FC 27 Road to the Knockouts: Bellingham 91 or Dembélé 91 - which one to get
If you take one Road to the Knockouts card, make it Bellingham 91 - a CAM who also helps win the ball back. Dembélé 91 is the better pick when you want a striker who beats defenders one on one, and Pedri 91 suits a team that builds play through midfield.
In short
- Bellingham and Pedri together Both play in LALIGA, so you can line them up side by side in midfield without losing chemistry.
- Dembélé for Ligue 1 A PSG striker who is at his best with the ball at his feet, not in physical battles with centre-backs.
- Cards for every line Beyond the attackers, the promo also has a Serie A centre-back, a LALIGA right-back and a Premier League goalkeeper.
Key Road to the Knockouts cards
Bellingham
Real Madrid · LALIGAHe plays CAM, and defending 80 is rare for an attacking midfielder. He helps win the ball back after you lose it, so a one-CAM formation does not leave the middle exposed. Francisco Conceição from the same promo gives you attack only in that slot.
Dembélé
Paris Saint-Germain · Ligue 1Up front, dribbling 94 lets him take on defenders on his own once the ball is at his feet. If you want a striker for physical battles in the box, the stronger Lukaku from this promo is the better fit.
Pedri
FC Barcelona · LALIGAAt CM this is a playmaker card: passing 91 lets him switch play and open defences with through balls. Aitana Bonmatí plays for the same Barcelona, but Pedri is the one to pick for running your build-up.
Díaz
FC Bayern München · BundesligaA Bayern left midfielder with dribbling 90 - take him when your team runs through the Bundesliga and you want to beat full-backs down the left.
Aitana Bonmatí
FC Barcelona · Liga FBarcelona midfielder for a Liga F team. Dribbling 90 lets her keep the ball under pressure before she plays it on.
Chawinga
Plays LW with pace 95, so she rarely loses a race for a ball played into space.
Hasegawa
Manchester City · WSLIn the CDM role she builds more than she breaks up play: passing 89 lets her start attacks from the edge of her own box. Her chemistry comes through Manchester City and the WSL.
Gravenberch
Liverpool · Premier LeagueLiverpool's holding midfielder for a Premier League team. Physical 83 helps him in midfield duels, and if you prefer a passing CDM, the promo has Hasegawa.
Marcos Llorente
Atlético de Madrid · LALIGAAt RB, pace 92 lets him keep up with fast opposition wingers. He fits a team built on Atlético or on LALIGA as a whole.
How to get the Road to the Knockouts cards
The cards from this promo come through SBCs and objectives.
Cheaper cards worth knowing
| Card | Club | Strength |
|---|---|---|
| 88Bastoni CB | A centre-back for a Serie A team, and defending 88 is what he brings when winning the ball. | |
| 88Karchaoui RM | Paris Saint-Germain | PSG's right midfielder. Defending 81 helps when your right flank also has to track back. |
| 87Francisco Conceição CAM | Juventus | A Juventus CAM with dribbling 89, good for Serie A when your playmaker has to beat players in a crowded area outside the box. |
| 87Doku LW | Manchester City | Manchester City's winger with pace 92, a pick for quick counters. |
| 87Rafael Leão LW | Galatasaray | A Galatasaray wide man: pace 94 helps when you break quickly from defence. |
| 87Lukaku ST | Fenerbahçe | A Fenerbahçe ST with shooting 88 - an option up front when finishing in the box matters most. |
| 87Thompson LM | Chelsea | Shooting 83 is a lot for an LM. A Chelsea and WSL option when you want your wide player to finish moves too. |
| 86De Cuyper LM | Brighton & Hove Albion | At LM for Brighton, and defending 81 gives that side extra cover. |
| 86Zambo Anguissa CM | Napoli | Physical 86 helps him win the ball, so he partners a playmaker well in a Napoli or Serie A midfield. |
| 86Lammens GK | Manchester United | Manchester United's goalkeeper with reflexes 87, a reliable option between the posts for a Premier League team. |
What players say
- One player points to strong hype around the Loïs Openda SBC, a card outside this list, and asks followers whether they plan to do it.
- One player is disappointed that the Road to the Knockouts Rafael Leão comes without any shooting PlayStyles.
- One player calls the whole promo broken, without saying whether that means overpowered cards or bugs.
Verdict: what to buy
Frequently asked questions
When did Road to the Knockouts start in FC 27?
The promo went live on 6 November 2026 at 18:00 UTC.
Which Road to the Knockouts cards have the highest rating?
Three cards are rated 91: Bellingham, Dembélé and Pedri.
Is there a goalkeeper in Road to the Knockouts?
Yes, the GK card in this promo is Lammens.
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