GK Roles & Focus

All available roles and focus options for the GK position in EA SPORTS FC 27.

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Sweeper Keeper

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

Focus Options

Balanced

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

Characteristics
Rush
Defending
Some Risk
Stay in Position
Position Heatmap

Build-Up

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

Characteristics
Rush
Pass Option
Some Risk
Stay in Position
Position Heatmap

Goalkeeper

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

Focus Options

Defend

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

Characteristics
Stay in Position
Defending
Low Risk
Rush
Position Heatmap

Balanced

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

Characteristics
Stay in Position
Defending
Some Risk
Rush
Position Heatmap

Ball Playing Keeper

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 Options

Build-Up

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

Characteristics
Pass Option
Defending
Some Risk
Rush
Position Heatmap
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