PES 2021 PS2 Crymax Edition - Defending Guide
Best Ways to Defend in PES 2021 PS2 Crymax Edition
Jockey Defending (Contain)
Hold R2 to stay in front of the attacker. Don't rush; let the attacker make a mistake.
Time Your Tackles
Press X (Standing Tackle) or Square (Sliding Tackle). Avoid spamming tackles to prevent fouls.
Use Super Cancel
Hold R1 + R2 to manually control your player and stop auto-movements.
Cut Passing Lanes
Position your defender between the attacker and the passing target to intercept passes.
Apply Team Pressing
Hold Square to call a teammate to press the opponent. Don't overuse it or your defense will be exposed.
Use Goalkeeper Manual Control
Hold Triangle to rush the goalkeeper out. Use Triangle + Right Stick to manually move the keeper for 1v1 saves.
Switch Players Quickly
Use the Right Stick to flick towards the player you want to control instead of relying on L1 auto-switch.
Use Defensive Formations
Recommended formations: 4-2-3-1 (strong midfield protection) or 5-3-2 (extra center-back for counter-attacks).
Final Tips for Solid Defending:
- Stay patient - don't rush into tackles.
- Use your midfielders - don't always rely on defenders.
- Position your players well - cutting off passing lanes is more effective than tackling.
- Watch for skill moves - be ready to react to dribblers.