FC 27 Early Access is already live, and the new game has added several new Skill Moves, including Ball Roll Spin, Fake Turn, Stepover Combo, and Kneeling Header.
If you like using Skill Moves to beat defenders, or simply want to see what new tricks FUT 27 has added, these moves are worth learning.
Next, EZG.com will introduce how to perform these moves and what they actually feel like in FIFA 27.
Ball Roll Spin
The first Skill Move is Ball Roll Spin, which requires 4 Star Skills. As the name suggests, this move is built on FC 27 Ball Roll. First, perform a Ball Roll, then hold Right Stick and input a 90° direction to the left or right. Keep in mind that the direction for Skill Moves is always based on the player's perspective.
For example, if the player is moving toward the right side, Ball Roll needs to be performed by holding Right Stick up or down. In FUT 27, Ball Roll is often used to create a passing angle by pulling the ball to the side. Experienced opponents may recognize this move and immediately adjust their defensive positions.
This is where Spin comes in. After the player starts Ball Roll, quickly flick Right Stick forward to trigger Spin. The player will suddenly burst forward, and with the right timing, you can use the space that has just opened up to break through. Performing these two moves together creates Ball Roll Spin.
Inside the box in FIFA 27, Ball Roll Spin could be very effective and can even be used to fool a rushing Goalkeeper. When Goalkeeper comes off the line, getting the timing right could allow you to beat the keeper and finish the chance directly.
In EA FC 27, Ball Roll Spin can be used while jogging or sprinting, and it can also be triggered while standing still. When the player is standing still, Spin comes out faster, but you lose some of the ability to mislead the opponent with the initial Ball Roll.
Fake Turn
The second Skill Move is called Fake Turn. The name looks simple, but it is quite interesting in actual FUT 27 gameplay. It also requires 4 Star Skills, and the entire move consists of two parts.
The first part is a 180° fake shot. First, charge a Shot or Cross, then quickly press Passing Button to cancel it while moving Left Stick 180° in the opposite direction.
To perform the new Skill Move, the initial input is basically the same. However, while the player is starting to turn, you need to push Left Stick in the opposite direction again. This cancels the original turn into a Spin Move, with the player eventually continuing in the original direction.
That is why it is called Fake Turn. The first part of the move is essentially telling FC 27 and the opponent that you are about to turn. If the opponent falls for it, they will start moving toward the direction the player originally appeared to be leaving.
You then need to cancel the turn during Spin phase and continue moving forward, allowing you to take advantage of the space you just created. This skill move works better in areas of FIFA 27 where you can pose a real threat to the goal.
Only when the opponent feels the pressure of a potential shot are they more likely to fall for Fake Turn, helping you score, win the match, and earn FC 27 coins.
Stepover Combo
Stepover Combo is the first 5 Star Skill Move in FC 27. When performing this move, the player must be in a jogging state and cannot be standing still. First, hold L2/LT, then input a Stepover by moving Left Stick in a quarter-circle to the left or right.
After completing the input, simply keep Left Stick moving in a straight direction or release Left Stick, and the player will start performing consecutive Stepovers and Body Feints. In FUT 27, this sequence lasts for around 1 second, which is actually quite long for a skill move.
More importantly, you can decide which direction to exit from at any point during the move. Change Left Stick input, and the player will end Skill Move and move in the corresponding direction.
Because of this, it works somewhat like the regular Stepover in FIFA 27. The difference is that this move gives you a longer window to react, allowing you to wait for the defender to respond before deciding when to exit and which direction to move.
Kneeling Header
The final Skill Move in FC 27 is Kneeling Header. Compared with the previous moves, this one feels more like a move for messing around and taunting your opponent. It does not require a specific number of Skill Move Stars, but it does require the basic version of Trickster PlayStyle.
To perform it, the ball needs to be near the player's feet in FUT 27. Then press L2 + R2/LT + RT at the same time and flick Right Stick forward.
This is currently the hardest skill move to perform consistently in FIFA 27. There is a good chance that the player will fail to perform Kneeling Header and simply continue dribbling the ball with their feet. This could be caused by incorrect timing or an input issue, with familiarity being the main factor affecting the success rate.
As for its actual use, this move probably will not help you win FUT coins. It is more suitable for humiliating an opponent when facing an open goal. Of course, there is also a chance that you will end up humiliating yourself instead.
For now, that is basically the extent of its practical use in FC 27. Still, it is easy to imagine the community producing plenty of funny clips featuring this move in the future.
To get a feel for these FC 27 Skill Moves, you still need to try them out in actual matches, especially the move cancellations and changes of direction. After enough practice, you will perform them more consistently.
