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    Mathías Villasanti profile photo

    Mathías Villasanti

    DM • Ball Winning Midfielder • Defend
    Strong tackling and marking abilities.
    High work rate and teamwork make him effective in defensive roles.
    CDM28 yrs
    €52.0M
    Key Attributes
    GrêmioParaguay
    Fernando Kangila profile photo

    Fernando Kangila

    AML • Winger • Attack
    High Dribbling and Technique make him effective in taking on defenders.
    Strong Passing and Crossing abilities support creating chances from wide areas.
    LAM16 yrs
    €40.0M
    Key Attributes
    Tries Tricks
    FC NantesFrance, Angola
    Trevor Parkins profile photo

    Trevor Parkins

    DC • Central Defender • Defend
    Strong defensive attributes such as Marking and Tackling.
    High Jumping Reach and Strength make him effective in aerial duels.
    CB18 yrs
    €54.0M
    Key Attributes
    ChelseaJAM
    Charlie Birch profile photo

    Charlie Birch

    DL • Full-Back • Support
    Strong crossing and dribbling abilities for overlapping runs.
    Solid defensive attributes like marking and tackling.
    LB22 yrs
    €20K
    Key Attributes
    WoodfordEnglish
    Rhys Gunton profile photo

    Rhys Gunton

    MC • Central Midfielder • Attack
    Strong passing and vision for creating plays
    Good stamina and work rate for box-to-box movement
    CM17 yrs
    €26K
    Key Attributes
    WoodfordIrish
    Richard Finch profile photo

    Richard Finch

    AMR • Winger • Support
    High Corners attribute enhances crossing ability.
    Good Dribbling and Technique for taking on defenders.
    RAM16 yrs
    €55K
    Key Attributes
    Gets Crowd Going
    WoodfordEnglish
    Andrew Fowell profile photo

    Andrew Fowell

    MC • Mezzala • Attack
    Strong technical attributes like Dribbling and Passing.
    Good mental attributes such as Vision and Off the Ball.
    CM16 yrs
    €3K
    Key Attributes
    Plays One-TwosDictates Tempo
    WoodfordEnglish
    Andrew Fowell profile photo

    Andrew Fowell

    MC • Mezzala • Attack
    Strong technical skills such as Dribbling and Passing.
    Good mental attributes like Vision and Off the Ball.
    CM16 yrs
    €3K
    Key Attributes
    Plays One-TwosDictates Tempo
    WoodfordEnglish
    Paul Gatland profile photo

    Paul Gatland

    DM • Ball Winning Midfielder • Defend
    Strong tackling and marking abilities.
    Good physical attributes like stamina and strength.
    CDM16 yrs
    €2K
    Key Attributes
    Plays Short Simple Passes
    WoodfordEnglish
    Alan Ledwedge profile photo

    Alan Ledwedge

    DC • Central Defender • Defend
    Strong tackling and marking attributes make him effective in defensive situations.
    Good positioning and anticipation help in reading the game and intercepting passes.
    CB16 yrs
    €24K
    Key Attributes
    Marks Opponent TightlyStays Back At All Times
    WoodfordEnglish
    Nico Neidhart profile photo

    Nico Neidhart

    DR • Full Back • Support
    Strong tackling and marking abilities.
    Good crossing and passing for support play.
    RB29 yrs
    €400K
    Key Attributes
    FC RostockGER
    Vitalie Becker profile photo

    Vitalie Becker

    DL • Complete Wing-Back • Support
    Strong tackling and marking abilities make him effective defensively.
    Good crossing and passing skills support attacking plays.
    LB19 yrs
    €200K
    Key Attributes
    Schalke 04 IIGER
    Andrew Fowell profile photo

    Andrew Fowell

    MC • Mezzala • Attack
    Strong technical skills like Passing and Technique.
    Good mental attributes such as Decisions and Vision.
    CM16 yrs
    €24K
    Key Attributes
    Plays One-TwosDictates Tempo
    WoodfordEnglish
    Malcolm Pringle profile photo

    Malcolm Pringle

    ST • Poacher • Attack
    High Finishing and Off the Ball make him effective in goal-scoring positions.
    Good Composure and First Touch aid in converting chances.
    ST16 yrs
    €24K
    Key Attributes
    Places ShotsLikes To Try To Beat Offside Trap
    WoodfordEnglish
    Louis Spraggon profile photo

    Louis Spraggon

    ST • Poacher • Attack
    High Finishing and Composure make him effective in front of goal.
    Good Off the Ball movement helps him find space in the box.
    ST21 yrs
    €140K
    Key Attributes
    WoodfordEnglish
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    Alan Ledwedge

    DC • Central Defender • Defend
    Strong defensive attributes
    Good tactical awareness
    CB16 yrs
    €45K
    Key Attributes
    Marks Opponent TightlyStays Back At All Times
    WoodfordEnglish
    Marc Overmars profile photo

    Marc Overmars

    AML • Winger • Attack
    High Dribbling and Crossing make him effective on the wing.
    Strong Acceleration and Pace allow him to beat defenders.
    LM24 yrs
    €17.0M
    Key Attributes
    Gets Forward Whenever Possible
    Paris Saint-GermainDutch
    Clarence Seedorf profile photo

    Clarence Seedorf

    AMC • Advanced Playmaker • Support
    High Passing and Vision make him ideal for creating chances.
    Strong Technique and First Touch enhance his playmaking abilities.
    CM21 yrs
    €10.5M
    Key Attributes
    Tries Killer Balls OftenShoots From Distance
    Paris Saint-GermainDutch
    Luis Enrique profile photo

    Luis Enrique

    ST • Pressing Forward • Attack
    Strong Off the Ball movement and Work Rate make him effective in pressing and creating space.
    Good Finishing and Heading abilities support his role as a forward.
    RAM27 yrs
    €9.5M
    Key Attributes
    Gets Forward Whenever Possible
    Paris Saint-GermainSpanish
    Luis Enrique profile photo

    Luis Enrique

    AMR • Inside Forward • Attack
    Strong dribbling and flair make him effective cutting inside.
    Good finishing and technique support attacking play.
    RAM27 yrs
    €9.5M
    Key Attributes
    Gets Forward Whenever Possible
    Paris Saint-GermainSpanish
    Nicolás Romero profile photo

    Nicolás Romero

    DC • Wide Centre-Back • Defend
    Strong tackling and marking abilities.
    Good physical attributes like strength and jumping reach.
    CB21 yrs
    €26.0M
    Key Attributes
    Dives Into TacklesRefrains From Taking Long ShotsDiscuss New Trait
    FC PortoARG
    Nathan Freckleton profile photo

    Nathan Freckleton

    AML • Winger • Support
    Strong crossing ability for delivering balls into the box.
    Good dribbling and first touch to maintain possession on the wing.
    LAM19 yrs
    €22K
    Key Attributes
    WoodfordEnglish
    Malcolm Pringle profile photo

    Malcolm Pringle

    ST • Poacher • Attack
    High goal-scoring ability
    Strong positioning in attacking areas
    ST16 yrs
    €20K
    Key Attributes
    Places ShotsLikes To Try To Beat Offside Trap
    WoodfordEnglish
    Malcolm Pringle profile photo

    Malcolm Pringle

    ST • Poacher • Attack
    High goal-scoring ability
    Strong positioning in attacking areas
    ST16 yrs
    €20K
    Key Attributes
    Places ShotsLikes To Try To Beat Offside Trap
    WoodfordEnglish
    Sindre Walle Egeli profile photo

    Sindre Walle Egeli

    AMR • Inside Forward • Support
    Strong dribbling and finishing make him effective cutting inside.
    Good off the ball movement supports attacking runs.
    RAM18 yrs
    €9.0M
    Key Attributes
    IpswichNorwegian
    Unknown Player profile photo

    Unknown Player

    ST • Poacher • Attack
    High Finishing and Composure make him effective in front of goal.
    Good Off the Ball movement to find space in attacking areas.
    ST22 yrs
    Free Agent
    Key Attributes
    AS Sala ConsilinaPortuguese
    Augusto Spina profile photo

    Augusto Spina

    DC • Ball Playing Defender • Defend
    Strong heading and marking abilities
    Good anticipation and positioning
    CB22 yrs
    €28.0M
    Key Attributes
    Stays Back At All TimesRuns With Ball RarelyRefrains From Taking Long Shots
    MilanItaly
    Jeremiah Parrett profile photo

    Jeremiah Parrett

    DC • Ball Playing Defender • Defend
    Excellent marking and positioning make him a defensive asset.
    Strong heading and jumping reach enhance aerial ability.
    CB25 yrs
    €31.0M
    Key Attributes
    Refrains From Taking Long ShotsDiscusses New Contract
    Bayern MünchenEngland
    José Manuel Company profile photo

    José Manuel Company

    DM • Segundo Volante • Support
    High Stamina and Work Rate for box-to-box movement
    Excellent Passing and Vision for playmaking
    CDM25 yrs
    €88.0M
    Key Attributes
    Dictates TempoTries Long Range PassesRuns With Ball Rarely
    Bayern MünchenESP
    Gabriel Höger profile photo

    Gabriel Höger

    AMR • Winger • Support
    Excellent crossing ability (18) for delivering balls into the box.
    High dribbling (17) and agility (20) for taking on defenders.
    RAM25 yrs
    €79.0M
    Key Attributes
    Does Not Dive Into TacklesDiscusses New IdeasRuns With Ball Down Right
    Bayern MünchenGER
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    Pick a position, read the role theory first

    The cards above are uploaded player profiles. If you're trying to figure out which role a player should be playing (or which type of player your tactic actually needs), start with the articles below. Each bucket links to the guides that explain the role distribution, the pairings that work, and the antipatterns that don't. Recent community uploads in each position are listed underneath.

    Centre-backs

    Stopper, Cover, BPD: every back four is a triangulation between aggression, recovery, and progression. Pairings here decide how high your line can hold and whether you keep clean sheets against pace.

    Player pairings

    Centre-Back Pairings

    Stopper-Cover, BPD-CD, two BPDs. How centre-back duties shape your defensive shape.

    12 min readRead
    Foundations

    Defensive Line and Line of Engagement

    The pairing rule for Defensive Line and Line of Engagement, all 9 combinations, and the gap that costs goals.

    12 min readRead
    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.

    12 min readRead
    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.

    12 min readRead
    Recent centre-backs from the community
    • Semir Salahovic — Sassuolo
    • Matteo Rosati — Galatasaray
    • Sergio Ramos — Slavia
    • Martin Harrison — Millwall
    Browse all (77) centre-backs

    Full-backs and wing-backs

    The position whose duty changes the entire shape of the team. Attacking full-backs turn 4-4-2 into 2-4-4 in possession; defensive full-backs let your front three stay aggressive without leaving the centre-backs alone.

    Player pairings

    Full-Back and Winger Pairings

    Overlap, underlap, IF + attacking WB. The same-channel rule for full-back and winger pairings, and the cases where it doesn't apply.

    12 min readRead
    Foundations

    Wing Play vs Central Play

    Build through the wide areas or through the middle? A working framework for picking the right one for your squad.

    10 min readRead

    Defensive midfielders

    Anchor, Half-Back, DLP, Regista, BWM. Each one solves a different problem and creates a different gap. Pick the wrong one and your back four has nobody screening them.

    Player pairings

    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.

    12 min readRead
    Player pairings

    Midfield Trios

    Holder, runner, creator: the role distribution rule for three-man midfields, the AMC variants, and the antipatterns that break them.

    12 min readRead

    Central midfielders

    The role that does the most invisible work. Box-to-Box, Mezzala, Carrilero, Roaming Playmaker: the right pick depends on what the players around them are doing as much as the player's own attributes.

    Player pairings

    Midfield Trios

    Holder, runner, creator: the role distribution rule for three-man midfields, the AMC variants, and the antipatterns that break them.

    12 min readRead
    Player pairings

    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.

    12 min readRead

    Attacking midfielders

    The number ten lives in the half-space behind the striker. Trequartista, Enganche, Shadow Striker, AP: each variant trades creativity for off-ball discipline differently, and your midfield pivot has to pick up the slack accordingly.

    Player pairings

    Midfield Trios

    Holder, runner, creator: the role distribution rule for three-man midfields, the AMC variants, and the antipatterns that break them.

    12 min readRead
    Player pairings

    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.

    12 min readRead

    Wingers and wide midfielders

    Inside Forward, Inverted Winger, traditional Winger, Wide Playmaker. The choice is whether the wide player attacks the half-space or hugs the touchline, and whether your full-back is the one providing width or not.

    Player pairings

    Full-Back and Winger Pairings

    Overlap, underlap, IF + attacking WB. The same-channel rule for full-back and winger pairings, and the cases where it doesn't apply.

    12 min readRead
    Foundations

    Wing Play vs Central Play

    Build through the wide areas or through the middle? A working framework for picking the right one for your squad.

    10 min readRead

    Strikers

    Poacher, Complete Forward, False 9, Pressing Forward, Target Man. The striker role is the load-bearing piece for everything else: a False 9 changes what your wide forwards have to do, a Pressing Forward changes what your defensive line is allowed to be.

    Player pairings

    Striker Partnerships in FM

    Target Man and Poacher, False 9 and Inside Forward: the striker partnerships that solve isolation, plus the pairings that contradict.

    12 min readRead
    Playing styles

    Gegenpressing: A Full Guide

    Klopp-style gegenpressing in FM, including squad profile, line-and-press pairing, sustainable workload, and the antipatterns to avoid.

    12 min readRead
    Foundations

    Mentality, Duty & Roles

    How Mentality, Duty, and Role interact in FM, why duty trumps mentality every time, and the role-on-top-of-duty composition rules.

    12 min readRead
    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.

    12 min readRead
    Recent full-backs and wing-backs from the community
    • Clinton Bassong — ADO Den Haag
    • Lee Jung-Hyung — Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors
    • David Kalem — Osijek
    • Francisco Ortega — Olympiacos
    Browse all (62) full-backs and wing-backs
    Foundations

    Mentality, Duty & Roles

    How Mentality, Duty, and Role interact in FM, why duty trumps mentality every time, and the role-on-top-of-duty composition rules.

    12 min readRead
    Foundations

    Pressing Triggers and Intensity

    Counter-Press, Regroup, Stand Off, Trigger Press: what each pressing instruction does in FM and how to pair them without contradicting.

    12 min readRead
    Recent defensive midfielders from the community
    • Shunto Kodama — Tokushima Vortis
    • Lesley Ugochukwu — Burnley
    • Magnus Akerman — R. Madrid
    • Kendrick Charles-Tony — PA Classics
    Browse all (76) defensive midfielders
    Foundations

    Mentality, Duty & Roles

    How Mentality, Duty, and Role interact in FM, why duty trumps mentality every time, and the role-on-top-of-duty composition rules.

    12 min readRead
    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.

    12 min readRead
    Recent central midfielders from the community
    • Iban Arroyo — Athletic Club
    • Fabien Girard — AFC Metz
    • Hugo Sorbetky — SK Slavia Prague
    • Andrés Iniesta — Barcelona
    Browse all (94) central midfielders
    Playing styles

    Tiki-Taka vs Positional Play

    Why circulation density and zonal occupation aren't the same thing in FM, and the half-space occupation rule that decides build-up.

    12 min readRead
    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.

    12 min readRead
    Recent attacking midfielders from the community
    • Francisco Costa
    • Unknown Player — Chelsea
    • Rodrigo Amaral — Univ. de Chile
    • Shohei Kawada — Fukushima
    Browse all (50) attacking midfielders
    Playing styles

    Gegenpressing: A Full Guide

    Klopp-style gegenpressing in FM, including squad profile, line-and-press pairing, sustainable workload, and the antipatterns to avoid.

    12 min readRead
    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.

    12 min readRead
    Recent wingers and wide midfielders from the community
    • Léon Piron — R. Madrid
    • Stijn Thierie — R. Madrid
    • Unknown Player
    • Thiago Messi — Inter Miami
    Browse all (130) wingers and wide midfielders
    Playing styles

    Counter-Attacking Excellence

    Sit deep, win the ball, and break in three passes. The roles, instructions, and squad profile that make it work.

    11 min readRead
    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.

    12 min readRead
    Recent strikers from the community
    • Tyler Silsby — Scarborough Athletic
    • Damián Pizarro — Univ. de Chile
    • Jeffrey de Haan — Barcelona B
    • Unknown Player — Barcelona
    Browse all (110) strikers