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
- PlayStation
- Xbox
- 1-Star Skill Moves
- PlayStation
- Xbox
- 2-Star Skill Moves
- PlayStation & Xbox
- 3-Star Skill Moves
- PlayStation & Xbox
- 4-Star Skill Moves
- PlayStation
- Xbox
- 5-Star Skill Moves
- PlayStation&Xbox
- Should I Use Skill Moves in FC 26?
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
Trickster Rainbow
1–5 Star
Flick RS Back, Forward
Explosive Stepover (From Stand and Jog)
3–5 Star
Hold L1 + Rotate RS Forward to Left / Right (+ LS direction to exit)
Advanced Heel Flick (From Jog)
4–5 Star
Flick RS Forward, Back + LS diagonal left or right or forward
Drag To Chop (From Stand)
4–5 Star
Hold L2 + Roll RS Left, Back, Right / Right, Back, Left
Elastico Variation (From Jog)
5 Star
Hold L2 + Rotate RS Right, Back, Left / Rotate RS Left, Back, Right
Xbox
Skill Move
Stars
Controls
Trickster Rainbow
1–5 Star
Flick RS Back, Forward
Explosive Stepover (From Stand and Jog)
3–5 Star
Hold LB + Rotate RS Fwd to Left / Right (+ LS direction to exit)
Advanced Heel Flick (From Jog)
4–5 Star
Flick RS Forward, Back + LS diagonal left or right or forward
Drag To Chop (From Stand)
4–5 Star
Hold LT + Roll RS Left, Back, Right / Right, Back, Left
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
Directional Nutmeg
Hold L1 + R1 + R Direction
Ball Juggle (while standing)
L2 + R1 Tap
Open Up Fake Shot Left
Hold L1 + ■ or ○ then X + L top left
Open Up Fake Shot Right
Hold L1 + ■ or ○ then X + L top right
Flick Up
R3
First Time Feint Turn
Hold L1 + R1 + L down
Xbox
Skill Move
Control
Directional Nutmeg
Hold LB + RB + R Direction
Ball Juggle (while standing)
LT + RB Tap
Open Up Fake Shot Left
Hold LB + X or B then Y + L top left
Open Up Fake Shot Right
Hold LB + X or B then Y + L top right
Flick Up
R3
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
Feint Forward and Turn
Flick ↓↓
Body Feint Right
R Flick →
Body Feint Left
R Flick ←
Stepover Right
R rotate ↑→
Stepover Left
R rotate ↑←
Reverse Stepover Right
R rotate →↑
Reverse Stepover Left
R rotate ←↑
Ball Roll Left
R Hold ←
Ball Roll Right
R Hold →
Drag Back
L2 + R2 + L Flick ↓ (PlayStation)
LT + RT + L Flick ↓ (Xbox)
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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
Heel Flick
R Flick ↑↓
Roulette Right
R rotate ↓ through ←
Roulette Left
R rotate ↓ through →
Fake Left & Go Right
R rotate ←↓→
Fake Right & Go Left
R rotate →↓←
Heel Chop Left (running)
Hold L2 + ■ or ○ then X + L ← (PlayStation)
Hold LT + X or B then Y + L ← (Xbox)
Heel Chop Right (running)
Hold L2 + ■ or ○ then X + L → (PlayStation)
Hold LT + X or B then Y + L → (Xbox)
Shutter Feint
Hold L2 + ■ or ○ then ←→ or →← (PlayStation)
Hold LT + X or B then ←→ or →← (Xbox)
Feint Left & Exit Right
R rotate ←↓→
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
Ball Hop (standing)
Hold L1 + R3
Ball Roll Drag
Hold L1 + R Flick ↑ then ←/→
Drag Back Turn
Hold L2 + R Hold ↓
Heel to Heel
R Flick ↑↓
Simple Rainbow
R Flick ↑↑↓
Spin Left
Hold R2+R1 + Rotate R ↖
Spin Right
Hold R2+R1 + Rotate R ↗
Stop & Turn Left
R Flick ↑ then ←
Stop & Turn Right
R Flick ↑ then →
Ball Roll Cut Right
R Hold ← + L →
Ball Roll Cut Left
R Hold → + L ←
Fake Pass
Hold R2 + ■ or ○ then X
Fake Pass Exit Left
Hold R2 + ■ or ○ then X + L ↖
Fake Pass Exit Right
Hold R2 + ■ or ○ then X + L ↗
Quick Ball Rolls
R Hold ↓
Lane Change Left
Hold L1 + R Hold ←
Lane Change Right
Hold L1 + R Hold →
Three Touch Roulette Left
Hold L2 + R Flick ↓ then ←
Three Touch Roulette Right
Hold L2 + R Flick ↓ then →
Drag Back Spin Left
R Flick ↓ then ←
Drag Back Spin Right
R Flick ↓ then →
Drag to Heel
L1 + R Flick ↑ then ←/→
Heel to Ball Roll
L1 + R Flick ↑ then ↓
Ball Roll Cut
L1 + R Flick ↓↓
Xbox
Skill Move
Control
Ball Hop (standing)
Hold LB + R3
Ball Roll Drag
Hold LB + R Flick ↑ then ←/→
Drag Back Turn
Hold LT + R Hold ↓
Heel to Heel
R Flick ↑↓
Simple Rainbow
R Flick ↑↑↓
Spin Left
Hold RT+RB + Rotate R ↖
Spin Right
Hold RT+RB + Rotate R ↗
Stop & Turn Left
R Flick ↑ then ←
Stop & Turn Right
R Flick ↑ then →
Ball Roll Cut Right
R Hold ← + L →
Ball Roll Cut Left
R Hold → + L ←
Fake Pass
Hold RT + X or B then Y
Fake Pass Exit Left
Hold RT + X or B then Y + L ↖
Fake Pass Exit Right
Hold RT + X or B then Y + L ↗
Quick Ball Rolls
R Hold ↓
Lane Change Left
Hold LB + R Hold ←
Lane Change Right
Hold LB + R Hold →
Three Touch Roulette Left
Hold LT + R Flick ↓ then ←
Three Touch Roulette Right
Hold LT + R Flick ↓ then →
Drag Back Spin Left
R Flick ↓ then ←
Drag Back Spin Right
R Flick ↓ then →
Drag to Heel
LB + R Flick ↑ then ←/→
Heel to Ball Roll
LB + R Flick ↑ then ↓
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
Elastico
R → rotate ↓←
Reverse Elastico
R ← rotate ↓→
Advanced Rainbow
R Flick ↓ hold ↑↑
Hocus Pocus
R rotate ↓←↓→
Triple Elastico
R rotate ↓→↓←
Ball Roll Flick Left
R Hold → then Flick ↑ (PlayStation)
R Hold → then Flick ↑ (Xbox)
Ball Roll Flick Right
R Hold ← then Flick ↑ (PlayStation)
R Hold ← then Flick ↑ (Xbox)
Heel Flick Turn
Hold R1 + R Flick ↑↓ (PlayStation)
Hold RB + R Flick ↑↓ (Xbox)
Sombrero Flick
R Flick ↑↑↓
Turn & Spin Left
R Flick ↑ then ←
Turn & Spin Right
R Flick ↑ then →
Ball Roll Fake Left
R Hold ← then R Flick ←
Ball Roll Fake Right
R Hold → then R Flick →
Ball Roll Fake Turn
Hold L2 + R Flick ↑ then ←/→ (PlayStation)
Hold LT + R Flick ↑ then ←/→ (Xbox)
Rabona Fake
Hold L2 + ■ or ○ then X + L ↓ (PlayStation)
Hold LT + X or B then A + L ↓ (Xbox)
Elastico Chop Left
R Flick ↓ then ←
Elastico Chop Right
R Flick ↓ then →
Spin Flick Left
Hold R1 + R Flick ↑ then ← (PlayStation)
Hold RB + R Flick ↑ then ← (Xbox)
Spin Flick Right
Hold R1 + R Flick ↑ then → (PlayStation)
Hold RB + R Flick ↑ then → (Xbox)
Flick Over
R Hold ↑
Tornado Spin
Hold L1 + R Flick ↑ then ←/→ (PlayStation)
Hold LB + R Flick ↑ then ←/→ (Xbox)
Heel Fake
Hold L2 + R ←→ or →← (PlayStation)
Hold LT + R ←→ or →← (Xbox)
Flair Rainbow
Hold L2 + R Flick ↑↓ (PlayStation)
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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