Which FC 27 Dribbling Techniques Can Help You Master Ball Control?

In real-world football, players might focus on specific skills tailored to their positions. In a virtual game like FC 27, however, you need to be proficient in a wide range of skills, whether in attack, defense, or elsewhere.

Dribbling is one such skill; it may seem subtle, but it is an action that almost every player on the pitch, with the exception of the goalkeeper, will perform. It serves as the foundation for smooth passing and effective coordination between your players.

Below, we will cover several essential dribbling tips, based on the current meta and the underlying gameplay mechanics of FC 27.

Left-Stick Dribbling

As the name suggests, this technique requires no additional button presses. Simply push the left stick in the direction you wish to move, and your player will keep the ball under close control.

Getting past an opponent doesn't always require elaborate feints or explosive sprints; sometimes, a simple change of direction is enough.

While left-stick dribbling is slower than other, more rapid dribbling methods in the game, this slower pace actually gives you more time to adjust your direction and react to the movements of opposing defenders.

It is important to note that a player cannot change the ball's direction instantaneously when you move the left stick. The key lies in the timing of the touch: every time your player touches the ball, you have the perfect opportunity to alter its path.

Therefore, rather than flicking the left stick back and forth aimlessly, keep your eyes on the ball and try to synchronize your changes in direction with the player's next touch.

Another crucial element is keeping a close eye on the opposing defenders. Don't rush into a move before you've gauged how your opponent is reacting.

In short, using the left-stick to dribble is not only an effective way to shake off defenders, but also a vital tool for maintaining possession, helping you create more scoring opportunities and ultimately earn more FIFA 27 coins.

Sprinting with R2 / RT button

Whether you use R2 or RT button depends on the device you are playing on. This technique allows you to advance over long distances at a speed far exceeding that of standard dribbling.

However, it comes with an unavoidable trade-off: the faster you move, the greater the distance between your touches on the ball.

This means your control over the ball decreases, and changing direction becomes significantly more difficult.

Consequently, this sprinting technique is generally best suited for situations where there is plenty of open space ahead, rather than when you are directly facing a defender.

To maximize the effectiveness of this dribbling technique in FC 27, you can use Knock-on to make your sprints even more threatening. To execute this, press the right stick while sprinting; this pushes the ball further ahead in the direction you are running.

This allows your player to cover more ground between touches, an excellent tactic when surging into open space.

Beyond simply pressing the right stick, you can also hold the right stick in the direction you are running to knock the ball even further forward. Alternatively, double-tapping the right stick in your intended direction of travel will trigger an explosive burst of speed.

Each of these techniques takes effect only at the precise moment of contact with the ball. Additionally, we recommend enabling Analog Sprint in your FUT 27 game options, which grants you full control over your sprinting intensity.

Controlled Sprint

You can perform Controlled Sprint by holding down R1 or RB button on your controller. This technique is exceptionally effective in the current iteration of the game.

During a controlled sprint, your player moves faster than they would during standard dribbling, yet maintains better control over the ball than they would during a full-speed sprint, offering an ideal balance between pace and control.

Furthermore, while maintaining a solid pace, Controlled Sprint provides ample reaction time, allowing you to respond instantly to the movements of opposing defenders.

Conversely, sprinting at full speed directly toward a defender can play into their hands; your strides become too long and the ball ends up too far from your body, making it easy to lose possession.

By opting for a Controlled Sprint instead, you can continue to advance while keeping the ball close to your feet, enabling you to execute quick changes of direction whenever necessary.

Once a defender begins shifting toward one side, you can use your next touch to change direction and attempt to get past them.

Controlled Sprint is particularly effective when accelerating from a standing position or immediately after receiving the ball. It provides an explosive burst of speed over a short distance, allowing you to zip past an opponent before they have time to react.

Direct Dribbling

To execute this technique in FUT 27, hold down L1/LB button while moving the left stick.

When using Direct Dribbling, your player doesn't necessarily rotate their entire body to face the direction of movement; instead, they remain facing forward while using subtle touches to nudge the ball to the side or backward.

This is highly useful when facing a defender. If you were to simply turn and run in a specific direction, the defender would have ample time to react and block your path.

With Direct Dribbling, however, you can make small lateral movements while keeping your body oriented toward the goal.

This forces the defender to make a choice: do they follow your lateral movement, or do they continue to guard the space in front of you? Once they react, you can release L1/LB button and immediately accelerate into the open space.

Interestingly, this leads to another great application of Direct Dribbling: initiating an acceleration from a standstill.

By releasing L1/LB button and immediately pressing R2/RT button, while keeping the left stick pointed in the same direction, you can trigger an instant burst of speed that catches your opponent off guard.

While these are only a few of the dribbling techniques available in FC 27, mastering them will allow you to approach matches with greater composure, and perhaps help you discover or develop your own unique style of play!