
Improving Positioning will enhance defensive reliability.
Increased Strength will help in physical duels.
Better Pace will improve recovery runs and defensive coverage.
Enhances ability to transition play from defense to attack.
Improves ball retention and distribution under pressure.
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.