EA FC 27 Roles Wiki
Explore 30 role types and open a dedicated page for each role profile.
Advanced Forward
ST
A versatile attacker who usually stays close to the opposition's defensive line, but opens themselves up for passes in the build up, and makes runs in behind for scoring chances.
Attacking Wingback
RB / LB
Though technically a defender, this player will be more concerned with getting forward, and offering width to their team's attacks.
Ball-Playing Defender
CB
A modern centre back who is as comfortable playing offside as playing the ball. Capable of moving forward or wider to support build-up play.
Ball-Playing Keeper
GK
A modern ball-playing goalkeeper who supports build-up play as a passing option and stays on their line when their team is in defense.
Box Crasher
CDM
A defensive midfielder who can get forward to join the attack, making trailing runs into the box, if the opportunity arises.
Box-to-Box
CM
This player operates between the two boxes, operating as neither the last line of defence, nor the final part of attack, but involved in everything in-between.
Centre-Half
CDM
A defensive midfielder who will drop between the Centre Backs while their team is in possession to offer protection against the counter attack.
Classic 10
CAM
A traditional attacking midfielder, through whom most creative and attacking play will go through.
Deep-Lying Playmaker
CDM / CM
The key cog to building up play from the back, this defensively positioned midfielder will often be the catalyst for attacks.
Defender
CB
A no nonsense centre back who excels at the basics of defending, including maintaining the defensive line.
False 9
ST
Positioned in the forward line, this player drops deep to dictate play, in the space in front of a defence. This also allows them to contribute towards defensive phases of the game.
Falseback
RB / LB
A modern evolution of the fullback, this player pushes up the field, adopting a central position, when their team has the ball.
Fullback
RB / LB
A wide defender that will prioritise protecting their own goal, by staying back, holding the defensive line, and offering a passing option to release pressure.
Goalkeeper
GK
A modern goalkeeper who is able to stop attacks and support build-up play as a passing option.
Half-Winger
CM / CAM
A midfielder who provides width when their team is in possession, moving along the flanks to offer a wide threat. Particularly effective when one of three central midfielders.
Holding
CDM / CM
A pivotal role in modern football, this defence-minded midfielder focuses on guarding their backline during attacks, and covering off against counter attacks, with limited attacking support.
Inside Forward
RM / LM / RW / LW
A wide attacker who begins on the wing, but will regularly cut inside onto their preferred foot to shoot or play the final pass. They tend to run in behind the defence.
Inverted Wingback
RB / LB
A modern attacking Fullback who gets forward and adopts a central position high up the pitch when their team has the ball.
Playmaker
CM / CAM
This player tends to be the creative fulcrum of a midfield, given license to roam and create space and opportunities for attacks. Likely to be out of position if the opposition counters.
Poacher
ST
This player has one objective: score goals. They stay forward and focus on making runs in behind the defence, hoping to fashion a chance to score.
Shadow Striker
CAM
An attack-minded midfielder who plays in the "hole" behind the strikers. Their well-timed runs into the box will result in plenty of goal-scoring opportunities.
Stopper
CB
A ball-winning centre back who will step forward from the defensive line to make tackles, intercept passes, and lead the press.
Sweeper Keeper
GK
A traditional goalkeeper who stays on their line, and focuses on shot-stopping.
Target Forward
ST
An attacking outlet whose physicality allows them to hold up play, shielding the ball from opponents, and bring others into attacks. They feed on crosses as well as passes to feet.
Wide Midfielder
RM / LM
A midfielder who stays wide to facilitate play, providing passing and defensive support, but rarely ventures forward to attack.
Wide Playmaker
RM / LM / RW / LW
A creative outlet positioned out wide, but able to move inside to help create chances to unpick defences.
Wide-Half
CDM
A defensive midfielder charged with marking and covering the sides of the pitch when needed.
Wideback
CB
A central defender who opens wide to cover for the fullbacks. Usually deployed on 3-back formations.
Wingback
RB / LB
This player's versatility and stamina allows them to push upfield to support attacks, before returning to their defensive position.
Winger
RM / LM / RW / LW
A wide midfielder who will always stay wide, hugging the touchline, offering support on the flanks in all phases of play.