EA Sports FC 25: How to perform new skill moves

EA SPORTS FC 25 allows players to recreate skill moves that their favorite players perform in real life. These skill moves always play an important role in a comprehensive attack.

EA introduces exciting skill moves and new celebrations for gamers to try out. In EA Sports FC 25, there are 4 completely new skill moves and adjustments to some existing moves.

For players who want to reach the pinnacle of FC 25 competitive play, mastering and executing a number of skillful skill moves can help perform significantly better in matches.

How to implement new skills in EA Sports FC 25

A total of 4 new skill moves are included in EA Sports FC 25:

• Big Feint
• Stop and Go
• Step Over Ball
• Toe Drag Stepover

Big Feint

How to do it: Hold L2 + flick RS left/right (+ direction LS to escape) || Hold LT + flick RS left/right (+ direction LS to escape)

The first skill move is a 2-star skill move that most players can perform. The main motive of this move is to fool the opponent into thinking the player will move in one direction and lure them into defending. By tricking the opposing team’s defender into making a tackle to the side, gamers can use this move to open a space on the other side and run out.

To do the Big Feint, putt RS left or right (whichever direction you want to pretend) while holding L2/LT. When the player starts to make the jump, take direction LS your in the opposite direction to exit. By tricking the opposing team’s defender into making a tackle to the side, gamers can use this move to open a space on the other side and run out.

Stop and Go

How to do it: Hold L2 + RS backward, forward || Hold LT + RS backward, forward (cancel)

Next is a beginner-friendly move in which the player will slow down while dribbling, pretend to turn to lure the opponent, then sprint past the defender. If done correctly, the defender will make the mistake of rushing behind you. When they react to the move and rush in, the player will find a gap in front of them to take advantage of.

Step Over Ball

How to do it: Hold L1 + knock RS forward, and left/right || Hold LB + flick RS forward, left/right (cancel)

The move seems quite simple but is a valuable addition to the player’s arsenal of superior skills. With this move, the player can step over and rotate 270 degrees towards the exit while protecting the ball. This move is most effective when the player anticipates a defender rushing forward from behind him. The player can immediately cut back (L1/LT + RS forward) and leave in the direction of the space created (RS L/R) as soon as the defender makes the tackle.

Toe Drag Stepover

How to do it: Hold L1 + rotate RS right, back, left / rotate RS left, back, right || Hold LB + rotate RS right, back, left / rotate RS left, back, right

The final move, Toe Drag Stepover, is a 5-star technical move that only the best players with a 5-star skill rating can perform. Like most other skill moves, the Toe Drag Stepover is to lure the opponent into opening a space allowing the ball to be dribbled through.

To perform this skill move, hold L1/LB, move RS to Left/Right (direction you want to fake), rotate RS backwards, then continue rotating RS towards Right/Left in the opposite direction to your original direction (backward to complete one rotation, and L/R to leave that direction).

Other skill move adjustments in EA Sports FC 25

EA has also slightly changed the animations and inputs of some skill moves in FC 25. Here are all the changes listed:

• New Trickster Fake Shots: Square button/round button + X + LS direction || X/B + A + LS direction from standing or running position
• Drag Back Spin (4 stars): Hold L2 + swipe RS forward, swipe left/right || Hold LT + swipe RS forward, swipe left/right.
• New 180° Flair nutmeg animation (4 stars): Hold L1 + R1 + swipe in the direction of RS || Hold LB + RB + swipe in RS direction