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Training Priorities
Improving passing will enhance his ability to distribute the ball effectively.
Better anticipation will improve his defensive positioning and interception.
Increased strength will help him in physical duels and maintaining possession.
Trait Suggestions
This trait will complement his box-to-box role by encouraging forward runs.
Enhances his ability to link up play and maintain possession in midfield.
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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.