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How to be a FIFA Online 3 pro, according to Team Flash
Red Bull has tips and tricks on how to be a top dog in FIFA Online 3, straight from Singapore’s finest.
Singapore should be proud of its recent esports accomplishments. Team Flash made history by coming in first at the East Asian Champions Cup Spring 2018 forFIFA Online 3, perhaps the largest ever tournament for that long-standing online game. On top of qualifying to participate in the FIFA eWorld Cup this coming June, they also won a huge S$141,600 out of the tournament’s prize pool.
So what is their secret? And how can you apply their tactics onto your own playstyle in a FIFA game? Red Bull talks with Team Flash’s Zarate and Amraan about their strategies and knowhow.
Team Flash’s FIFA Online 3 team, ready to take on the world.
© Team Flash
On How Different FIFA Online 3 is Compared to Other FIFA Games
Firstly, FIFA Online 3 uses the old FIFA 13 engine. Therefore, in terms of gameplay it is a much simpler game compared to FIFA 18. There are also dedicated servers located in Singapore. Hence, connection or lag issues are not a problem as compared to FIFA 18.
FIFA Online 3 also enables you to build your own dream team regardless of the era the players are from, as in the game there are both retired and present players to choose from. For example, you can have Ronaldinho paired alongside a Kaka, with Ronaldo spearing the attack.
Lastly, FIFA Online 3 is free to play. All you need is to download the game on your PC.
Know your players; they can make or break a team.
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On FIFA Online 3’s Current Meta
In the current meta of FIFA Online 3 gameplay, it is important to look for players with good pacing and a strong build, like tall and strong players. The reason is because headers are the easiest way to score in FIFA Online 3. Strikers who are tall and strong have a huge advantage to head the ball into the goal.
At the same time, you will need tall and strong defenders to go against these strikers as well. Here are a few examples of tall and strong players.
- Strikers: Cristiano Ronaldo, Lukaku, Ibrahimovic
- Centre-backs: Van Dijk, David Luiz, Bailly
As for wingers, it is important to look for those with high pace, agility and at least four-star skill moves. This is to give you the penetration and edge to dribble pass your opponent to create a chance to cross or cut in to take a long shot. Here are some examples of good wingers in FIFA Online 3.
- Neymar
- Messi
- Aubameyang
Strong attacking midfielders, with a little bit of flair is very crucial in unlocking the opponent's defence in the final third of the pitch. Having a good long shot is also a must, as this gives you another effective way to score outside the box.
- De Bruyne
- Pogba
- Milinković-Savić
It is highly recommended to look for defensive midfielders with three attacking and three defending work rate in order for your midfielder to be able to push up and support the attack as well as return to help out in defence. Other stats to look out for are interceptions to stop attacks. Players with high stamina are also crucial in order to be able to go up and down the pitch as well as players with good passing stats so that they are able to spread the ball after winning it back.
- Matic
- Casemiro
- Kante
On the Most Optimal Control Settings for Professionals
The following are Team Flash’s control settings in FIFA Online 3:
Team Flash's Controls
© Team Flash
On How Much Training is Needed Before a Tournament
Leading up to the tournament, Team Flash makes sure that its players clear their schedules and dedicate all their time to training.
On a normal day, the team spends an average of eight hours a daily either on scrims or playing against random online opponents, reviewing their own replays to see what they could improve on in the future. They also spend time watching other pro players' streams or replays to see if there are new and effective moves which they can learn from.
Practice, practice, practice. It’s the only way to win.
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5 Beginner Tips to Start FIFA Online 3
- Go to YouTube and watch how skill moves are executed. After that, proceed to the training ground option in the game and practice your skill moves.
- At the front menu, press the pagedown button when the ball is in the box and practice your penalty kicks with the keyboard. Taking penalty kicks with a keyboard gives more consistent results than using a controller.
- Corner kicks are a very effective way to score. The best way to perform corner kicks is to find a friend to train with you. After a friendly game, you should practice your corners while your friend defends against you. In the second half, you and your friend can switch over and you can practice defending corners.
- Complete missions as soon as you receive them. These missions give out good rewards that can vastly improve your team everyday and they do refresh over time.
- If you are planning to spend any money on the game, wait until the special holidays such as Chinese New Year or the School Holidays as there will be free gifts or 50% bonus rewards on FIFA Online 3.
5 High Level Tips for Experts
- If you are having a hard time attacking in the game and have no ideas on how to score, just try your best to go to the flank and send a cross-in.Scoring from a cross is the best and most effective way of scoring in FIFA Online 3.
- Conceding from too many goals? Playing five at the back instead of four can help bulk up your defence greatly. Be it defending a cross or a counter attack.
- When a penalty is taken, take note of the player's hand motion. The direction of the swinging hand indicates which direction the penalty kick is going to go.
- Master a set piece technique For example, corner, penalty and free kick to get the upper hand.
- Adapt to how your opponent is playing. Do not get frustrated if things don’t go your way in a game and keep a cool head.
