ABFutThe 8 Most Important Skill Moves in EA FC 27
Eight skill moves worth learning in EA FC 27, from the 1-star Right Stick Flick to the 4-star Advanced Roulette, with the star rating and inputs where known.
BorasLegend recently walked through the eight skill moves he considers the most useful for attacking in EA FC 27. Star ratings matter here: a player can only perform a skill if his skill moves rating is high enough, so check the rating first and pick from the list accordingly.
1. Right Stick Flick (1 star)
A simple 1-star move. It gives you a quick burst of pace, and it can also be used to set up a volley.
2. Fake Shot
The classic way to change direction suddenly inside the box. BorasLegend rates it as especially effective with players who have high pace.
3. Control Sprint
Not a traditional skill move, but an essential tool: hold R1 to sprint with the ball under tighter control. It works particularly well with players who have the Technical PlayStyle.
4. Ball Roll (2 stars)
A basic 2-star move that most players can perform. Hold the right stick to the left or right of the direction your player is moving; the direction you hold decides which way the ball rolls, and a slight turn of the stick changes the angle.
What it is for: improving your shooting or passing angle when you are in a tight spot or being closed down, opening a new passing lane when one is blocked, and unsettling the goalkeeper.
Power Shot cancel: start charging a Power Shot, then immediately Ball Roll. This cancels the shot and leaves the keeper or defender guessing whether you are about to shoot or pass.
Who it suits: good passers, who can use the space it opens; strikers with sprint speed and acceleration of 85 or higher; and players with the Technical PlayStyle, who get tighter control and a quicker reaction after the move.
5. Roulette / Spin (3 stars)
A 3-star move that turns your body to shield the ball and avoid contact with an opposing defender.
6. Spin and Cancel
A cancel move that fakes your direction and creates a sudden break. BorasLegend calls it the best pick for 5-star skill players, and says it takes time to learn but is worth the practice.
- Perform a Berba Spin: flick the right stick twice, the first time in the direction you are running and the second time up or down.
- While the spin animation is still playing, hold L2 + R2 (LT + RT on Xbox) to cancel it.
- At the same moment, use the left stick to choose the direction you escape in.
Steps 2 and 3 must happen at the same time. After a successful cancel, keep holding R2 to carry the momentum and open up space from the defender. With a 5-star skill player the animation automatically becomes the McGeady Cancel, which is smoother and harder to read.
7. Ball Roll Variation
A variation of the Ball Roll with a faster response. It is useful while jogging, to change direction or to get past the goalkeeper.
8. Advanced Roulette (4 stars)
The strongest 4-star move for cutting inside, and especially effective when followed by a Finesse Shot. The input is the most complex of the eight: R1 + L2 + a rotation of the stick.
How to practise
BorasLegend's general advice is to build Ball Roll or Control Sprint into your normal play, using them to control the tempo and to create space between defenders.
Questions people ask
Which skill move is the best to learn first in EA FC 27?
The Ball Roll is a sensible first choice because it is a basic 2-star move that most players can perform. It improves your passing or shooting angle, opens a new passing lane when one is blocked, and can be combined with a Power Shot cancel to unsettle the goalkeeper.
How do you do the Spin and Cancel in EA FC 27?
Perform a Berba Spin by flicking the right stick twice, first in your running direction and then up or down. While the spin is playing, hold L2 + R2 (LT + RT on Xbox) to cancel it and use the left stick to choose your escape direction at the same time. Then keep holding R2 to carry the pace.
What is the McGeady Cancel in EA FC 27?
It is what the Spin and Cancel animation becomes when a 5-star skill player performs it. According to BorasLegend it is smoother and harder for a defender to predict than the version done by lower-rated players.
What is a Power Shot cancel with the Ball Roll?
You start charging a Power Shot and then immediately perform a Ball Roll, which cancels the shot. The goalkeeper or defender has to guess whether you were about to shoot or pass.
How many skill stars does the Advanced Roulette need?
It is a 4-star skill move, so the player needs a skill moves rating of at least 4 stars. The input is R1 + L2 plus a rotation of the stick, and BorasLegend recommends following it with a Finesse Shot.