FUT Skill Moves Guide: Master 5-Star Skills in EA FC 25

Skill moves create space, beat defenders, and unlock tight defences. Knowing when and how to use them separates good players from great ones. This guide covers the essential skill moves you need in EA FC 25.

Why Skill Moves Matter

Defenders have become smarter in EA FC 25. Jockeying and manual defending counter simple pace abuse. Skill moves allow you to create separation, shift direction, and attack unpredictably.

**The Best Players Combine Skills with Football IQ** Don't spam skill moves randomly. Use them when defenders are close, when you need to change direction quickly, or when creating space for a shot.

Essential 2-Star Skill Moves

These work with ANY player, regardless of skill move rating.

**Ball Roll** Flick the right stick left or right (relative to the direction your player is facing). Shifts the ball to the side smoothly. Simple, effective, works in tight spaces.

**Fake Shot** Press shoot, then immediately press pass and a direction. Your player fakes the shot and shifts the ball in the chosen direction. The most important skill move in the game.

**Step Over** Rotate the right stick from front to side (e.g. up to right). Your player performs a step-over feint. Combine with a sprint to accelerate past the defender.

Essential 4-Star Skill Moves

**Ball Roll and Flick (Scoop Turn)** While running, flick the right stick diagonally forward and to the side. Your player performs a scoop turn that changes direction sharply. Excellent for cutting inside from the wing.

**Drag Back** Hold R1/RB and flick the right stick backwards. Your player drags the ball backwards, creating space. Combine with a fake shot or ball roll for devastating effect.

**Heel to Heel** Flick the right stick forward twice quickly. Your player knocks the ball forward with both feet. Good for exiting skill moves and accelerating into space.

Essential 5-Star Skill Moves

**Elastico** Rotate the right stick from right to left (or vice versa) in a smooth motion. Your player flicks the ball one way, then immediately back the other. Beats defenders who commit early.

**McGeady Spin** While running, rotate the right stick from back to front on the opposite side of your strong foot. Your player spins and shifts the ball away from pressure. Effective on the wing.

**Rainbow Flick** Flick the right stick back, then forward twice. Your player flicks the ball over the defender's head. Disrespectful and situational, but effective against aggressive defenders.

**Tornado Spin** While running, rotate the right stick in a full circle (clockwise or anti-clockwise). Your player spins 360 degrees with the ball. Creates space in crowded areas but leaves you vulnerable if mistimed.

Combining Skill Moves

The most effective attackers chain skill moves together.

**Fake Shot into Ball Roll** Fake shot to stop, ball roll to shift direction, sprint away. Simple, low-risk, creates separation.

**Drag Back into Fake Shot** Drag back to create space, fake shot to shift direction, finesse shot or pass. Effective on the edge of the box.

**Ball Roll into Elastico** Ball roll to move laterally, elastico to change direction sharply. Confuses defenders who track your initial movement.

**Step Over into Heel to Heel** Step over to feint, heel to heel to accelerate. Great for beating the last defender before a shot.

When NOT to Skill

**Deep in Your Own Half** Skill moves increase the risk of losing possession. In your defensive third, simple passes are safer than tricks.

**When Under Pressure from Multiple Defenders** Skills work against one defender. Against two or three, pass the ball instead.

**When You Have Space Already** If the defender is not pressuring you, sprint or pass. Don't skill for the sake of it.

Practice Mode

Use the Skill Games in FUT or practice mode in Kick-Off to drill skill moves.

**Muscle Memory Matters** You need to perform skill moves without thinking. If you have to look at the controller, you are too slow. Practice until it becomes instinctive.