Best EA FC 27 cards with 1v1 Close Down
The best EA FC 27 cards with the 1v1 Close Down PlayStyle or 1v1 Close Down+, ranked by meta rating, with live prices.
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1v1 Close Down is a Goalkeeping PlayStyle. It gives unique reflex and anticipation save animations, a faster rush speed when you come off your line, and a better read of close shot trajectories. In FC 27, 96 cards carry it, and every one of them is a GK.
This is a PlayStyle for keepers who spend games facing breakaways and one-on-ones. The faster rush closes the angle before the striker can settle, and the improved read helps on close shots. At the top of the ranking are Thibaut Courtois (90 GK, Gold), Peter Schmeichel (89, Base Icon) and Edwin van der Sar (88, Base Icon). Oliver Kahn is rated 91 and sits #5, and Gregor Kobel (87, Gold) sits #4.
Worth looking for if you play Rivals or Champions and concede a lot of one-on-ones. Pick a keeper from the list by rating and card type.
Questions about 1v1 Close Down
- What does the 1v1 Close Down PlayStyle do?
- It adds unique reflex and anticipation save animations, a higher rush speed and a better read of close shot trajectories.
- Which positions have 1v1 Close Down in FC 27?
- Only goalkeepers: all 96 cards that carry it are GK.
- Which card ranks first for 1v1 Close Down?
- Thibaut Courtois (90 GK, Gold) ranks #1 by meta rating, ahead of Peter Schmeichel (89) and Edwin van der Sar (88).


























































