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    Murphy Kayembe profile photo

    Murphy Kayembe

    MC • Ball Winning Midfielder • Defend
    Strong tackling ability (14) suits defensive duties.
    Good teamwork (14) and positioning (11) for midfield control.
    CM16 yrs
    €150K
    Key Attributes
    GladbachGerman
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    Massimo Cavalli

    ST • Pressing Forward • Support
    Strong physical attributes like Acceleration and Pace.
    Good Off the Ball movement to press effectively.
    ST15 yrs
    €325K
    Key Attributes
    CesenaSammarinese
    Aïssa Kara profile photo

    Aïssa Kara

    DL • Complete Wing-Back • Attack
    High Crossing and Dribbling for attacking support
    Strong Tackling and Positioning for defensive duties
    LB23 yrs
    €57.0M
    Key Attributes
    FC UtrechtBelgian
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    FRANÇA

    DR • Complete Wing-Back • Attack
    High agility and balance make him effective in wide areas.
    Strong technical skills like crossing and technique support attacking plays.
    RB22 yrs
    €65.0M
    Key Attributes
    FC UtrechtBrazilian
    Bruno Ostojic profile photo

    Bruno Ostojic

    ST • Advanced Forward • Attack
    High Finishing and Off the Ball attributes make him a potent goal threat.
    Strong physical attributes like Acceleration and Pace suit a forward role.
    LAM26 yrs
    €78.0M
    Key Attributes
    Places ShotsTries First Time Shots
    FC UtrechtCroatian
    Valentin Milchev profile photo

    Valentin Milchev

    AMR • Inside Forward • Support
    High dribbling and finishing make him effective cutting inside.
    Strong off the ball movement and anticipation create scoring opportunities.
    RAM26 yrs
    €115.0M
    Key Attributes
    Runs With Ball Down LeftMoves Into ChannelsCuts Inside From Both Wings
    Borussia DortmundBulgarian
    Unknown Player profile photo

    Unknown Player

    MC • Central Midfielder • Support
    Strong passing and technique make him effective in possession.
    High work rate and tackling ability suit a central role.
    CM27 yrs
    €20.0M
    Key Attributes
    CelticScottish
    Onésime Kalonji profile photo

    Onésime Kalonji

    AMR • Winger • Support
    High dribbling and technique make him effective at taking on defenders.
    Good acceleration and agility allow him to exploit spaces on the wing.
    RAM17 yrs
    €3.3M
    Key Attributes
    Cuts Inside From Right WingLikes To Try To Beat Offside Trap
    Standard LiègeBEL
    Fréderic Soelle Soelle profile photo

    Fréderic Soelle Soelle

    ST • Advanced Forward • Attack
    High Finishing and Off the Ball make him a threat in attacking positions.
    Good Acceleration and Pace allow him to exploit defensive lines.
    ST20 yrs
    €1.3M
    Key Attributes
    Likes To Try To Beat Offside Trap
    Standard LiègeBEL
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    Alan Ledwedge

    DC • Central Defender • Defend
    Strong tackling and marking abilities.
    Good positioning and teamwork.
    CB15 yrs
    €10K
    Key Attributes
    WoodfordEnglish
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    Paul Gatland

    DM • Defensive Midfielder • Defend
    Strong tackling and marking abilities make him effective in breaking up opposition attacks.
    High stamina and work rate allow him to cover large areas of the pitch efficiently.
    CDM15 yrs
    Free Agent
    Key Attributes
    WoodfordEnglish
    Andrew Fowell profile photo

    Andrew Fowell

    MC • Mezzala • Attack
    Strong dribbling and finishing for attacking runs
    High free kick taking ability for set pieces
    CM15 yrs
    €10K
    Key Attributes
    Gets Forward Whenever PossibleTries Killer Balls Often
    WoodfordEnglish
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    Domenico Barone

    ST • Poacher • Attack
    High Finishing and Composure make him a lethal goal scorer.
    Strong Physical attributes like Jumping Reach and Strength aid in aerial duels.
    ST20 yrs
    €53.0M
    Key Attributes
    Places ShotsPlays With Back To GoalComes Deep To Get Ball
    PisaItalian
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    Gabriel Mec

    AMR • Inside Forward • Attack
    Strong dribbling and flair make him effective cutting inside.
    Good finishing and technique support attacking role.
    Unknown17 yrs
    €500K
    Key Attributes
    GrêmioBrazil
    Naby Keïta profile photo

    Naby Keïta

    DM • Deep Lying Playmaker • Defend
    Strong passing and vision for playmaking
    Good work rate and teamwork for defensive duties
    CDM28 yrs
    €8.4M
    Key Attributes
    Places ShotsPlays One-TwosLikes Ball Played Into Feet
    SV WerderGuinean
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    Carlos Garcés

    DC • Central Defender • Defend
    Strong tackling and heading abilities make him effective in defensive duels.
    Good concentration and positioning help maintain defensive structure.
    CB22 yrs
    €1.1M
    Key Attributes
    SV WerderColombian
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    Unknown Player

    AMC • Advanced Playmaker • Support
    High Dribbling and Technique make him effective in tight spaces.
    Strong Passing and Vision support playmaking duties.
    CAM19 yrs
    €46.0M
    Key Attributes
    Plays One-TwosDictates TempoLooks For Pass
    SV WerderNorwegian
    Santiago Quiros profile photo

    Santiago Quiros

    DC • Ball Playing Defender • Cover
    Strong tackling and marking abilities.
    Good decision-making and positioning.
    CB20 yrs
    €3.1M
    Key Attributes
    SV WerderArgentinian
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    Thomas Cappa

    MC • Mezzala • Support
    Excellent passing and vision for creating opportunities
    High work rate and stamina for box-to-box movement
    CM23 yrs
    €79.0M
    Key Attributes
    Tries Killer Balls OftenLikes to Beat Offside TrapTries Long Range Passes
    EmpoliAmerican
    Andréa Timmerman profile photo

    Andréa Timmerman

    AMR • Inside Forward • Support
    Strong dribbling and flair make him effective cutting inside.
    Good off the ball movement and anticipation for finding space.
    RAM20 yrs
    €74.0M
    Key Attributes
    Court avec le ballon sur le flanc droitDéborde son adversaireAime recevoir le ballon dans les pieds
    EmpoliEspagnol
    Richard Finch profile photo

    Richard Finch

    AMR • Inverted Winger • Support
    High Corners attribute enhances crossing and set-piece delivery.
    Good Dribbling and Flair for taking on defenders.
    RAM15 yrs
    Free Agent
    Key Attributes
    Uses Outside Of FootWinds Up OpponentsGets Crowd Going
    WoodfordEnglish
    Fabian Abberger profile photo

    Fabian Abberger

    AMR • Inside Forward • Support
    High Dribbling and Technique for taking on defenders
    Strong Passing and Vision for creating chances
    RAM21 yrs
    €87.0M
    Key Attributes
    Déborde son adversaireRepiqué dans l'axe depuis l'aile droite
    EmpoliAllemand
    Fabian Abberger profile photo

    Fabian Abberger

    AMR • Inside Forward • Support
    High Dribbling and Technique for cutting inside
    Strong Passing and Vision for creating chances
    RAM21 yrs
    €87.0M
    Key Attributes
    Déborde son adversaireRepiqué dans l'axe depuis l'aile droite
    EmpoliAllemand
    Malcolm Pringle profile photo

    Malcolm Pringle

    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.
    ST15 yrs
    €10K
    Key Attributes
    Gets Crowd Going
    WoodfordEnglish
    Malcolm Pringle profile photo

    Malcolm Pringle

    ST • Poacher • Attack
    High Finishing and Off the Ball make him a natural goal scorer.
    Good Composure and First Touch enhance his ability to convert chances.
    ST15 yrs
    €10K
    Key Attributes
    Gets Crowd Going
    WoodfordEnglish
    Francesco Pio Esposito profile photo

    Francesco Pio Esposito

    ST • Complete Forward • Attack
    High Finishing and Heading make him a threat in the box.
    Strong physical attributes like Strength and Balance support hold-up play.
    ST20 yrs
    €60.0M
    Key Attributes
    Attempts Overhead Kicks
    Nottingham ForestItaly
    Daniel profile photo

    Daniel

    DL • Full Back • Attack
    Excellent crossing and dribbling for attacking support.
    High work rate and stamina for up-and-down play.
    LB21 yrs
    €5.0M
    Key Attributes
    Gets Forward Whenever PossibleRuns With Ball Down LeftKnocks Ball Past Opponent
    PogońSpanish
    Mohamed Diomandé profile photo

    Mohamed Diomandé

    MC • Advanced Playmaker • Support
    High Passing and Vision for playmaking
    Good Dribbling and Technique for ball control
    CM21 yrs
    Free Agent
    Key Attributes
    Tries Killer Balls OftenPlays One-Twos
    RangersIvory Coast
    Florentino Luís profile photo

    Florentino Luís

    DM • Ball Winning Midfielder • Defend
    High Tackling and Marking make him excellent at regaining possession.
    Strong Positioning and Anticipation aid in defensive duties.
    CDM24 yrs
    €12.0M
    Key Attributes
    Tries to Play Way Out of Trouble
    BenficaPortuguese
    Fredrik Aursnes profile photo

    Fredrik Aursnes

    DM • Deep Lying Playmaker • Support
    Excellent passing and vision make him ideal for distributing the ball.
    Strong mental attributes like concentration and decisions enhance his playmaking ability.
    CDM28 yrs
    €18.5M
    Key Attributes
    Looks for Pass Rather Than Attempting to Score
    BenficaNorwegian
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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