FUT 27 Best Skill Moves for Attacking | 5 Tricks Every Player Should Master

Even when two players use exactly the same players and squad in FUT 26, their performance can still differ significantly. The reason comes down to their respective skill levels in defending, passing, shooting, and executing Skill Moves.

How well you use Skill Moves determines whether you can attack and defend effectively. This is especially important in FC 27, where AI defending is no longer available, making Skill Moves even more valuable.

If you're unsure which Skill Moves to choose, the following five are among the most effective options in the current game. Some excel in 1v1 situations, while others are ideal for changing direction. Together, they can help you handle almost any situation on the pitch.

Five  Skill Moves you should master:

1. Ball Roll Spin
2. Drag Back
3. La Croqueta
4. Ball Roll Scoop Turn
5. Step Over Ball

Ball Roll Spin

Ball Roll Spin is a new 4-star Skill Move in FIFA 27. It builds on the classic Ball Roll, offering a more advanced variation of the original move.

How To Perform It?

First, perform a Ball Roll by moving the right stick to the left or right. Then, while the player is performing Ball Roll animation, quickly push the right stick toward the direction the player is moving.

For example, if your player is moving to the right, move the right stick to the right to initiate Ball Roll. As soon as the animation begins, quickly push the right stick further to the right, matching the player's movement direction. You can watch the controller-view demonstration to see the exact inputs.

Application

Ball Roll Spin is highly effective around the edge of the penalty area and works particularly well in 1v1 situations. Many gameplay clips demonstrate its effectiveness in these scenarios, especially when used near the edge of the box.

However, the exit direction can be confusing when you're first learning the move. In most cases, the player exits in the opposite direction from the initial Ball Roll.

If you perform Ball Roll to the left, your player will eventually exit in the opposite direction. It takes some practice to get used to this mechanic, but once you understand it, the move becomes extremely effective.

Drag Back

Drag Back is a basic yet practical 2-star Skill Move that most players can perform. The player quickly drags the ball backward with the sole of their foot. Although the animation is relatively simple, the move executes extremely quickly, allowing you to escape tight defensive pressure in an instant.

In FUT 27, AI defenders will no longer automatically take the ball away from your feet. Drag Back is particularly effective against manually controlled defenders because opponents may struggle to predict which direction you'll exit. You can move left, right, backward, or forward, which is what makes this move so powerful.

How To Perform It?

Hold R1 and L1 (or RB and LB), while using the left stick to move the player backward, opposite to their current direction of movement. Once the player begins performing Drag Back, you can choose the direction in which to exit.

Application

Drag Back is particularly useful against manual defending in FC 27. After performing the move, you can continue moving in your original direction. This can confuse the defender, who may expect you to exit to the left or right when you actually continue forward.

Of course, you can also drag the ball back and exit to the left if that's what the situation calls for. The move executes quickly, and you have considerable freedom to choose your exit direction.

La Croqueta

La Croqueta is a 4-star Skill Move that allows players to alternate touches between their feet to shift the ball sideways and evade defenders in tight spaces. It is particularly effective in 1v1 situations and when making small directional changes.

How To Perform It?

You can hold L1 on PlayStation or LB on Xbox, then move the right stick to the left or right, depending on which side you want to exit toward.

Application

La Croqueta has been reworked in FUT 27. Its new animation appears to push the ball farther away from the player than in previous installments, which is one reason the move is so effective this year, although it still doesn't quite match its power in FIFA 19.

When a defender charges toward you, La Croqueta can help you beat them in a 1v1 situation or change direction to avoid the challenge.

You can also use a Fake Shot or L1 to bring your player to a complete stop before performing La Croqueta. This lets you change direction suddenly and move away from the defender.

Ball Roll Scoop Turn

Ball Roll Scoop Turn is a 5-star Skill Move, which means you need to invest your FUT 27 coins in players with 5-star Skill Moves to use it.

How To Perform It?

Ball Roll Scoop Turn is a classic combination of two basic moves that remains a practical and highly effective attacking technique in FC 27.

First, use the right stick (RS) to perform a Ball Roll to the left or right. Immediately follow it with a Fake Shot by pressing Square + X on PlayStation, while moving the left stick (LS) in the direction you want to turn. The shorter the gap between the two inputs, the smoother the combination will be and the harder it will be for defenders to react.

Application

Ball Roll Scoop Turn is useful in a wide range of situations, especially 1v1 encounters. You can also use it to change direction and create space.

One of the best situations for this move is when you want to cut inside near the edge of the penalty area. For example, if you cannot cut into the box directly, perform a Ball Roll to the left and immediately follow it with a Scoop Turn to change direction and enter the penalty area.

Step Over Ball

Step Over Ball is a 4-star Skill Move that combines Stepover feints with a directional ball touch, allowing players to change direction quickly.

How To Perform It?

This move requires a combination of inputs. The key is to hold L1/LB, move the right stick in one direction, and then quickly shift it in the opposite direction.

Application

The best time to use this move is when running alongside a defender and trying to get around them while changing direction. Rather than being designed primarily for head-on 1v1 encounters, Step Over Ball is more focused on directional changes.

This move also benefits from a high Dribbling. Players with better Dribbling can execute the animation more smoothly and maintain better ball control after the directional touch.

These are 5 highly effective Skill Moves in FUT 27. Once you've mastered them, you'll be able to evade defenders more effectively and adapt your attacking play to different situations.