GK Roles - EA FC 26

Browse through the different Roles and Focus for the Goalkeeper position in EA SPORTS FC 26. Find the best fit for your Ultimate Team Squad.

Goalkeeper GK

A traditional goalkeeper who stays on their line and focuses on shot-stopping.

Focus

Balanced

With a Balanced focus, the Goalkeeper will occasionally leave their area to collect long or loose balls.

Stay in Position
Defending
Some Risk
Rush

Defend

With a Defend focus, the Goalkeeper won't rush out to collect long or loose balls.

Stay in Position
Defending
Low Risk
Rush

Sweeper Keeper GK

A risk-taking goalkeeper who focuses on stopping attacks outside their box.

Focus

Build-Up

A Build-Up focus encourages the Sweeper Keeper to push even higher up the pitch to collect the ball and support play.

Rush
Pass Option
Some Risk
Stay in Position

Balanced

A Balanced focus allows the Sweeper Keeper to leave their area to collect balls close to their box.

Rush
Defending
Some Risk
Stay in Position

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.

Focus

Build-Up

A Build-Up focus encourages the Ball-Playing Keeper to push higher up the pitch to support play.

Pass Option
Defending
Some Risk
Rush