Skill moves are how you beat a defender one-on-one in FC 27. From a simple ball roll to a full elastico, this guide covers every skill move in the game with the exact controls for PlayStation, Xbox, and PC. Moves are grouped by star rating, from 1-star basics that every player can use to 5-star tricks saved for the game’s best dribblers, plus a separate list of juggling tricks for keeping the ball up. Let’s take a look at all the 1-5 star FC skill moves and controls for PS, Xbox & PC.
How Skill Moves Work in FC 27
Every player card in FC 27 shows a Skill Moves rating from 1 to 5 stars, and that rating decides which tricks on this list a player can actually pull off in a match.
A 5-star player can perform every move on this list. A 2-star player is limited to the 1- and 2-star sections only. Most skill moves use the right stick, often combined with a shoulder button like L1, L2, R1, or R2, so getting comfortable with the right stick is the fastest way to add these tricks to your game.
Reading the Controls
A quick note before the tables below so the shorthand makes sense as you read it.
PlayStation buttons are shown as ■ for Square, ○ for Circle, and X for Cross. Xbox and PC controls in this guide use A, B, and X for the face buttons, plus LB, LT, RB, and RT for the shoulder buttons, and L3 or R3 for a stick click. “R” refers to the right stick and “L” refers to the left stick. “Flick” means pushing the stick in a direction and releasing it quickly, “Hold” means pushing the stick in a direction and keeping it there, and “Rotate” means moving the stick in a circular motion through the listed directions.
1 Star Skill Moves in FC 27
1-star moves are open to every player in FC 27 regardless of rating, which makes this section the best place to start.
| Action | PlayStation | Xbox / PC |
| Directional Nutmeg | Hold L1 + R1 + R Direction | Hold LB + RB + R Direction |
| Ball Juggle while standing | L2 + R1 Tap | LT + RB Tap |
| Open Up Fake Shot Left | Hold L1 + ■ or ○ then X + L top left | Hold LB + X or B then A + L top left |
| Open Up Fake Shot Right | Hold L1 + ■ or ○ then X + L top right | Hold LB + X or B then A + L top right |
| Flick Up | R3 | R3 |
| First Time Feint Turn | Hold L1 + R1 + L down | Hold LB + RB + L down |
2-Star Skill Moves in FC 27
2-star FC 27 skill moves need a player rated 2 stars or higher and add stepovers and ball rolls to your dribbling.
| Action | PlayStation | Xbox / PC |
| Feint Forward and Turn | Flick ↓↓ | Flick ↓↓ |
| Body Feint Right | R Flick → | R Flick → |
| Body Feint Left | R Flick ← | R Flick ← |
| Stepover Right | R rotate ↑→ | R rotate ↑→ |
| Stepover Left | R rotate ↑← | R rotate ↑← |
| Reverse Stepover Right | R rotate →↑ | R rotate →↑ |
| Reverse Stepover Left | R rotate ←↑ | R rotate ←↑ |
| Ball Roll Left | R Hold ← | R Hold ← |
| Ball Roll Right | R Hold → | R Hold → |
| Drag Back | L2 + R2 + L Flick ↓ | LT + RT + L Flick ↓ |
3-Star Skill Moves
3-star moves bring roulettes and heel chops into play, handy for turning out of tight pressure.
| Action | PlayStation | Xbox / PC |
| Heel Flick | R Flick ↑↓ | R Flick ↑↓ |
| Roulette Right | R rotate ↓ through ← | R rotate ↓ through ← |
| Roulette Left | R rotate ↓ through → | R rotate ↓ through → |
| Fake Left & Go Right | R rotate ←↓→ | R rotate ←↓→ |
| Fake Right & Go Left | R rotate →↓← | R rotate →↓← |
| Heel Chop Left while running | Hold L2 + ■ or ○ then X + L ← | Hold LT + X or B then A + L ← |
| Heel Chop Right while running | Hold L2 + ■ or ○ then X + L → | Hold LT + X or B then A + L → |
| Feint Left & Exit Right | R rotate ←↓→ | R rotate ←↓→ |
| Feint Right & Exit Left | R rotate →↓← | R rotate →↓← |
| Stutter Feint | Hold L2 + ■ or ○ then ←→ or →← | Hold LT + X or B then ←→ or →← |
4 Star Skill Moves
This is where the skill move list gets deep, with spins, fake passes, and drag back combinations for players rated 4 stars and up.
| Action | PlayStation | Xbox / PC |
| Ball Hop while standing | Hold L1 + R3 | Hold LB + R3 |
| Ball Roll Drag | Hold L1 + R Flick ↑ then ←/→ | Hold LB + R Flick ↑ then ←/→ |
| Drag Back Turn | Hold L2 + R Hold ↓ | Hold LT + R Hold ↓ |
| Heel to Heel | R Flick ↑↓ | R Flick ↑↓ |
| Simple Rainbow | R Flick ↓↑↑ | R Flick ↓↑↑ |
| Spin Left | Hold R2 + R1 + Rotate R ↖ | Hold RT + RB + Rotate R ↖ |
| Spin Right | Hold R2 + R1 + Rotate R ↗ | Hold RT + RB + Rotate R ↗ |
| Stop & Turn Left | R Flick ↑ then ← | R Flick ↑ then ← |
| Stop & Turn Right | R Flick ↑ then → | R Flick ↑ then → |
| Ball Roll Cut Right | R Hold ← + L → | R Hold ← + L → |
| Ball Roll Cut Left | R Hold → + L ← | R Hold → + L ← |
| Fake Pass | Hold R2 + ■ or ○ then X | Hold RT + X or B then A |
| Fake Pass Exit Left | Hold R2 + ■ or ○ then X + L ↖ | Hold RT + X or B then A + L ↖ |
| Fake Pass Exit Right | Hold R2 + ■ or ○ then X + L ↗ | Hold RT + X or B then A + L ↗ |
| Quick Ball Rolls | R Hold ↓ | R Hold ↓ |
| Lane Change Left | Hold L1 + R Hold ← | Hold LB + R Hold ← |
| Lane Change Right | Hold L1 + R Hold → | Hold LB + R Hold → |
| Three Touch Roulette Left | Hold L2 + R Flick ↓ then ← | Hold LT + R Flick ↓ then ← |
| Three Touch Roulette Right | Hold L2 + R Flick ↓ then → | Hold LT + R Flick ↓ then → |
| Drag Back Spin Left | R Flick ↓ then ← | R Flick ↓ then ← |
| Drag Back Spin Right | R Flick ↓ then → | R Flick ↓ then → |
| Drag to Heel | L1 + R Flick ↓ then ←/→ | LB + R Flick ↓ then ←/→ |
| Heel to Ball Roll | L1 + R Flick ↑ then ↓ | LB + R Flick ↑ then ↓ |
| Ball Roll Cut | L1 + R Flick ↓↓ | LB + R Flick ↓↓ |
5 Star Skill Moves
5-star moves are the showstoppers, locked to the most gifted dribblers in FC 27 and built around elasticos, rainbows, and fakes.
| Action | PlayStation | Xbox / PC |
| Elastico | R → rotate ↓← | R → rotate ↓← |
| Reverse Elastico | R ← rotate ↓→ | R ← rotate ↓→ |
| Advanced Rainbow | R Flick ↓ hold ↑ ↑ | R Flick ↓ hold ↑ ↑ |
| Hocus Pocus | R rotate ↓←↓→ | R rotate ↓←↓→ |
| Triple Elastico | R rotate ↓→↓← | R rotate ↓→↓← |
| Ball Roll Flick Left | R Hold → then Flick ↑ | R Hold → then Flick ↑ |
| Ball Roll Flick Right | R Hold ← then Flick ↑ | R Hold ← then Flick ↑ |
| Heel Flick Turn | Hold R1 + R Flick ↑↓ | Hold RB + R Flick ↑↓ |
| Sombrero Flick | R Flick ↑↑↓ | R Flick ↑↑↓ |
| Turn & Spin Left | R Flick ↑ then ← | R Flick ↑ then ← |
| Turn & Spin Right | R Flick ↑ then → | R Flick ↑ then → |
| Ball Roll Fake Left | R Hold ← then R Flick ← | R Hold ← then R Flick ← |
| Ball Roll Fake Right | R Hold → then R Flick → | R Hold → then R Flick → |
| Ball Roll Fake Turn | Hold L2 + R Flick ↑ then ←/→ | Hold LT + R Flick ↑ then ←/→ |
| Rabona Fake | Hold L2 + ■ or ○ then X + L ↓ | Hold LT + X or B then A + L ↓ |
| Elastico Chop Left | R Flick ↓ then ← | R Flick ↓ then ← |
| Elastico Chop Right | R Flick ↓ then → | R Flick ↓ then → |
| Spin Flick Left | Hold R1 + R Flick ↑ then ← | Hold RB + R Flick ↑ then ← |
| Spin Flick Right | Hold R1 + R Flick ↑ then → | Hold RB + R Flick ↑ then → |
| Flick Over | R Hold ↑ | R Hold ↑ |
| Tornado Spin | Hold L1 + R Flick ↑ then ←/→ | Hold LB + R Flick ↑ then ←/→ |
| Heel Fake | Hold L2 + R ←→ or →← | Hold LT + R ←→ or →← |
| Flair Rainbow | Hold L2 + R Flick ↑↓ | Hold LT + R Flick ↑↓ |
Juggling Tricks
These tricks are not tied to a star rating and are mainly used for keeping the ball up or showing off in free play.
| Action | PlayStation | Xbox / PC |
| Sombrero Flick Backwards | Hold L2 + R1 + L ↓ | Hold LT + RB + L ↓ |
| Sombrero Flick Left | Hold L2 + R1 + L ← | Hold LT + RB + L ← |
| Sombrero Flick Right | Hold L2 + R1 + L → | Hold LT + RB + L → |
| Around the World | Hold L2 + Rotate R any direction | Hold LT + Rotate R any direction |
| In Air Elastico | Hold L2 + R Flick →← | Hold LT + R Flick →← |
| Reverse In Air Elastico | Hold L2 + R Flick ←→ | Hold LT + R Flick ←→ |
| Flick Up | Hold L ↑ | Hold L ↑ |
| Chest Flick | Hold L2 + L3 x2 | Hold LT + L3 x2 |
| T. Around the World | Hold L2 + Rotate R clockwise then R Flick ↑ | Hold LT + Rotate R clockwise then R Flick ↑ |
FC 27 New Skill Moves
Carrying forward all the skills for FC 26, EA SPORTS FC 27 introduces four new skill moves to add more variety and flair to attacking play. The four new moves are:
- Fake Turn: 3-star skill move
- Ball Roll Spin: 4-star skill move
- Stepover Combo: 4-star skill move
- Kneel Header: 5-star skill move
Check out our FC 27 New Skill Moves guide to learn more about all four new skill moves, their controls, and more.
Tips for Performing Skill Moves
A few habits make the difference between a move that works and one that gives the ball away.
- Match the move to the player. A 3-star player cannot pull off a 5-star Elastico, so check a player’s rating before building your dribbling around them.
- Practice somewhere low-pressure first, like a skill game or a friendly match, before trying new moves in competitive play.
- Pay attention to which way your player is already facing and moving, since most right stick inputs are read relative to that direction.
- Avoid chaining too many moves in a row online. Connection delay can turn a flashy combo into a lost touch.
FC 27 Skill Moves FAQs
Q. How many skill moves are in FC 27?
A. FC 27 has 73 skill moves spread across the 1 to 5-star ratings, plus 9 separate juggling tricks, for 82 in total.
Q. What is the highest skill move rating in FC 27?
A. 5 stars is the highest rating. Players with a 5-star Skill Moves rating can perform every trick on this list, including the Elastico, Hocus Pocus, and Triple Elastico.
Q. Are the controls different on PlayStation and Xbox?
A. No. The inputs are identical; only the button names change. PlayStation’s L1, L2, R1, and R2 become LB, LT, RB, and RT on Xbox and PC, while Square, Circle, and Cross become X, B, and A.
Q. What is the easiest skill move to learn in FC 27?
A. Flick Up is a strong first move since it only needs a single R3 press, and it is available to every player in the game.
Q. Can every player perform 5-star skill moves in FC 27?
A. No. A player can only perform moves up to their own Skill Moves rating. Players rated below 5 stars are locked out of the 5-star section of this list.
Q. Are skill moves available in all FC 27 game modes?
A. Skill moves are available in most gameplay modes, though some moves or mechanics may vary by mode and player ratings.
Q. How do I practice skill moves in FC 27?
A. Practice skill moves in the Practice Arena until you can perform them consistently.
Q. What are the best skill moves in FC 27?
A. Some useful skill moves include the Ball Roll, Stepovers, Heel Chop, Reverse Stepover, and Elastico.
Final Thoughts
That covers every skill move and juggling trick in FC 27, from the simplest flick to the full 5-star set. Start with the 1 and 2-star moves until they feel automatic, then work your way up as your favorite players’ ratings allow. EA does sometimes adjust controls through patches, so if a move ever feels off, it is worth checking your in-game control settings before assuming you did it wrong.
Let us know your favorite skill moves in FC 27 in the comments section below. And for more FC 27 guides, tips, and gaming news, don’t forget to check out Driffle Blog.
