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Unlock the flair: A Complete Guide to All FC 26 Skills

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All FC 26 Skills
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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.

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
FC 26 1-Star Skill Moves (Image via EA Sports)

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 MoveHow to perform
Ball Juggle (While Standing)L2 + R1 Tap
Directional NutmegHold L1 + R1 + RS in any given direction
Open Up Fake Shot LeftHold L1 + Square or Circle then X + LS diagonally top left
Open Up Fake Shot RightHold L1 + Square or Circle then X + LS diagonally top right
Flick UpPress R3
First Time Feint TurnHold L1 + R1 + LS down
1-Star skill Moves

2-Star skill Moves

FC 26 2-star skill Moves
FC 26 2-star skill Moves (Image via EA Sports)

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 MoveHow to perform
Stepover LeftRoll RS to the left from the top
Stepover RightRoll RS to the right from the top
Reverse Stepover LeftRoll RS to the top from the left
Reverse Stepover RightRoll RS to the top from the right
Drag BackL1 + R1 + Flick LS down
Ball Roll LeftHold RS left
Ball Roll RightHold RS right
Body Feint LeftFlick RS left
Body Feint RightFlick RS right
Feint Forward and TurnFlick RS down two times
2-Star skill Moves

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3-Star skill Moves

FC 26 3-star skill Moves
FC 26 3-star skill Moves (Image via EA Sports)

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 MoveHow to perform
Roulette LeftRoll RS from the bottom to the left (anti-clockwise)
Roulette RightRoll RS from the bottom to the left (clockwise)
Heel FlickFlick RS up and down
Fake Right and Go LeftRoll RS from right to left (clockwise)
Fake Left and Go RightRoll RS from left to right (anti-clockwise)
Feint Left and Exit RightRoll RS from left to right in a semicircle (anti-clockwise)
Feint Right and Exit LeftRoll RS from right to left in a semicircle (clockwise)
Stutter FeintHold 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
3-Star skill Moves

4-Star skill Moves

FC 26 4-star skill Moves
FC 26 4-star skill Moves (Image via EA Sports)

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 MoveHow to perform
Ball Roll DragHold L1 then flick RS up, left, or right
Ball Hop (while standing)Hold L1 then press RS
Flair NutmegsHold L1 + R1 + flick RS in any direction
Heel to HeelFlick RS up then down
Simple RainbowFlick RS down, then up
Spin LeftHold L2 + Hold R1 + Roll RS in a semicircle from down to left in an anti-clockwise direction
Spin RightHold L2 + Hold R1 + Roll RS in a semicircle from down to right in a clockwise direction
Ball Roll Cut RightHold RS to the right and hold LS to the left
Ball Roll Cut LeftHold 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 LeftHold L1 + Hold RS to the left
Lane Change RightHold L1 + Hold RS to the right
Three Touch Roulette LeftHold L2 + flick RS down then left
Three Touch Roulette RightHold L2 + flick RS down then right
Quick Ball RollsHold RS down
Drag Back Spin LeftFlick RS down, then left
Drag Back Spin RightFlick RS down, then right
Drag to HeelHold L1 + flick RS down, then left or right
Heel to Ball RollHold L1 + flick RS up then down
Ball Roll CutHold L1 + flick RS down 2 times
4-Star skill Moves

5-Star skill Moves

FC 26 5-star skill Moves
FC 26 5-star skill Moves (Image via EA Sports)

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 MoveHow to perform
Hocus PocusDrag RS from the bottom clockwise to the left, then roll anti-clockwise to the right.
ElasticoDrag RS from right to left downwards (clockwise) in a semicircle
Reverse ElasticoDrag RS from left to right downwards (anticlockwise) in a semicircle
Triple ElasticoRoll RS from the bottom anti-clockwise to the right, then roll clockwise to the left
Advanced RainbowFlick RS down, then hold up, and then flick up
Flair RainbowHold 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 LeftFlick RS up, then left
Turn and Spin RightFlick RS up, then right
Heel Flick TurnHold L2 + Hold R1 + Flick RS up then down
Ball Roll Fake LeftHold RS left, then flick RS to the right
Ball Roll Fake RightHold RS right, then flick RS to the left
Ball Roll Fake TurnHold L2 + RS flick up, left, or right
Rabona Fake (while jogging)Hold L2 + Square or Circle, then X + LS down
Spin FlickHold L2 + Hold R1 + Flick RS up then right
Flick OverHold RS up
Tornado SpinHold L2 + Hold R1 + Flick RS up then left
Heel FakeHold L2 + Flick RS right, then left / left, then right
Elastico Chop LeftHold L2 + Hold R1 + Roll RS from right clockwise to left
Elastico Chop RightHold L2 + Hold R1 + Roll RS from left anti-clockwise to right
5-Star skill Moves

We have also recently covered the FC 26 career mode's best formations. You can check that out on our official website.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which are the best 5-star skill moves in FC 26?

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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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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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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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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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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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