FIFA 22 skill moves list: New skills and best 5-star players

Nathan Warby
FIFA 22 player dribbling past defender

In FIFA 22, it’s sometimes tough to break down those stubborn defenses. Throwing in some skills can be the perfect way to open up space and look impressive while doing it. Here’s a full guide on all the skill moves in FIFA 22 and the ones you need to learn.

Defending in FIFA 22 has seen a bit of a revamp, and players are much keener to stay in formation and make life difficult for the attacking team. This means it can be difficult to create chances for your strikers.

Skills are a vital weapon in your FIFA arsenal and can be the secret to unlocking those tightly packed defenses. There’s plenty of flicks and tricks to choose from in FIFA 22, so here’s every single one – as well the ones you should learn first.

It’s worth noting that the directions in each input relate to which way the player is facing.

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FIFA 22 new skills

Mbappe performing roulette in FIFA

Every year, EA throws some new fancy skills into the mix to keep cocky full-backs on their toes. For FIFA 22, four more have been added and they’re all on the more advanced side of the scale.

Surely you’ve seen these show up in plenty of FUT Champions games throughout the course of the season.

  • Skilled Bridge (4-star): Hold L2/LT + Double Tap R1/RB
  • Four Touch Turn (4-star): Hold L2/LT + Flick RS Back + Flick RS Back
  • Scoop Turn Fake (4-star): Hold LS the opposite way after doing a forward Scoop Turn (see 4-star skills)
  • First Time Spin (5-star): Hold L1/LB + R1/RB as the ball comes towards the player

FIFA 22 1-star skill moves

Mbappe controlling a ball in FIFA 22

These are the basic selection of skills that can be pulled off by any player on the pitch all the way down to the goalkeepers.

While none of these are revolutionary, the Bridge, in particular, is still a great way to quickly get around an unsuspecting defender.

Skill MovePlayStationXbox
BridgeTap R1 twiceTap RB twice
Directional NutmegHold L1 + R1 + Flick RSHold LB + R1 + Flick RS
Flick UpHold L1 + Click R3Hold LT + Click RS
Open Up Fake ShotHold L1 + Tap shoot then tap pass and move LS up then left or rightHold LB + Tap shoot then tap pass and move LS up then left or right
Standing Ball JuggleHold L2 + Tap R1Hold LT + Tap RB

FIFA 22 2-star skill moves

Son dribbling in FIFA 22

The tricks in the next rank-up are still relatively easy to perform and can be used by nearly every player in the game with the exception of keepers.

Skills like Stepovers might not be the most glamorous, but they’re still handy to keep in mind. In fact, as the game’s meta progresses, occasionally using simpler inputs could catch your opponent off guard.

Skill MovePlayStationXbox
Ball RollHold RS left or rightHold RS left or right
Body FeintFlick RS left or rightFlick RS left or right
Drag BackHold L1 + R1 + Flick LS downHold LB + RB + Flick LS down
Feint Forward and TurnFlick RS down twiceFlick RS down twice
Reverse StepoverRoll RS from left or right to forwardRoll RS from left or right to forward
StepoverRoll RS from forward to left or rightRoll RS from forward to left or right

FIFA 22 3-star skill moves

Theo Hernandez dribbling the ball in FIFA 22

Now we’re getting to the much more useful commands. The Roulette is particularly useful in the middle park for quickly breaking through the lines and bypassing the opponent’s midfielders.

The Heel Chop helps create space in the penalty area and confuses any defenders hoping to put in a block.

Skill MovePlayStationXbox
Fake Left and Go RightRoll RS down from left to rightRoll RS down from left to right
Fake Right and Go LeftRoll RS down from right to leftRoll RS down from right to left
Heel ChopHold L2 + shoot, then Tap pass and roll left stick from right to leftHold LT + shoot, then Tap pass and roll left stick from right to left
Heel FlickFlick RS up then downFlick RS up then down
Roulette LeftRoll RS clockwise from bottom to leftRoll RS clockwise from bottom to left
Roulette RightRoll RS clockwise from bottom to rightRoll RS clockwise from bottom to right

FIFA 22 4-star skill moves

Mbappe dribbling in FIFA 22

With 4-star skills, you’re starting to hit the more advanced moves that only the more gifted players can pull off.

These can usually be used by wide players or attacking midfielders who are known to be good on the ball.

Skill MovePlayStationXbox
Ball HopHold L1 + Click R3 (while stood still)Hold LB + Click RS (while stood still)
Ball Roll Cut LeftHold RS right + Hold LS leftHold RS right + Hold LS left
Ball Roll Cut RightHold RS left + Hold LS rightHold RS left + Hold LS right
Drag Back SpinFlick RS down then left or rightFlick RS down then left or right
Drag to HeelHold L1 + flick RS down then left or rightHold LB + flick RS down then left or right
Fake PassHold R2 + Tap shoot then pass (while stood still)Hold RT + Tap shoot then pass (while stood still)
Fake Pass ExitHold R2 + Tap shoot then pass + Hold LS left or right (while stood still)Hold RT + Tap shoot then pass + Hold LS left or right (while stood still)
Four Touch TurnHold L2 + Flick RS Back twiceHold LT + Flick RS Back twice
Heel to Heel FlickFlick RS down then upFlick RS down then up
Lane ChangeHold L1 + RS right or leftHold LB + RS right or left
Quick Ball RollsClick + Hold R3Click + Hold RS
Scoop Turn FakeTap shoot then pass and hold LS up diagonally, then flick to other sideTap shoot then pass and hold LS up diagonally, then flick to other side
Simple RainbowFlick RS down then up twiceFlick RS down then up twice
Skilled BridgeHold L2 + Tap R1 twiceHold L2 + Tap R1 twice
Spin LeftHold R1 + Roll RS from bottom to leftHold RB + Roll RS from bottom to left
Spin RightHold R1 + Roll RS from bottom to rightHold RB + Roll RS from bottom to right
Stop and TurnFlick RS up then left or right (while running)Flick RS up then left or right (while running)
Three Touch RouletteHold L2 + Flick RS down then right or leftHold LT + Flick RS down then right or left

FIFA 22 5-star skill moves

Neymar performing a rabona in FIFA 22

These are the most complex skills that can only be carried out by the most notoriously tricky players in world football, like Neymar Jr or Jadon Sancho.

If you’re hoping to hunt for the top rewards in FUT Champs or play Career Mode on the hardest difficulty, then you’ll need to have a mastery of most of these skills.

Skill MovePlayStationXbox
Advanced RainbowFlick RS down then hold RS up then flick RS upFlick RS down then hold RS up then flick RS up
Ball Roll and FlickHold RS right or left then flick up (while running)Hold RS right or left then flick up (while running)
Ball Roll FakeHold RS left or right then flick in opposite direction (while stood still)Hold RS left or right then flick in opposite direction (while stood still)
Ball Roll Fake TurnHold L2 + Roll RS up then left or rightHold LT + Roll RS up then left or right
ElasticoRoll RS on bottom from right to leftRoll RS on bottom from right to left
Elastico Chop RightHold R1 + Roll RS across bottom from left to rightHold RB + Roll RS across bottom from left to right
First Time TurnHold L1 + R1 (when taking first touch)Hold LB + RB (when taking first touch)
Flick OverHold L1 + RS upHold LB + RS up
Heel Flick TurnHold R1 + Flick RS up then downHold RB + Flick RS up then down
Hocus PocusRoll RS from bottom to left then rightRoll RS from bottom to left then right
Rabona FakeHold L2 + shoot then Tap pass and Flick LS down (while jogging)Hold LT + shoot then Tap pass and Flick LS down (while jogging)
Reverse ElasticoRoll RS on bottom from left to rightRoll RS on bottom from left to right
Sombrero FlickFlick RS up, up, then down (while stood still)Flick RS up, up, then down (while stood still)
Spin FlickHold R1 + Roll RS up then left or rightHold RB + Roll RS up then left or right
Tornado SpinHold L1 + Flick RS up then left or rightHold LB + Flick RS up then left or right
Triple ElasticoRoll RS from bottom to right then leftRoll RS from bottom to right then left
Turn and SpinFlick RS up then right or leftFlick RS up then right or left

FIFA 22 5-star juggling skills

Vinvius Jr juggling in FIFA

In FIFA 22 skills do have plenty of practical uses, but sometimes we just want to show off, right?

That’s where juggling tricks come in. They’re not the most efficient way of going past a defender, but they’re definitely the most satisfying.

Standard kick-ups can be started by any player by holding L2/LT and repeatedly tapping R1/RB when stood still.

Skill MovePlayStationXbox
Around the WorldRotate RS 360 degreesRotate RS 360 degrees
Chest FlickHold L2 + Click R3 twiceHold LT + Click RS twice
Flick Up for VolleyHold LS upHold LS up
In Air ElasticoFlick RS right then leftFlick RS right then left
Laces Flick UpPress L2 + R3, then Press R2 + Flick LS upPress LT + RB, then Press RT + Flick LS up
Reverse In Air ElasticoFlick RS left then rightFlick RS left then right
Sombrero Flick BackwardsHold LS down, right, or leftHold LS down, right, or left
T.Around the WorldRotate RS 360 degrees then flick RS upRotate RS 360 degrees then flick RS up

FIFA 22 best 5-star skill players

Real Madrid players celebrating

As we mentioned earlier, the most advanced skill can only be done by players with the precious 5-star skills stat.

There are just over 70 players that have been awarded this status, some of which are ICONS, and many that are playing in lower leagues that won’t be used as often.

With that in mind, we’ve picked out the best 5-star skill players you should consider adding to your team.

PlayerTeamPositionRating
Kylian MbappeParis Saint-GermainST91
Neymar JrParis Saint-GermainLW91
Cristiano RonaldoManchester UnitedST91
Angel Di MariaParis Saint-GermainRW87
Paul PogbaManchester UnitedCM87
Jadon SanchoManchester UnitedRM87
Riyad MahrezManchester CityRW86
Roberto FirminoLiverpoolCF85
Memphis DepayBarcelonaCF85
Juan CuadradoPiemonte CalcioRB83
Ousmane DembeleBarcelonaRW83
Vinicius JrReal MadridLW80
Allan Saint-MaximinNewcastle UnitedLM79

That was our extensive guide on how to pull off every skill move in FIFA 22. Be aware that some of these take a lot of practice to master, so head into the arena rather than risk practicing them in a competitive match.

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Image credits: EA