Dribbling is receiving a major facelift in EA FC 26, thanks to improvements to core systems behind the mechanic. Powered by the community’s feedback, the devs are aiming to deliver a dribbling experience that feels more responsive than ever before, paired with some flashy new skill moves to bamboozle your opponents on the pitch. This year’s new inclusions feature an explosive stepover, an emphatic rainbow flick, a drag-back chop, and more. The title will also make skill moves more accessible than ever via the new Simplified Skill Moves feature. With this in mind, we’ve put together a guide on all the new skill moves coming to EA FC 26.
New EA FC 26 Skill Moves and Controls
FC 26 will introduce five new skill moves to the game. Check them out below, along with the inputs required to pull them off:
Skill Move SM Stars Required PlayStation Controls Xbox Controls Explosive Stepover (From Stand and Jog) 3-5 Star SM Hold L1 + Rotate RS Forward to Left / Right (+ LS direction to exit) Hold LB + Rotate RS Forward to Left / Right (+ LS direction to exit) Advanced Heel Flick (From Jog) 4-5 Star SM Flick RS Forward, Back + LS diagonal left or right or forward Flick RS Forward, Back + LS diagonal left or right or forward Drag To Chop (From Stand) 4-5 Star SM Hold L2 + Roll RS Left, Back, Right / Right, Back, Left Hold LT + Roll RS Left, Back, Right / Right, Back, Left Elastico Variation (From Jog) 5 Star SM Hold L2 + Rotate RS Right, Back, Left / Rotate RS Left, Back, Right Hold LT + Rotate RS Right, Back, Left / Rotate RS Left, Back, Right Trickster Rainbow 1-5 Star SM Flick RS Back, Forward Flick RS Back, Forward
The widely used stepover speed boost has been eliminated in FC 26, meaning you’ll have to pivot to the Explosive Stepover instead. Besides this change, the devs have made multiple tweaks to make skill moves more responsive and their transition to dribbling snappier.
EA FC 26 Simplified Skill Moves Explained
The new Simplified Skill Moves option aims to make skill moves more accessible for all players. It can be enabled in the Accessibility menu or by pressing the right stick in any of the 4 main directions during matches. Depending on the player’s Skill Move Star Rating, the feature lets players pull off contextual skill moves with a single flick of the right stick. Here are all the skill moves that can be executed using the option:
- 1-2 Star Skill Moves
- Right Stick Forward – Low Skill Roulette
- Right Stick Left / Right – Ball Roll
- Right Stick Back – Feint Forward and Turn
- 3-4 Star Skill Moves
- Right Stick Forward – Roulette
- Right Stick Left / Right – Stop and Turn
- Right Stick Back – Feint Forward and Exit
- 5-Star Skill Moves
- Right Stick Forward – 3 Touch Roulette
- Right Stick Left / Right – Drag Turn
- Right Stick Back – Flair Nutmeg 180
For balancing, Simplified Skill Moves take longer to perform than their conventional counterparts, are harder to chain (max 3 in a row), and are slightly more error-prone.
And that wraps up our guide on all the new EA FC 26 skill moves. Which new maneuver has caught your eye? Be sure to let us know in the comments.
