EA FC 25 has introduced numerous new Skill Moves, offering gamers an expanded array of tactics to penetrate enemy defenses and net more goals. These moves have consistently been the most effective and dominant attacking strategies in the current game meta, with skilled players leveraging their full potential.
Despite some moves being exceptionally powerful, executing them is not always straightforward. To master these skills, players need to practice, become familiar with the controls, and identify the optimal times and positions for use. This article will outline the controls for all available Skill Moves in EA FC 25.
Unlocking EA FC 25 Skill Moves: Dribble Past Opponents with Style
The right analog stick serves as the core control for nearly all EA FC 25 Skill Moves. Although other buttons may be involved, such as modifiers like LT/LB or RT/RB on Xbox, and L1/L2 or R1/R2 on PlayStation, the right analog stick remains essential for performing these maneuvers.
Below are the controls for each Skill Move, along with the required star rating for players to execute them:
1 Star Skill Moves
These Skill Moves can be executed by any player in EA FC 25:
Skill Name | Controls |
Directional Nutmeg | Hold L1+R1 and flick the right stick |
Ball Juggle (Standing) | Hold L2 and tap the R1 button |
Open Up Fake Shot | Hold L1 + Square or Circle, then X while aiming with the left stick |
Flick Up | Click R3 |
First Time Feint Turn | Hold L1+ R1 while aiming downwards with left stick |
2 Star Skill Moves
These moves are slightly more advanced and cannot be performed by goalkeepers:
Skill Move Name | Controls |
Feint Forward and Turn | Flick right stick downwards twice |
Body Feint Right/Left | Flick right stick left or right |
Stepover Left/Right | Rotate right stick anticlockwise/clockwise from top to bottom |
Reverse Stepover Left/Right | Rotate right stick clockwise/anticlockwise from sideways to top |
Ball Roll Left/Right | Hold right stick left/right |
Drag Back | L1+R1+ Flick right stick downwards |
3 Star Skill Moves
Most high-tier attackers possess at least this skill level. However, many center-backs and some midfielders won’t qualify for 3 Star Skill Moves:
Skill Move Name | Controls |
Very Flick | Flick right stick up and then down |
Roulette | Rotate right stick three quarters clockwise/anticlockwise |
Fake Left Go Right/Fake Right Go Left | Rotate right stick two quarters anticlockwise/clockwise |
Heel Chop (While Running) | Hold L2+ square and then X while choosing direction with left stick |
Feint Left Go Right/Feint Right Go Left | Rotate right stick two quarters anticlockwise/clockwise |
Stutter Feint | Hold L2+ Right stick left+ right or right+ left |
4 Star Skill Moves
These Skill Moves are designed for proficient attackers known for their maneuverability:
Skill Move Name | Controls |
Ball Hop (Standing) | Hold L1+ R3 |
Ball Roll Drag | Hold L1+ Flick right stick up and then left or right |
Drag Back Turn | Hold L2+ Hold right stick down |
Flair Nutmegs | Hold L1+ R1 and give direction with right stick |
Heel to Heel | Flick right stick up and then down |
Simple Rainbow | Flick right stick down and then up |
Stop and Turn | Flick right stick up and then left or right |
Ball Roll Cut Left/Right | Hold right stick left and left stick right/ Hold right stick right and left stick left |
Fake Pass (Standing) | Hold R2+ square then X |
Fake Pass Exit Left/Right (Standing) | Hold R2+ square then X+ aim with left stick |
Quick Ball Rolls | Hold down right stick |
Lane Change Left/Right | Hold L1+ Hold right stick left or right |
Three Touch Roulette | Hold L2+ Flick right stick down and left/right |
Heel to Ball Roll | Hold L1+ Flick right stick up and down |
Ball Roll Cut | Hold L1+ Flick right stick down twice |
Drag Back Spin | Flick right stick down and then left or right |
5 Star Skill Moves
The most exceptional Skill Moves are reserved for elite tricksters. Players like Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Junior from Real Madrid, along with icons like Cristiano Ronaldo and Neymar, exemplify this skill level:
Skill Move Name | Controls |
In Air Elastico (While Juggling) | Hold L2+ Flick right stick right then left |
Chest Flick (While Juggling) | Hold L2 + R3 twice |
Around the World (While Juggling) | Hold L2 and rotate right stick clockwise completely |
Elastic | Rotate right stick two quarters clockwise |
Reverse Elastic | Rotate right stick two quarters anticlockwise |
Advanced Rainbow | Flick right stick down, then hold right stick up, then flick it up |
Heel Flick Turn | Hold L2 + Hold R1 + Flick right stick up then down |
Flick Hat | Flick right stick up twice then down |
Turn and Spin Left/Right | Flick right stick up then left/right |
Ball Roll Fake Left/Right (Standing) | Hold right stick left then flick right/ Hold right stick right then flick left |
Ball Roll Fake Turn | Hold L2+ Flick right stick up then left then right |
Rabona Fake (While Jogging) | Hold L2+ square then X while pointing left stick down |
Elastic Chop | Hold L2+ Hold R1+ rotate right stick two quarters clockwise/anticlockwise |
Spin Flick | Hold L2+ Hold R1+ Flick right stick up and then right |
Flick Over | Hold right stick up |
Tornado Spin | Hold L2+ Hold L1+ Flick right stick up and then left |
Heel Fake | Hold L2+ Flick right stick left and then right or right and then left |
Flair Rainbow | Hold L1+ flick right stick down and then up |
Armed with these incredible skills, you’ll be ready to dismantle even the toughest defenses in EA FC 25 and score goals with flair.
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