Best Position
1
DC: Wide Center-Back-De
Strong heading and marking abilities.
Good anticipation and positioning.
Physical attributes support defensive roles.
2
DC: Central Defender-De
Solid tackling and positioning.
Decent composure and decisions.
Training Priorities
Marking
Improving marking will enhance defensive reliability.
Positioning
Better positioning will improve defensive awareness.
Strength
Increased strength will aid in physical duels.
Trait Suggestions
Plays Short Simple Passes
Enhances ball retention and distribution from the back.
Stays Back At All Times
Ensures defensive stability and reduces risk of being caught out of position.
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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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