
Improving strength will enhance physical duels and aerial ability.
Better positioning will improve defensive reliability and anticipation.
Enhanced marking will increase effectiveness in one-on-one situations.
This trait will improve ball retention and distribution from the back.
Focusing on defensive duties rather than attacking contributions.
Tactical context for the CB: roles, partnerships, and the attribute floors that decide fit.
Stopper-Cover, BPD-CD, two BPDs. How centre-back duties shape your defensive shape.
The 13/15/17 working tiers in FM, hidden attributes that scouting won't show, and the per-role priorities that actually matter.
Scout for system fit, not stat stars. The shortlist filters in FM that map to your tactic, and the role-attribute matrix to use.