Best Position
1
DC: Central Defender-Cover
Strong heading and marking abilities.
Good concentration and positioning.
Decent pace and acceleration for covering duties.
2
DC: No-Nonsense Centre-Back-Cover
Solid defensive attributes with a focus on clearing danger.
High determination and teamwork.
3
DC: Ball Playing Defender-Cover
Adequate passing and technique for initiating plays from the back.
Leadership qualities to organize the defense.
Training Priorities
Tackling
Improving tackling will enhance defensive reliability.
Strength
Increased strength will help in physical duels and aerial battles.
Stamina
Better stamina will allow for consistent performance throughout matches.
Trait Suggestions
Marks Opponent Tightly
Will improve defensive positioning and pressure on opponents.
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.
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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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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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