Skill Moves in FC 26 are special ball-control techniques that allow players to showcase flair and enhance dominance on the field. Each player is assigned a Skill Moves rating ranging from one to five stars, which determines the variety of moves they can perform.
The higher the star rating, the more advanced the skills available. A one-star player can only execute the most basic tricks, while a five-star player has access to the entire arsenal—from fundamental maneuvers to the most intricate flicks. In this guide, LDShop will provide a complete button mapping reference for both PS5 and Xbox platforms.
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FC 26 5 New Skill Moves
As always, this year's game introduces a fresh set of skill moves, providing attackers with unprecedented ways to break down defenses.
PlayStation
|
Skill Move |
Stars |
Controls |
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Trickster Rainbow |
1–5 Star |
Flick RS Back, Forward |
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Explosive Stepover (From Stand and Jog) |
3–5 Star |
Hold L1 + Rotate RS Forward to Left / Right (+ LS direction to exit) |
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Advanced Heel Flick (From Jog) |
4–5 Star |
Flick RS Forward, Back + LS diagonal left or right or forward |
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Drag To Chop (From Stand) |
4–5 Star |
Hold L2 + Roll RS Left, Back, Right / Right, Back, Left |
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Elastico Variation (From Jog) |
5 Star |
Hold L2 + Rotate RS Right, Back, Left / Rotate RS Left, Back, Right |
Xbox
|
Skill Move |
Stars |
Controls |
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Trickster Rainbow |
1–5 Star |
Flick RS Back, Forward |
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Explosive Stepover (From Stand and Jog) |
3–5 Star |
Hold LB + Rotate RS Fwd to Left / Right (+ LS direction to exit) |
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Advanced Heel Flick (From Jog) |
4–5 Star |
Flick RS Forward, Back + LS diagonal left or right or forward |
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Drag To Chop (From Stand) |
4–5 Star |
Hold LT + Roll RS Left, Back, Right / Right, Back, Left |
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Elastico Variation (From Jog) |
5 Star |
Hold LT + Rotate RS Right, Back, Left / Rotate RS Left, Back, Right |
These new moves give attackers more options and freedom while in possession. But don't sleep on the classic Roulette—it's still a game-changer in FC 26 and one of the best ways to beat a defender.
1-Star Skill Moves
While all players in FC 26 have access to one-star skill moves—the game's most fundamental tricks—these basic techniques remain surprisingly effective. Simple ball flicks, fake shots, and elementary juggling can create decisive openings in congested areas. A cleverly executed nutmeg or a well-timed feint turn is often enough to disrupt defensive lines, creating valuable passing opportunities or unlocking new shooting angles.
PlayStation
|
Skill Move |
Control |
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Directional Nutmeg |
Hold L1 + R1 + R Direction |
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Ball Juggle (while standing) |
L2 + R1 Tap |
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Open Up Fake Shot Left |
Hold L1 + ■ or ○ then X + L top left |
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Open Up Fake Shot Right |
Hold L1 + ■ or ○ then X + L top right |
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Flick Up |
R3 |
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First Time Feint Turn |
Hold L1 + R1 + L down |
Xbox
|
Skill Move |
Control |
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Directional Nutmeg |
Hold LB + RB + R Direction |
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Ball Juggle (while standing) |
LT + RB Tap |
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Open Up Fake Shot Left |
Hold LB + X or B then Y + L top left |
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Open Up Fake Shot Right |
Hold LB + X or B then Y + L top right |
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Flick Up |
R3 |
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First Time Feint Turn |
Hold LB + RB + L down |
2-Star Skill Moves
Two-star skill moves build directly upon the foundational techniques, offering players enhanced creative options without requiring elite player ratings. Even with moderately skilled athletes on your roster, you can effectively utilize maneuvers like body feints, precise ball rolls, and convincing stepovers to generate crucial separation from opponents. While these techniques remain fundamentally straightforward, their tactical application becomes particularly valuable in congested areas of the pitch. A well-executed body swerve or a sudden drag-back can successfully disrupt defensive positioning, creating vital openings for both penetrating passes and advancing possession.
PlayStation & Xbox
|
Skill Move |
Control |
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Feint Forward and Turn |
Flick ↓↓ |
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Body Feint Right |
R Flick → |
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Body Feint Left |
R Flick ← |
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Stepover Right |
R rotate ↑→ |
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Stepover Left |
R rotate ↑← |
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Reverse Stepover Right |
R rotate →↑ |
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Reverse Stepover Left |
R rotate ←↑ |
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Ball Roll Left |
R Hold ← |
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Ball Roll Right |
R Hold → |
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Drag Back |
L2 + R2 + L Flick ↓ (PlayStation) |
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LT + RT + L Flick ↓ (Xbox) |
3-Star Skill Moves
Three-star skill moves introduce a new dimension of creative attacking play, elevating your offensive arsenal with sophisticated maneuvers that consistently trouble defenders. These techniques enable dynamic turns and clever feints that generate valuable space in the final third. With access to the graceful Roulette and the deceptive Heel Flick, three-star rated players develop an unpredictable quality, capable of disrupting defensive structures and creating clear scoring chances through their expanded repertoire.
PlayStation & Xbox
|
Skill Move |
Control |
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Heel Flick |
R Flick ↑↓ |
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Roulette Right |
R rotate ↓ through ← |
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Roulette Left |
R rotate ↓ through → |
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Fake Left & Go Right |
R rotate ←↓→ |
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Fake Right & Go Left |
R rotate →↓← |
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Heel Chop Left (running) |
Hold L2 + ■ or ○ then X + L ← (PlayStation) |
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Hold LT + X or B then Y + L ← (Xbox) |
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Heel Chop Right (running) |
Hold L2 + ■ or ○ then X + L → (PlayStation) |
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Hold LT + X or B then Y + L → (Xbox) |
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Shutter Feint |
Hold L2 + ■ or ○ then ←→ or →← (PlayStation) |
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Hold LT + X or B then ←→ or →← (Xbox) |
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Feint Left & Exit Right |
R rotate ←↓→ |
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Feint Right & Exit Left |
R rotate →↓← |
4-Star Skill Moves
Four-star skill moves elevate your game with advanced creative control. They unlock fluid turns, rainbow flicks, and sharp spins that make players exceptionally unpredictable. This technical arsenal enables attackers and midfielders to carve open defenses through precise movements and stylish combinations.
PlayStation
|
Skill Move |
Control |
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Ball Hop (standing) |
Hold L1 + R3 |
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Ball Roll Drag |
Hold L1 + R Flick ↑ then ←/→ |
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Drag Back Turn |
Hold L2 + R Hold ↓ |
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Heel to Heel |
R Flick ↑↓ |
|
Simple Rainbow |
R Flick ↑↑↓ |
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Spin Left |
Hold R2+R1 + Rotate R ↖ |
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Spin Right |
Hold R2+R1 + Rotate R ↗ |
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Stop & Turn Left |
R Flick ↑ then ← |
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Stop & Turn Right |
R Flick ↑ then → |
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Ball Roll Cut Right |
R Hold ← + L → |
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Ball Roll Cut Left |
R Hold → + L ← |
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Fake Pass |
Hold R2 + ■ or ○ then X |
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Fake Pass Exit Left |
Hold R2 + ■ or ○ then X + L ↖ |
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Fake Pass Exit Right |
Hold R2 + ■ or ○ then X + L ↗ |
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Quick Ball Rolls |
R Hold ↓ |
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Lane Change Left |
Hold L1 + R Hold ← |
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Lane Change Right |
Hold L1 + R Hold → |
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Three Touch Roulette Left |
Hold L2 + R Flick ↓ then ← |
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Three Touch Roulette Right |
Hold L2 + R Flick ↓ then → |
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Drag Back Spin Left |
R Flick ↓ then ← |
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Drag Back Spin Right |
R Flick ↓ then → |
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Drag to Heel |
L1 + R Flick ↑ then ←/→ |
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Heel to Ball Roll |
L1 + R Flick ↑ then ↓ |
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Ball Roll Cut |
L1 + R Flick ↓↓ |
Xbox
|
Skill Move |
Control |
|
Ball Hop (standing) |
Hold LB + R3 |
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Ball Roll Drag |
Hold LB + R Flick ↑ then ←/→ |
|
Drag Back Turn |
Hold LT + R Hold ↓ |
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Heel to Heel |
R Flick ↑↓ |
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Simple Rainbow |
R Flick ↑↑↓ |
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Spin Left |
Hold RT+RB + Rotate R ↖ |
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Spin Right |
Hold RT+RB + Rotate R ↗ |
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Stop & Turn Left |
R Flick ↑ then ← |
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Stop & Turn Right |
R Flick ↑ then → |
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Ball Roll Cut Right |
R Hold ← + L → |
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Ball Roll Cut Left |
R Hold → + L ← |
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Fake Pass |
Hold RT + X or B then Y |
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Fake Pass Exit Left |
Hold RT + X or B then Y + L ↖ |
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Fake Pass Exit Right |
Hold RT + X or B then Y + L ↗ |
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Quick Ball Rolls |
R Hold ↓ |
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Lane Change Left |
Hold LB + R Hold ← |
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Lane Change Right |
Hold LB + R Hold → |
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Three Touch Roulette Left |
Hold LT + R Flick ↓ then ← |
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Three Touch Roulette Right |
Hold LT + R Flick ↓ then → |
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Drag Back Spin Left |
R Flick ↓ then ← |
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Drag Back Spin Right |
R Flick ↓ then → |
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Drag to Heel |
LB + R Flick ↑ then ←/→ |
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Heel to Ball Roll |
LB + R Flick ↑ then ↓ |
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Ball Roll Cut |
LB + R Flick ↓↓ |
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5-Star Skill Moves
Five-star skill moves represent the pinnacle of creative expression in FC 26. Exclusive to the most technically gifted players, these elite maneuvers are as rare as they are spectacular. They empower attackers to dismantle defenses, create breathtaking highlights, and single-handedly shift the momentum of a game.
PlayStation&Xbox
|
Skill Move |
Control |
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Elastico |
R → rotate ↓← |
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Reverse Elastico |
R ← rotate ↓→ |
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Advanced Rainbow |
R Flick ↓ hold ↑↑ |
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Hocus Pocus |
R rotate ↓←↓→ |
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Triple Elastico |
R rotate ↓→↓← |
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Ball Roll Flick Left |
R Hold → then Flick ↑ (PlayStation) |
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R Hold → then Flick ↑ (Xbox) |
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Ball Roll Flick Right |
R Hold ← then Flick ↑ (PlayStation) |
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R Hold ← then Flick ↑ (Xbox) |
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Heel Flick Turn |
Hold R1 + R Flick ↑↓ (PlayStation) |
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Hold RB + R Flick ↑↓ (Xbox) |
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Sombrero Flick |
R Flick ↑↑↓ |
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Turn & Spin Left |
R Flick ↑ then ← |
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Turn & Spin Right |
R Flick ↑ then → |
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Ball Roll Fake Left |
R Hold ← then R Flick ← |
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Ball Roll Fake Right |
R Hold → then R Flick → |
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Ball Roll Fake Turn |
Hold L2 + R Flick ↑ then ←/→ (PlayStation) |
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Hold LT + R Flick ↑ then ←/→ (Xbox) |
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Rabona Fake |
Hold L2 + ■ or ○ then X + L ↓ (PlayStation) |
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Hold LT + X or B then A + L ↓ (Xbox) |
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Elastico Chop Left |
R Flick ↓ then ← |
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Elastico Chop Right |
R Flick ↓ then → |
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Spin Flick Left |
Hold R1 + R Flick ↑ then ← (PlayStation) |
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Hold RB + R Flick ↑ then ← (Xbox) |
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Spin Flick Right |
Hold R1 + R Flick ↑ then → (PlayStation) |
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Hold RB + R Flick ↑ then → (Xbox) |
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Flick Over |
R Hold ↑ |
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Tornado Spin |
Hold L1 + R Flick ↑ then ←/→ (PlayStation) |
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Hold LB + R Flick ↑ then ←/→ (Xbox) |
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Heel Fake |
Hold L2 + R ←→ or →← (PlayStation) |
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Hold LT + R ←→ or →← (Xbox) |
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Flair Rainbow |
Hold L2 + R Flick ↑↓ (PlayStation) |
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Hold LT + R Flick ↑↓ (Xbox) |
Should I Use Skill Moves in FC 26?
Yes, spending time practicing Skill Moves in FC 26 is absolutely worth it. This year, the moves are more responsive with smoother animations and sharper turns. Once mastered, they will become a key weapon to turn the tide of a match.
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