How to do Trickster Fake Shot in EA FC 25?

The Trickster Fake Shot in EA FC 25 is a unique skill move that allows you to flick the ball in a certain direction to trick your opponents. This move comes in handy when luring defenders into a tackle to get past your marker. It can also act as a game-changer during intense situations and help you score some bangers from outside the box. However, you must remember that only someone who has the Trickster or Trickster+ playstyle along with 4-star skill moves can perform this fake shot.

This article will teach you how to perfectly execute a Trickster Fake Shot in EA FC 25. We’ll also discuss when and where you should use this on the field.

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How to execute Trickster Fake Shot in EA FC 25

The Trickster Fake Shot isn’t easy to perform in EA FC 25. However, practice makes one perfect, and you won't even need to look down at your controller after performing it a few times. Similar to most other skills, this one also needs perfect timing and stick control for perfect execution. The detailed steps are mentioned below:

For PlayStation:

• Keep moving your left stick to the direction you want to perform the move.
• Press O and then X to perform the fake shot with a 4-star skill move Trickster playstyle player.

For Xbox:

• Keep moving your left stick to the direction you want to perform the move.
• Press B and then A to perform the fake shot with a 4-star skill move Trickster playstyle player.

As evident from the process, players must press the Shoot and then Pass button to execute the trick perfectly.

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When and where to use Trickster Fake Shot in EA FC 25

Now that you’ve got a detailed idea of how to perform the Trickster Fake Shot in EA FC 25, let’s talk about when and where to use it. Depending on the situation, it is best performed inside or just outside the penalty box to trick your opponent’s defender into a tackle. Apart from that, you can also use it on the wing if one or two defenders are blocking your sight of the goal. Here’s a detailed explanation of the different scenarios:

• Just outside or inside the penalty box: Whenever a defender or midfielder is blocking your path, you can perform the Trickster Fake Shot to execute a smooth ball roll, sending your opponent the wrong way.
• On the wing: If you’re attacking from the wing and a defender is blocking your path, you can simply move your left stick accordingly and perform the fake shot to cut inside and score.

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Where to avoid Trickster Fake Shot in EA FC 25

Even if the player you are using is capable of executing the fake shot, we recommend not to use it in tight spaces with more than two defenders. Since the player performs a ball roll during this trick, a third defender might be able to intercept the ball even if you breeze past the first two.

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Players who can perform Trickster Fake Shot in EA FC 25

Neymar Jr is one of the few players with a Trickster playstyle (Image via EA Sports)

As mentioned earlier, you must ensure that the player has a Trickster or Trickster+ playstyle and a minimum of 4 Star skill moves. Here’s a list of some players who can perform this incredibly useful skill move in EA FC 24:

• Jamal Musiala
• Cristiano Ronaldo
• Neymar Jr.
• Caroline Graham Hansen
• Debinha
• Sophia Smith
• Ousmane Dembele
• Rafael Leao
• Khvicha Kvaratskhelia

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That is everything you should know about performing the Trickster Fake Shot in EA FC 25. We hope these tips will help you glide through the pitch with ease as you dominate opponents in Rivals and FUT Champs.

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