All new skill moves in EA FC 25

EA FC 25 is bringing some significant gameplay changes to the long-running franchise alongside a string of new skill moves that you can pull off on the pitch. EA introduce new skill move animations to the series with each new installment, and the latest one will feature four new moves and changes to existing ones.

While their utility during online matches remains to be seen, here are all the new skill moves coming to FC 25.

New skill moves in FC 25

• Big Feint (2-star)
  • Hold L2 + Flick RS left/Right (+ LS Direction to Exit) || Hold LT + Flick RS left/Right (+ LS Direction to Exit)
• Stop and Go (2-star)
  • Hold L2 + RS Back, Forward || Hold LT + RS Back, Forward
• Step Over Ball (4-star)
  • Hold L1 + Flick RS Forward, Left/Right || Hold LB + Flick RS Forward, Left/Right
• Toe Drag Stepover (5-star)
  • Hold L1 + Rotate RS Right, Back, Left / Rotate RS Left, Back, Right || Hold LB + Rotate RS Right, Back, Left / Rotate RS Left, Back, Right

Big Feint aims to inflict a bit of misdirection as the player steps over the ball before nudging it in the opposite direction. Stop and Go sees the player halt in their stride without stopping the ball to confuse opposition defenders.

The 4-star Step Over Ball skill lets you pull off a quick 180 turn by stepping over the ball, turning back, and heading in another direction. Lastly, Toe Drag Stepover is a tricky bit of footwork involving a reverse stepover followed by a toe top to nudge the ball forward. It’s capped off by quick stepovers to leave defenders puzzled and accelerate right past them.

The animations for Stop and Go and Step Over Ball can be canceled mid-way.

Skill move changes

• New Trickster Fake Shots
  • Square/Circle + X + LS Direction || X/B + A + LS Direction from Stand or jog
• Skill Moves updated
  • Drag Turn (4-star) – updated animation to be more responsive and effective in correct situations
  • Drag Back Spin (4 Star) – Has been moved to Hold L2 + Flick RS Forward, Flick Left/Right || Hold LT + Flick RS Forward, Flick Left/Right
  • Added new 180° Flair nutmeg (4-star) animation
    • Hold L1 + R1 + Flick RS Direction || Hold LB + RB + Flick RS Direction

Besides new skill moves, EA FC 25 will also introduce new celebrations and the FC IQ tactical overhaul to spice up the gameplay.