All FC 26 PlayStyles, explained

NormalTakes finesse shots faster, with more curl and improved accuracy.

＋ PlusTakes finesse shots much faster, with maximum curl and incredible accuracy.

NormalImproves the ability to take low driven shots with greater accuracy, faster ball travel and a quicker shot release.

＋ PlusImproves the ability to take low driven shots with much greater accuracy, even faster ball travel and a quicker shot release.

NormalTakes power shots faster and with greater ball speed.

＋ PlusTakes power shots much faster and with a notable increase in ball speed.

NormalTakes chip shots faster and with greater accuracy.

＋ PlusTakes chip shots faster and with incredible accuracy.

NormalTakes volleys with improved accuracy and can perform acrobatic volley animations.

＋ PlusTakes volleys with even greater accuracy and can perform unique acrobatic volley animations.

NormalTakes headers with greater accuracy and can perform Precision Header animations.

＋ PlusTakes headers with even greater accuracy and can perform unique Precision Header animations.

NormalSet pieces are taken with greater speed, curl and accuracy. The trajectory preview line is longer.

＋ PlusSet pieces are taken with incredible speed, curl and accuracy. The trajectory preview line is at its maximum.

NormalLets your player take shots with the outside of the boot. Flair shots are taken with greater accuracy. Performs Gamechanger animations when the situation calls for it.

＋ PlusLets your player take shots with the outside of the boot. Flair shots are taken with even greater accuracy. Performs Gamechanger animations when the situation calls for it.

NormalThrough passes are more accurate, swerve passes show more curl, and precision passes reach the receiver faster.

＋ PlusThrough passes are much more accurate, swerve passes show full curl, and precision passes reach the receiver at full speed.

NormalPasses travel faster along the ground without affecting the receiver's control difficulty.

＋ PlusPasses travel much faster along the ground without affecting the receiver's control difficulty.

NormalLofted passes and lofted through balls are more accurate, faster and harder to intercept.

＋ PlusLofted passes and lofted through balls are even more accurate, faster than ever and much harder to intercept.

NormalAll crosses are highly accurate, fast and have more curl.

＋ PlusAll crosses are highly accurate, fast and have more curl. Sends driven crosses with incredible power.

NormalPlays difficult first-time ground passes with great accuracy, and backheels at the right moments. Short ground passes are highly accurate.

＋ PlusPlays difficult first-time ground passes with even more accuracy, and backheels at the right moments. Short ground passes are incredibly accurate.

NormalLofted and flair passes, including outside-of-the-boot passes, are played with improved accuracy. Performs Inventive animations when appropriate.

＋ PlusLofted and flair passes, including outside-of-the-boot passes, are played with even greater accuracy. Performs Inventive animations when appropriate.

NormalReaches a higher speed during a controlled sprint and makes wide turns while dribbling with greater accuracy.

＋ PlusReaches an even higher speed during a controlled sprint and makes wide turns while dribbling with greater accuracy.

NormalReaches a higher sprint speed while dribbling, and the chance of error when sprinting or knocking the ball on is reduced.

＋ PlusReaches an even higher sprint speed while dribbling, and the chance of error when sprinting or knocking the ball on is drastically reduced.

NormalMakes fewer errors when receiving the ball and can transition into a dribble faster with greater control.

＋ PlusMakes minimal errors when receiving the ball and can transition into a dribble much faster with greater control.

NormalAble to perform unique skill moves on the ground and in the air.

＋ PlusAble to perform more unique ground and touch skill moves. Also much more agile when performing lateral dribbles.

NormalKeeps the ball close to the feet when moving at low speed and shields it from stronger opponents more effectively.

＋ PlusKeeps the ball very close to the feet when carrying it at low speed and shields it from stronger opponents much more effectively.

NormalIncreases the top speed when jockeying at a run and improves the transition speed from jockeying to sprinting.

＋ PlusIncreases the top speed when jockeying at a run and greatly improves the transition speed from jockeying to sprinting.

NormalIncreases the success rate of standing tackles and allows the ball to be stopped directly at the player's feet with a standing tackle.

＋ PlusGreatly increases the success rate of standing tackles and allows the ball to be stopped directly at the player's feet with a standing tackle.

NormalIncreases the range and the chance of retaining possession when making interceptions.

＋ PlusIncreases the range and the chance of retaining possession even more when making interceptions.

NormalIncreases the range when making blocks and improves the ability to make a successful block.

＋ PlusIncreases the range even more when making blocks and improves the ability to make a successful block.

NormalGrants the ability to stop the ball directly at the player's feet when making a slide tackle.

＋ PlusGreatly increases the success rate of slide tackles. Allows the ball to be stopped directly at the player's feet when making a slide tackle.

NormalJumps higher and improves aerial defensive presence.

＋ PlusJumps even higher and further improves aerial defensive presence.

NormalAccelerates faster during an explosive sprint.

＋ PlusAccelerates much faster during an explosive sprint.

NormalIncreases stamina recovery speed. Increases the duration of partial team and teammate press.

＋ PlusSignificantly increases stamina recovery speed. Greatly increases the duration of partial team and teammate press.

NormalGreater strength when performing shielded dribbles.

＋ PlusEven greater strength when performing shielded dribbles and able to perform unique dribble animations.

NormalGreater strength when performing physical tackles.

＋ PlusEven greater strength when performing physical tackles.

NormalTakes throw-ins with greater power and reaches a greater distance.

＋ PlusTakes throw-ins with greater power and reaches maximum distance.

NormalUnique long-dive animations and a greater chance of saving long-distance shots.

＋ PlusUnique long-dive animations and an even greater chance of saving long-distance shots.

NormalUnique reflex/anticipation save animations, increased rush-out speed and better reading of close-range shot trajectories.

＋ PlusUnique reflex/anticipation save animations, an even greater increase in rush-out speed and better reading of close-range shot trajectories.

NormalUnique punch-clear animations, greater hand strength and cleared-ball speed, punch animations are prioritised in contested-ball situations, and greater speed when coming out to claim crosses.

＋ PlusUnique punch-clear animations and an even greater increase in punch-clear speed and strength.

NormalUnique foot-save animations and better performance against ground shots.

＋ PlusUnique foot-save animations and even better performance against ground shots.

NormalUnique animations for outward parries, diving parries and standard parries. Increases the ball speed when parrying and the chance of parrying to safer areas.

＋ PlusUnique animations for outward parries, diving parries and standard parries. The increase in parry speed is even greater.

NormalUnique goalkeeper throw animations and increased maximum distance on goalkeeper throws.

＋ PlusUnique goalkeeper throw animations and an even greater increase in maximum distance on goalkeeper throws.