EA FC 25: New PlayStyles and Skill Moves

EA Sports has taken gameplay to the next level in EA FC 25 by introducing exciting new PlayStyles and Skill Moves. While PlayStyles optimize a player’s natural talents for specific in-game situations, Skill Moves offer techniques that can be learned and applied during gameplay. Let’s break down the new PlayStyles and Skill Moves that you can expect in EA FC 25.

New PlayStyles in EA FC 25

In EA FC 25, six new PlayStyles have been introduced specifically for goalkeepers. Each PlayStyle aims to boost a goalkeeper’s performance in key areas of the game:

Footwork

• PlayStyle: Enables quicker foot saves with extended reach.
• PlayStyle+: Further enhances save speed and reach.

Rush Out

• PlayStyle: Increases rush speed and improves reaction times during 1v1 scenarios.
• PlayStyle+: Provides even faster rush speed and reaction time.

Deflector

• PlayStyle: Improves control over deflecting saves to safer areas.
• PlayStyle+: Enhances deflections toward open teammates with better ball control.

Cross Claimer

• PlayStyle: Increases speed and awareness when claiming crosses, with better punch reach.
• PlayStyle+: Provides greater pace, power, and punch reach.

Far Reach

• PlayStyle: Improves reach and access to extended animations for diving saves.
• PlayStyle+: Further extends reach and diving animations.

Far Throw

• PlayStyle: Enables faster, longer throws for counterattacks.
• PlayStyle+: Increases both throw speed and distance further.

These PlayStyles give goalkeepers a new level of control, making them vital assets during key match moments.

New Skill Moves in EA FC 25

In addition to the new PlayStyles, EA FC 25 introduces four new Skill Moves. Make sure to use players with 5-star Skill Moves to be able to perform these flawlessly:

• Big Feint (2 Stars)
  • Perform with: Hold L2 + Flick RS Left/Right + LS Direction
  • Allows for large, sweeping feints to wrong-foot opponents.
• Stop and Go (2 Stars)
  • Perform with: Hold L2 + RS Back, Forward
  • Enables quick pauses and accelerations, useful in tight spaces.
• Step Over Ball (4 Stars)
  • Perform with: Hold L1 + Flick RS Forward, Left/Right
  • Offers improved ball control through fluid step-overs.
• Toe Drag Stepover (5 Stars)
  • Perform with: Hold L1 + Rotate RS Right, Back, Left
  • Combines advanced ball control and misdirection to beat defenders.

Additional updates include enhanced Drag Turn animations and a new Trickster Fake Shot.

Conclusion

EA FC 25 brings exciting innovations to the pitch with its new PlayStyles and Skill Moves, particularly for goalkeepers. By knowing these new additions, you can build the best goalkeeper and penetrate your rivals defense with the new skill moves.