Attributes define a player's foundation, but Skills define their moments of genius. Understand what each one does and build an unstoppable team.
In the eFootball universe, focusing only on Dribbling or Speed numbers is seeing just the tip of the iceberg. What truly separates a good player from a legend are the Player Skills. They enable exclusive animations, increase the accuracy of certain actions, and give the athlete personality on the field. In this guide, we've gathered the most useful skills and also those that can be manually added to players, so you know exactly what to invest in.
Dribbling and Control Skills
- Double Touch: Allows the player to perform the famous quick tap of the ball to get past an opponent. Essential for wingers and attacking midfielders who play in tight spaces.
- 360° Spin: Improves the speed of the 360° spin.
- Elastico: Enables the Elastico dribble. Ideal for players with high Ball Control to confuse defenders.
- Sombrero: Allows the player to perform the Sombrero flick and other types of lifts over an opponent.
- Scotch Move: Enables the dribble of cutting back with the outside of the foot. Very effective for abrupt changes of direction.
- Sole Control: Improves ball control by stepping on it, facilitating feints and quick turns. Fundamental for target men and players who need to shield the ball under pressure.
Finishing Skills
- First-time Shot: Drastically increases accuracy and technique when shooting without controlling the ball first. A must-have for center-forwards and hole players.
- Long-Range Shooting: Improves the accuracy of shots from outside the box. Perfect for midfielders with good Kicking Power.
- Knuckle Shot: Allows the player to execute shots that dip abruptly, deceiving the goalkeeper. A lethal weapon in free kicks and long-distance shots.
- Rising Shot: Enables shots that start low and rise quickly. Great for surprising the goalkeeper under the crossbar.
- Acrobatic Finishing: Allows the player to finish with a volley, bicycle kick, or from other awkward positions with more accuracy.
- Heel Trick: Enables backheel passes and shots, even in difficult positions.
- Heading: Increases the probability that the player will direct headers downwards in offensive plays, yes, exclusively offensive.
Passing Skills
- One-touch Pass: Similar to finishing, it improves the accuracy of first-time passes. Vital for midfielders who play a tiki-taka style.
- Through Passing: Increases the accuracy of through balls (both ground and lofted) that break defensive lines. Essential for any team's playmaker.
- Weighted Pass: Applies a back-spin effect to long passes and through balls, making the ball slow down for a teammate.
- Pinpoint Crossing: Allows for crossing with much more curl and accuracy. A must-have for your wingers and full-backs.
Defensive Skills
- Man Marking: Causes the player to position themselves better and pursue the designated opponent more effectively.
- Interception: Increases the player's ability to stretch their leg and cut off passes. Fundamental for DMs and CBs.
- Blocker: Improves the player's ability to block shots and passes that come towards them.
- Sliding Tackle: Increases the accuracy and range of slide tackles, making them more effective for cleanly winning the ball.
- Aerial Superiority: Increases the chances of winning aerial duels in defense and attack. Essential for tall center-backs.
Other Crucial Skills
- Fighting Spirit: Allows the player to maintain a good performance even under pressure, fatigue, or when the team is losing.
- Super-sub: The player receives a large bonus to their attributes when coming on in the second half.
- Captaincy: Reduces the negative effect of fatigue on nearby players. Ideal for your team captain.
Now that you know the complete arsenal, analyze your players beyond the numbers. A forward with First-time Shot and Heading can be more lethal than one with higher overall stats but without these specialties. Build your team intelligently!