How to perform a bicycle kick in EA FC 25 – Destructoid

A defining moment for any player who manages to perform it, and for many, the only type of play in EA FC 25 that warrants a replay, very few things hit quite like a bicycle goal.

True to that, it’s a given that performing the move won’t be as simple as performing a finesse shot. So you can surprise your opponents and work your way into completing the On Your Bike! objective, here’s how to perform a bicycle kick and score with it in EA FC 25.

How to perform a bicycle kick in EA FC 25

You can perform a bicycle kick in EA FC 25 by performing a Flair Shot (L2/LT + O/B ) in response to a high enough lobbed pass or when a loose ball is traveling either above or close to your player’s head level. But the above is not an exact science, as there will be no way to control whether your player will go for the bicycle or scissors after taking off. You can, however, increase the odds in your favor. For example, when in 2v1 situations or if your striker is unmarked while in the box, you can perform an almost guaranteed bicycle kick by doing the following:

• Send a High Lob (L1/LB + □/X) or a Flair Lob pass/cross (L2/LT + □/X) to your desired player. Ideally, you want your target to be behind the penalty line when in 2v1 situations.
• Tap R3 right as the ball is about to arrive so that your receiver will control it with their chest.
• Hold L2/LT and press O/B to perform the bicycle kick.

Sending a High Lob Pass from behind right as your target player is about to enter the box and then tapping R3 before shooting will also, on most occasions, guarantee a bicycle kick.

Tips to score bicycle kick goals in EA FC 25

As you can see above, you can maximize your chances of scoring bicycle kick goals in EA FC 25 by trying to get into 2v1 opportunities, which will give you plenty of time to set the play as well as open the goal up. The best formations for that are the 4-2-4 and 4-2-2 variations, as they will revolve around a striker-duo. When using it, make sure to also use quick wingers and midfielders capable of performing spot-on passes.

It’s also vital to note that, like in EA FC 24, players with the Acrobatic Playstyle + are more likely to favor the kick over regular volleys and scissors, even if whether or not they will score will still depend on their stats and in many cases their shooting Playstyles. Among the best for the job, we have pretty much all of the game’s top Icons, as well as Erling Haaland, Kylian Mbappé, and Sam Kerr. If you are not made of money, Cristiano Ronaldo is once again a solid pick.