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All FC 26 PlayStyles, explained

What each play style boosts, how the normal version differs from the PlayStyle+, how many players have it and the best of the roster. 36 styles across 6 families.

Normal — the player has the style. + Plus improved version: the same style, taken to the extreme. + next to a player = has the PlayStyle+.

Finishing & shooting

8 How a player shoots, when they pull the trigger and with what intent.

Low Driven Shot

247 players · 2 with Plus
Improves the ability to take low driven shots with greater accuracy, faster ball travel and a quicker shot release.
2+
247 players · 2 with Plus

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.

Dead Ball

360 players · 3 with Plus
Set pieces are taken with greater speed, curl and accuracy. The trajectory preview line is longer.
3+
360 players · 3 with Plus

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.

Gamechanger

391 players · 4 with Plus
Lets 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.
4+
391 players · 4 with Plus

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.

Passing

6 From the incisive through ball to the switch of play and the measured cross.

Incisive Pass

477 players · 3 with Plus
Through passes are more accurate, swerve passes show more curl, and precision passes reach the receiver faster.
3+
477 players · 3 with Plus

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.

Tiki Taka

126 players · 6 with Plus
Plays difficult first-time ground passes with great accuracy, and backheels at the right moments. Short ground passes are highly accurate.
6+
126 players · 6 with Plus

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.

Inventive

429 players · 4 with Plus
Lofted and flair passes, including outside-of-the-boot passes, are played with improved accuracy. Performs Inventive animations when appropriate.
4+
429 players · 4 with Plus

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.

Control & dribbling

5 Carrying the ball, first touch and beating the press.

Technical

1129 players · 3 with Plus
Reaches a higher speed during a controlled sprint and makes wide turns while dribbling with greater accuracy.
3+
1129 players · 3 with Plus

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.

Rapid

880 players · 5 with Plus
Reaches a higher sprint speed while dribbling, and the chance of error when sprinting or knocking the ball on is reduced.
5+
880 players · 5 with Plus

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.

First Touch

295 players · 1 with Plus
Makes fewer errors when receiving the ball and can transition into a dribble faster with greater control.
1+
295 players · 1 with Plus

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.

Press Proven

427 players · 4 with Plus
Keeps the ball close to the feet when moving at low speed and shields it from stronger opponents more effectively.
4+
427 players · 4 with Plus

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.

Defending

6 Winning the ball back, cutting lines and coming out on top of the duel.

Jockey

450 players · 2 with Plus
Increases the top speed when jockeying at a run and improves the transition speed from jockeying to sprinting.
2+
450 players · 2 with Plus

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.

Anticipate

478 players · 3 with Plus
Increases the success rate of standing tackles and allows the ball to be stopped directly at the player's feet with a standing tackle.
3+
478 players · 3 with Plus

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.

Slide Tackle

669 players · 5 with Plus
Grants the ability to stop the ball directly at the player's feet when making a slide tackle.
5+
669 players · 5 with Plus

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.

Physical

5 Explosiveness, stamina and using the body.

Relentless

500 players · 8 with Plus
Increases stamina recovery speed. Increases the duration of partial team and teammate press.
8+
500 players · 8 with Plus

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.

Goalkeeping

6 Goalkeeper-only PlayStyles.

Rush Out

71 players · 2 with Plus
Unique reflex/anticipation save animations, increased rush-out speed and better reading of close-range shot trajectories.
2+
71 players · 2 with Plus

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.

Cross Claimer

249 players · 3 with Plus
Unique 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.
3+
249 players · 3 with Plus

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.

Deflector

73 players · 1 with Plus
Unique animations for outward parries, diving parries and standard parries. Increases the ball speed when parrying and the chance of parrying to safer areas.
1+
73 players · 1 with Plus

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.

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