How to perform a bicycle kick in FIFA 23

With how popular of a maneuver they are in real life, it comes as no surprise that fans are always looking to perform a bicycle kick in FIFA 23 as well. While these feats of athleticism are extremely difficult to pull off on an actual pitch, gamers will be pleased to learn that they are rather easy to perform in the virtual world.

Flair shots have been extremely overpowered in the meta of of the game since the game's release. These can occur in the form of outside-foot trivelas, rabona shots, or an impressive bicycle kick in FIFA 23, depending on the scenario and how the shot is set up. The latter is often regarded as the ultimate display of extravagance and skill on the virtual pitch despite being relatively easy to perform.

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There are multiple ways to score a bicycle kick in FIFA 23

From Wayne Rooney's spectacular effort against Manchester City to Cristiano Ronaldo's banger against Juventus, these showcases of technique and athletic ability are admired around the world. Not only is scoring a bicycle kick in FIFA 23 extremely impressive, footballers are also always eager to score in this fashion and embellish their catalog of goals.

Tips to score a bicycle kick in FIFA 23

With FIFA 23 being the most authentic and realistic depiction of the sport in the history of the franchise, gamers can recreate countless real-life scenarios on the virtual pitch. This includes the infamous bicycle kicks popularized by some of the most famous names in football.

• To perform the maneuver, the most important aspect is the setup. Contrary to traditional flair shots like rabonas and trivelas, the ball must be airborne to execute a bicycle kick.
• With the ball in the air, gamers must press the shot button while holding down L2 on PlayStation or LT on Xbox.
• Timing is the most important factor in this process, and players performing the shot must also be facing the direction from which the ball is approaching. If the ball arrives from behind the player, they will most likely attempt a scorpion kick instead.
• You can excecute this by using crosses, corner kicks and even freekicks using set-piece plays.

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Which are the best players for scoring a bicycle kick in FIFA 23?

While the shot itself is a one-star skill move that can be performed by most players in the game, gamers will find more success when attempting it with those possessing the flair trait. Not only will these players perform the maneuver more consistently, but the accuracy of the shot will also be improved.

Footballers renowned for being flashy and athletic in real life are the ideal choice in this scenario. The likes of Neymar, Cristiano Ronaldo, Kylian Mbappe, Mohammed Salah, and Vinicius Junior are some of the best examples of players who possess the flair trait as well as impressive shooting stats. These are ideal candidates when it comes to scoring a wide variety of flair shots.

In conclusion, performing a bicycle kick in FIFA 23 is the ultimate expression of creativity and flair on the virtual pitch. It can dishearten any opponent, allowing you to assert your dominance and win more matches. With how easy they are to perform with the correct players, the maneuver is definitely overpowered in the current meta of the game.

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