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DC: Central Defender-De
Strong tackling and marking abilities.
Good leadership and teamwork skills.
Solid physical attributes for a central defender.
Training Priorities
Positioning
Improving positioning will enhance defensive reliability.
Pace
Increased pace will help in dealing with fast attackers.
Composure
Better composure will aid in making calm decisions under pressure.
Trait Suggestions
Marks Opponent Tightly
Will improve defensive marking and reduce opponent's space.
Plays Short Simple Passes
Enhances ball retention and distribution from the back.
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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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