The feeling of scoring of goal, what could be better? Dabbing relentlessly in the corner just to rub it in your opponents face – that should do it. There are loads of celebrations you can bust out on FIFA 18 – over 100 in fact, so pick your poison wisely. We run you through every FIFA 18 goal celebration available on the Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, Xbox 360, PS4 and PS3.
For our tutorial videos on each console, please visit the links at the bottom of this page.
Running moves
Want a build-up before the big fist pump? Running moves can get the fans braced for the big finish, or you can choose to run around like a headless chicken. They are simple to perform, often using just one button.
Celebration | PS 4 & PS3 controls | Xbox One & 360 controls | Nintendo Switch controls |
|---|---|---|---|
One Arm Raised | Hold circle | Hold B | Hold A |
Thumb Suck | Hold square | Hold X | Hold Y |
Ear Twist | Hold triangle | Hold Y | Hold X |
Finger Points | Tap circle then hold circle | Tap B then hold B | Tap A then hold A |
Arms Out | Tap square then hold square | Tap X then hold X | Tap Y then hold Y |
Wrist Flick | Tap triangle then hold triangle | Tap Y then hold Y | Tap X then hold X |
Aeroplane | Hold R3 | Click R | Click R stick |
Points to Sky | Hold R up | Hold R up | Hold R stick up |
Shhhhh! | Hold R right | Hold R right | Hold R stick right |
Telephone | Hold R down | Hold R down | Hold R stick down |
Finishing moves
This is what it’s all about, soaking up the adulation from the crowd in the best way possible. There are so many different finishing moves to try out, so have a play around and see which is the perfect fit for you, or the player you’re using.
Celebration | PS4 & PS3 controls | Xbox One & 360 controls | Nintendo Switch controls |
|---|---|---|---|
Point to the Sky | Hold L1 + press circle | Hold LB + press B | Hold L + press A |
Show Respect | Hold L1 + double tap circle | Hold LB + double tap B | Hold L + double tap A |
Spanish Dance | Hold L2 + flick R up x2 | Hold LT + flick R up x2 | Hold ZL + flick R stick up x2 |
Belly Flop | Hold L1 + press square | Hold LB + press X | Hold L + press Y |
Riding the Wave | Hold L1 + press triangle | Hold LB + press Y | Hold L + press X |
X (New) | Hold L1 + flick R down x2 | Hold LB + flick R down x2 | |
Big Man | Hold L1 + hold R right | Hold LB + hold R right | Hold L + hold R stick right |
Baby Girl | Hold L1 + hold R left | Hold LB + hold R left | Hold L + hold R stick right |
Chest Slide | Hold L1 + flick R down then up | Hold LB + flick R down then up | Hold L + flick R stick down then up |
Walk Like Me | Hold L1 + flick R left then right | Hold LB + flick R left then right |
Signature moves
Signature moves are the easiest to perform, simply tap 'X' (PS4 & PS3), 'A' (Xbox One & 360) or 'B' (Nintendo Switch) and see what the player’s go-to celebration is.
Cristiano Ronaldo – ‘SIIIIIU’
There has been the ‘Right Here Right Now” ever since Cristiano Ronaldo started his iconic ‘Siiiiu’ celebration, but it goes up a notch this year. The FIFA 18 cover star has his own celebration on the game, which cannot be performed by anyone else. It is the Right Here Right Now celebration with added audio; yes you can hear Cristiano shout ‘Siiiiu!’ as he spins round to face his teammates.
The Real Madrid star also has two camera celebrations. One shouting ‘Siiiiu!’ to the camera, and also posing in front of the camera, like he did against Atletico Madrid last season.
Gareth Bale – Heart
The ‘Heart Symbol’ running celebration has been a staple on FIFA releases this decade, but Gareth Bale finally gets his signature sign as a finishing move on FIFA 18.
Antoine Griezmann – Cellphone "Hotline Bling"
A similar move came for Antoine Griezmann, but his Drake-inspired ‘Hotline Bling’ goes up a notch this year. On FIFA 18 the Atletico Madrid superstar performs the celebration with a teammate just for added effect.
Robert Lewandowski – X
Robert Lewandowski’s new ‘X’ celebration features in FIFA 18, which the Pole has only used in the last six months or so. The Bayern strikers simply makes an X symbol across his chest.
Paulo Dybala – Mask
This will probably be the most popular celebration on FIFA 18. Paulo Dybala’s signature mask celebration look awesome, and it has the power to wind your opponent up.
Paul Pogba – Elbow (Dab)
Already a FIFA classic, Paul Pogba’s Dab is the most irritating on the game. With teammates joining in this year, it will send the opposition crazy.
Edinson Cavani – Sharpshooter
With 49 goals in 50 games last season, and 11 in 11 so far this campaign – Edinson Cavani’s ‘sharpshooter’ celebration has been seen plenty of times over the past 18 months. The PSG man gets down on one knee and lines up an imaginary gun to perform the move.
Lionel Messi – Point to The Sky
A more understated celebration comes from superstar Lionel Messi. With so much class, all he needs to do is point both hands to the sky.
Mesut Ozil – Baby Girl
Complete with the ‘M’ symbol, the Baby Girl is perhaps the most authentic celebration on FIFA 18. Arsenal man Mesut Ozil sucks his thumb and makes the M with his other hand.
Michail Antonio – Floor Spin
A hilarious move with was performed by West Ham’s Michail Antonio. Your player will lie on the floor and then run around in a circle, whilst still lying on the floor.
Bafetimbi Gomis – Predator
An iconic move not seen enough in the Premier League. Bafetimbi Gomis usually attempts to do the Predator towards a camera, but the Galatasaray man gets on his knees and pretends to be a beast attacking its prey.
Daniel Sturridge – Riding the Wave
Seen in the Premier League regularly, Daniel Sturridge’s ‘Ride the Wave’ is a dance move in which the Liverpool striker waves his arms around. Somehow, it looks epic.
Christian Benteke – Push it Down
Pinched off NBA star LeBron James – a move called the ‘Silencer’, Crystal Palace striker Christian Benteke has taken the celebration to the Premier League. He lifts his knee and smashes something over it, making it a powerful but collected celebration.
Olivier Giroud – Scorpion
We’re not a fan of this one. Olivier Giroud performed the celebration the game after he pulled off his outrageous scorpion goal. You didn’t see Henrikh Mkhitaryan do anything like that did we?
Luis Suarez – Kiss the Wrist
His go-to celebration throughout his career, it’s a simple kiss of the wrist and fist pump for Luis Suarez. With no Neymar at Nou Camp this season, Barcelona fans will need to see him pull it out a lot more.
Fabio Borini – Hand Bite
What else do you do after scoring a goal? Biting your hand and sticking your other arm out wide, seems the logical thing to do, right? Well, it is if you are AC Milan’s Fabio Borini.
Samuel Eto’o – Old Man
Veteran striker Samuel Eto’o dropped this one after then Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho questioned the player’s age. He ran towards the corner flag only to whip out a pretend walking stick in response to his manager’s remark.
Wayne Rooney – Triangle
Wayne Rooney has a number of celebrations on FIFA 18. The KO and Stand Tall both remain on the game, with the Triangle his signature move. England’s record goal scorer simply makes a triangle sign and holds it up to the sky.
Adebayo Akinfenwa – Big Man
A cult hero, the Big Man is the perfect name for ‘The Beast’ Adebayo Akinfenwa’s celebration. FIFA 18’s strongest player makes a little dance to show off his light-hearted side.
Interactive moves
Introduced over the past few seasons, it's possible to interact with your surroundings when celebrating a goal. It started off with just the corner flag, but it has been extended to the advertising boards, teammates, your manager, and the pitch-side camera. With an enhanced crowd on FIFA 18, this year you can interact with the fans. They will be seen piling down the terraces to get closer to the players, and you can now give something back whilst celebrating.
Pro Unlockables
Some of the celebrations can only be unlocked through playing Pro Clubs or Player Career. You can then unlock them in the EAFC catalogue.
Celebration | PS4 & PS3 Controls | Xbox One & 360 Controls | Nintendo Switch controls |
|---|---|---|---|
Many Bows | Hold R2 + hold R up | Hold RT + hold R up | Hold ZR + hold R stick up |
Pardon | Hold R2 + hold R right | Hold RT + hold R right | Hold ZR + hold R stick right |
Fall To Knees & Beg | Hold R2 + hold R down | Hold RT + hold R down | Hold ZR + hold R stick down |
Backflips | Hold R2 + double tap square | Hold RT + double tap X | Hold ZR + double tap Y |
Slide on Back | Hold R1 + double tap square | Hold RB + double tap X | Hold R + double tap Y |
Cockroach | Hold R1 + press R3 | Hold RB + press R3 | Hold R + click R stick |
River Dance | Hold R1 + flick R up x2 | Hold RB + flick R up x2 | Hold R + flick R stick up x2 |
Break Dance | Hold R1 + flick R right x2 | Hold RB + flick R right x2 | Hold R + flick R stick right x2 |
Praise on Knees | Hold R2 + hold R left | Hold RT + hold R left | Hold ZR + hold R stick left |
Backwards Worm | Hold R1 + spin R anti-clockwise | Hold RB + spin R anti-clockwise | Hold R + spin R stick anti-clockwise |
EAS FC Unlockables
Redeem your FC Credits by unlocking items in the EAS FC Catalogue. There are plenty of unlockables available, including Ultimate Team credits, team kits as well as more celebrations.
Celebration | PS4 & PS3 Controls | Xbox One & 360 Controls | Nintendo Switch controls |
|---|---|---|---|
KO | Hold L1 + double tap square | Hold LB + double tap X | *Hold L + double tap Y |
Right Here Right Now | Hold R1 + press circle | Hold RB + press B | *Hold R + press A |
Hand Bite | Hold L2 + flick R down then up | Hold LT + flick R down then up | *Hold ZL + flick R stick down then up |
Stand Tall | Hold R1 + hold R left | Hold RB + hold R left | *Hold R + hold R stick left |
Kiss the Wrist | Hold L2 + double tap circle | Hold LT + double tap B | *Hold ZL + double tap A |
Old Man | Hold L2 + click R3 | Hold LT + click R | *Hold ZL + click R stick |
Calm Down | Hold L1 + double tap triangle | Hold LB + double tap Y | *Hold L + double tap X |
The Bear | Hold L1 + hold R up | Hold LB + hold R up | *Hold L + hold R stick up |
Motorbike | Hold L1 + hold R down | Hold LB + hold R down | *Hold L + hold R stick down |
Bailando Robot | Hold L1 + flick R up then down | Hold LB + flick R up then down | *Hold L + flick R stick up then down |
*These celebrations do not need to be unlocked on Nintendo Switch