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DC: Ball Playing Defender-De
Strong defensive attributes such as Marking and Tackling.
High Composure and Concentration for playing out from the back.
Good Passing ability to initiate attacks.
Training Priorities
Positioning
Improving Positioning will enhance defensive reliability.
Strength
Increased Strength will help in physical duels.
Pace
Better Pace will improve recovery runs and defensive coverage.
Trait Suggestions
Brings Ball Out of Defence
Enhances ability to transition play from defense to attack.
Plays Short Simple Passes
Improves ball retention and distribution under pressure.
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Guides for this position
Tactical context for the CB: roles, partnerships, and the attribute floors that decide fit.
Player pairings
Centre-Back Pairings
Stopper-Cover, BPD-CD, two BPDs. How centre-back duties shape your defensive shape.
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Squad building
Reading FM Attributes for Tactical Fit
The 13/15/17 working tiers in FM, hidden attributes that scouting won't show, and the per-role priorities that actually matter.
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Squad building
Recruitment by Tactical Fit
Scout for system fit, not stat stars. The shortlist filters in FM that map to your tactic, and the role-attribute matrix to use.
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