Season mode can be tough and so you would probably need a better team having a minimum overall rating within the 60-70 range. You can occasionally step in by pressing the “Sprint and Skill” button in dire circumstances.
It controls your players pretty well, especially when it comes to ball possession and passes. If you are playing Attack mode or the Season mode, then leave player control to the AI. Also, look for players that cost fewer coins and have better overall stats. Brophy almost all numbers are shown in green. In the screenshot below, the LWB player is being compared to J.
If most of his attributes are in green, then you are good to go. You can clearly see the player attributes comparison chart in the “Live Bidding” window. Before placing a bid, check whether the player you are going to bid on has better attributes than the player in your collection.