FIFA 16
Skill moves and juggles
Perform the indicated actions to execute the corresponding move:
1-Star Skill Moves
- Ball Juggle: While standing, hold L2 and tap R1.
- Foot Fake: While standing, hold L1 and R1.
2-Star Skill Moves
- Body Feint – Left or Right: Flick the Right Analog-stick either Left or Right.
- Stepover – Left or Right: Starting from top, rotate the Right Analog-stick either Left or Right.
- Reverse Stepover – Left or Right: Starting at either left or right, rotate the Right Analog-stick upward.
- Ball Roll – Left or Right: Hold the Right Analog-stick either Left or Right.
- Drag Back: While standing, hold R1 and flick the Left Analog-stick Down.
3-Star Skill Moves
- Heel Flick: Flick the Right Analog-stick Up then Down.
- Flick Up: Flick the Right Analog-stick Up(3).
- Roulette – Left or Right: Start from the down direction and rotate the Right Analog-stick to either left or right.
- Fake Left and Go Right: Start from either right or left side and rotate the Left Analog-stick in half circle left or right.
- Fake Right and Go Left: Start from either right or left side and rotate the Left Analog-stick in half circle left or right.
4-Star Skill Moves
- Ball Hop: While standing, tap the Right Analog-stick.
- Ball Roll Cut Left: Hold the Right Analog-stick Right and the Left Analog-stick Left.
- Ball Roll Cut Right: Hold the Right Analog-stick Left and the Left Analog-stick Right.
- Heel to Heel Flick: Flick the Right Analog-stick Up then Down.
- Simple Rainbow: Flick the Right Analog-stick Down, Up(2).
- Advanced Rainbow: Flick the Right Analog-stick Down, hold it Up, then flick it Up.
- Feint Left and Exit Right: Rotate the Right Analog-stick starting from left to right.
- Feint Right and Exit Left: Rotate the Right Analog-stick starting from right to left.
- Spin Left: Flick the Right Analog-stick Down/Left(2).
- Spin Right: Flick the Right Analog-stick in Down/Right(2).
- Stop and Turn Left/Right: While running, flick the Right Analog-stick Up then either Left or Right.
- Ball Roll Cut Right: Hold the Right Analog-stick Left and the Left Analog-stick Right.
- Ball Roll Cut Left: Hold the Right Analog-stick Right and the Left Analog-stick Left.
5-Star Skill Moves
- Elastico: Rotate the Right Analog-stick starting from right to left.
- Reverse Elastico: Rotate the Right Analog-stick starting from left to right.
- Hocus Pocus: Rotate the Right Analog-stick starting from down to left, then rotate it from left to right.
- Triple Elastico: Rotate the Right Analog-stick starting from down to right, then rotate it from right to left.
- Ball Roll and Flick – Left/Right: While running, hold the Right Analog-stick either Right or Left side and the flick Up.
- Quick Ball Rolls: Hold the Right Analog-stick Down.
- Sombrero Flick: While in the standing position, flick the Right Analog-stick in Up(2), Down.
- Turn and Spin – Left or Right: Flick the Right Analog-stick Up, then either Right or Left.
- Ball Roll Fake Left: While standing, hold the Right Analog-stick Left then flick Right.
- Ball Roll Fake Right: While standing, hold the Right Analog-stick Right then flick Left.
- Rabona Fake: While your player is jogging, hold L2 + Square or Circle then press X, then hold Left Analog-stick Down.
- Elastico Chop – Left/Right: Flick in the Right Analog-stick Down, then either Right or Left.
5-Star Juggles
- Laces Flick Up: Press L2 + R1.
- Sombrero Flick Backwards: Hold Left Analog-stick Down.
- Sombrero Flick Left/Right: Hold Left Analog-stick Left or Right.
- Around the World: Starting from the downward direction, rotate the Right Analog-stick in a full circle.
- In Air Elastico: Flick the Left Analog-stick Right, Left.
- Reverse In Air Elastico: Flick the Left Analog-stick Left, Right.
- Flick up for Volley: Hold the Left Analog-stick Up.
- Chest Flick: Hold the Left Analog-stick Up then tap the Left Analog-stick once and the Right Analog-stick three times.
- T. Around the World: From the upward or downward direction, rotate Right Analog-stick in a full circle then flick Up.
Celebrations
Perform the indicated actions to execute the corresponding celebration:
Running celebrations
- One Arm Raised: Hold Circle.
- Thumb Suck: Hold Square.
- Ear Twist: Hold Triangle.
- Finger Points: Tap Circle, hold Circle.
- Arms Out: Tap Square, hold Square.
- Wrist Flick: Tap Triangle, hold Triangle.
- Aeroplane: Hold R3.
- Point to Sky: Hold Right Analog-stick Up.
- Shhhhh!: Hold Right Analog-stick Forward.
- Telephone: Hold Right Analog-stick Down.
- Can You Hear Me?: Hold Right Analog-stick Away.
- Hands Out: Flick Forward then hold Right Analog-stick Away.
- Come On!: Flick Away and then hold Right Analog-stick Forward.
- Blow Kisses: Flick Down and then hold Right Analog-stick Up.
- Double Arm Swing: Flick Up and then hold Right Analog-stick Down.
- Flying Bird: Flick Forward and then hold Right Analog-stick Forward.
- Hand on Head: Flick Away and then hold Right Analog-stick Away.
- Heart Symbol: Flick Down and then hold Right Analog-stick Down.
- Arms Pointing Up: Flick Up and then hold Right Analog-stick Up.
- Windmill: Rotate Right Analog-stick 360 degrees clockwise.
Finishing celebrations
- Point to the Sky: Hold L1 and press Circle.
- Show Respect: Hold L1 and double tap Circle.
- Spanish Dance: Hold L2 and flick Right Analog-stick Up.
- Belly Flop: Hold L1 and press Square.
- Riding the Wave: Hold L1 and press Triangle.
- The Business: Hold L1 and flick Right Analog-stick Down.
- Standing Archer: Hold L1 and hold Right Analog-stick Forward.
- Punch & Dodge: Hold L1 and hold Right Analog-stick Away.
- Chest Slide: Hold L1 and flick Right Analog-stick Down.
- Point Up: Hold L1 and flick Right Analog-stick Away.
- Signature Finishing Move: Press X.
- Backflip or Arms to Crowd: Hold L1 and flick Right Analog-stick Up.
- Hand Spring or Roll & Punch: Hold L1 and rotate Right Analog-stick 360 degrees clockwise.
- Double Backflip and Roll: Hold L1 and rotate Right Analog-stick 360 degrees counterclockwise.
- Timber: Hold L2 Press Circle.
- Violinist: Hold L2 press Square.
- Spanish Archer: Hold L2, press Triangle.
- Hands on Ears: Hold L2, double tap Square.
- Stomach Slide: Hold L2, double tap Triangle.
- Knee Slide Arms Out: Hold L2, hold Right Analog-stick Up.
- I Can’t Hear You: Hold L2, hold Right Analog-stick Forward.
- Side Slide: Hold L2, hold Right Analog-stick Down.
- Brick Fall: Hold L2, hold Right Analog-stick Away.
- Knee Slide: Hold L2, flick Right Analog-stick first Up then Down.
- Samba Dance: Hold L2, flick Right Analog-stick first Away then Forward.
- Who Am I?: Hold L2, flick Right Analog-stick first Forward then Away.
- Knee Slide to Sit: Hold L2, flick Right Analog-stick Down twice.
- Knee Slide Fail: Hold L2, flick Right Analog-stick Away twice.
- Flip or Cartwheel: Hold L2, rotate Right Analog-stick 360 degrees clockwise.
- Twist Flip or Cartwheel Roll: Hold L2, rotate Right Analog-stick 360 degrees counterclockwise.
- If I Catch You: Hold R2 and press R3.
- Why Always Me: Hold R1 and double tap Triangle.
- Kiss the Pitch: Hold R2 and double tap Circle.
- The Salute: Hold R1 and press Triangle.
- Chest Thump: Hold R2 and flick Right Analog-stick Down twice.
- Peacock: Hold R1 and double tap Circle.
- Glamour Slide: Hold R1 and flick Right Analog-stick Away twice.
Pro Unlockable celebrations
- Many Bows: Hold R2, hold Right Analog-stick Up.
- Pardon: Hold R2, hold Right Analog-stick Forward.
- Fall to Knees & Beg: Hold R2, hold Right Analog-stick Down.
- Backflips: Hold R2 and double tap Square.
- Slide on Back: Hold R1 and double tap Square.
- Cockroach: Hold R1 and press R3.
- River Dance: Hold R1 and flick Right Analog-stick Up.
- Break Dance: Hold R1 and flick Right Analog-stick Forward twice.
- Praise on Knees: Hold R2, hold Right Analog-stick Away.
- Backwards Worm: Hold R1, rotate Right Analog-stick 360 degrees counterclockwise.
- Uncontrolled Backflip: Hold R2 and rotate Right Analog-stick 360 degrees counterclockwise.
- Handstand: Hold R2 and rotate Right Analog-stick 360 degrees counterclockwise.
- Spin & Fall: Hold R2 and flick Right Analog-stick Up.
- Rowing on Knees: Hold R2 and flick Right Analog-stick Away twice.
- Seated Rowing: Hold R2 and flick Right Analog-stick Forward twice.
- Knee Walk: Hold R2 and press Square.
- Cradle Swing: Hold R2 and press Triangle.
- Baby: Hold R2 and double tap Triangle.
- Flying Dive: Hold R1, hold Right Analog-stick Up.
- Karate Kicks: Hold R1, hold Right Analog-stick Forward.
- Jump Kicks: Hold R1, hold Right Analog-stick Down.
- Ice Skating: Hold R1 and flick Right Analog-stick Down, Up.
- Golf Swing: Hold R1 and flick Right Analog-stick Away, Forward.
- Dance #1: Hold R2 and flick Right Analog-stick Down, Up.
- Dance #2: Hold R2 and flick Right Analog-stick Up, Down.
- Dance #3: Hold R2 and flick Right Analog-stick Away, Forward.
- Dance #4: Hold R2 and flick Right Analog-stick Forward, Away.
EAS FC Unlockable celebrations
- KO: Hold L1, double tap Square.
- Right Here Right Now: Hold R1, press Circle.
- Hand Bite: Hold L2 and flick Right Analog-stick Down, Up.
- Stand Tall: Hold R1, hold Right Analog-stick Away.
- Kiss the Wrist: Hold L2, double tap Circle.
- Old Man: Hold L2 and press R3.
- Calm Down: Hold L1 and double tap Triangle.
- The Bear: Hold L1, hold Right Analog-stick Up.
- Riding the Cat: Hold L1, hold Right Analog-stick Down.
- Bailando Robot: Hold L1 and flick Right Analog-stick Up, Down.
- Muevelo: Hold L1 and flick Right Analog-stick Forward, Away.
- Patty Cake: Hold L1 and flick Right Analog-stick Forward twice.
- Muscle Flex: Hold R1 and flick Right Analog-stick Up, Down.
- Push Ups: Hold R1 and flick Right Analog-stick Forward, Away.
- The Worm: Hold R1 and rotate Right Analog-stick 360 degrees clockwise.
- Dance: Hold R1 and flick Right Analog-stick Down twice.
- Prancing Bird: Hold R1 and press Square.
- Gallop Dance: Hold L1 and press R3.
Specialties
Specialties are assigned to different players based on Physical Traits. Complete the indicated requirement(s) to unlock the corresponding Specialty:
- Acrobat: Requires 90 Agility or 86 Agility combined with 80 Reaction.
- Aerial Threat: Requires 85 Jumping, and the following Heading based on height. Players 6’2″ or shorter require 90 Heading. Player is 6’3″ or 6’4″ require approximately 83 Heading. Players 6’5″ or taller require 75 Heading.
- Clinical Finisher: Requires 80 Long Shot and 86 Finishing.
- Complete Defender: Requires Tactician, Tackling; or Strength, Acrobat, and Aerial Threat.
- Complete Forward: Requires Clinical Finisher, Poacher, and Aerial Threat, Speedster, Dribbler, or Strength.
- Complete Midfielder: Requires Playmaker, and two other Specialties from Distance Shooter, Engine, Dribbler, FK Specialist, Tackling, Crosser, and Clinical Finisher.
- Crosser: Requires 80 Curve and 86 Crossing.
- Distance Shooter: Have a total of 174 from Long Shots and Shot Power.
- Dribbler: Requires 5-star skill with a 85 Dribbling rate. Players who are 1-star to 4-star skill require 75 Balance and 86 Dribbling.
- Engine: Set the work rate for both Defense and Attack to “High” and have approximately 85 Stamina. Mutually exclusive to the Poacher Specialty.
- Free Kick Specialist: Requires 86 Free Kicks and approximately 85 Curve or Shot Power.
- Playmaker: Requires a CM, CDM, or CAM with 86 Vision, 86 Short Passing, and 73 Long Passing.
- Poacher: Requires 75 Heading and 85 Finishing. Mutually exclusive to the Engine Specialty.
- Speedster: Requires approximately 180 Acceleration and Sprint Speed.
- Strength: Requires players weighing under 180 lbs to have 90 Strength. Players weighing above 183 lbs will require approximately 86 Strength.
- Tackling: Requires Defenders with 85 Sliding Tackle and 86 Standing Tackle.
- Tactician: Requires 80 Reaction, 86 Tactical Awareness, and 86 Interception.
Chemistry Styles
Chemistry Styles can transform an average player through boosts. They are most useful when used on a team with good overall chemistry. The boosts they offer are as follows:
Basic Chemistry Style
- Pace: 1
- Shooting: 1
- Passing: 1
- Dribbling: 1
- Defending: 1
- Physical: 1
Sniper Chemistry Style
- Pace: n/a
- Shooting: 3
- Passing: n/a
- Dribbling: 3
- Defending: n/a
- Physical: n/a
Finisher Chemistry Style
- Pace: n/a
- Shooting: 3
- Passing: n/a
- Dribbling: n/a
- Defending: n/a
- Physical: 3
Deadeye Chemistry Style
- Pace: n/a
- Shooting: 3
- Passing: 3
- Dribbling: n/a
- Defending: n/a
- Physical: n/a
Marksman Chemistry Style
- Pace: n/a
- Shooting: 2
- Passing: n/a
- Dribbling: 2
- Defending: n/a
- Physical: 2
Hawk Chemistry Style
- Pace: 2
- Shooting: 2
- Passing: n/a
- Dribbling: n/a
- Defending: n/a
- Physical: 2
Artist Chemistry Style
- Pace: n/a
- Shooting: n/a
- Passing: 3
- Dribbling: 3
- Defending: n/a
- Physical: n/a
Architect Chemistry Style
- Pace: n/a
- Shooting: n/a
- Passing: 3
- Dribbling: n/a
- Defending: n/a
- Physical: 3
Powerhouse Chemistry Style
- Pace: n/a
- Shooting: n/a
- Passing: 3
- Dribbling: n/a
- Defending: 3
- Physical: n/a
Maestro Chemistry Style
- Pace: n/a
- Shooting: 2
- Passing: 2
- Dribbling: 2
- Defending: n/a
- Physical: n/a
Engine Chemistry Style
- Pace: 2
- Shooting: n/a
- Passing: 2
- Dribbling: 2
- Defending: n/a
- Physical: n/a
Sentinel Chemistry Style
- Pace: n/a
- Shooting: n/a
- Passing: n/a
- Dribbling: n/a
- Defending: 3
- Physical: 3
Guardian Chemistry Style
- Pace: n/a
- Shooting: n/a
- Passing: n/a
- Dribbling: 3
- Defending: 3
- Physical: n/a
Gladiator Chemistry Style
- Pace: n/a
- Shooting: 3
- Passing: n/a
- Dribbling: n/a
- Defending: 3
- Physical: n/a
Backbone Chemistry Style
- Pace: n/a
- Shooting: n/a
- Passing: 2
- Dribbling: n/a
- Defending: 2
- Physical: 2
Anchor Chemistry Style
- Pace: 2
- Shooting: n/a
- Passing: n/a
- Dribbling: n/a
- Defending: 2
- Physical: 2
Hunter Chemistry Style
- Pace: 3
- Shooting: 3
- Passing: n/a
- Dribbling: n/a
- Defending: n/a
- Physical: n/a
Catalyst Chemistry Style
- Pace: 3
- Shooting: n/a
- Passing: 3
- Dribbling: n/a
- Defending: n/a
- Physical: n/a
Shadow Chemistry Style
- Pace: 3
- Shooting: n/a
- Passing: n/a
- Dribbling: n/a
- Defending: 3
- Physical: n/a
Wall Chemistry Style
- Diving: 2
- Handling: 2
- kicking: 2
- Reflex: n/a
- Speed: n/a
- Positioning: n/a
Shield Chemistry Style
- Diving: n/a
- Handling: n/a
- kicking: 2
- Reflex: 2
- Speed: 2
- Positioning: n/a
Cat Chemistry Style
- Diving: n/a
- Handling: n/a
- kicking: n/a
- Reflex: 2
- Speed: 2
- Positioning: 2
Glove Chemistry Style
- Diving: 2
- Handling: 2
- kicking: n/a
- Reflex: n/a
- Speed: n/a
- Positioning: 2
GK Basic Chemistry Style
- Diving: 1
- Handling: 1
- kicking: 1
- Reflex: 1
- Speed: 1
- Positioning: 1
Trophies
Successfully complete one of the following tasks to get a trophy:
- Football Legend (Platinum): Unlock all other trophies (excluding additional content trophies).
- Can’t Touch This (Bronze): Beat an opposing player using no touch dribbling.
- Threading the needle (Bronze): Assist a goal using a driven ground pass.
- Take Aim (Silver): Have 100% shot accuracy in a match (10 shots minimum).
- I am the boss (Bronze): Substitute your star player in a match (highest rated player in the team).
- I brought the ball (Bronze): Have more than 65% possession in a match.
- Fair Play (Bronze): Finish a match without conceding a foul against you (offsides do not count).
- Around the wall (Bronze): Score a goal with a curled shot from a free kick.
- Set-piece specialist (Bronze): Score 2 goals from a corner in a match.
- It’s a lottery (Bronze): Win a penalty shoot-out.
- Go for it! (Bronze): During open play, score a long-distance goal with a defender (25 yards out).
- Half-Time pep-talk (Bronze): Win a match against the Legendary CPU after being down at half-time.
- The Invincibles (Gold): Win all 4 matches in an Online Draft Mode session in FIFA Ultimate Team.
- Testing the Waters (Bronze): Win all 4 matches in a Single Player Draft Mode session in FIFA Ultimate Team.
- Legacy in the making (Silver): First appearance of a player bought from the Transfer Market in Ultimate Team.
- FUT 50 (Gold): Have a player score their 50th goal at the club in FIFA Ultimate Team.
- No hard feelings, right? (Bronze): Win a Friendly Season in FIFA Ultimate Team.
- Trial offer (Bronze): Sign a Loan Player from the EASFC Catalogue.
- A loyal ally is hard to find (Bronze): Buy a player from the FUT Transfer Market and earn his loyalty by playing 10 or more games with him.
- Molded to perfection (Bronze): Apply your first Chemistry Style consumable in FUT.
- Trial of Power (Bronze): Challenge and complete a match against the Team of the Week in FUT.
- Class of ’16 (Bronze): Win a division title in FUT Seasons.
- Mutiny! (Bronze): Change your captain in FUT.
- Adding some context (Bronze): Play a full match with the “FIFA Trainer” overlays turned on.
- Dream-team in progress (Silver): Sign a world class player in manager Career mode (80+ rated).
- Going up? (Bronze): Earn a Promotion in Seasons.
- Friendship test (Bronze): Finish an Online Friendlies Season.
- Social craving (Bronze): Share an EA SPORTS Football Club Activity.
- Giving back (Bronze): Gift an EA SPORTS Football Club Catalogue item.
- All for myself (Bronze): Purchase an EA SPORTS Football Club Catalogue item.
- We’re in the game! (Bronze): Play a women’s football match.
- New Silverware (Bronze): Win the Women’s International Cup tournament.
- 5 Star performance (Bronze): Score 5 goals in a women’s football match.
- I got this! (Bronze): Perform a slide tackle and keep possession of the ball in a women’s football match.
- Got flair? (Bronze): Score a goal with Flair Shot in a women’s football match.
- You Struck Gold! (Silver): Scout and find a player with any combination of 3 GTN player attributes.
- Management at its best (Silver): Win a Trophy as a Team manager.
- From zero to hero (Silver): Get your Play as Player to be featured in the Team of the Week.
- Baby steps (Bronze): Complete all Drills in FIFA Basics.
- Quiz completed (Bronze): Fill up all Team Sheets slots.
- Start the quiz (Bronze): Create a New Team Sheet.
- Gold acquisition (Bronze): Buy a player which is in a league above you.
- Never quit (Silver): Play a consecutive match in Seasons.
- Just for inspiration (Bronze): Copy a Squad from the end of an online match in FIFA Ultimate Team.
- Play Beautiful (Gold): Score a goal after 10 consecutive passes in the opposing third of the pitch.
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