All Skill Moves in Dream League Soccer 2026 – Complete Skill Tutorial DLS 26

Dream League Soccer 26 (DLS 26) has upgraded its gameplay with new animations and smarter controls.
Whether you want to dribble like Messi, spin like Ronaldinho, or defend like Van Dijk, mastering skill moves is the key.

This guide covers every skill in DLS 26, from the easy basics to the new mechanics added last year — Close Control, Knock Ahead, and Secondary Press — using official instructions + easy explanations.

⚙️ How Skill Moves Work in DLS 26

Skill moves depend on your player’s overall rating, dribbling, and control.
Players rated 80+ can do most basic skills, while 85+ players execute advanced ones more smoothly.

🧩 Basic Skill Moves

🔹 Rainbow Flick

• How: Swipe up while running.
• Easy Words: Flicks the ball over a defender — use when an opponent is close.
• Pro Tip: Combine with a shot for a highlight goal.

🔹 Feint / Body Fake

• How: Swipe left or right while running.
• Easy Words: Makes your player fake a direction and move the other way.
• Pro Tip: Use inside the box to trick defenders.

🔹 Roulette / Spin Move

• How: Swipe down while running.
• Easy Words: Your player spins around the ball to dodge a tackle.
• Pro Tip: Perfect for midfield duels.

🔥 Advanced Skill Moves

⚽ Bicycle Kick

• How: Double-tap when the ball is in the air.
• Easy Words: An overhead kick for crosses and corners.
• Pro Tip: Try with forwards like Haaland or Mbappé.

🦂 Scorpion Kick

• How: Double-tap when the ball is in the air.
• Easy Words: A rare acrobatic back-heel finish.
• Pro Tip: Only high-flair players can pull this off.

💥 Heading

• How: Double-tap when the ball drops toward you.
• Easy Words: Jump to head the ball for a goal or clearance.
• Pro Tip: Great for corner goals.

💫 Rabona Kick

• How: Swipe up for Rainbow Flick → press B or C quickly.
• Easy Words: Cross or shoot with your leg crossed behind the other.
• Pro Tip: Best used with Neymar-style players.

🆕 NEW DLS 25 Skill Moves (Official 2025 Update)

🟣 1. Close Control

🖼️ Official Description:

“Tap and hold in empty space whilst in possession to activate CLOSE CONTROL for more controlled dribbling.”

✏️ Easy Explanation:
While running, tap and hold on the screen.
Your player slows down and keeps the ball close — great for tight spaces or inside the box.

👉 Tip: Use it to protect the ball when a defender is close.

🟢 2. Knock Ahead

🖼️ Official Description:

“Tap when in possession to knock the ball ahead into space.”

✏️ Easy Explanation:
While you have the ball, tap once on the screen.
Your player kicks the ball forward a few yards to run faster into open space.

👉 Tip: Use it on counter-attacks with speedy players like Vinícius Jr.

🟠 3. Secondary Press

🖼️ Official Description:

“Tap and hold in empty space when your opponent has the ball to press your opponent with another player.”

✏️ Easy Explanation:
When defending, tap and hold anywhere on the screen to call a second player to help press.
It’s like double-teaming the opponent to win the ball faster.

👉 Tip: Release quickly to avoid leaving gaps in defense.

⚡ Quick Summary of All Skill Moves

🧠 Pro Tips

• Practice each move in My Club → Training → Free Practice mode.
• Combine Close Control + Knock Ahead for tight-then-fast movement.
• Use Secondary Press to trap attackers, but don’t overuse it.

🏆 Best Players for Skill Moves

Ronaldo • Haaland • Mbappé • Vinícius Jr • Messi • Neymar • Bellingham — high dribbling and control ratings make skills look smoother.

With the addition of Close Control, Knock Ahead, and Secondary Press, Dream League Soccer 26 feels more real than ever.
Master these moves to defend smarter, attack faster, and show off your style on the pitch.

Practice → Play → Dominate ⚽