Holder position and the
bragging rights that come with it.

Draft Mode
Draft mode is a new way to play FIFA Ultimate Team (FUT). You’ll be given the
opportunity to Draft a random selection of all Players available in FUT, including In
Forms! Fill in each position to build the Squad you’ll use to compete with in either
the Single Player or Online Multiplayer four-round elimination format.
The higher you finish in the competition, the bigger the rewards will be.

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Transfer Market
The Transfer Market is the hub for purchasing, listing, selling items, and finding
new Players to increase your Squad’s overall rating and Chemistry Rating. Filter
Players by Name, Nationality, League, Club, Quality, Position, Chemistry Style, or
Pricing to easily find the ideal footballer to complement your Active Squad.
Search By Name
To search for a specific Player, use the first option in Player Search to type in his first
or last name, and then select the Player you want based on the search results.

Concept Squads
Concept Squads is a powerful Squad Planning tool that lets you create Squads
using every Player available in FUT.
Select a Player or empty slot in the Active Squad screen, and then access the Actions
menu to choose SWAP/ADD PLAYER. Use Concept Squads to plan out your next
moves. Find replacements for a Player, test out the Chemistry of an entirely new
midfield, or try a whole new Squad before investing in the Transfer Market.

Loan Players
Loan Players are Players that you can sign to your Squad for a limited number
of matches, allowing you to try out some of the most highly sought after Players
in the game. When you first create your club in FIFA 16’s FUT, you’ll be given the
opportunity to sign one Loan Player for free. More Loan Players are available in the
EA Sports Football Club Catalogue and as rewards for winning in various modes.

Pack Store
Purchase Packs from the Pack Store to find new Players for your Squad. You can
even earn Packs from winning Tournaments or as a special reward at the end of a
Season. Keep an eye on the Pack Store, as new promotions are frequently added.

My Club
As you purchase or win new Players from either the Transfer Market or Packs,
you will have more than enough Players for one Squad. My Club stores all of the
Players not in your current Squad, as well as your Consumables and other Items.

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Leaderboards
Check out the Leaderboards to see how you rank against your Friends or the
top 100 FUT users across the globe as you build your Ultimate Team, play
Tournaments and Seasons, and grow your Club.

Kick Off
Select KICK OFF in the Play screen to jump straight onto the pitch and take on
any club or national team in the game. The latest squads and updates require a
connection to the EA servers.

Players in Form
See the latest real-world player form updates. Each week, you will see player stat
updates based on their performance in real-world football.

Teams in Form
View updated real-world team ratings.

Career
Career is an immersive experience that offers you the chance to play through a lifelong
football career. Career is split into two different areas—Manager and Player.

Player Career
Create a Player, or take control of a single professional footballer as you play in
leagues, cups, and continental competitions to improve your skills and ultimately
represent your national team. You’ll receive in-game email from your team’s
manager and board about their expectations and how to improve your skills for the
season. You may also choose to retire and continue your career as a manager.

Manager Career
Take control of the financial side of your favourite club and please the Board.
Scout for high potential players, keep players happy, manage the budget, and make
key player and squad decisions as you take your club to the top. If you do well, you
will also get the chance to manage a national team and compete in international
competitions, such as the FIFA World Cup.

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Global Transfer Network
One of your jobs as manager is to scout for new players, and FIFA 16’s Global
Transfer Network makes this more rewarding than ever. Send scouts to different
countries to scout the respective leagues, and set Scouting Instructions to find
players who fit your criteria. You can also search the names of specific players you
want. Once you’ve found possible recruits, assign a scout to watch them and make
the best decision for your team.
Team Sheets
During your time as manager, you can create multiple squads to fit any scenario
you encounter out on the pitch. You can create a squad for your league, domestic
cup, or European cup. Just visit the Squad panel and rename your squads to suit
their styles and help you remember when to put them to use.

Be A Pro Player
Play to win and bring the crowd to its feet in Be A Pro Player mode. You can
take control of a specific player or goalkeeper on the field and follow all the action
with the player-focused 3rd Person Cam. Select BE A PRO PLAYER or BE A PRO
GOALKEEPER from Play panel to get started.
Note: The 3rd Person Cam is only available when playing as a single player in Be A
Pro modes. When playing with your Friends, the normal Be A Pro camera is used.

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Be A Pro Player Controls
If you’re going to play as a pro, you’ve got to think like one. When your team is on the
attack, time your runs and call for the ball at the right time. When defending, ensure
you cover any dangers posed by your opponents. Teamwork is everything in football,
and communication with your teammates is the key to success. Wherever you are on
the field, make sure you use the following controls to increase your chances of victory.

Attacking Off the Ball

Call for pass/Cross S button
Call for or suggest through ball D button
Suggest shot A button

Indicators
Be A Pro Player provides many of the same challenges real players face. Use the
indicators provided to ensure you’re in the best position on the pitch.
Positioning
Whichever football position you take on, learning the most effective
routes and defense positions on the pitch at any given moment is a
must. In order to improve your positional sense, use the arrows as
a guide. Follow them until they disappear to make sure you’re in the
right place at the right time.
Offside
When you stray offside, the assistant referee draws a penalty flag and
a flag icon appears on screen. To avoid being flagged and potentially
reducing your match rating by missing a goal-scoring opportunity, run
back past the last defender to get into an onside position.
Marking
Goals are often scored when opposing players are left unmarked, and
it is your responsibility to make sure that doesn’t happen. A red ring
appears underneath any player with open room that you should be
marking. Close in on them as soon as possible!

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Be A Pro Goalkeeper Controls
The Goalkeeper is one of the most important positions on the pitch. Maintain good
positioning in front of the net, save opposition shots, cut off crosses, and distribute the
ball to your teammates after saves. Stay alert! You cannot afford to fail.
NOTE: There are two camera modes when playing locked to a Goalkeeper. One
allows you to follow the ball as the action takes place on the pitch. The other
allows you to focus on the Goalkeeper and prepare for oncoming attacks. Press
the SELECT button to switch between them in order to maintain appropriate
positioning on the pitch.

Attacking Off the Ball

Call for or suggest pass S button
Suggest through ball D button
Suggest cross F button
Suggest shot A button
Toggle camera target SELECT button

Defending Own Box

Dive right stick (hold)/S button
(while moving)
Autopositioning Q button (hold)
Slow movement facing ball W button + left stick
Charge/Punch D button (hold)
Dive at feet F button
Anticipation save A button
2nd defender contain E button (hold)
Toggle camera target SELECT button

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Women’s International Cup
For the first time in the FIFA series, FIFA 16 features 12 Women’s National Teams!
Each team consists of their real-world play styles and tactics to create an
authentic experience. Select your favourite teams to control throughout the
tournament; customise their formations, tactics, and more. You can also create
multiple Women’s International Cup tournaments, simulate matches, and even
check every player’s stats to see who reigns in the league!

Online
Seasons
Seasons offers ranked online matches and the most competitive gameplay. As you
play through 10 games per season, try to earn enough points to avoid relegation
and gain promotion to the next division—or even win the division title. It won’t be
easy! Higher divisions mean tougher competition and promotion thresholds, so get
ready for a true football challenge.

Co-Op Seasons
Dominate the pitch with a teammate as you play through Seasons mode on the same
team. Co-op Seasons is the next evolution in online play, allowing you to team up
online and play 2v2—play separate seasons with as many Friends as you want. Take up
the challenge of reaching the 1st division and fill up your trophy cabinet!

Online Friendlies
Invite a Friend to play a match online, and track your rivalry through five—game
seasons to prove who has the most skills on the pitch—earn the most points in
five games to hoist the trophy. Keep the competition going with a new season as
you try to defend your title or take it away from your Friends!

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Instant Replay
During a match, you’ll see replays of big moments right after they happen—just
as you would if you were watching a real match on television. When you see the
prompt in the upper left corner of the screen, press the F button if you want to
access Instant Replay to save the clip. You can also access Instant Replay from
the Pause menu at any time during a match.
In Instant Replay, you can edit the match highlight to save it to your personal
Replay Theatre or upload it to http://www.easportsfootballclub.com. To view your
highlights later, go to CUSTOMISE > REPLAY THEATRE from the main menu.

Instant Replay Controls

Play/Pause S button
Rewind W button
Fast forward R button
Change playback speed (while playing) B button
Change camera view F button
Zoom (with Orbit camera view) left stick
Rotate camera right stick
(with Orbit camera view)
Keyframe C button/V button
Shift Z button/X button
Select on-field camera target Q button/E button
Snap screenshot N button
Save/Upload D button
Hide replay bar SELECT button
Show help START button

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