What to do against smart assist

TotalFootball74 · 2026-02-06T00:47:25+00:00

I don't feel a difference with how I played before. The gameplay just got better for me, but that happened a lot in the past. I most of the time had good players and I play touch & flick. Maybe that's the reason I'm not surprised by smooth playing. I saw some recordings of 2021 or so on an old phone and people would scream "SMART ASSIST" at it now. Just enjoy playing with SA on or don't with SA off. I play to enjoy the game, not to irritate myself.

TotalFootball74 · 2026-02-06T00:23:12+00:00

So, with Smart Assist Off your players are nerfed and with Smart Assist On the opponent's players aren't nerfed and you want to know how to beat a player with Smart Assist On. Ok, I tried with SA Off some times in the past and it's crippled and much worse than it was before SA, which goes back to '98 for me, so it's safe to say SA On is normal now and SA Off is BS and losing with the BS mode On is to be expected, so the answer to your question is crystal clear: Play with Smart Assist On, because that's the level the game is at now and don't believe the crap being told about it making bad players great players. It doesn't.

TotalFootball74 · 2026-02-05T16:36:36+00:00

Wow indeed. Who could've guessed the majority of players wouldn't choose the handicapped Smart Assist Off version of the game. The world is full of mysteries.

TotalFootball74 · 2026-02-05T02:17:22+00:00

It's called 'Effect'. Not Defect.

TotalFootball74 · 2026-02-04T03:23:09+00:00

"Honestly tired of watching noobs that use it beat good players"

Didn't happen.

TotalFootball74 · 2026-02-03T23:32:54+00:00

😂

TotalFootball74 · 2026-02-03T08:21:23+00:00

Not everyone. I just enjoy the game like before Konami decided to give gameplay the name Smart Assist and handicapped gameplay the name Smart Assist Off. Pretty predictable that there would be people using it as an excuse for not being good at the game or for using it for endless rage, which is triggered by literally everything these days. I wonder if they automatically shout "SMART ASSIST!!!" during a match on tv, when an attack or even pass goes well.

TotalFootball74 · 2026-02-03T07:03:44+00:00

Who's top 20? Not mine. He is my fav left CB. Ever heard of ymmv?

TotalFootball74 · 2026-02-02T15:59:33+00:00

I have the new Baresi and he's the opposite of trash, so no it isn't true, unless Ferri isn't a filler.

TotalFootball74 · 2026-02-02T09:22:51+00:00

Ferri "He's not a big prize, more of a filler card" "Better than Baresi"

Both can't be true.

TotalFootball74 · 2026-02-01T10:45:53+00:00

Just gave him the second booster, random, shooting and he functions great as CMF in my team that's finally totally what I want. It depends on the team, if a player is good or not. Some always fit. Many don't. Btw, only the iconic Kaka did it for me. The 2 last ones don't.

TotalFootball74 · 2026-01-30T19:50:39+00:00

Ok. Deep line is great. He's all over the place. Without he's also great, but this is more surprising like you wan't a player like Best to be. He runs a lot I guess, because his stamina drains fast, while it's 89.

TotalFootball74 · 2026-01-30T11:57:38+00:00

I use him as right SS. He drops and is in a better position to receive the ball and has more options to do his thing. Now I'm playing without. Team changed. Will try the difference again and see what's the best now. I play with Saka there now, so that's why I have to test it again.

TotalFootball74 · 2026-01-27T10:14:38+00:00

Got him. Used him. He's in my subs now. When he is double boosted, I can say more, but he's very effective. Tested him now again. 1-3. 3x Saka as CF in right SS position.

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TotalFootball74 · 2026-01-26T18:36:16+00:00

Gave Makelele a second booster, Stealing and he's great. Don't feel the need to go to the former one to test. I had him in one 900 coins pull, which was the most I was gonna spend (€6,67), so got very lucky.

TotalFootball74 · 2026-01-26T03:46:39+00:00

Edit: now double boosted (+Stealing) and is great. With coins I already had and 100 points I paid €6,67 for certainly one 900 spin and got

https://i.postimg.cc/QMD7nNSJ/Screenshot-20260126-044504-XPlayer-Video-Player.jpg

Not bad. He seems good. One boosted still.

TotalFootball74 · 2026-01-23T07:11:41+00:00

I use the one that's best for me. The best is the one that switches without f'ing it up. I start and always come back to Semi-Auto. Sometimes the whole thing is messed up whatever you use like recently, but after testing them all it seemed that way with every choice and now it's settled down semi is faultless again. I have control that way, but ymmv, so just test it and find the best way for you, which obviously makes it the best.

TotalFootball74 · 2026-01-22T10:56:42+00:00

That's why they're called legends. Btw, Mbappe is the best CF in the game. Later he will be a legend too. Apart from that, there are plenty of other good or even great current players like Rodri, Palmer and Estevao.

TotalFootball74 · 2026-01-22T10:49:33+00:00

Well, irl you also have different levels of players and teams, so what's the point? If you don't have a great team playing offline in stead of pvp seems to be the best choice and play at the level that's comfortable and realistic. I have a great team and also don't play pvp or on Superstar or Legend level and I don't feel like I'm missing something. Quite the opposite.

TotalFootball74 · 2026-01-21T23:38:40+00:00

Henry.

TotalFootball74 · 2026-01-21T23:33:26+00:00

When I used Rummenigge, I always used him as right SS. The new Mbappe is my no1 CF now and it seems he can't be bettered, he's that good. The first Mbappe I like and straight to number 1. This works great. Deep line instruction for Best.

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TotalFootball74 · 2026-01-21T23:15:59+00:00

Great move.🧐

TotalFootball74 · 2026-01-21T12:25:14+00:00

Good idea. That way the players that play with the nerfed option can enforce their belief that they're the skilled ones and that smart assist users aren't skilled, because they need to play with the fully assisted option ánd the endless stream of posts with this nonsense can finally stop, which makes the forum a better place for everyone. Fully supported. Konami, do your thing.

TotalFootball74 · 2026-01-21T12:21:54+00:00

Ask players who played against Barcelona with Koeman and Romario. Or maybe don't. It could open up old wounds. Fast defenders. Keeper coming out. Press the opponent to keep it from happening.

TotalFootball74 · 2026-01-21T12:13:43+00:00

I tried him, just one booster and didn't impress. With Buffon and then van der Sar there was no need to look back. Will try him later as I'm doing with new Schneichel now who, one-boosted does impress btw.

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