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FC 27 Finesse Shot: How to Do It and When to Use It

Q: When to use a finesse shot

From the edge of the box into the far corner: the classic finesse finish. • When the keeper is near one post: curl it into the open side. • With a defender in front of you: bend the ball around them. • One-on-one with the keeper rushing out: a chip or low driven shot is usually better.

The FC 27 finesse shot is R1 + Circle on PlayStation and RB + B on Xbox. Here are the inputs, the low driven finesse variant, the ideal power and angle, what changed for the Finesse Shot PlayStyle…

FireGhost

November 4, 2026, 05:30 PM4 min read

In brief

AI summary

Use R1 + Circle on PlayStation or RB + B on Xbox, with two to three bars of power and aim toward the far post.
Finesse shots work best from medium range after creating an angle, especially with the stronger foot and high Curve, Finishing, and Long Shots.
In FC 27, player attributes have more influence, making finesse shots less reliable for players with poor stats and more effective with Finesse Shot+.

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To hit an FC 27 finesse shot, hold R1 and press Circle on PlayStation, or hold RB and press B on Xbox. Use two to three bars of power and aim for the far post with the left stick. In FC 27, finesse shots depend more on the shooter's attributes than before.

FC 27 finesse shot controls

FC 27 pause menu highlighting Settings and Basic Controls

FIFPlay, FIFAUTeam and GAMES.GG agree on the inputs:

Shot	PlayStation	Xbox
Finesse shot	R1 + Circle.	RB + B.
Low driven finesse.	R1 + Circle, then Circle again.	RB + B, then B again.
Standard shot (reference).	Circle	B
Power shot (reference).	L1 + R1 + Circle.	LB + RB + B.

For the low driven finesse, the second press must come right after you release the first. It adds curl and a low trajectory; GAMES.GG says it works well when cutting in from a wide angle towards the far corner.

EA Help's official shooting guide describes the finesse shot simply: use it when you want to curl the ball towards your target, especially when you have space to bend it around a defender or the keeper. The same guide confirms you can add the low driven modifier to a finesse shot. To practise, use the shooting lessons in the Training Center or the Practice Arena.

What changed for finesse shots in FC 27?

EA's Gameplay Deep Dive says attributes now have a bigger effect on the Finesse Shot PlayStyle. Spin, animation speed and off-angle effectiveness scale more consistently with the shooter's stats. FUT.GG sums it up as making raw stats matter again. GAMES.GG adds that finesse shots are now more situational and work best with Finesse Shot+, high shooting stats and a clean, open angle.

In practice, a finesse shot from outside the box by a player with poor Curve and Finishing is less reliable than it was in FC 26. Save it for the right player and the right moment.

How to take a finesse shot, step by step

FC 27 smoother dribbling control under pressure

Create an angle. FIFPlay says finesse shots work best after cutting inside or making space with a quick touch or skill move. Shoot from a slight angle rather than straight on.
Use your stronger foot. Curl accuracy drops on the weak foot. Cutting a right-footer in from the left, or a left-footer from the right, is the classic setup.
Aim for the far post. It gives the ball more room to bend around the keeper. Near-post finesse shots are harder.
Use two to three bars of power. That's FIFPlay's recommendation. Too much power ruins accuracy and can send the ball over the bar.
Shoot from medium range. The edge of the box and just outside it are ideal. Too close and you don't need it; too far and accuracy drops.

When to use a finesse shot

FC 27 attackers making smarter runs to open passing lanes

From the edge of the box into the far corner: the classic finesse finish.
When the keeper is near one post: curl it into the open side.
With a defender in front of you: bend the ball around them.
One-on-one with the keeper rushing out: a chip or low driven shot is usually better.

Which players should take finesse shots?

FIFPlay's PlayStyle guide describes Finesse Shot as being for "players known for accurate curling finishes". It improves curve, accuracy and animation speed, and Finesse Shot+ gives a stronger effect. FIFPlay highlights Finishing, Curve and Long Shots as the key attributes. Because those stats carry more weight in FC 27, the PlayStyle alone isn't enough. For the older version, see our FIFA 22 finesse shot guide.

Finesse shot or power shot?

According to FIFPlay, finesse shots prioritise placement and curl, while power shots prioritise speed and force. If you need to find the corner, go finesse. If the keeper is set and you have space, a power shot can work, but its long wind-up can be blocked by nearby defenders.

Sources: FIFPlay - FC 27 finesse shot, EA - FC 27 Gameplay Deep Dive.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the finesse shot button in FC 27?

R1 + Circle on PlayStation and RB + B on Xbox. Hold the bumper and press shoot.

Why are my finesse shots missing in FC 27?

Finesse curl and speed depend more on player attributes in FC 27. Players with low Curve and Finishing, weak-foot shots and too much power all miss more often.