Building a potent offense is crucial for success in EA Sports FC 27, and identifying the top strikers is a key component of any winning strategy. To help players dominate the pitch and secure league victories against increasingly challenging opposition, this guide details the best 20 forwards available in the game.
Identifying the Elite Strikers
The game features a wealth of talent, with renowned players like Erling Haaland, Harry Kane, and cover star Kylian Mbappe among the top contenders. To provide a comprehensive overview, the best strikers have been compiled based on both their Shooting stat and their Overall rating. A table organized by Shooting provides a focused look at offensive prowess, while a separate list highlights players with high Overall ratings who may not top the shooting charts but still offer significant value.
Top Strikers by Shooting Stat
Leading the pack with a 94 Shooting stat and a 90 Overall rating is Harry Kane. His impressive skill set includes the Finesse Shot+ PlayStyle for enhanced accuracy and speed on finesse shots, Precision Header for effective aerial play from crosses, and Press Proven to help maintain possession under pressure. These attributes make him a prime choice for offensive plays.
Following closely is Erling Haaland, a standout player for Manchester City, who boasts a 92 Shooting stat and a 91 Overall rating. His Low Driven Shot+ PlayStyle makes him particularly dangerous with low-driven shots, potentially even surpassing Kane in this specific area. His high overall rating makes him a formidable option.
Kylian Mbappe, the cover star of EA Sports FC 27, is another exceptional choice, especially for players who prioritize speed. With significantly higher Pace and Dribbling stats than Haaland, and featuring the Quick Step+ PlayStyle for rapid acceleration, he offers a distinct advantage in getting up to speed quickly. His well-rounded performance makes a strong case for him being considered the best striker in the game.
Additional Top Performers
Beyond these top three, the game offers several other highly-rated strikers. Players who might not be at the absolute peak of the shooting charts but still possess high overall ratings include:
- Barbra Banda (OVR: 90 / SHO: 90)
- Marie Katoto (OVR: 86 / SHO: 84)
- Hugo Ekitike (OVR: 85 / SHO: 83)
- Sam Kerr (OVR: 85 / SHO: 85)
- Clara Mateo (OVR: 85 / SHO: 85)
The complete list of the top 20 strikers, sorted by Shooting stat, is as follows:
| Name | Team | Age | Shooting Overall | Playstyles | Value / Wage | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Harry Kane (M) | FC Bayern München | 33 | 94 / 90 | Finesse Shot +, First Touch, Gamechanger, Long Ball Pass, Low Driven Shot, Precision Header, Press Proven | £28 million / £461.5K | | Erling Haaland (M) | Manchester City | 26 | 92 / 91 | Low Driven Shot +, Acrobatic, Chip Shot, Enforcer, Gamechanger, Power Shot, Precision Header | £171 million / £615.6K | | Kylian Mbappe (M) | Real Madrid | 27 | 91 / 91 | Quick Step+, Acrobatic, Finesse Shot, First Touch, Gamechanger, Low Driven Shot, Rapid | £111 million / £601K | | Ewa Pajor (W) | FC Barcelona | 29 | 91 / 89 | Chip Shot+, Finesse Shot, Gamechanger, Low Driven Shot, Precision Header, Rapid | £1.2 million / £7.6K | | Khadija Shaw (W) | Manchester City | 29 | 90 / 90 | Enforcer+, Low Driven Shot, Precision Header, Press Proven | £1.8 million / £22.5K | | Ousmane Dembele (M) | PSG | 29 | 89 / 90 | Finesse Shot+, Gamechanger, Inventive, Low Driven Shot, Quick Step, Rapid, Trickster | £71 million / £346.2K | | Christiano Ronaldo(M) | Al Nassr | 41 | 88 / 84 | Acrobatic, Gamechanger, Low Driven Shot, Power Shot, Trickster | £5.3 million / £4.8 million | | Lautaro Martinez (M) | Lombardia FC | 29 | 88 / 87 | Enforcer+, First Touch, Gamechanger, Precision Header, Press Proven | £63 million / £320.6K | | Alessia Russo (W) | Arsenal | 27 | 88 / 88 | Low Driven Shot+, Aerial Fortress, Enforcer, Finesse Shot, First Touch, Precision Header, Rapid | £1.3 million / £7.9K | | Viktor Gyokeres (M) | Arsenal | 28 | 87 / 86 | Acrobatic, Enforcer, Finesse Shot, Low Driven Shot, Power Shot, Press Proven | £59 million / £234.5K | | Alexander Isak (M) | Liverpool | 27 | 87 / 86 | Finesse Shot, First Touch, Gamechanger, Low Driven Shot, Power Shot, Rapid | £87 million / £238.3K | | Sophia Wilson (W) | Portland Thorns | 26 | 87 / 88 | First Touch+, Finesse Shot, Quick Step, Rapid, Trickster | £700K / £16.8K | | Julian Alvarez (M) | Atletico De Madrid | 26 | 86 / 86 | Dead Ball+, Finesse Shot, Incisive Pass, Low Driven Shot, Press Proven | £75 million / £240.4K | | Mikel Oyarzabal (M) | Real Sociedad | 29 | 86 / 84 | Chip Shot, Incisive Pass, Technical | £25 million / £120.2K | | Deniz Undav (M) | VFB Stuttgart | 30 | 86 / 85 | Chip Shot, Enforcer, Finesse Shot, Gamechanger, Incisive Pass, Low Driven Shot | £22 million / £108.8K | | Melchie Dumornay (W) | Ol Lyonnes | 23 | 85 / 88 | Gamechanger+, Chip Shot, Finesse Shot, Incisive Pass, Low Driven Shot, Quick Step, Technical | £2.5 million / £9.4K | | Vanessa Fudalla (W) | Leverkusen | 24 | 85 / 83 | Dead Ball, Power Shot | £210K / £0.7K | | Antoine Griezmann(M) | Orlando City | 35 | 85 / 84 | Gamechanger+, Finesse Shot, Incisive Pass, Inventive, Long Ball Pass, Low Driven Shot, Technical | £1.7 million / £12.5K | | Serhou Guirassy (M) | Borussia Dortmund | 30 | 85 / 85 | Precision Header+, Acrobatic, Chip Shot, Finesse Shot, First Touch, Low Driven Shot | £20 million / £180.8K | | Ada Hegerberg (W) | Ol Lyonnes | 31 | 85 / 85 | Precision Header+, Acrobatic, Enforcer, First Touch, Technical | £1 million / £13.8K |
With these top strikers in mind, players can significantly enhance their offensive capabilities and work towards dominating EA Sports FC 27.