This post consists of tactics for top teams
The standard tactic is a well balanced approach using both a higher than average tempo, width, mentality and d-line. We push forward as a unit, but leave the fullbacks behind at most of the time. In the more defensive version both wingers and the central MC is dropped back in the field, making it a 4141 instead, playing on the break and a narrower style with focus passing through the middle. The more attacking version is a very slow and patient approach to break down ultra defensive teams.
The players
The Defenders
Modern fullbacks are needed for this version. They have to have great movement, great defensive attributes and be able to setup a goal. The DCs should, as always at this level, be top quality and possess at least 13 in pace.
The Central midfielders
The MCright should be the better in attack, the MCleft in braking up attacks and the MCcentral should be the complete MC ( or DMC, DMC/AMC)
As an example playing with Liverpool, I would use "Mash-Alonso-Gerrard"
The Wingers
Wingforwards that push for goals and assist
The FC
At this level, using only one FC, he just has to be world class or one of the best in the league one is playing in. Players like Ibra, Benzema or Aguero will be perfect for this role, them being complete FCs with specific competence.But if playing with a top team outside the topnotch leagues in Europe, just make sure that he is "allround" with some specific competence.
Some more info
Set pieces - For the user to tweak as She or He wishes
OI - Common sense really but don't use any if you are unsure how the system works
Pitch sizes - XXXX
My result - Have over performed with various teams, both in EPL, Serie A and in Europe
Team talk - Its up to you but I would advice everyone to give the press conf. by themselves as the assistant manager sometimes could do with a bit of media training and lessons in man management.
Training regime - I like to give my players a boost in Off the ball, Positioning, decisions i.e The tactical areas.
This standard tactic is an attacking, patient and rather slow approach, playing on the break, Even if the focus is mixed and we play with normal width, the free roles makes it a great tactic stretching out the AI defence, especially opponents that play a more cautious counter attack against us, which when thinking of it most teams will do, us being a top team. This version also comes with a more defensive counter attack version to be used against teams attacking us. Finally, a more attacking version, using more width and tempo when pushing for a goal.Again, as in all these small sets, the Standard version is the main starting tactic for most games.
The players
The Defenders
Modern fullbacks are needed for this version. They have to have great movement, great defensive attributes and be able to setup a goal. The DCs should, as always at this level, be top quality and possess at least 13 in pace.
The Central midfielders
The MCr should be a more creative one and if he has a good long shots its even better. The MCl should be the better at breaking up attacks. At the highest level, I tend to go for 2 complete DMC/AMC, like DeRosi, etc.
The Wingers
Intelligent MR/L that can break up attacks rather than Wingforwards pushing goals. If playing with a topnotch team, finding a complete winger is the ultimate.
The FC
FCright should have the better movement and the FClft should be stronger. Feel free to add more creative freedom to the FCr if he is up for it
Some more info
Set pieces - For the user to tweak as She or He wishes
OI - Common sense really but don't use any if you are unsure how the system works
Pitch sizes - XXXX
My result - Have over performed with various teams, both in EPL, Serie A and in Europe
Team talk - Its up to you but I would advice everyone to give the press conf. by themselves as the assistant manager sometimes could do with a bit of media training and lessons in man management.
Training regime - I like to give my players a boost in Off the ball, Positioning, decisions i.e The tactical areas.
This standard tactic is an attacking, patient and rather slow approach, playing on the break using the pitch. Even if the focus is mixed and we play with normal width, the free roles makes it a great tactic stretching out the AI defence, especially opponents that play a more cautious counter attack against us, which when thinking of it most teams will do, us being a top team. This version also comes with a more defensive counter attack version to be used against teams attacking us. Finally, a more attacking version, using more width and slightly higher against teams sitting deep and parking the bus .Again, as in all these small sets, the Standard version is the main starting tactic for most games.
The players
The Defenders
Modern fullbacks are needed for this version. They have to have great movement, great defensive attributes and be able to setup a goal. The DCs should, as always at this level, be top quality and possess at least 13 in pace.
The Central midfielders
The DMC should( as in previous versions) be the complete hardworking DMC/MC. The MCs have very similar instructions and only in the more attacking version there is some difference between them in terms of the settings for crossings etc. The MCl have been given rarely here basically because he statistically is unlikely to be left footed so I ant him to stay central and not drift sideways. Due to this, the ML have crossing set to often but feel free to change these settings if you manage to get a great left footed MC and/or the ML is an in cutting winger
The Wingers
Complete Wingers that can both setup a goal and score them selves
The FC
Again, when playing with a lone FC, He should be a complete or average(9+) values in almost all stats combined with some extreme specific competence( like having 18+ in pace, agility and finishing)
Some more info
Set pieces - For the user to tweak as She or He wishes
OI - Common sense really but don't use any if you are unsure how the system works
Pitch sizes - XXXX
My result - Have over performed with various teams, both in EPL, Serie A and in Europe
Team talk - Its up to you but I would advice everyone to give the press conf. by themselves as the assistant manager sometimes could do with a bit of media training and lessons in man management.
Training regime - I like to give my players a boost in Off the ball, Positioning, decisions i.e The tactical areas.
This standard tactic is an attacking, patient and rather slow approach, playing on the break using the pitch, the free roles makes it a great tactic stretching out the AI defence, especially opponents that play a more cautious counter attack against us, which when thinking of it most teams will do, us being a top team. This version also comes with a more defensive counter attack version to be used against teams attacking us, wher ethe AMC dropps into MCc and the MCc dropp into DMC. Finally, a more attacking version, using more width and slightly higher against teams sitting deep and parking the bus .Again, as in all these small sets, the Standard version is the main starting tactic for most games.
The players
The Defenders
Modern fullbacks are needed for this version. They have to have great movement, great defensive attributes and be able to setup a goal. The DCs should, as always at this level, be top quality and possess at least 13 in pace.
The 4 Central midfielders
As in all these tactics, I prefer using a deep dropping MC that is creative and hardworking, here he plays in MCc and in the defensive version as the DMC. The MCright and MCleft should be competent in playing as wingers, not by position but by skills( being able to dribble and cross). IN the AMC role, I prefer a Box2Box but if playing as topnotch team, you could use a player without any defensive skills at all.
The FC
The FCleft should be strong and complete and the FCright should have great movement.
Some more info
Set pieces - For the user to tweak as She or He wishes
OI - Common sense really but don't use any if you are unsure how the system works
Pitch sizes - XXXX
My result - Have over performed with various teams, both in EPL, and in Europe
Team talk - Its up to you but I would advice everyone to give the press conf. by themselves as the assistant manager sometimes could do with a bit of media training and lessons in man management.
Training regime - I like to give my players a boost in Off the ball, Positioning, decisions i.e The tactical areas.
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The standard tactic is a well balanced approach using both a higher than average tempo, width, mentality and d-line. We play very tight at the back and the AI will trouble finding space between our midfield and defence. It uses 2 Defensive DMC/MC and 2 more attacking MCs or AMCs that should be competent in delivering crosses. The more attacking version is a slower and wider approach in with the 2 FCs predominately stay central but in the more Defensive version they go wide - almost like having the side-arrows from FM08 - running onto the ball ion quick and direct counterattacks.
The players
The Defenders
Modern fullbacks are needed for this version. They have to have great movement, great defensive attributes, be able to setup a goal and are the likely to be difference between success and failure. The DCs should, as always at this level, be top quality and possess at least 13 in pace.
The First Block of midfielders, The DMCs
Intelligent and hardworking. If one of them have higher than average Ariel ability its a huge plus.
The Second Block of midfielders, The MCs
Should be competent in both finishing and be able to deliver a cross as they go wide in the more attacking versions. I have used both AMC/FCL and MCR here with great success.
The FC
I prefer using 2 more or less complete players here but the main point is that they are intelligent and possess great movement. Train them in Tactics and Attack.
Some more info
Set pieces - For the user to tweak as She or He wishes
OI - Common sense really but don't use any if you are unsure how the system works
Pitch sizes - XXXX
My result - Have over performed with Liverpool and Aston Villa
Team talk - Its up to you but I would advice everyone to give the press conf. by themselves as the assistant manager sometimes could do with a bit of media training and lessons in man management.
Training regime - I like to give my players a boost in Off the ball, Positioning, decisions i.e The tactical areas.
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This standard tactic is an attacking, patient and rather slow approach, playing on the break. The tactic is based on the 442 form post 3.Even if the focus is mixed and we play with normal width, the free roles makes it a great tactic stretching out the AI defence, especially opponents that play a more cautious counter attack against us, which when thinking of it most teams will do, us being a top team. This version also comes with a more defensive counter attack version to be used against teams attacking us. Finally, a more attacking version, using more width and tempo when pushing for a goal.Again, as in all these small sets, the Standard version is the main starting tactic for most games.
The players
The Defenders
Generally, the same as in the other tactics for top teams i.e. .Modern
left fullback are needed for this version They have to have great movement, great defensive attributes, be able to setup a goal and are the likely to be difference between success and failure. The DC should, as always at this level, be top quality and possess at least 13 in pace.
The DMC and the MC
The DMC should be a creative and hardworking DMC and the MC should be a box2box MC. Again, using Liverpool, I would have Gerrard in MC and Alonso/Mash in DMC.
The AML and the MR
The AML should be a in cutting winger, able to both score, create space and setup the FC and AMC. The MR should be more in the likes of a classical winger and needs pace and crossing abilities.
The AMC
A supporting FC or AMC move great movement.
The FC
Complete FC or Strong Target man
Some more info
Set pieces - For the user to tweak as She or He wishes
OI - Common sense really but don't use any if you are unsure how the system works
Pitch sizes - XXXX
My result - Have over performed with Liverpool and Aston Villa
Team talk - Its up to you but I would advice everyone to give the press conf. by themselves as the assistant manager sometimes could do with a bit of media training and lessons in man management.
Training regime - I like to give my players a boost in Off the ball, Positioning, decisions i.e The tactical areas.