Pro Evolution Soccer 2014/Player Skills

Player Skills can refer to two types of player attribute, COM Player Ball Skills and Playing Styles. In the case of the former, these are only used when a player is being controlled by AI. The latter group allows the player to execute skills when under manual control.

Type	No.	Player Skill	Description
COM Player Ball Skills	1	Trickster	The step-over expert who makes the most of exquisite skills to dribble past the opposition.
	2	Mazing run	A player who looks to penetrate deep into opposition territory by using deft turns and dribbles.
	3	Speeding Bullet	A pacey player who likes to get forward.
	4	Incisive Run	A dribbler whose expertise is to cut in from the wide areas looking for goal scoring opportunities.
	5	Long Ball Expert	A player who frequently plays the long ball.
	6	Early Cross	A player with great vision who won't miss the chance to hit an early cross.
	7	Long Ranger	A player who frequently takes snapshots at goal from range.
Playing Styles	1	Scissors Feint	Enables players to execute the Scissors Feint at high speed.
	2	Flip Flap	Enables players to execute the Flip Flap.
	3	Marseille Turn	Enables players to execute the Marseille Turn.
	4	Sombrero	Enables players to execute the Boomerang Trap and the Crescent Turn.
	5	Precise Touch	Enables players to use a wider range of skills including the "Cut Behind".
	6	Long Range Drive	Enables players to hit curling shots with great accuracy from a distance.
	7	Knuckle Shot	Enables players to hit knuckle ball shots with greater ease.
	8	Acrobatic Finishing	Enables players to find a finish even from awkward positions or when off balance.
	9	First-time Shot	Improves technique and precision when taking first-time shots.
	10	One-touch Pass	Improves technique and precision when playing one-touch passes.
	11	Weighted Pass	Enables players to apply back-spin when playing lofted passes and through balls improving accuracy.
	12	Pinpoint Crossing	Enables players to curl in crosses with great accuracy.
	13	Outside Curler	Enables players to shoot and pass using the outside of the boot even at long distances.
	14	Low Punt Trajectory	Enables players to take long accurate punt kicks with a low trajectory.
	15	Long Throw	Improves the range of long throws.
	16	GK Long Throw	Improves the range on throws by the goalkeeper.
	17	Man Marking	Makes the player stay tight on the opponent when marking.
	18	Track Back	An offensive player who actively pressurises the opposition player who is on the ball and tries to win it back.
	19	Captaincy	The strength of character to get more out of the team, pulling players by the scruff of their necks. Do not use this card on players other than captain
	20	Super-sub	Improves player's abilities when introduced late in the game.

See also

• Playing Style