Hello everybody
This is a crossposting from the sigames forum, hope you don't mind.
Introduction (skip this if you're not interested in boring talk about style and philosophy. Read if you have nothing better to do)
By now you probably already know about my preferred style of play, but if not let me briefly explain some of it's features.
I'm always looking for a high-paced game centered around short and easy passes. While I like Barca's passing scope, I think that their slow build-up play is not the ultimate in aesthetic playing. I want my team to keep the short passing approach, but infuel it with a more direct, more energetical way towards the opponents goal. So in a way you could say it is a mixture between J?rgen Klopp's and Lucien Favre's philosophy of direct attacking, and Barcelona's tiki-taka. I'm of the believe that possession isn't helpful per se (at least not if you're not after a 0-0, which I'm clearly not
). Possession is helpful in dangerous areas, and that's where we want to go immediately once we have the ball.
In the defensive phase it's the other way round: we want the ball out of dangerous areas (the penalty box and the space in front of it), and regain possession as quickly as possible. To press as a whole team is the key factor here. There should be two players immediately pressing the one with the ball, while the other players should block the nearest passing options.
Taken together this makes up for what I think is beautiful football.
Some results (here comes the music. Look at this if you're at least moderately interested in this tactic)
I'm a bit of a slow player, so I haven't loads of results to share. But present results have been so encouraging that I decided to release the tactic. And I'll keep you updated regularly on my progress.
My striker is scoring a lot
The formation (the picture tells a lot, but some additional info is provided too)
The formation is a 5-2-3/5-4-1 with very attacking fullbacks providing the width (they are jointly leading the charts with most assists in my save) and two inside forwards putting on pressure on the opponents defense. The DC in the middle is a retreated DM really. He is a stopper instructed to press heavily, so he's happy to step out of the d-line to attack the ball carrier and preventing long shots if the attack comes through the middle. When it comes from the flank, the extra man in the defense means that the DCL/DCR can step closer to the wingback, supporting him and tighten up the defense there.
What players do you need? (now that's important. Look here if you want to know whether your squad can play this tactic)
Gk: We're playing a high d-line, so look out for a sweeper keeper.
DCL/DCR: these are two standard DCs. They need to be pacey if possible because of the high d-line. For the offside trap to work they need good mental stats.
DC center: he's a stopper, told to step out of the d-line and put pressure on the opponents. He needs to be able to pass, as he will be supporting your midfield duo when in possession. Players who can play DC and DM are good here. Hummels is the perfect man for the job.
WBs: they are attacking, so look for energetic players who can run up and down all the time. Lichtsteiner would be a good example.
MCr: he's a ball winning midfielder who should be able to play simple passes fast. Nothing fancy here.
MCl: your deep lying playmaker. Needs creativity as he will spray passes, create chances etc. Should be able to defend as well.
AMl/AMr: these are pretty staight inside forwards.
ST: a deep lying forward. You might be tempted to play any striker here, but reay make the effort to find a player suited to the role. I bought Axel Witsel (a midfielder) who has the right stats for the role and retrained him. And he is incredible in this position. So, again: look out for a deep lying forward specifically.
Generally your players should have good technical stats (passing, first touch) to be able to play the high tempo required. Off the ball and positioning are important too.
Finally, the tactic download
I hope you enjoy, and don't only get good results but a pleasing style of football as well. Please report back how it is working for you.
This is a crossposting from the sigames forum, hope you don't mind.
Introduction (skip this if you're not interested in boring talk about style and philosophy. Read if you have nothing better to do)
By now you probably already know about my preferred style of play, but if not let me briefly explain some of it's features.
I'm always looking for a high-paced game centered around short and easy passes. While I like Barca's passing scope, I think that their slow build-up play is not the ultimate in aesthetic playing. I want my team to keep the short passing approach, but infuel it with a more direct, more energetical way towards the opponents goal. So in a way you could say it is a mixture between J?rgen Klopp's and Lucien Favre's philosophy of direct attacking, and Barcelona's tiki-taka. I'm of the believe that possession isn't helpful per se (at least not if you're not after a 0-0, which I'm clearly not
). Possession is helpful in dangerous areas, and that's where we want to go immediately once we have the ball.In the defensive phase it's the other way round: we want the ball out of dangerous areas (the penalty box and the space in front of it), and regain possession as quickly as possible. To press as a whole team is the key factor here. There should be two players immediately pressing the one with the ball, while the other players should block the nearest passing options.
Taken together this makes up for what I think is beautiful football.
Some results (here comes the music. Look at this if you're at least moderately interested in this tactic)
I'm a bit of a slow player, so I haven't loads of results to share. But present results have been so encouraging that I decided to release the tactic. And I'll keep you updated regularly on my progress.
My striker is scoring a lot
The formation (the picture tells a lot, but some additional info is provided too)
The formation is a 5-2-3/5-4-1 with very attacking fullbacks providing the width (they are jointly leading the charts with most assists in my save) and two inside forwards putting on pressure on the opponents defense. The DC in the middle is a retreated DM really. He is a stopper instructed to press heavily, so he's happy to step out of the d-line to attack the ball carrier and preventing long shots if the attack comes through the middle. When it comes from the flank, the extra man in the defense means that the DCL/DCR can step closer to the wingback, supporting him and tighten up the defense there.
What players do you need? (now that's important. Look here if you want to know whether your squad can play this tactic)
Gk: We're playing a high d-line, so look out for a sweeper keeper.
DCL/DCR: these are two standard DCs. They need to be pacey if possible because of the high d-line. For the offside trap to work they need good mental stats.
DC center: he's a stopper, told to step out of the d-line and put pressure on the opponents. He needs to be able to pass, as he will be supporting your midfield duo when in possession. Players who can play DC and DM are good here. Hummels is the perfect man for the job.
WBs: they are attacking, so look for energetic players who can run up and down all the time. Lichtsteiner would be a good example.
MCr: he's a ball winning midfielder who should be able to play simple passes fast. Nothing fancy here.
MCl: your deep lying playmaker. Needs creativity as he will spray passes, create chances etc. Should be able to defend as well.
AMl/AMr: these are pretty staight inside forwards.
ST: a deep lying forward. You might be tempted to play any striker here, but reay make the effort to find a player suited to the role. I bought Axel Witsel (a midfielder) who has the right stats for the role and retrained him. And he is incredible in this position. So, again: look out for a deep lying forward specifically.
Generally your players should have good technical stats (passing, first touch) to be able to play the high tempo required. Off the ball and positioning are important too.
Finally, the tactic download
I hope you enjoy, and don't only get good results but a pleasing style of football as well. Please report back how it is working for you.
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