FIFA 25 Skill Moves Complete Tutorial

Master skill moves to dominate your opponents. This complete guide covers every effective skill move in FIFA 25.

Essential Skill Moves for Beginners

Ball Roll (2-Star)

Input: Right stick left/right When to Use: Creating space, changing direction Effectiveness: 9/10

Best Situations:

• 1v1 against defender
• Wing play
• Tight spaces

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Fake Shot (2-Star)

Input: Shot + Pass (immediately) When to Use: Stopping momentum, changing direction Effectiveness: 10/10

Variations:

• Stop fake shot: Don't move left stick
• 90-degree fake shot: Left stick perpendicular
• 180-degree fake shot: Left stick opposite direction

Drag Back (2-Star)

Input: R1 + right stick back When to Use: Creating separation, resetting play Effectiveness: 8/10

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Intermediate Skill Moves (3-4 Star)

Heel to Heel Flick (4-Star)

Input: Right stick forward, forward (quickly) When to Use: Beating defender in tight space Speed Boost: Yes Effectiveness: 9/10

Best Players:

• Vinícius Jr.
• Mbappé
• Neymar
• Dembélé

Reverse Elastico (4-Star)

Input: Right stick rotate from forward to left/right When to Use: Quick direction change vs defender Effectiveness: 8/10

Scoop Turn (4-Star)

Input: Right stick back, rotate to left/right When to Use: Turning away from pressure Effectiveness: 7/10

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Advanced 5-Star Skills

Elastico (5-Star)

Input: Right stick rotate from right to left (or vice versa) When to Use: Beating defender on wing Speed Boost: Yes Effectiveness: 9/10

Best Context:

• 1v1 situations
• Creating shooting angles
• Wing play

McGeady Spin (5-Star)

Input: Right stick rotate from back around to right/left When to Use: Quick exit from pressure Speed Boost: Yes
Effectiveness: 8/10

Waka Waka (5-Star)

Input: Right stick rotate 360° while running When to Use: Showboating, keeping possession Effectiveness: 6/10 (style points: 10/10)

Tornado Spin (5-Star)

Input: R1 + right stick rotate 360° When to Use: Tight situations, beating multiple defenders Effectiveness: 7/10

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Skill Move Combos

Combo 1: Ball Roll + Fake Shot

1. Ball roll to left/right
2. Immediately fake shot opposite direction
3. Defender beaten, space created

Difficulty: Easy Effectiveness: 10/10

Combo 2: Heel to Heel + Elastico

1. Heel to heel forward
2. Immediately elastico
3. Speed boost + direction change

Difficulty: Medium Effectiveness: 9/10

Combo 3: McGeady Spin + Drag Back

1. McGeady spin to exit pressure
2. Drag back to reset
3. Space created, passing lane opened

Difficulty: Medium Effectiveness: 8/10

Combo 4: Ball Roll + Scoop Turn

1. Ball roll parallel to goal
2. Scoop turn into box
3. Shooting angle created

Difficulty: Easy Effectiveness: 8/10

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Skill Moves by Position

Wingers (LW/RW)

Most Effective:

1. Elastico (beat fullback)
2. Heel to Heel (create space)
3. Fake Shot Stop (cut inside)
4. Ball Roll (hug touchline)

Best Players:

• Vinícius Jr. (5-star)
• Mohamed Salah (4-star)
• Leroy Sané (5-star)

Strikers (ST/CF)

Most Effective:

1. Drag Back (create shooting space)
2. Fake Shot (change angle)
3. Heel to Heel (beat last defender)
4. Scoop Turn (tight box situations)

Best Players:

• Neymar (5-star ST)
• Mbappé (5-star)
• Cristiano Ronaldo (5-star)

Midfielders (CAM/CM)

Most Effective:

1. Ball Roll (keep possession)
2. Fake Shot (change play direction)
3. McGeady Spin (exit pressure)
4. Drag Back (reset attacks)

Best Players:

• Bernardo Silva (4-star)
• Bruno Fernandes (5-star)
• Kevin De Bruyne (4-star)

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When NOT to Skill

Avoid Skills In:

Own Half:

• High risk of turnover
• Counter-attack danger
• Better to pass safely

Against High Press:

• Defenders too close
• Multiple opponents
• Passing more effective

Last Minute Leading:

• Unnecessary risk
• Keep possession instead
• Shield ball

Bad Connection:

• Input delay
• Skills won't register properly
• Stick to simple gameplay

Skill Move Settings

Controller Settings

Timed Finishing: Off (conflicts with skills) Assisted Through Balls: Semi Sprint Speed: Fast (for skill exits)

Agile Dribbling

Input: Hold R1/RB while dribbling Effect: Tighter ball control, better for skills Use With: Ball rolls, fake shots, direction changes

Best Skill Players Under Budget

Under 10k

• Antony (5-star, RW)
• Allan Saint-Maximin (5-star, LW)
• Gelson Martins (5-star, RW)

10k-50k

• Ousmane Dembélé (5-star, RW)
• Kingsley Coman (5-star, LW)
• Memphis Depay (5-star, ST)

50k-200k

• Vinícius Jr. (5-star, LW)
• Neymar Jr. (5-star, LW/ST)
• Son Heung-Min (5-star, ST/LW)

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Practice Drills

Drill 1: Skill Arena

• Practice each skill 20 times
• Master timing and input
• Try both directions

Drill 2: Squad Battles (Amateur)

• Try skills in real game (no pressure)
• Build muscle memory
• Experiment with combos

Drill 3: Mystery Ball (Online Friendlies)

• Practice skills against real opponent
• Low stakes environment
• Fun way to learn

Drill 4: Weekend League

• Only use 2-3 mastered skills
• Don't over-skill
• Effective over flashy

Conclusion

Master skill moves to elevate your FIFA 25 gameplay:

Start With:

• Ball Roll
• Fake Shot
• Drag Back

Add Next:

• Heel to Heel
• Elastico
• McGeady Spin

Practice: 15-30 minutes daily in Skill Arena

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