eFootball™: How to Use Ronaldinho Skills and Dribbling

To beat defenders with Ronaldinho in eFootball™, release the Dash (sprint) trigger before flicking the sticks, and execute his skill moves only when an opponent commits to an aggressive manual press. Ronaldinho combines elite dribbling attributes with dedicated Player ID animations that grant quicker weight shifts and tighter ball retention than standard attackers. Because he possesses the Double Touch, Flip Flap, and Sole Control player skills simultaneously, he automatically performs the advanced ball roll variation of the Double Touch, giving you an elite tool to exploit rushing defenders in 1v1 situations.

Core Dribbling Moves and Controller Commands

Executing skill moves while holding Dash leads to heavy touches and immediate turnovers. To maintain close control, let go of sprint completely before entering directional commands.

Skill Move	Controller Input	Tactical Use
Special Double Touch	Flick RS 90° sideways relative to player run, then point LS forward or diagonally	Ball roll skip that shifts the tackling lane to bypass Match-Up defending.
Flip Flap (Elastico)	Flick RS diagonally forward-right, then pull LS diagonally forward-left	Snaps the defender’s momentum when cutting inside toward goal.
Sombrero Flick	Click R3 / RS just before receiving an aerial pass while pointing LS behind the defender	Pops dropping balls over center-backs who rush the receiver's back.
Marseille Turn	Rotate RS then direct LS toward the exit path	Spins off contact when defenders initiate a shoulder tackle from the flank.

Special Double Touch Sequence

Release Dash: Let go of the sprint button so Ronaldinho enters his base dribbling gait.
Flick the Right Stick (RS): Push the stick 90 degrees to the left or right of Ronaldinho’s running direction.
Exit with the Left Stick (LS): Immediately push the stick forward or at a 45-degree forward diagonal toward open space.

Because Ronaldinho has Sole Control, he rolls the ball across his body with the sole of his boot before flicking it forward. This lateral roll changes your player's hitbox angle, causing automated Match-Up tackles to miss cleanly.

Flip Flap Execution

Flick the Right Stick diagonally forward-right, then immediately steer the Left Stick diagonally forward-left relative to Ronaldinho's facing direction (reverse the inputs for a Reverse Elastico). Trigger this animation just as an opposing defender steps forward into a challenge. The rapid outside-to-inside touch breaks their recovery line, opening a clear lane to take a shot or play a through ball.

Using the Sombrero Flick on Aerial Passes

The Sombrero flick counters aggressive opponents who sprint forward to intercept chipped through balls or lofted passes.

Target a teammate playing a lofted pass toward Ronaldinho.
As the ball drops toward his chest or feet, click the Right Stick (R3 / RS) once.
Point the Left Stick (LS) directly into the space behind the challenging defender.

Ronaldinho will lift the ball over the defender's head and collect it in stride.

Limitation: The Sombrero has an unavoidable animation lock. Ronaldinho cannot shield, pass, or shoot while the ball is mid-air. If an opponent anticipates the flick and stops their run instead of charging forward, Ronaldinho will pop the ball directly into the defender's torso. Only trigger the Sombrero when a center-back is running at full sprint toward your back.

Positioning: Classic No. 10 vs. Winger Roles

Where you position Ronaldinho determines how his AI moves off the ball before you receive a pass:

Attacking Midfielder (AMF) or Second Striker (SS): Activates his Classic No. 10 playstyle. Ronaldinho occupies central pockets between the opponent’s midfield and backline. When the attack reaches the final third, he advances into central channels around the penalty arc, forcing defenders to balance blocking shooting angles against stepping out to press.
Left Wing Forward (LWF): Deactivates his Classic No. 10 playstyle. On the flank, he behaves like a standard roaming winger, holding width until you isolate an outside back in space, then cutting inside onto his stronger right foot.

Managing Matchups Against Physical Anchors

Every skill move in eFootball™ locks your player into set animation frames during which you cannot shield or pass. High-Physical Contact defensive anchors like Patrick Vieira, Casemiro, or Virgil van Dijk can trigger collision stumbles and dispossess Ronaldinho mid-animation—even if your stick timing is correct.

When an opponent fields heavy physical defenders:

Do not attempt skill moves directly into their collision hitbox.
Use basic Left Stick body feints to unbalance them, drawing secondary defenders out of position.
Offload the ball immediately using Ronaldinho’s Outside Curler or passing skills before the defense collapses into a crowd tackle.