FC 27 Tactics

FC 27 Tactics & Codes

Pick your formation and copy the exact custom tactic the pros are using in FC 27 right now. Import the code in game and you are ready to play.

Current meta Launch

Small updates since, with no gameplay changes: Update 1.0.3 (2 Oct), Update 1.0.4 (7 Oct). The tactics below still work.

What the pros play right now

  1. 4-3-1-2 55%
  2. 4-4-1-1 14%
  3. 4-1-2-1-2(2) 11%
  4. 4-2-1-3 9%
  5. 4-4-2 4%

Source: PaceFC, primary tactics of 288 pros, 21 Sep to 21 Oct 2026

1. Pick your formation

2. Copy a pro's code

  • Y5K Creator

    YouTube creator, 81K subscribers

      4-2-3-1(2) · Tactic codeLaunch 6YSqBKsAE2G8
      Build-up
      In video
      Defence
      In video
      Line height
      In video

      Built to beat the line height 95 setups that are everywhere right now: a False 9 up front with three narrow attacking midfielders behind him.

    • Y5K Creator

      YouTube creator, 81K subscribers

        4-4-1-1 · Tactic codeLaunch BJbx#NBHL91C
        Build-up
        In video
        Defence
        In video
        Line height
        In video

        The balanced version: a False 9 with a Shadow Striker behind, and a Deep-Lying Playmaker on Defend next to a Box-to-Box. The video also has a more aggressive second code.

      • Levi de Weerd #9

        PSG.Vitality · Netherlands

        $375,383 career prize money

        • EA Sports Cup 2023 winner
        4-3-1-2 · Tactic codeLaunch Fpd137d%PDyW
        Build-up
        Counter
        Defence
        Balanced
        Line height
        60

        Two False 9s who drop in and a Shadow Striker who runs past them. Hard to mark, best with strikers who can pass.

        All player roles
        PosRoleFocus
        STFalse 9Attack
        STFalse 9Attack
        CAMShadow StrikerAttack
        CMBox-To-BoxBall-Winning
        CMHoldingDefend
        CMBox-To-BoxBall-Winning
        LBFullbackBalanced
        CBDefenderDefend
        CBDefenderDefend
        RBFullbackBalanced
        GKSweeper KeeperBalanced
        Source: PaceFC Photo: Liquipedia
      • NickRTFM Creator

        YouTube creator, 1.06M subscribers

          4-3-3(2) · Tactic codeLaunch &ANWeeQ8?4S&
          Build-up
          Balanced
          Defence
          Balanced
          Line height
          In video

          The 4-3-3 Holding Nick finally went 15-0 with: a False 9 between two roaming Inside Forwards, and a Falseback on the right who steps into midfield.

          All player roles
          PosRoleFocus
          LWInside ForwardRoaming
          STFalse 9Attack
          RWInside ForwardRoaming
          CMDeep-Lying PlaymakerBuild-Up
          CMBox-To-BoxBall-Winning
          CDMHoldingDefend
          LBFullbackBalanced
          CBDefenderDefend
          CBDefenderDefend
          RBFalsebackDefend
          GKBall Playing KeeperBuild-Up
        • Emre Yilmaz #3

          Team Liquid · Netherlands

          $397,150 career prize money

          • eChampions League 2023 winner
          • DreamHack Dallas 2024 winner
          4-3-1-2 · Tactic codeLaunch CpaSz4bLMAuT
          Build-up
          Counter
          Defence
          Balanced
          Line height
          60

          The meta narrow shape on Counter: a False 9 drops in for the Shadow Striker, while a Deep-Lying Playmaker between two ball-winners starts every attack.

          All player roles
          PosRoleFocus
          STFalse 9Attack
          STAdvanced ForwardAttack
          CAMShadow StrikerAttack
          CMBox-To-BoxBall-Winning
          CMDeep-Lying PlaymakerBuild-Up
          CMBox-To-BoxBall-Winning
          LBFullbackBalanced
          CBDefenderDefend
          CBDefenderDefend
          RBFullbackBalanced
          GKGoalkeeperDefend
          Source: PaceFC Photo: Liquipedia
        • Brice #19

          Apay Exeed · France

          $34,766 career prize money

          • eCoupe de France 2024 winner
          4-3-1-2 · Tactic codeLaunch Dpbt15bMNBxE
          Build-up
          Balanced
          Defence
          Balanced
          Line height
          60

          The standard pro 4-3-1-2 on Balanced build-up, with a Ball Playing Keeper to start attacks from the back.

          All player roles
          PosRoleFocus
          STAdvanced ForwardAttack
          STFalse 9Attack
          CAMShadow StrikerAttack
          CMBox-To-BoxBall-Winning
          CMHoldingDefend
          CMBox-To-BoxBall-Winning
          LBFullbackBalanced
          CBDefenderDefend
          CBDefenderDefend
          RBFullbackBalanced
          GKBall Playing KeeperBuild-Up
          Source: PaceFC Photo: Liquipedia
        • Vejrgang #1

          Team Falcons · Denmark

          $790,987 career prize money

          • FC Pro 24 World Champion
          • eEuro 2024 winner
          • FC Pro 25 Open winner
          4-2-1-3 · Tactic codeLaunch LZnLsR9RVH5M
          Build-up
          Balanced
          Defence
          Balanced
          Line height
          60

          The world number one goes against the 4-3-1-2 trend: two Deep-Lying Playmakers sit in front of a back four that stays home, and the front three do the damage.

          All player roles
          PosRoleFocus
          LWInside ForwardBalanced
          STAdvanced ForwardAttack
          RWInside ForwardBalanced
          CAMPlaymakerBalanced
          CDMDeep-Lying PlaymakerBuild-Up
          CDMDeep-Lying PlaymakerBuild-Up
          LBFullbackDefend
          CBDefenderDefend
          CBDefenderDefend
          RBFullbackDefend
          GKBall Playing KeeperBuild-Up
          Source: PaceFC Photo: Liquipedia
        • Y5K Creator

          YouTube creator, 81K subscribers

            4-2-1-3 · Tactic codeLaunch HZjnox3NRDz#
            Build-up
            In video
            Defence
            In video
            Line height
            In video

            Inside Forwards on both wings, an Advanced Forward on Support and a Shadow Striker arriving from behind. Y5K shows every setting in the video.

          • Hashtag Harry Creator

            YouTube creator, 882K subscribers · England

              4-3-1-2 · Tactic codeLaunch 3oPnptH9Bzj4
              Build-up
              Balanced
              Defence
              Balanced
              Line height
              In video

              Harry went 15-0 with this one: two False 9s who drop in and a Shadow Striker who runs past them, with a Holding midfielder protecting a back four that stays home.

              All player roles
              PosRoleFocus
              STFalse 9Attack
              STFalse 9Attack
              CAMShadow StrikerAttack
              CMBox-To-BoxBall-Winning
              CMHoldingDefend
              CMBox-To-BoxBalanced
              LBFullbackDefend
              CBDefenderDefend
              CBDefenderDefend
              RBFullbackDefend
              GKGoalkeeperDefend
            • RvPLegend10 #4

              HyperSpirit · Romania

                4-3-3(2) · Tactic codeLaunch 5ASZbvV@D1$6
                Build-up
                Balanced
                Defence
                Balanced
                Line height
                60

                A 4-3-3 with a False 9 and a Holding CDM: the wingers come inside and the full backs stay back.

                All player roles
                PosRoleFocus
                LWInside ForwardBalanced
                STFalse 9Attack
                RWInside ForwardBalanced
                CMBox-To-BoxBall-Winning
                CMBox-To-BoxBall-Winning
                CDMHoldingDefend
                LBFullbackDefend
                CBDefenderDefend
                CBDefenderDefend
                RBFullbackDefend
                GKGoalkeeperDefend
                Source: PaceFC Photo: Liquipedia
              • PHzin #16

                Tuzzy E-Sports · Brazil

                $635,235 career prize money

                • FC Pro 24 Open winner
                • FIFAe Nations Cup 2022 and 2023 winner
                4-3-1-2 · Tactic codeLaunch ko8mLo8qugS1
                Build-up
                Counter
                Defence
                Balanced
                Line height
                60

                Two Target Forwards drift wide and a roaming Playmaker fills the gap between them. A different take on the narrow meta.

                All player roles
                PosRoleFocus
                STTarget ForwardWide
                STTarget ForwardWide
                CAMPlaymakerRoaming
                CMBox-To-BoxBalanced
                CMBox-To-BoxBalanced
                CMHoldingDefend
                LBFullbackDefend
                CBDefenderDefend
                CBDefenderDefend
                RBFullbackDefend
                GKBall Playing KeeperBuild-Up
                Source: PaceFC Photo: Liquipedia
              • DFernandes #31

                Cádiz CF · Portugal

                $74,564 career prize money

                • Wicked Wednesday week 1 winner (FC 27)
                4-3-1-2 · Tactic codeLaunch $p9PXb9uvjq6
                Build-up
                Counter
                Defence
                Aggressive
                Line height
                95

                From the winner of the first Wicked Wednesday of FC 27: Aggressive defending with the line at 95. High risk, high reward, so you need fast centre backs.

                All player roles
                PosRoleFocus
                STAdvanced ForwardAttack
                STFalse 9Attack
                CAMShadow StrikerAttack
                CMBox-To-BoxBall-Winning
                CMHoldingDefend
                CMBox-To-BoxBall-Winning
                LBFullbackBalanced
                CBDefenderDefend
                CBDefenderDefend
                RBFullbackBalanced
                GKSweeper KeeperBalanced
                Source: PaceFC Photo: Liquipedia
              • Y5K Creator

                YouTube creator, 81K subscribers

                  4-3-3(2) · Tactic codeLaunch 1A%VWjZ7@xp2
                  Build-up
                  In video
                  Defence
                  In video
                  Line height
                  In video

                  Y5K calls the 4-3-3(2) the new meta: Inside Forwards on the wings, an Advanced Forward on Support and a Playmaker next to a Box-to-Box in midfield.

                • Tekkz #18

                  RBLZ Gaming · England

                  $672,495 career prize money

                  • eChampions League 2020 winner
                  • FIFA eClub World Cup 2019 winner
                  • FUT Champions Cup Barcelona 2018 winner
                  4-3-1-2 · Tactic codeLaunch ?pW#vUWH#8rP
                  Build-up
                  Counter
                  Defence
                  Balanced
                  Line height
                  60

                  Three Box-to-Box midfielders and two Advanced Forwards: lots of runners and fast counters, but you have to track back yourself.

                  All player roles
                  PosRoleFocus
                  STAdvanced ForwardAttack
                  STAdvanced ForwardAttack
                  CAMShadow StrikerAttack
                  CMBox-To-BoxBall-Winning
                  CMBox-To-BoxBalanced
                  CMBox-To-BoxBall-Winning
                  LBFullbackBalanced
                  CBDefenderDefend
                  CBDefenderDefend
                  RBFullbackBalanced
                  GKSweeper KeeperBalanced
                  Source: PaceFC Photo: Liquipedia
                • Jafonso #13

                  Man City Esports · Portugal

                  $442,063 career prize money

                  • Esports World Cup 2024 winner
                  • eMLS 2024 Series Two winner
                  4-3-1-2 · Tactic codeLaunch toF3eR913ra?
                  Build-up
                  Counter
                  Defence
                  Balanced
                  Line height
                  60

                  Two Advanced Forwards on the last line and Counter build-up: made for quick balls in behind.

                  All player roles
                  PosRoleFocus
                  STAdvanced ForwardAttack
                  STAdvanced ForwardAttack
                  CAMShadow StrikerAttack
                  CMBox-To-BoxBalanced
                  CMHoldingDefend
                  CMBox-To-BoxBalanced
                  LBFullbackBalanced
                  CBDefenderDefend
                  CBDefenderDefend
                  RBFullbackBalanced
                  GKSweeper KeeperBalanced
                  Source: PaceFC Photo: Liquipedia
                • RedLac

                  RBLZ Gaming · England

                    4-2-1-3 · No code sharedLaunch Build it yourself with the settings and the video below.
                    Build-up
                    Short Passing
                    Defence
                    High
                    Line height
                    61

                    RedLac did not share a code, so build it yourself: 4-2-1-3 on Short Passing with a High line at 61. In the video he goes through every role and why he picked it.

                  • Nicolas99fc #2

                    Real Sociedad · Argentina

                    $854,431 career prize money

                    • eChampions League 2022 winner
                    • LALIGA FC Pro 2024 winner
                    4-4-2 · Tactic codeLaunch #5iSRu#%SEFK
                    Build-up
                    Balanced
                    Defence
                    High
                    Line height
                    70

                    Two strikers who stay high, two Holding midfielders who never leave, and a High press with the line at 70.

                    All player roles
                    PosRoleFocus
                    STAdvanced ForwardAttack
                    STAdvanced ForwardAttack
                    LMInside ForwardBalanced
                    CMHoldingDefend
                    CMHoldingDefend
                    RMInside ForwardBalanced
                    LBFullbackDefend
                    CBDefenderDefend
                    CBDefenderDefend
                    RBFullbackDefend
                    GKSweeper KeeperBalanced
                    Source: PaceFC Photo: Liquipedia
                  • Nassada #10

                    RBLZ Gaming · Morocco

                      4-4-1-1 · Tactic codeLaunch CJcyRGK#Me3D
                      Build-up
                      Balanced
                      Defence
                      High
                      Line height
                      61

                      Same idea as Paulo Neto but more aggressive: the Inside Forwards are set to Attack and the team presses High at 61.

                      All player roles
                      PosRoleFocus
                      STFalse 9Attack
                      CAMShadow StrikerAttack
                      LMInside ForwardAttack
                      RMInside ForwardAttack
                      CMBox-To-BoxBalanced
                      CMBox-To-BoxBalanced
                      LBFullbackDefend
                      CBDefenderDefend
                      CBDefenderDefend
                      RBFullbackDefend
                      GKSweeper KeeperBuild-Up
                      Source: PaceFC Photo: Liquipedia
                    • ManuBachoore #6

                      Team Liquid · Netherlands

                      $541,194 career prize money

                      • FIFA eWorld Cup 2023 winner
                      • eDivisie 2021/22 winner
                      4-3-1-2 · Tactic codeLaunch BpZRy3ZKL@uC
                      Build-up
                      Balanced
                      Defence
                      Balanced
                      Line height
                      60

                      The most copied 4-3-1-2 setup: a Holding midfielder protects the defence, two Box-to-Box players win the ball and the Shadow Striker arrives late in the box.

                      All player roles
                      PosRoleFocus
                      STFalse 9Attack
                      STAdvanced ForwardAttack
                      CAMShadow StrikerAttack
                      CMBox-To-BoxBall-Winning
                      CMHoldingDefend
                      CMBox-To-BoxBall-Winning
                      LBFullbackBalanced
                      CBDefenderDefend
                      CBDefenderDefend
                      RBFullbackBalanced
                      GKSweeper KeeperBalanced
                      Source: PaceFC Photo: Liquipedia
                    • Paulo Neto #5

                      Team Liquid · Brazil

                      $404,560 career prize money

                      • FIFAe Nations Cup 2023 winner
                      • eLibertadores 2026 winner
                      4-4-1-1 · Tactic codeLaunch AJawHEA#K?tB
                      Build-up
                      Balanced
                      Defence
                      Balanced
                      Line height
                      60

                      A False 9 and a Shadow Striker swap places up front while both wide men cut inside. Good if you like to play through the middle.

                      All player roles
                      PosRoleFocus
                      STFalse 9Attack
                      CAMShadow StrikerAttack
                      LMInside ForwardBalanced
                      RMInside ForwardBalanced
                      CMBox-To-BoxBalanced
                      CMBox-To-BoxBalanced
                      LBFullbackBalanced
                      CBDefenderDefend
                      CBDefenderDefend
                      RBFullbackBalanced
                      GKSweeper KeeperBalanced
                      Source: PaceFC Photo: Liquipedia
                    • NepentheZ Creator

                      YouTube creator, 1.95M subscribers · Scotland

                        4-3-1-2 · Tactic codeLaunch uoG8Ycg&4qKu
                        Build-up
                        Balanced
                        Defence
                        Balanced
                        Line height
                        In video

                        NepentheZ's Road to Glory take on the meta: three Playmakers in midfield, a roaming CAM and two Versatile strikers. Built to keep the ball, not to press.

                        All player roles
                        PosRoleFocus
                        STAdvanced ForwardVersatile
                        STAdvanced ForwardVersatile
                        CAMPlaymakerRoaming
                        CMPlaymakerAttack
                        CMPlaymakerAttack
                        CMDeep-Lying PlaymakerDefend
                        LBFullbackDefend
                        CBDefenderDefend
                        CBDefenderDefend
                        RBFullbackDefend
                        GKGoalkeeperDefend
                      • Bonanno #7

                        Man City Esports · Italy

                        $473,825 career prize money

                        • ePremier League 2024 winner
                        • eLaLiga 2023 winner
                        4-4-2 · Tactic codeLaunch R5rbaXRfbVPT
                        Build-up
                        Balanced
                        Defence
                        High
                        Line height
                        70

                        Falsebacks step into midfield when you have the ball, so the 4-4-2 gets numbers in the middle. High press at 70.

                        All player roles
                        PosRoleFocus
                        STAdvanced ForwardAttack
                        STAdvanced ForwardAttack
                        LMInside ForwardBalanced
                        CMHoldingDefend
                        CMBox-To-BoxBalanced
                        RMInside ForwardBalanced
                        LBFalsebackDefend
                        CBDefenderDefend
                        CBDefenderDefend
                        RBFalsebackDefend
                        GKBall Playing KeeperBuild-Up
                        Source: PaceFC Photo: Liquipedia
                      • Tom Leese

                        FC Pro player · England

                          4-3-1-2 · Tactic codeLaunch FpdPmPXbPR5H
                          Build-up
                          Balanced
                          Defence
                          High
                          Line height
                          In video

                          The tactic pro Tom Leese set up when JAMODO hired him as a coach: two Deep-Lying Playmakers to keep the ball, Versatile full backs and a High line.

                          All player roles
                          PosRoleFocus
                          STAdvanced ForwardAttack
                          STAdvanced ForwardAttack
                          CAMPlaymakerBalanced
                          CMDeep-Lying PlaymakerBuild-Up
                          CMDeep-Lying PlaymakerDefend
                          CMBox-To-BoxBalanced
                          LBFullbackVersatile
                          CBDefenderDefend
                          CBDefenderDefend
                          RBFullbackVersatile
                          GKGoalkeeperDefend
                        • Ryan Pessoa Creator

                          Hashtag United, 64K subscribers · England

                            4-3-1-2 · Tactic codeLaunch 4oQiXuQ@C&$J
                            Build-up
                            Counter
                            Defence
                            Balanced
                            Line height
                            In video

                            The tactic that made everything click in Ryan's Welbeck to Glory: Counter build-up with a False 9 on Build-Up who links play for the Advanced Forward.

                            All player roles
                            PosRoleFocus
                            STAdvanced ForwardAttack
                            STFalse 9Build-Up
                            CAMPlaymakerBalanced
                            CMBox-To-BoxBall-Winning
                            CMHoldingDefend
                            CMBox-To-BoxBall-Winning
                            LBFullbackDefend
                            CBDefenderDefend
                            CBDefenderDefend
                            RBFullbackDefend
                            GKSweeper KeeperBalanced
                          • RedLac

                            RBLZ Gaming · England

                              4-3-1-2 · Tactic codeLaunch uoGYQS?24sjv
                              Build-up
                              Balanced
                              Defence
                              High
                              Line height
                              In video

                              RedLac's main FC 27 setup: a High press, a Holding midfielder between two Box-to-Box runners and a False 9 next to an Advanced Forward. He explains every role in the video.

                              All player roles
                              PosRoleFocus
                              STAdvanced ForwardAttack
                              STFalse 9Attack
                              CAMPlaymakerBalanced
                              CMBox-To-BoxBalanced
                              CMHoldingDefend
                              CMBox-To-BoxBalanced
                              LBFullbackBalanced
                              CBDefenderDefend
                              CBDefenderDefend
                              RBFullbackBalanced
                              GKSweeper KeeperBalanced
                            • NepentheZ Creator

                              YouTube creator, 1.95M subscribers · Scotland

                                4-2-1-3 · Tactic codeLaunch 9ZZ9eDvDH5Z9
                                Build-up
                                Balanced
                                Defence
                                Balanced
                                Line height
                                In video

                                The tactic NepentheZ says changed everything in his Road to Glory: two Deep-Lying Playmakers at the base and Inside Forwards cutting in from both wings.

                                All player roles
                                PosRoleFocus
                                LWInside ForwardBalanced
                                STAdvanced ForwardAttack
                                RWInside ForwardBalanced
                                CAMPlaymakerBalanced
                                CDMDeep-Lying PlaymakerBuild-Up
                                CDMDeep-Lying PlaymakerBuild-Up
                                LBFullbackDefend
                                CBDefenderDefend
                                CBDefenderDefend
                                RBFullbackDefend
                                GKGoalkeeperDefend
                              • Coach Venny Coach

                                Coach, PaceFC · England

                                • 4x ELEAGUE titles
                                • 2x FIFA Global Series titles
                                • 5x World Cup qualifier
                                4-2-1-3 · Tactic codeLaunch LZnLsR9RVH4s
                                Build-up
                                Not shared
                                Defence
                                Not shared
                                Line height
                                Not shared

                                Coach Venny's own 4-2-1-3 that he climbed the Rush divisions with. His tip: give both CDMs the Pinged Pass+ PlayStyle, it makes everything easier.

                              • Hashtag Harry Creator

                                YouTube creator, 882K subscribers · England

                                  4-4-1-1 · Tactic codeLaunch w#Ka32w26sMw
                                  Build-up
                                  Balanced
                                  Defence
                                  Balanced
                                  Line height
                                  In video

                                  The 4-4-1-1 from his cheap meta team video: a Holding midfielder next to a Box-to-Box, Inside Forwards on both sides and a Shadow Striker behind the Advanced Forward.

                                  All player roles
                                  PosRoleFocus
                                  STAdvanced ForwardAttack
                                  CAMShadow StrikerAttack
                                  LMInside ForwardBalanced
                                  RMInside ForwardBalanced
                                  CMHoldingDefend
                                  CMBox-To-BoxBalanced
                                  LBFullbackDefend
                                  CBDefenderDefend
                                  CBDefenderDefend
                                  RBFullbackDefend
                                  GKGoalkeeperDefend
                                • Tekkz #18

                                  RBLZ Gaming · England

                                  $672,495 career prize money

                                  • eChampions League 2020 winner
                                  • FIFA eClub World Cup 2019 winner
                                  • FUT Champions Cup Barcelona 2018 winner
                                  4-4-1-1 · No code sharedLaunch Build it yourself with the settings and the video below.
                                  Build-up
                                  Short Passing
                                  Defence
                                  High
                                  Line height
                                  65

                                  The setup Tekkz started FC 27 with and still recommends: two Deep-Lying Playmakers keep the ball in the middle. No code shared, so build it by hand. When he needs a goal he switches to a flat 4-4-2.

                                  All player roles
                                  PosRoleFocus
                                  STAdvanced ForwardAttack
                                  CAMPlaymakerBalanced
                                  LMInside ForwardBalanced
                                  RMInside ForwardBalanced
                                  CMDeep-Lying PlaymakerBuild-Up
                                  CMDeep-Lying PlaymakerBuild-Up
                                  LBFullbackBalanced
                                  CBDefenderDefend
                                  CBDefenderDefend
                                  RBFullbackBalanced
                                  GKGoalkeeperDefend

                                3. Import it in FC 27

                                1. Press Copy code on the tactic you want.
                                2. In FC 27, open your squad and go to Tactics.
                                3. Choose Import tactic and type in the code. Capital letters and symbols must match.
                                4. Check the player roles: the code brings the tactic, not your players, so make sure each player suits his role.

                                Every code on this page comes from a pro or a coach and is checked against where they shared it. Pros change their setup often, so we update the list every week. Remember that a code only brings the tactic: your squad, chemistry and player instructions stay as they are.