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Training Priorities
Improving Pace would enhance his ability to close down opponents quickly and support counter-attacks.
Better Agility would improve his ability to maneuver in tight spaces and react to changes in play.
Enhancing Passing would increase his effectiveness in transitioning play from defense to attack.
Trait Suggestions
This trait would allow him to initiate plays from deeper positions, utilizing his passing skills.
This would enable him to control the pace of the game, making use of his vision and decision-making.
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Guides for this position
Tactical context for the CDM: roles, partnerships, and the attribute floors that decide fit.
Midfield Pairs in 4-2-3-1 and 4-4-2
Double pivots and flat pairs in 4-2-3-1 and 4-4-2: when each pairing works, when it collapses, and the AMC unicorn that rescues both.
Midfield Trios
Holder, runner, creator: the role distribution rule for three-man midfields, the AMC variants, and the antipatterns that break them.
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.