FC 27 CONTROLLER SETTINGS

If you want to adjust FC 27 controller settings, follow these steps:

1. From the main FC screen, navigate to [Settings];
2. Select [Game Settings];
3. Navigate through each setting and change them as you wish.

The mandatory Competitive Settings changed by the Competitive Master Switch are:

• Contextual Agile Dribbling: Off;
• Auto Clearances: Off;
• Auto Flair Pass: Off;
• Auto Shots: Off;
• Assisted Headers: Off;
• Jockey: Manual;
• Through Pass Assistance: Semi.

The Next Player Switch Indicator has two settings: On (default) and Off. When On, an icon appears above the player you’ll switch to using the default player switch button (L1 on PlayStation and LB on Xbox), showing who your next switch targets. When Off, no icon is displayed during a player switch. This feature was formerly called the ‘Second Defender Switch Icon’.

When enabled, your controlled player will occasionally attempt automatic blocks or interceptions within their range, and AI teammates may also try to intercept passes. This setting offers a balance of risk and reward—while it increases the likelihood of automatic defensive actions, it also raises the chance of missed blocks that could create dangerous situations. If you prefer full manual control, turning it Off may be better.

When disabled, you must manually perform tackles or blocks to disrupt passes. AI teammates will still attempt interceptions depending on the game context. Disabling Pass Block Assistance gives you more control but requires more precise defensive timing.

Auto Switching chooses the most appropriate player based on positioning and ball control requirements.

Air Ball and Loose Ball Auto Switching come into play when the ball is at least 8 feet off the ground. In these cases, the game may switch control to the best-positioned player to intercept or challenge the ball, such as after a deflection from a defender.

Setting Auto Switching to Auto ensures the game consistently selects the optimal player in various situations, while still allowing manual switching using the right stick or player switch button.

Selecting Manual turns off Auto Switching completely, giving you full control over player selection.

Auto Switch Move Assistance lets a newly Auto Switched player briefly continue their current movement. For example, switching to a player running to the right will have them maintain that direction momentarily. The effect varies with Low and High settings, while None turns it off completely.

This setting does not impact manual player switching. If Auto Switching is set to Manual, even with Move Assistance on High, it will not apply. During manual switches, player movement continues naturally based on momentum — such as a sprinting player needing time to slow down — independently of Auto Switch Move Assistance.

In Assisted mode, using Jockey with a player helps them slow down if there’s a risk of overshooting the attacker. This assistance keeps your defender closer to the opponent. For instance, when Fast Jockeying (Sprinting + Jockeying), the assist helps the player decelerate appropriately.

In Manual Jockeying, no speed adjustments are provided; full control is in your hands. In the example with Jockey Assistance set to Manual, a defender performing Fast Jockeying may drift off course due to sprinting, showing the lack of automatic speed control.

Agile Dribbling provides precise ball control, modeled after top dribblers. It enables quick side-to-side ball movement, helping players bypass defenders. With rapid footwork, dribblers can carve out space and tempt opponents into mistimed tackles.

To ensure fairness in competitive modes across Football Club, playing with Manual Heading is mandatory in the following modes:

• All UT modes, including UT Champions, Rivals and Squad Battles;
• All Clubs modes;
• FC Seasons, FC Co-Op Seasons and FC Online;
• Friendlies.

With Player Relative Right Stick Switching, your controlled player is the reference for switching, so right stick directions are centered around them.

With Ball Relative Right Stick Switching, the ball becomes the reference point. Right stick directions are determined by the ball’s position, making player switches relative to where the ball is on the field.

With the Assisted option, through balls behave like regular passes, guiding the ball around opponents and into the intended target’s path.

In Manual mode, no assistance is provided. Your player will execute your inputs directly, relying entirely on your control, just like with standard passing.

In Assisted mode, shots automatically target the opponent’s goal, making it easier to aim for tight spaces even if the player isn’t facing the net. Attributes and pressure still affect the result.

Semi-assisted mode requires you to aim at the goal, but small directional adjustments are applied if your input is slightly off.

Manual mode provides no directional help, requiring precise aiming between the goalposts to score accurately.

In Assisted mode, crossing direction is largely guided, making it easier to reach a teammate. The length of the cross button press has little effect, and crosses are generally aimed toward the near or far post.

Semi-Assisted crossing provides directional help, but you control the target’s range by how long you hold the cross button. Longer presses typically send the ball to the far post, with player attributes also influencing the outcome.

Manual crossing gives no assistance, offering complete control over both direction and distance. While it allows maximum precision, it demands accurate timing and input to achieve the intended result.

These settings work like Passing Assistance, except there is no “Semi” option for lobbed passes.

In Assisted mode, lobbed passes receive help similar to regular passes. The ball avoids opponents and reaches the intended target accurately.

In Manual mode, no assistance is given. Your player relies entirely on your input, attempting to execute the pass as precisely as possible without any added guidance.

The three Save Assistance options—Assisted, Semi, and Manual—apply only when you control the goalkeeper.

In Assisted mode, shots aimed at your body are saved automatically. For other attempts, correct positioning and timing are essential. Save direction is less critical, as the game may adjust it even if your input differs.

Semi-Assisted mode automatically saves shots near your body, but proper positioning, direction, and timing are needed for other saves.

In Manual mode, only reflex saves occur automatically. All other saves require precise control of positioning, direction, and timing.

Enabling Analog Sprint lets you control the player’s sprint speed by how much you press the sprint button. A full press triggers maximum speed based on the player’s attributes, while a partial press results in proportionally slower movement.

With Analog Sprint off, the player always reaches full sprint speed when the button is pressed, regardless of pressure. Sprinting becomes an all-or-nothing action.

actical Defending uses modern controls and mechanics, giving you both direct and indirect influence over defensive actions. This system lets you manage challenge intensity and employ mechanics like jockeying and Teammate Contain.

Legacy Defending, in contrast, uses controls and mechanics similar to older FIFA games, providing a more classic experience. It’s ideal for players seeking a “retro” Football Club feel, but note that Legacy Defending is not available in online play.

With the Late option enabled, you can adjust your pass direction until just before the ball is kicked. This setting gives extended control over aiming during the passing animation, allowing last-moment tweaks. While it provides more flexibility, careful timing is required to avoid unintended changes. Players familiar with older FIFA titles may find this setting more intuitive. Selecting Pass Receiver Lock to Late ensures prolonged aiming control when passing.

In contrast, the Early option locks your directional input early in the passing animation. This prevents adjustments in the final moments before contact with the ball. While it reduces the risk of accidental directional changes, it requires more precise passing from the outset.