Deadly in front of goal: EA FC 26 shooting & finishing tips

Everyone wants to win games in EA FC 26, but you need to score to do that, and scoring goals can be tough. There are many different types of shots and finishes in EA FC 26, like the EA FC 26 Trivela and the classic Low Driven Shot, which replaces Timed Finishing. Which ones are the best, or what’s the best option in specific situations? After you read the tips below on the best ways to shoot in EA FC 26, your opponent's goalie will have his hands full.

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EA FC 26 Regular shot

First up is the good old regular shot. It's the most commonly used shooting type and has been consistent over the years. You perform the regular shot by pressing the PlayStation circle button or the Xbox's B button.

You can never go wrong with the regular shot. If you ever encounter a situation where you hesitate on which shot to make, just go for the regular shot. It has been good over the years and will continue to perform.

EA FC 26 Low Driven Shot

Guess who's back? The Low Driven Shot will be one of the most important types of shots in EA FC 26. The developer states the mechanic is back and improved in the newest version of the game. You perform a Low Driven Shot by double-tapping the shoot button, which previously triggered Timed Finishing. Since EA removed Timed Shots from the game, these controls will now be used for the Low Driven Shot. The Low Driven Shot can be used for any type of shot, including Finesse and Power Shots.

EA FC 26 Trivela

Then comes the real must-know, as it is widely considered the best EA FC 26 shot: the trivela. The trivela shot is an outside-of-the-boot shot, and you perform it by holding L2 for PlayStation or LT for Xbox and pressing the shoot button. 

The trivela is very effective from outside the box as it has a lot of power, but it combines this with a dangerous curve. This combination of curve and power makes it almost impossible to save for the goalkeeper. The best way to utilize the trivela is to aim toward the far corner of the goal.

The trivela is especially good for players with lesser shooting stats, making even their shots dangerous. It gives your attack another tool because you can take a shot with your fullbacks if the opportunity arises. Just use the trivela, and the keeper will have difficulty saving it.

Lastly, there are also players with the PlayStyle+ trivela. With these players, the trivela shot is even better, and it's certainly worth having one of those players on your team.

EA FC 26 Power shot

Next up is the power shot, which has been in the game for a couple of years but got a real upgrade in EA FC 26. You perform the power shot by holding L1+R1 for PlayStation or LB+RB for Xbox and pressing the shoot button.

This year's power shot is the most powerful in the game's history. You will best use this type of shot from outside the box. Aiming the power shot is more challenging than the regular shot, so it is less effective from closer range. The animation also takes a little longer, so a defender will probably interrupt it in a busy penalty area.

Due to its power, you can try to fire a shot from 30/35 meters if you have a midfielder with good shooting stats and create a real chance. In the worst-case scenario, you get a corner kick. Some players have the PlayStyle+ power shot, making them even better at utilizing this shot.

EA FC 26 Finesse shot

Another effective way to finish your attacks is with the finesse shot. The finesse shot is the opposite of the trivela as it is a kick with the inside of the boot. You perform the finesse shot by holding R1 for PlayStation or RB for Xbox and pressing the shooting button.

The finesse shot is your best friend inside the box. It's the most effective shooting type from short range, especially if you find yourself in a difficult position with a hard angle to shoot from. Using the finesse shot to aim for the far corner will boost your scoring capabilities from those positions.

Like all the other shots, you want to keep the shot timing green and aim for a shot strength of two and a half or three bars.

EA FC 26 Chip shot

Lastly, there is also a shot type you would like to avoid. In EA FC 26, these are the Chip Shots. You perform the chip shot by holding L1 for PlayStation or LB for Xbox and pressing the shoot button.

But it's best to avoid these types of shots as they rarely result in goals. The regular, low driven, trivela, power, and finesse shots are all better and give you more than enough options for each situation.

If you keep these tips in mind, you will soon notice your attacks will result in more goals, and you will win more games.

EA FC 26

EA FC 26 is the newest game from developer EA. The game has not changed fundamentally, but it is still different enough compared to previous iterations. Overall, we recommend checking how to get a head start with the EA FC 26 Web App & Companion App, and which EA FC 26 Edition to choose.

While waiting for the release of EA FC 26, you can warm up and learn directly from our pros and coaches with our EA FC 25 Course, now available worldwide!