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Manual defending in FC 27
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Sep 25, 2026
9:35
Description
Takes the defensive theory to the controller: which buttons to use to defend well in FC 27.
Stop leaning on the AI and defend yourself. Gravesen covers when taking control pays off, which player to take, and what the rest of the team is doing meanwhile.
What you will learn
- Set up player switching, and when to switch with the right stick or with L1.
- The types of jockey (standard, sprint jockey and with Analog Sprint) and when the Jockey PlayStyle kicks in.
- The second man press (R1), to use AI defending without losing your shape.
- The four tackles in FC 27 and when to risk each one.
- Why you should touch your centre-backs as little as possible.
Who it is for
For players who've watched Ā«How to defend in FC 27Ā» and want to know how to put it into practice.
When to use it
In every defensive phase: pressing high, defending counters and protecting your box.