Introducing 'El Tornado': The New Skill Introduced Into FIFA 18

If you thought we'd the bombardment of FIFA 18-related content ahead of the game's release was done and dusted, you'd be wrong.

The game was released worldwide today and the buzz has been incredible - even if your feed has been plastered with videos of grown men putting the game in the front seat of their car and strapping the seat belt over it. I can't say I'm a fan.

It feels like we've told you just about every player's rating, new celebrations and new features, but what we haven't been able to share with you is the all-new skill move that has made its debut in FIFA 18.

In a brilliant commercial that features cover star Cristiano Ronaldo, Antoine Griezmann, NBA star James Harden and FUT 'Icon' Roberto Carlos, as well as hip-hop duo 'Run The Jewels', who have released a track dedicated to the move, EA Sports unveiled 'El Tornado', which is essentially a slick drag-back, flick into the air and volley.

Check it out:

The five-star skill move, like something you would be accustomed to seeing in FIFA street, has never been seen in the game before, and is so rare that out of a database comprising of 2,000-plus players, only four are able to perform the trick.

Both Ronaldo and Griezmann, who pull off the skill in the above trailer, are two of the players, while Roberto Carlos, who blurts out "What the F*ck?!" and spits out his brew when he sees the move in action in the launch commercial, has also been granted the ability to do 'El Tornado' in FIFA 18. Spurs and England star Dele Alli might not be happy with his rating on FIFA 18, but he is also one of the select few and is in very good company in being 'El Tornado certified'.

If you are playing with any of the aforementioned quartet, here is how to perfect the move on your console of choice. It's fairly simple really, and could prove a devastating weapon to deploy on this year's game.

Image: FIFAAH

Personally, I think it's an absolute abomination that Thierry Henry has not been deemed worthy enough of pulling of 'El Tornado'. Have EA not watched his memorable goal against Manchester United in 2000?!

Thoughts on the new trick?

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Topics: FIFA 18

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