FIFA 10 delivers a true soccer experience with authentic club and leagues licenses as well as new tailored gameplay enhancements and innovations that combine to create the complete soccer simulation. Various elements of gameplay have been enhanced to give a more responsive and fluid experience. An improved heading and crossing system system that allows for greater attacking potency, more effective player switching, and simple to do skill moves. Quick free kicks also allow the user to keep the game going. Additional gameplay improvements include better collision avoidance for teammates, improved support runs from team mates for more attacking options, and improved goalkeepers for more authentic goal-mouth action.

New Team Styles allow you to tailor the way your team plays and counter the style of your opponents accordingly. Also added is a Pre-match Scouting reports. Before each match, your coach will advise you on your opponents style of play and key players to watch out for, giving you key insights into learning about the opposition teams and how to beat them.