Player Skills in eFootball 2026 are special abilities that unlock unique moves, animations, and boosts to a player’s in-game performance. These skills make players more effective in specific situations, such as executing precision passes, finishing difficult shots, or winning defensive duels. For example, a player with Pinpoint Crossing can deliver more accurate balls into the box, while one with Acrobatic Finishing can score from awkward positions. By combining the right skills with your tactics, you can maximise your team’s strengths and create more decisive moments during matches.
How to Add Player Skills
Use Skill Training Programs to add up to 5 Additional Skills to a player. A player cannot learn a skill they already possess, and any added skill may be overwritten later. Trending players cannot undergo Skill Training.
Player Skills
Here is the updated list of Player Skills in eFootball 2026 (as shown in the in-game panels):
Scissors Feint
Performs a faster Scissors Feint when the command is input.
Double Touch
Performs a quicker Double Touch than normal after the command.
Flip Flap
Executes a Flip Flap when the command is entered.
Marseille Turn
Performs a faster Marseille Turn upon command.
Sombrero
Triggers a Sombrero Turn or Flick Turn when trapping, based on the situation, and improves Flick accuracy.
Chop Turn
Performs a quicker Chop Turn when commanded.
Cut Behind & Turn
Performs a Cut Behind; at wider angles, also uses a special trapping motion.
Scotch Move
Executes a Scotch Move on command.
Sole Control
Improves ball control using the soles of the feet when executing feints and turns.
Momentum Dribbling
Boosts dribbling effectiveness in the attacking third (deep in opposition territory).
Acceleration Burst
Enables a quick Sharp Touch when stationary or moving slowly; special Sharp Touch motions may also trigger.
Heading
Improves heading accuracy and increases the frequency of downward headers.
Bullet Header
Drives headers sharply toward goal with power and accuracy, even from awkward positions or off-balance.
Long-range Curler
Performs an accurate Controlled Shot with heavy curl, effective even from distance.
Blitz Curler
Performs a Controlled Shot with strong topspin while the Power Gauge is at least 50% full.
Chip Shot Control
Performs accurate chip shots, even at higher running speeds.
Knuckle Shot
Performs a Knuckle Shot on Stunning Shot input when the Power Gauge is 50–65% full; a strong free-kick option.
Dipping Shot
Performs a dipping Stunning Shot when the Power Gauge is 20–50% full.
Rising Shot
Performs a rising Stunning Shot when the Power Gauge is 65–95% full.
Long-range Shooting
Improves accuracy on shots taken from outside the box.
Acrobatic Finishing
Enables finishes from awkward body positions or when off-balance.
Heel Trick
Allows passes and shots using the heel, even from awkward positions or when off-balance.
First-time Shot
Improves technique and precision on first-time finishes.
Phenomenal Finishing
Increases the power and accuracy of finishes attempted from unorthodox body positions.
One-touch Pass
Improves technique and precision on one-touch passes.
Through Passing
Enables accurate through passes with appropriate trajectory and improves overall through-ball accuracy.
Weighted Pass
Performs accurate Lofted Passes or chipped through balls with heavy backspin to a forward area.
Pinpoint Crossing
Delivers sharp, accurate crosses with significant curl.
Edged Crossing
Enables vertically rotating (dipping) crosses that drop sharply.
Outside Curler
Performs precise shots or passes with the outside of the boot—even from range—using the stronger foot for accuracy.
Rabona
Performs a Rabona to disrupt the defence’s timing with a surprise kick, using the stronger foot for accuracy.
No Look Pass
Enables unexpected passes that mislead opponents’ line of sight.
Game-changing Pass
Improves passing performance after second-half kick-off when the team is drawing or behind.
Visionary Pass
Increases the accuracy of recipients’ one-touch passes, first-time shots, and traps from this player’s passes.
Phenomenal Pass
Boosts power and accuracy of passes attempted from unorthodox body positions.
Low Lofted Pass
Enables long, accurate Lofted Passes with a low trajectory.
GK Low Punt
Enables accurate punt kicks with a low trajectory.
GK High Punt
Enables long, high punts that travel deep into opposition territory.
Long Throw
Improves outfield players’ long throw-in distance.
GK Long Throw
Improves a goalkeeper’s throwing range.
Penalty Specialist
Enables higher-accuracy penalty kicks.
GK Penalty Saver
Improves goalkeeping reactions against penalties.
GK Directing Defence
Goalkeeper skill that boosts the defensive ability of teammates positioned deep in your own half.
Gamesmanship
Wins fouls more easily while in possession.
Man Marking
React quickly to an opponent’s movements and apply tight, persistent marking.
Track Back
Aggressively applies pressure to the ball carrier all the way from the front line.
Interception
Improves the ability to read play and cut out passes.
Blocker
Raises the chance of blocking shots and passes.
Aerial Superiority
Improves success rate in aerial duels.
Sliding Tackle
Increases success when winning the ball via sliding tackles.
Acrobatic Clearance
Enables acrobatic clearances with the feet from difficult positions.
Captaincy
Leads the team on the pitch, helping reduce fatigue effects for teammates.
Super-sub
Boosts abilities when introduced in the second half.
Fighting Spirit
Improves performance under pressure, fatigue, and adversity.
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