VS Attack (VSA) Guide

VS Attack (VSA) has been a core mode in FC Mobile since FIFA Mobile Season 1. Over time, it has gone through several format changes.

FC Mobile 26, VSA is no longer a separate mode. It’s now part of Division Rivals, alongside Head to Head (H2H) and Manager Mode (MM).

The VSA system is based on chances, meaning every play focuses on attacking opportunities. In earlier seasons, defensive situations (counter-attacks) could also appear when there was a large OVR gap between the two teams.

Basic Rules

Each match affects your division progress through Stars:

• Win: Earn 1 Star
• Draw: No change
• Loss: Lose 1 Star

Once you collect all Stars in your current division, you’ll be promoted to the next one. But if you lose all your Stars and lose again, you’ll be relegated to a lower division.

Bonus Points
You can earn Bonus Points from every match:

• Win: +3 Points
• Draw: +2 Points
• Loss: +1 Point

After earning enough Bonus Points, they automatically convert into a Bonus Star. Bonus Points only apply in divisions below FC Champion and reset when a new season begins.

Bonus Point requirements per Star:

• Amateur & Semi-Pro: 6 Points = 1 Star
• Pro to Legendary: 8 Points = 1 Star

Star Shield
A Star Shield prevents you from losing a Star after a defeat. You can earn Star Shields through Star Pass and Promotion Rewards.

Star Shield expire at the end of the season and only work in divisions below Legendary.

Divisions

VS Attack is split into several tiers, each made up of mini-divisions. You need 3 Stars to move up to the next mini-division, and each promotion gives you a reward.

Here are all the divisions in order:

• Amateur (III, II, I)
• Semi-Pro (III, II, I)
• Pro (V, IV, III, II, I)
• World Class (V, IV, III, II, I)
• Legendary (V, IV, III, II, I)
• FC Champion (0★, 10★, 20★, 30★, 40★, 50★)

In FC Champion, there’s no relegation. Players are ranked by the number of Stars they have, and if there’s a tie, the player who reached that total first ranks higher.

At the start of a new Division Rivals season, you’ll move down 5 mini-divisions, but never below Pro V. If you finished below Pro V, your Stars will reset instead.

You can also claim all promotion rewards from divisions below your new placement.

Players in Amateur and Semi-Pro divisions are protected from relegation, meaning they can’t drop below their current mini-division. This makes the early progression easier for newer players.

Weekly Leaderboard

The Weekly Leaderboard runs from Thursday to Thursday every week.

Here’s how it works:

• Rankings are based on total wins during the week.
• You must play at least one match to qualify.
• Players are grouped by division into leaderboards of 20 players each.
• If two players have the same wins, the one who reached it first ranks higher.
• At the end of the week, rewards are given based on your rank, with higher divisions receiving better rewards.

VSA Tips & Tricks

These VSA tips are based on my experience playing since Season 1. If you’re new to the game, make sure to read the Gameplay Controls guide first before jumping into matches.

Tip #1
Each VS Attack match lasts 1 minute and 30 seconds, giving you around 10–15 chances to score. To play VSA effectively, focus on converting Good and Great Chances into goals, and quickly skip Basic Chances (unless you’re confident you can score). The faster you clear weaker chances, the more total chances you’ll get in the match.

Tip #2
If you’re struggling to finish Great Chances, try these two simple solutions:

1. Switch your attackers: some players perform better depending on their stats and gameplay.
2. Improve your shooting angle: poor angles or weak shots can make the ball miss the target or get saved by the goalkeeper.

Tip #3
Avoid changing formations too often. Instead, memorize your usual attacking patterns, since VSA scenarios repeat frequently in future matches. The more familiar you are with these patterns, the more consistent your performance will be.

Tip #4
Use 5-star weak foot attackers whenever possible, as they can shoot accurately from any angle. For midfielders, 4-star weak foot is still acceptable.

Tip #5
For Basic Chances that are too far from the goal, aim toward the side of the field and use the Pass button to send the ball out of play. This helps you quickly move to the next chance. It’s especially useful when facing opponents with 3 or more higher OVR, since basic chances against stronger teams are usually harder to convert.

Tip #6
The best skill moves to beat defenders in this mode are Lane Change and Roulette. Learn to use these moves effectively, and you’ll create more space, break through defenses more easily, and score more goals in VSA matches.

Mastering these VSA strategies will help you score more goals, climb higher in Division Rivals, and win more matches consistently.