FC 27 BEST PLAYERS

When selecting the best players for your FC 27 Ultimate Team squad, you should consider several factors, including chemistry, attributes, and price.

Picking the Best Players

Ultimate Team lets you build a squad that reflects your preferred formation, tactics and style of play. However, the player with the highest overall rating is not necessarily the best option for your team.

When comparing players, consider how their attributes, Chemistry, PlayStyles and physical characteristics suit the role you want them to perform. Your available budget and the balance of the complete squad are equally important, particularly as new player items are released throughout the season.

A lower-rated player may perform better than a higher-rated alternative if their attributes and characteristics are more suitable for a particular position or tactical role.

In our opinion, you should select players using the following four criteria:

Attributes;
Chemistry;
Additional Characteristics;
Price and Value.

Attributes

Attributes are one of the most important factors affecting how a player performs in FC 27. Each value represents a particular ability, such as Acceleration, Finishing, Short Passing, Defensive Awareness or Strength.

However, attributes do not explain everything. Height, body type, animations, preferred foot, weak foot, Skill Moves, PlayStyles and AcceleRATE type can make players with similar statistics feel different on the pitch.

Overall Rating should not be used as the only measure of quality. It summarises selected attributes according to the player’s position, but does not necessarily reflect how effective that player will be in your formation or tactical system. Some lower-rated players can therefore outperform higher-rated alternatives in specific roles.

FC 27 players have more than 30 individual attributes. The most important ones depend on the position and the tasks assigned to the player. For example, a crossing-based system benefits from wide players with strong Crossing and Curve, as well as forwards with good Heading Accuracy, Jumping and positioning inside the box. A counterattacking system places greater value on Pace, passing quality and attacking movement.

The six face attributes provide a useful overview:

Pace;
Shooting;
Passing;
Dribbling;
Defending;
Physicality.

However, these values are averages of several individual attributes. Two players with the same Pace may have very different Acceleration and Sprint Speed, while two forwards with identical Shooting may differ significantly in Finishing, Shot Power or Long Shots. For a reliable comparison, always inspect the detailed attributes.

Here is a general guide to some of the most important attributes by position:

GK
Reflexes, Diving, Positioning, Handling and Speed;

CB
Defensive Awareness, Standing Tackle, Strength, Reactions and Pace;

RB/LB
Pace, Defensive Awareness, Stamina, Standing Tackle and Passing;

CDM
Defensive Awareness, Interceptions, Passing, Reactions and Physicality;

CM
Passing, Ball Control, Reactions, Stamina and Dribbling;

CAM
Vision, Short Passing, Ball Control, Dribbling and Finishing;

Wingers
Pace, Dribbling, Ball Control, Passing and Finishing;

CF/ST
Finishing, Attacking Positioning, Reactions, Pace and Ball Control.

These priorities should be adjusted to your tactics. An attacking full back needs stronger dribbling, crossing and stamina, while a defensive full back benefits more from tackling, awareness and physical attributes.

Goalkeepers use six face attributes: Diving, Handling, Kicking, Reflexes, Speed and Positioning. You should also consider height, PlayStyles, animations and how the goalkeeper fits your defensive approach. A high defensive line may benefit from greater Speed and Kicking, while a deeper system may place more importance on Reflexes, Diving, Positioning and handling crosses.

Goalkeeper performance can vary because of animations, shooting situations and player input, so neither isolated community reviews nor face attributes alone provide a complete assessment. Compare the detailed information and, whenever possible, test the goalkeeper in your own tactical system.

You can learn more in our FC 27 Player Attributes Guide.

Chemistry

Chemistry should be considered when building an Ultimate Team squad because it determines whether players receive attribute boosts from their selected Chemistry Styles.

Each player can receive between zero and three individual Chemistry Points. A player on zero Chemistry keeps their base attributes and does not receive a Chemistry Style boost. Low Chemistry does not reduce attributes or directly cause more misplaced passes, missed shots or other performance penalties.

To receive Chemistry Points, a player must be placed in one of the positions supported by their item. Chemistry is then generated through links involving the clubs, leagues and nations represented in the starting eleven. Managers can also contribute to league and nation thresholds.

Players on the substitutes bench do not contribute to squad Chemistry. When introduced during a match, substitutes play with their base attributes and do not receive Chemistry Style boosts.

Building around one league, nation or club is usually the simplest way to generate Chemistry, but hybrid squads can also reach high Chemistry by combining the required thresholds carefully.

Three Chemistry Points provide the maximum Chemistry Style boost, but this does not mean every player must have maximum Chemistry. A stronger player on one or two points may still outperform a weaker alternative on three. Compare the actual attribute boosts, PlayStyles and tactical fit before making your decision.

Avoid using players outside the positions supported by their items. An incorrectly positioned player receives no Chemistry boost and does not contribute towards Chemistry thresholds for teammates.

Additional Characteristics

Attributes alone do not fully explain how a player performs. When comparing similar options, consider the following six characteristics:

Height and Body Type
Height and body type can affect reach, physical duels, aerial ability, turning and how a player feels on the ball. They are particularly relevant for goalkeepers, centre backs, defensive midfielders and strikers. Height alone does not guarantee aerial success, so it should be considered together with Jumping, Heading Accuracy, Strength and relevant PlayStyles.

Preferred Foot
A player’s preferred foot can influence which side of the pitch suits them best. Traditional wingers may benefit from playing on the same side as their preferred foot, while inverted wingers and forwards are often more effective on the opposite side.

Weak Foot
Weak Foot stars determine how effectively a player uses their weaker foot. This is particularly important for forwards, attacking midfielders and central players who frequently pass or shoot under pressure. A stronger weak foot can make a player less predictable and more reliable from different angles.

Skill Moves
Skill Move stars determine which skill moves a player can perform. More stars do not automatically make a player better, but they provide additional options for users who regularly use advanced dribbling techniques. If you rarely perform skill moves, other characteristics may be more valuable.

AcceleRATE Type
Players can have Controlled, Explosive or Lengthy acceleration. Explosive players are generally more effective over short distances, while Lengthy players build speed more gradually and can perform better during sustained runs. Controlled players provide a more balanced acceleration pattern.

PlayStyles
PlayStyles give players specialised gameplay abilities that can influence passing, shooting, defending, dribbling, physical play and goalkeeping. PlayStyle+ versions provide stronger effects. When comparing players, prioritise the PlayStyles that support the role each player will perform.

Price and Value

Price establishes which players are realistic options for your squad, but it should not be treated as a direct measure of quality. An expensive player is not automatically better than a cheaper alternative.

Market prices are influenced by performance, popularity, rarity, pack supply, league and nation links, SBC demand, Evolutions, promotional availability and speculation. A rare item may be expensive because of limited supply, while a widely packed player may provide better performance for a much lower price.

Start by defining a budget for the complete squad. Spending most of your Coins on one position can leave major weaknesses elsewhere, so compare the improvement offered by each purchase with the upgrades available in other areas of the team.

When evaluating value, consider:

Performance
Compare the player’s attributes, PlayStyles and characteristics with those of cheaper alternatives.

Squad Fit
Check whether the player improves Chemistry and performs the role required by your formation and tactics.

Upgrade Size
Consider whether the difference from your current player is significant enough to justify the cost.

Supply and Rarity
Limited supply can make an item expensive without making it proportionally better on the pitch.

Price Fluctuation
Prices can change rapidly because of new promotions, SBCs, rewards, leaks and changes in market supply.

Resale Risk
Tradeable players may lose value after promotional releases or increased supply. Consider the potential loss before making an expensive purchase.

Market price can be useful when comparing similar players, but it should only be one part of the decision. Do not automatically choose the more expensive option. Look for the player who provides the best combination of performance, Chemistry, tactical suitability and price.

Whenever possible, test players before making a final decision. An item that fits your playstyle can be more valuable to your squad than a more popular or expensive alternative.

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