Although technical dribbling can take you a long way, the best dribblers in EA FC 26 know that nothing breaks down a defender or sets up a generational goal like a well-placed skill move.
However, given the game’s wide array of options, knowing which to add to your arsenal can be a steep task. Well, not anymore. Here are the best skill moves in EA FC 26, as well as how to perform each of them.
Best Skill Moves In EA FC 26
Explosive Stepover
- Requirement: 3☆+
- How To Perform: Press L1/LB + flick the right analog stick clock or counterclockwise at a 90° angle.
To start strong, we have the Explosive Stepover. The move is a faster version of the old favorite and sees your player quickly tap the ball in any direction for a huge momentum boost. If well placed, it can then be used to both slide between defenders or open up the goal. Like all other skill moves here, the Explosive Stepover cannot be performed while sprinting.
Flair Nutmeg
- Requirement: 4☆+
- How To Perform: Hold R1 + L1/RB + LB before moving the right analog stick in any direction.
Nothing in football feels better to pull off and worse to receive than a nutmeg, and believe me, that stays true in EA FC 26. But the Fair Nutmeg is more than just a flashy way to get past a marker, as, unlike its regular version, it can also be used to quickly change directions while staying compact. When faced with aggressive defenders in close situations, the move is also a guaranteed way to avoid a tackle and get an entryway to the box.
Once you master the above, you can also follow its input with a regular pass to perform a Flair Nutmeg Pass, perfect for pulling defenders one way and sending the ball to an open teammate.
McGeady Spin Cancel
- Requirement: 5☆
- How To Perform: Press R2/RT + L2/LT while performing a McGeady Spin. To perform the spin, flick the right analog to the direction you are facing before moving it to the side you wish to spin towards (example: ↑ + →).
The McGeady Spin Cancel allows 5-star SM players to fool defenders by starting the spin motion, only to stop halfway and change directions. The sudden change then allows you to seemingly chain other moves and, in many cases, bait defenders without taking a single step. Trust me, if you are playing in the third half of the pitch, you will want to master this as soon as possible.
Elastico, Reverse Elastico, And Elastico Variation
- Requirement: 5☆
- How To Perform: Move the right analog stick diagonally in a half-circle motion (Counterclockwise for the elastico and clockwise for the reverse elastico). Hold R2/RT while performing any of the above for the new Elastico Variation.
Brought to fame by some of the biggest Brazilian players to ever touch a ball, the Elastico sees your player guide the ball to one side, before quickly breaking toward the other. That makes it a godsend for agile dribblers, with each of its versions offering faster animations. Among them, the FC 26-exclusive Elastico Variation is the highlight, as although demanding an extra input, pairs its increased speed with a unique animation.
Roulette
- Requirement: 3☆
- How To Perform: Move the right analog stick to the opposite direction before performing a 360° motion (counterclockwise for the Reverse Roulette). Move the right analog stick up if using simplified Skill Moves.
The dream move for fast breaks, the roulette is an EA FC staple and allows you to get the momentum on your side via a clinical spin. Needless to say, the skill is ideal for wingers and makes avoiding markers during runs or while entering the box from the sides way easier.
Trickster Fake Shot
- Requirement: 1☆ (Can only be performed by players with the Trickster or Trickster+ PlayStyles)
- How To Perform: Hold L1/LB + Shot/Pass before quickly pressing X/A and flicking the right analog stick in any direction.
To close out our list, we have every keeper’s worst nightmare, the Trickster Fake Shot. Unlike its standard variation, performing it sees your player smoothly roll the ball to any direction before repositioning it at high speed, thus making it perfect for setting up paths and the best way to get past rushing or well-posted keepers. Truly, no FC 26 skill move rewards composure as well as this one.
Now that you know how to perform all of the game’s best skill moves, make sure to also take a look at How To Perform Low Driven Shots In EA FC 26 so you can add an even bigger layer to your offensive repertoire.
