EA released FIFA 22 on 1 October 2021 with Kylian Mbappe on the cover, and it is the penultimate game to carry the FIFA name before FIFA 23 closed the series and EA Sports FC took over. The marketing headline was HyperMotion, machine learning trained on 11v11 motion capture, and PC did not get it: the Windows build shipped on the older engine that PlayStation 4 and Xbox One received. What PC did get was the rewritten goalkeeper system, Explosive Sprint, True Ball Physics and Composed Ball Control. Two things matter before you buy: EA pulled FIFA 22 from Steam in September 2023, and EA retired its online services on 4 November 2024, so Ultimate Team, Division Rivals and Pro Clubs no longer function.
Your choice of equipment defines your damage output and playstyle. This guide ranks every major option, explains what makes each one strong, and tells you which builds they pair best with.
Equipment Rankings
| Equipment | Tier | Best For | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skilled Bridge | S | Beating a defender who has already committed to a tackle in a one-on-one | One of the four skill moves added in FIFA 22 and available to any player with a four-star skill rating. |
| Four-Touch Turn | A | Turning out of pressure in midfield when a defender is tight behind you | Also new in FIFA 22 and also four-star. |
| Scoop Turn Fake | A | Punishing aggressive defenders who lunge at the first sign of a turn | The third four-star addition. |
| First-Time Spin | B | Receiving with your back to goal on a five-star skiller and turning immediately | The five-star skill move introduced in FIFA 22, so only players with the full skill rating can perform it. |
| Drag Back | B | Escaping a tackle with any player, including centre backs and defensive midfielders | A two-star move available to almost the entire game, and the most reliable skill in FIFA 22 because it needs no special player. |
S-Tier: Skilled Bridge
One of the four skill moves added in FIFA 22 and available to any player with a four-star skill rating. It knocks the ball past a defender on one side while the player goes the other, which beats a committed slide tackle cleanly.
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Tier | S |
| Best For | Beating a defender who has already committed to a tackle in a one-on-one |
| Key Mechanic | HyperMotion skipped the PC version |
| Recommended Role | Cut Inside winger |
How to get it: Available from mid-game onward. See our walkthrough for the exact progression point.
Best builds using Skilled Bridge: Pairs naturally with Cut Inside winger thanks to how their stat scaling lines up.
A-Tier: Four-Touch Turn
Also new in FIFA 22 and also four-star. Four quick touches turn the player through a tight arc without losing much ground, which is the tool for escaping pressure with your back to goal rather than for beating a man in space.
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Tier | A |
| Best For | Turning out of pressure in midfield when a defender is tight behind you |
| Key Mechanic | Goalkeeper rewrite |
| Recommended Role | Stay Back defensive midfielder |
How to get it: Accessible in the early-to-mid game. Check our maps guide for the location.
Best builds using Four-Touch Turn: Pairs naturally with Stay Back defensive midfielder thanks to how their stat scaling lines up.
A-Tier: Scoop Turn Fake
The third four-star addition. It sells a scoop turn and then abandons it, which drags a defender's momentum one way while the ball goes the other. It works best against opponents who react to your first touch rather than waiting.
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Tier | A |
| Best For | Punishing aggressive defenders who lunge at the first sign of a turn |
| Key Mechanic | Explosive Sprint |
| Recommended Role | Get In Behind striker |
How to get it: Accessible in the early-to-mid game. Check our maps guide for the location.
Best builds using Scoop Turn Fake: Pairs naturally with Get In Behind striker thanks to how their stat scaling lines up.
B-Tier: First-Time Spin
The five-star skill move introduced in FIFA 22, so only players with the full skill rating can perform it. It applies a spin on the first touch as the ball arrives, which lets you receive and turn in one motion instead of two.
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Tier | B |
| Best For | Receiving with your back to goal on a five-star skiller and turning immediately |
| Key Mechanic | The pre-rebrand chemistry system |
| Recommended Role | Come Short playmaker |
How to get it: Found in later areas. Our walkthrough covers when you can access this.
Best builds using First-Time Spin: Pairs naturally with Come Short playmaker thanks to how their stat scaling lines up.
B-Tier: Drag Back
A two-star move available to almost the entire game, and the most reliable skill in FIFA 22 because it needs no special player. It pulls the ball backward out of a tackle and buys the half second the rewritten defending AI does not give you for free.
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Tier | B |
| Best For | Escaping a tackle with any player, including centre backs and defensive midfielders |
| Key Mechanic | Online services retired |
| Recommended Role | Overlap full back |
How to get it: Found in later areas. Our walkthrough covers when you can access this.
Best builds using Drag Back: Pairs naturally with Overlap full back thanks to how their stat scaling lines up.
Equipment Progression Path
The order you should acquire equipment as you progress:
- Starting gear → Enough to clear Create a Club in Manager Career
- Four-Touch Turn → Your first real upgrade, available early
- Scoop Turn Fake → Mid-game upgrade with good scaling
- Skilled Bridge → Best-in-slot, aim for this by late game
- Upgrade to max → The power spike from max upgrades is enormous
Equipment Tips
- Always upgrade your primary equipment before diversifying. One strong option beats three mediocre ones.
- Match your equipment to your build's stat priorities for maximum scaling.
- Check what you are buying before you install. EA retired FIFA 22 online services on 4 November 2024 and delisted the game from Steam in September 2023, so Ultimate Team, Division Rivals, FUT Champions, Pro Clubs and online seasons are all gone.
- Check our tier list for how equipment rankings affect overall build effectiveness.
More FIFA 22 Guides
- FIFA 22 FIFA 22 Overview
- FIFA 22 Best Builds
- FIFA 22 Tier List
- FIFA 22 Walkthrough
- FIFA 22 Beginner's Guide
- FIFA 22 Tips & Tricks
- FIFA 22 Combat Guide
- FIFA 22 Boss Guide
- FIFA 22 Maps & Locations
- FIFA 22 Crafting Guide
- FIFA 22 Classes & Characters
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