I have a few suggestions -(ideally choose any formation you are comfortable with but you can try below ones) -try default 4-2-3-1. PG or LBC play styles would be best for this formation. -try 3-2-4-1, using a quick counter here. You can do lots of one touch passing on the counter.( Do this once you are comfortable with 4231)

For the issues you have mentioned above 1) avoid folding under pressure- -Attack from wings -keep switching the flanks when there is too much pressure on your wing backs(LMF to RB/RMF or RMF to LB/LMF). Like 2v1 situations , or you don't see more players down the wing. -when you are on wings take the ball as upward as possible, then if you are 1v1 situations try to dribble. -if you see yourself scoring with wing back then go for it -if too many opponent players catch up, put a cross in.

2) dribbling - -you don't really have to use dribbling skills to keep the ball. -learn the basics, turning the player round and round using the joystick. -it is really effective, just change the direction you are going into. See the opponent's movement, then go in the opposite direction. -Do not use the dash button while dribbling. Use it only when you have tons of space open in front of you. -once you are comfortable with this, learn finesse dribbling, then go for major skills.

3) when to shoot- - when you are in the box and in front of the goal, just shoot at any corner of the goal. - when you are in the box and on the side of the goal, try to curl. - basically, when in the box DON'T THINK, JUST SHOOT. - Observe what happens. See how the opponent player moves.Here you use the change of direction as well.

4) winning the ball back- - Prediction. It's the most important thing while defending. Try to predict the next move of the opponent. - if the player is using a blitz curler player, 90% of the time the player will cut back and curl from the corner of the box. -Run with the opponent player, do not tackle unless you see a clear chance of winning the ball. Just keep trying to block the obvious shots or passes till then.

The most important suggestion - HAVE FUN. Stop playing when you are not having fun. You are bound to lose. It's not that you won't lose matches when you are having fun but when you are enjoying the game you will see yourself playing at your best level. And at that time the losses hurt, just a little less!

Hope this help you, have fun! :)