FIFA 23 – Traits Explained: The Ultimate Guide

by Lordtoto01 / FIFA 23, Game Guides / 19 May 2022

Traits are the most important aspect of FIFA. They greatly influence how your players perform on the pitch and can be the difference between winning or losing a game. This guide contains a comprehensive list of all the traits in the game. Let’s begin.

TRAITS EXPLAINED IN FIFA 23

There are 5 categories of traits: Standard, CPU AI, Career Mode, Virtual Pro and Volta Football.

Categories determine which parts of the game the traits can be used. Here is a list of all the traits in FIFA 23:

Name	Description	Category
Outside Foot Shot	Players can perform outside foot shots.	Standard Virtual Pro (Player Career)
Finesse Shot	Applies a full curve when a player is performing a Finesse shot.	Virtual Pro (Career Mode) Virtual Pro (Pro Clubs) CPU AI Standard
Power Header	Gives players more powerful headers.	Virtual Pro (Player Career) Virtual Pro (Pro Clubs) Volta Football
Long Throw-In	Players have a longer maximum throw distance.	Standard Virtual Pro (Career Mode)
Giant Throw-In	Players have a longer maximum throw distance compared to long throw-in.	Virtual Pro (Career Mode) Virtual Pro (Pro Clubs) Standard
Takes Powerful Driven Free Kicks	Players produce a more powerful kick from further back.	CPU AI Standard Virtual Pro (Career Mode)
Early Crosser	Players are more likely to attempt an early cross.	CPU AI Virtual Pro (Career Mode)
Fancy Passes	When attempting flair passes, players are less likely to make errors.	CPU AI Standard Virtual Pro (Career Mode)
Swerve	Players can execute outside foot shots more accurately.	Virtual Pro (Career Mode) Virtual Pro (Pro Clubs) CPU AI Standard
Injury Prone	Players are more likely to get injured during a collision.	Standard
Flair	When attempting flair moves, players are less likely to make errors.	Virtual Pro (Career Mode) Virtual Pro (Pro Clubs) CPU AI Standard Volta Football
Solid Player	Players have a reduced chance of getting injured during a collision.	Virtual Pro (Pro Clubs) Standard
Rushes out of Goal	Goalkeepers will become more aggressive when exiting the box.	Standard
Rushes out of Goal	Goalkeepers will only try to intercept a cross when they’re sure they can reach the ball before the opponent.	Standard
GK Save with Foot	Goalkeepers are more likely to save the ball with their feet.	Standard
GK Comes for Crosses	Goalkeepers will try to intercept a cross even when they realize they can barely reach the ball before the opponent.	Standard
GK Long Thrower	Goalkeepers can now target players further away from them.	Virtual Pro (Career Mode) Virtual Pro (Pro Clubs) CPU AI Standard
GK Flat Kick	Pro goalkeepers can now perform driven side kicks when holding R1/RB.	Virtual Pro (Career Mode) Virtual Pro (Pro Clubs) CPU AI
Bicycle Kicks	Players will be able to perform bicycle kicks in certain situations but cannot force them.	CPU AI Standard Virtual Pro Volta Football
Second Wind	Players will be less fatigued after the 75-minute mark.	Virtual Pro (Career Mode) Virtual Pro (Pro Clubs)
Set Play Specialist	Players’ aiming reticule won’t recenter when they release the left stick during corner and free kicks.	CPU AI
Leadership	The trait is used alongside Team Player and One Club Player, while choosing a captain for a team if the previous captain is not in the lineup, or removed mid-game.	Standard
Team Player	The trait is used alongside Team Player and One Club Player, while choosing a captain for a team if the previous captain is not in the lineup, or removed mid-game.	Standard Career Mode
One Club Player	The trait is used alongside Team Player and One Club Player, while choosing a captain for a team if the previous captain is not in the lineup, or removed mid-game.	Standard Career Mode
Chip Shot	Players are more likely to chip the keeper.	CPU AI
Dives into Tackles	Players are more likely to use sliding tackles.	CPU AI
Long Passer	Players are more likely to attempt long passes.	CPU AI
Speed Dribbler	Players are more likely to attempt a zigzag dribble or a long run.	CPU AI
Technical Dribbler	Players are more likely to attempt a zigzag dribble or a long run.	CPU AI
Long Shot Taker	When running with the ball, players are more likely to attempt long shots.	CPU AI
Play Maker	Players with this trait will receive more passes from their teammates.	CPU AI

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