FC 27 – False 9 (Build-Up) Not Working as Intended
Title: FC 27 False 9 - Build-Up Role: Movement Issues and Plans for a Fix
I’m experiencing an issue with the False 9 - Build-Up role when assigning it to my striker. The player doesn’t seem to move as the role is supposed to.
My understanding is that a False 9 should drop into midfield, actively participate in build-up play, and link up with midfielders to help create attacks.
However, in-game, the striker rarely drops deep and instead stays close to the opposition centre-backs. Even on the pass map, the striker’s position is extremely high, almost identical to that of a Poacher. This also creates a very large gap between the midfielders and the striker.
As a result, the striker barely contributes to build-up play. The role feels almost exactly like a Poacher rather than a False 9, which makes attacking play very frustrating.
I’d like to know the following:
- Is the development team aware of this issue with the False 9 - Build-Up role?
- Is this movement intentional, or is it a problem with how the role is implemented?
- Are there any plans to fix this issue? If so, when can we expect an improvement?
I believe the key characteristic of a False 9 is for the striker to drop deeper, link up with midfielders, and actively participate in build-up play.
The current behaviour, where the striker stays high up alongside the opposition centre-backs, feels very different from what this role is supposed to do.
- I’d appreciate it if the development team could look into this issue and let us know whether a fix is planned.
I’ve also attached a pass map to show the issue more clearly. As you can see, the striker (No. 29) remains extremely high up the pitch instead of dropping into midfield. This creates a significant gap between the midfield and the forward line, which makes the False 9 - Build-Up role feel almost identical to a Poacher.
I sincerely hope this issue can be addressed in the next title update. Please consider fixing the striker’s positioning and movement so that the False 9 - Build-Up role works as intended. This is an important part of tactical gameplay, and I would really appreciate seeing it improved in the next update.
