All 36 PlayStyles & PlayStyle+ Explained in FC 27

Every PlayStyle in plain one-sentence English. Filter by position, search by name, and learn what the gold PlayStyle+ badge actually means — no numbers, no guesswork, just what each skill feels like on the pitch.

Key takeaways

What is a PlayStyle? What is PlayStyle+?

PlayStyle
A signature trait that makes a player noticeably better at one specific action — Finesse Shot for curled finishes, Intercept for reading passes, Rush Out for charging keepers. Unlike attributes, a PlayStyle changes how the action feels and behaves in gameplay, and it is either on the card or not.
PlayStyle+
The enhanced version of the same-named PlayStyle, shown with a gold "+" badge. If a card has Finesse Shot, Finesse Shot+ is that same skill in stronger form — smoother animations, more reliable outcomes. Every one of the 36 PlayStyles below exists in a PlayStyle+ version, and a card carries only a limited number of + badges.

The + badge never changes what the skill does — it only strengthens it. A PlayStyle+ that doesn't fit your player's role is still a wasted badge; fit matters more than the plus.

Browse all 36 PlayStyles

Showing 36 of 36 PlayStyles.

Low Driven Shot

Driven low finishes stay flatter and faster along the ground, giving the keeper less time to react.

ForwardsPlayStyle+ available

Gamechanger

Fancy and Trivela shots are performed with improved accuracy — the new home for the old Trivela/Flair flair.

ForwardsPlayStyle+ available

Dead Ball

Set pieces are delivered with increased speed, curve and accuracy, with a longer trajectory preview line.

ForwardsPlayStyle+ available

Precision Header

Headers connect with increased accuracy and power on crosses, corners and long balls.

ForwardsPlayStyle+ available

Power Shot

Long-distance strikes keep their pace and travel straighter instead of ballooning off target.

ForwardsPlayStyle+ available

Finesse Shot

Curled efforts bend around the keeper with cleaner placement from the edge of the box.

ForwardsPlayStyle+ available

Chip Shot

Delicate chips lift over the onrushing keeper and land softly with more control.

ForwardsPlayStyle+ available

Technical

Tight dribbling at pace feels sharper, with quicker turns while keeping the ball close.

ForwardsPlayStyle+ available

Trickster

Skill moves and flicks beat defenders more cleanly in one-on-one situations.

ForwardsPlayStyle+ available

First Touch

The first touch cushions the ball better, setting up the next action instantly instead of killing momentum.

ForwardsPlayStyle+ available

Acrobatic

Volleys and bicycle kicks connect with cleaner contact and better aim.

ForwardsPlayStyle+ available

Rapid

Sprinting while dribbling keeps the ball under control at higher speed.

ForwardsPlayStyle+ available

Quick Step

Explosive first steps off the mark beat the first defender to the loose ball.

ForwardsPlayStyle+ available

Pinged Pass

Driven ground passes travel faster and stay on their line without floating.

MidfieldersPlayStyle+ available

Incisive Pass

Through balls split defensive lines with better timing and weight into the runner's path.

MidfieldersPlayStyle+ available

Long Ball Pass

Lofted long passes and switches land more accurately at distance.

MidfieldersPlayStyle+ available

Tiki Taka

Quick first-time short passes stay crisp and accurate in tight combinations.

MidfieldersPlayStyle+ available

Whipped Pass

Crosses and driven passes carry more curve and pace into the penalty area.

MidfieldersPlayStyle+ available

Inventive

Fancy and Trivela passes find their target with better accuracy — the creative passer’s pick.

MidfieldersPlayStyle+ available

Relentless

The player keeps making runs late into matches with visibly less fatigue.

MidfieldersPlayStyle+ available

Long Throw

Throw-ins travel farther and land deeper in dangerous areas, turning them into real chances.

MidfieldersPlayStyle+ available

Jockey

Staying goalside and shuffling with the attacker feels tighter and more responsive.

DefendersPlayStyle+ available

Slide Tackle

Sliding challenges cover more ground and win the ball more cleanly.

DefendersPlayStyle+ available

Bruiser

Shoulder-to-shoulder duels and jostles favor the player more often.

DefendersPlayStyle+ available

Intercept

Reading and cutting out passes happens with longer reach and cleaner timing.

DefendersPlayStyle+ available

Anticipate

Standing tackles succeed more cleanly when the attacker is on the ball.

DefendersPlayStyle+ available

Block

Shots and passes get blocked with the body more reliably.

DefendersPlayStyle+ available

Press Proven

Shielding the ball while dribbling holds off pressing defenders better.

DefendersPlayStyle+ available

Aerial Fortress

Defensive aerial duels get higher jumps and greater physical presence before and during headers.

DefendersPlayStyle+ available

Enforcer

Physical play is stronger when the ball carrier initiates contact — shielding, hold-up and dribble shoulder challenges.

DefendersPlayStyle+ available

Footwork

The keeper sets his feet quicker and positions cleaner before making saves.

GoalkeepersPlayStyle+ available

Rush Out

The keeper charges loose balls and through balls with better timing.

GoalkeepersPlayStyle+ available

Cross Claimer

Coming for crosses is more commanding and decisive in crowded boxes.

GoalkeepersPlayStyle+ available

Far Reach

Diving saves cover the corners with greater extension.

GoalkeepersPlayStyle+ available

Far Throw

Goalkeeper throws travel farther and faster — launches counter-attacks.

GoalkeepersPlayStyle+ available

Deflector

Parried shots are pushed into safer areas instead of back into danger.

GoalkeepersPlayStyle+ available

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PlayStyles & PlayStyle+ FAQ

What is a PlayStyle+ in FC 27?

PlayStyle+ is the enhanced version of the same-named PlayStyle. If a card has Finesse Shot, Finesse Shot+ is that same skill in a stronger form — the effect you read about on this page is the base version, and the gold + badge means the player does it noticeably better. Each card carries only a limited number of + badges.

Does every PlayStyle have a PlayStyle+ version in FC 27?

Yes — all 36 PlayStyles in the reference list exist in a PlayStyle+ form. The + version is always the stronger variant of the same skill; there is no PlayStyle+ that does something different from its base PlayStyle.

How are PlayStyles different from chemistry styles in FC 27?

Chemistry styles raise raw attribute numbers (Pace, Shooting, etc.) and only reach their full effect at high chemistry, while PlayStyles improve how specific actions feel and behave in gameplay — the two systems stack, they do not replace each other.

Did FC 27 change or rename any PlayStyles?

Yes. EA reworked the PlayStyle system for FC 27 — the official gameplay breakdown adds new PlayStyles such as Gamechanger and Dead Ball and renames others (e.g. Power Header is presented as Precision Header). This page reflects that verified FC 27 list.