When your player has decent control stats they will be able to perform some fancy skills by swiping the screen a certain way while they are dribbling. If however your player does not have the required skill level they will just lose the ball when they attempt the following skills.
Scissor Kick
Swipe sideways
Rainbow Flick
Swipe up
Maradona
Swipe down.
Stepover
Tap the screen twice.
Random Move
Double tap anywhere on the screen.
Bicycle Kick
Press 'C' then turn the arrow the other way.
Long Shot
Pass the football to someone and double tap just when they get it.
Your Last Feint
Double tap while dribbling.