EA FC 26 has already gone live with over thousands of users being active on the servers, experimenting with their Ultimate Teams. Apart from setting up your team with the right footballers, learning all FC 26 Skills is a key factor that stands out on the pitch to avoid tackles and interceptions. Starting from basic ball rolls to pulling off a 5-star flair rainbow, every move can completely change the way you approach your game on the virtual pitch.
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Unlock the flair: A Complete Guide to All FC 26 Skills

Many EA FC connoisseurs should already know about the previous skill moves. However, the developers were kind enough to introduce a bunch of new skills in the new iteration. Hence, this guide will explain all EA FC 26 skills and help you understand how to control the tempo, beat the defenders, and create more scoring chances with these little tricks.
What are Skills in FC 26?
Skills in FC 26 are nothing but a bunch of special moves with which you can beat any player in different scenarios, add some spice to your simple pass, and shoot gameplay, and where you can create more chances by controlling the tempo of the game. Like many other EA FC iterations in the past, these skills range from simple stepovers to reverse elasticos. Each one of them has its own star rating (FC 26 1-star skill moves, FC 26 2-star skill moves, FC 26 3-star skill moves, FC 26 4-star skill moves, FC 26 5-star skill moves), and a certain set of players can do it on the virtual pitch.
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Importance of Skills in FC 26
As we've iterated in the previous section, there's a huge importance of skills in FC 26. These skillsets are pivotal to creating chances, breaking tough lines on defensive thirds, maintaining the game's tempo, and much more. Now, if you're one of those users who grind Ultimate Team daily to climb their way through the top, you must master these skills in FC 26 to outplay your opponent. Moreover, with the newly introduced responsive controls and fresh techniques, it's high time you learn these skills to make your path easier towards glory. Enough with the talks, let's take a look at all FC 26 skills and a quick guide on how to perform them with controllers:
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All FC 26 Skills
All FC 26 skills are divided into a total of five categories based on how difficult they are to perform on the virtual pitch. Starting from 1-star skill moves to 5-star skill moves, all are there to surprise your opponent based on their skill levels. Here's a follow-up discussion regarding that:
1-Star skill Moves

FC 26 1-star skill moves are quite easy to perform, and can be used to trick lower skill level opponents. Here's a table explaining each move and how to perform it with your controller:
Skill Move | How to perform |
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Ball Juggle (While Standing) | L2 + R1 Tap |
Directional Nutmeg | Hold L1 + R1 + RS in any given direction |
Open Up Fake Shot Left | Hold L1 + Square or Circle then X + LS diagonally top left |
Open Up Fake Shot Right | Hold L1 + Square or Circle then X + LS diagonally top right |
Flick Up | Press R3 |
First Time Feint Turn | Hold L1 + R1 + LS down |
2-Star skill Moves

FC 26 2-star skill moves are a bit tougher but easier than the 2-star skill moves. Learning the following skills will surely help you in the early Division Rivals matches in the lower stage.
Skill Move | How to perform |
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Stepover Left | Roll RS to the left from the top |
Stepover Right | Roll RS to the right from the top |
Reverse Stepover Left | Roll RS to the top from the left |
Reverse Stepover Right | Roll RS to the top from the right |
Drag Back | L1 + R1 + Flick LS down |
Ball Roll Left | Hold RS left |
Ball Roll Right | Hold RS right |
Body Feint Left | Flick RS left |
Body Feint Right | Flick RS right |
Feint Forward and Turn | Flick RS down two times |
3-Star skill Moves

Once you get accustomed to the mechanics of the game, FC 26 3-star skill moves will be easy to perform. Even though they look a bit challenging at first, but once you can master the following moves, you can easily catch your opponents off guard.
Skill Move | How to perform |
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Roulette Left | Roll RS from the bottom to the left (anti-clockwise) |
Roulette Right | Roll RS from the bottom to the left (clockwise) |
Heel Flick | Flick RS up and down |
Fake Right and Go Left | Roll RS from right to left (clockwise) |
Fake Left and Go Right | Roll RS from left to right (anti-clockwise) |
Feint Left and Exit Right | Roll RS from left to right in a semicircle (anti-clockwise) |
Feint Right and Exit Left | Roll RS from right to left in a semicircle (clockwise) |
Stutter Feint | Hold L2 + Flick RS left then right or right then left |
Heel Chop Left (while running) | Hold L2 + Square or Circle, then X + Hold LS to the left |
Heel Chop Right (while running) | Hold L2 + Square or Circle, then X + Hold LS to the right |
4-Star skill Moves

FC 26 4-star skill moves are surely a game-changer, as these consist of some of the most advanced skills in the game. Even though they aren't categorized as 5-star moves, these are quite hard to perform in a real-time scenario.
Skill Move | How to perform |
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Ball Roll Drag | Hold L1 then flick RS up, left, or right |
Ball Hop (while standing) | Hold L1 then press RS |
Flair Nutmegs | Hold L1 + R1 + flick RS in any direction |
Heel to Heel | Flick RS up then down |
Simple Rainbow | Flick RS down, then up |
Spin Left | Hold L2 + Hold R1 + Roll RS in a semicircle from down to left in an anti-clockwise direction |
Spin Right | Hold L2 + Hold R1 + Roll RS in a semicircle from down to right in a clockwise direction |
Ball Roll Cut Right | Hold RS to the right and hold LS to the left |
Ball Roll Cut Left | Hold RS to the left and hold LS to the right |
Stop and Turn Left (while running) | Flick RS up and then left |
Stop and Turn Right (while running) | Flick RS up and then right |
Fake Pass (while standing) | Hold R2 + Square or Circle then X |
Fake Pass Exit Left (while standing) | Hold R2 + Square or Circle, then X + flick LS to the top left diagonally |
Fake Pass Exit Left (while standing) | Hold R2 + Square or Circle, then X + flick LS to the top right diagonally |
Lane Change Left | Hold L1 + Hold RS to the left |
Lane Change Right | Hold L1 + Hold RS to the right |
Three Touch Roulette Left | Hold L2 + flick RS down then left |
Three Touch Roulette Right | Hold L2 + flick RS down then right |
Quick Ball Rolls | Hold RS down |
Drag Back Spin Left | Flick RS down, then left |
Drag Back Spin Right | Flick RS down, then right |
Drag to Heel | Hold L1 + flick RS down, then left or right |
Heel to Ball Roll | Hold L1 + flick RS up then down |
Ball Roll Cut | Hold L1 + flick RS down 2 times |
5-Star skill Moves

FC 26 5-star skill moves are some of the toughest skill sets to learn in the game. Moreover, you must require a player card featuring a 5-star skill trait like Kylian Mbappe to perform the following moves:
Skill Move | How to perform |
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Hocus Pocus | Drag RS from the bottom clockwise to the left, then roll anti-clockwise to the right. |
Elastico | Drag RS from right to left downwards (clockwise) in a semicircle |
Reverse Elastico | Drag RS from left to right downwards (anticlockwise) in a semicircle |
Triple Elastico | Roll RS from the bottom anti-clockwise to the right, then roll clockwise to the left |
Advanced Rainbow | Flick RS down, then hold up, and then flick up |
Flair Rainbow | Hold L1 + Flick RS down, then up |
Ball Roll and Flick Left (while running) | Hold RS to the left and then flick up |
Ball Roll and Flick Right (while running) | Hold RS to the right and then flick up |
Sombrero Flick (while standing) | Flick RS up, up, down |
Turn and Spin Left | Flick RS up, then left |
Turn and Spin Right | Flick RS up, then right |
Heel Flick Turn | Hold L2 + Hold R1 + Flick RS up then down |
Ball Roll Fake Left | Hold RS left, then flick RS to the right |
Ball Roll Fake Right | Hold RS right, then flick RS to the left |
Ball Roll Fake Turn | Hold L2 + RS flick up, left, or right |
Rabona Fake (while jogging) | Hold L2 + Square or Circle, then X + LS down |
Spin Flick | Hold L2 + Hold R1 + Flick RS up then right |
Flick Over | Hold RS up |
Tornado Spin | Hold L2 + Hold R1 + Flick RS up then left |
Heel Fake | Hold L2 + Flick RS right, then left / left, then right |
Elastico Chop Left | Hold L2 + Hold R1 + Roll RS from right clockwise to left |
Elastico Chop Right | Hold L2 + Hold R1 + Roll RS from left anti-clockwise to right |
We have also recently covered the FC 26 career mode's best formations. You can check that out on our official website.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which are the best 5-star skill moves in FC 26?
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Which are the best 5-star skill moves in FC 26?
5-star skill moves such as Elastico/Reverse Elastico, Tornado Spin, Flair Rainbow, Rabon Flake, are top-tier and quite effective to catch opponents off-guard in EA FC 26.
How can I unlock or master new skill moves in FC 26?
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How can I unlock or master new skill moves in FC 26?
In order to unlock or master different skill moves in FC 26, one must first enable the "Simplified Skills" setting for easier access to basic tricks, then master them through practice with advanced inputs.
What’s the difference between 1-star, 3-star, and 5-star skills in FC 26?
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What’s the difference between 1-star, 3-star, and 5-star skills in FC 26?
The difference between 1-star, 3-star, and 5-star skills in FC 26 is the complexity and variety of moves a player can perform.
How do skill ratings affect gameplay in FC 26?
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How do skill ratings affect gameplay in FC 26?
In FC 26, skill ratings primarily affect which skill moves a player can perform, with higher ratings unlocking more advanced tricks.
Are there any new skill moves added in FC 26 compared to FC 25?
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Are there any new skill moves added in FC 26 compared to FC 25?
Fortunately, yes, EA Sports has added several new skill moves in FC 26, including the Trickster Rainbow, Explosive Stepover, Drag To Chop, Advanced Heel Flick, and a new Elastico Variation.
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