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    Lee Williams profile photo

    Lee Williams

    AMR • Winger • Support
    Strong dribbling and crossing abilities.
    Good acceleration and agility for wide play.
    RAM15 yrs
    €90K
    Key Attributes
    Millwall ReservesWAL
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    Martin Harrison

    DC • Ball Playing Defender • Defend
    Strong tackling ability
    Good marking skills
    Unknown yrs
    Free Agent
    Key Attributes
    Millwall Reserves
    Michael Olise profile photo

    Michael Olise

    AML • Inside Forward • Attack
    Excellent dribbling ability to take on defenders
    Strong pace and acceleration to exploit space
    Unknown yrs
    Free Agent
    Key Attributes
    Runs With Ball Through CentreCurls BallArrives Late In Opponents' Area
    Millwall
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    Tyler Burey

    MR • Winger • Attack
    High pace and acceleration to beat defenders
    Good dribbling ability to take on opponents
    Unknown yrs
    Free Agent
    Key Attributes
    Millwall
    Salvatore Esposito profile photo

    Salvatore Esposito

    MC • Box to Box • Support
    High stamina and work rate make him effective in covering ground.
    Good passing and vision support playmaking duties.
    Unknown yrs
    Free Agent
    Key Attributes
    Millwall
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    Prosper Oluwole

    AMR • Winger • Support
    Strong right foot allows for effective crossing and dribbling.
    High acceleration and agility make him a threat on the wing.
    RAM17 yrs
    Free Agent
    Key Attributes
    Często wychodzi do przodu
    Galaxy AcademyUSA
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    Frank Carabali

    ML • Winger • Attack
    Strong dribbling ability
    Good crossing skills
    Unknown18 yrs
    €475K
    Key Attributes
    América de Cali U-20Colombia
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    Phil Márquez

    ST • Advanced Forward • Attack
    High Determination and Off the Ball movement make him effective in finding space.
    Good First Touch and Technique for controlling and finishing chances.
    ST18 yrs
    Free Agent
    Key Attributes
    Galaxy AcademyUSA
    Temesgen Kidane profile photo

    Temesgen Kidane

    AML • Inverted Winger • Support
    High Dribbling and Technique for taking on defenders.
    Strong Vision and Passing for creating chances.
    LAM16 yrs
    Free Agent
    Key Attributes
    Cuts Inside From Left Wing
    Kon TumEthiopian
    Temesgen Kidane profile photo

    Temesgen Kidane

    AML • Inverted Winger • Support
    Strong dribbling and flair make him effective at cutting inside.
    Good anticipation and off the ball movement enhance his ability to find space.
    LAM16 yrs
    Free Agent
    Key Attributes
    Cuts Inside From Left Wing
    Kon TumEthiopian
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    Zé Pedro

    ST • Poacher • Attack
    High Finishing and Off the Ball make him a natural goal scorer.
    Strong Determination and Stamina support his ability to press and chase down chances.
    ST16 yrs
    Free Agent
    Key Attributes
    CaneleirosPOR
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    Cristiano Soares

    AMR • Winger • Support
    High Dribbling and First Touch make him effective in wide areas.
    Good Crossing ability supports creating chances from the wing.
    RAM15 yrs
    Free Agent
    Key Attributes
    CaneleirosPortugal
    Hélder Ferreira profile photo

    Hélder Ferreira

    AML • Inside Forward • Support
    Strong dribbling and technique for cutting inside.
    Good off the ball movement and flair to create chances.
    LAM17 yrs
    Free Agent
    Key Attributes
    Cuts Inside From Left Wing
    CaneleirosPortugal
    Simão Rocha profile photo

    Simão Rocha

    ST • Advanced Forward • Attack
    High Off the Ball movement (14) allows effective positioning.
    Good Decisions (17) enhances attacking choices.
    ST16 yrs
    Free Agent
    Key Attributes
    Places Shots
    CaneleirosPortugal
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    Pedro Luiz

    ST • Channel Forward • Support
    High Finishing and Dribbling make him effective in attacking roles.
    Strong Off the Ball and Anticipation aid in finding space.
    ST19 yrs
    €14.0M
    Key Attributes
    Places ShotsAttempts Overhead KicksKnocks Ball Past Opponent
    VaduzBrazil
    Christophe Sow profile photo

    Christophe Sow

    AMC • Advanced Playmaker • Support
    High Flair and Vision make him creative in the final third.
    Good Passing and Technique support playmaking duties.
    CAM17 yrs
    €24.0M
    Key Attributes
    Likes To Lob KeeperArrives Late In Opponent's Area
    VaduzFrance
    Benjamin de Boer profile photo

    Benjamin de Boer

    DM • Deep-Lying Playmaker • Support
    High Passing and Vision make him excellent at distributing the ball.
    Strong First Touch and Composure allow him to control the game under pressure.
    CDM20 yrs
    €11.0M
    Key Attributes
    Plays One-Twos
    VaduzNetherlands
    Alberto Torre profile photo

    Alberto Torre

    DM • Box to Box • Support
    High Determination and Work Rate make him effective in a dynamic role.
    Good Passing and Tackling support both defensive and offensive transitions.
    CDM18 yrs
    €7.0M
    Key Attributes
    VaduzSpain
    Ryota Machida profile photo

    Ryota Machida

    DC • No-Nonsense Centre-Back • Defend
    High Tackling and Marking attributes make him effective in defensive duels.
    Strong physical attributes like Strength and Natural Fitness enhance his ability to handle physical battles.
    CB18 yrs
    €5.2M
    Key Attributes
    Stays Back At All Times
    VaduzJapan
    Hans Annan profile photo

    Hans Annan

    ST • Target Forward • Support
    Strong heading ability and jumping reach make him effective in aerial duels.
    Good finishing and composure for converting chances.
    ST17 yrs
    €15.5M
    Key Attributes
    VaduzGermany
    Alejandro Llopis profile photo

    Alejandro Llopis

    AML • Inside Forward • Attack
    High Dribbling and Flair make him effective at cutting inside.
    Good Acceleration and Pace allow him to exploit spaces.
    LAM16 yrs
    €5.2M
    Key Attributes
    VaduzSpain
    Javier Tellez profile photo

    Javier Tellez

    DC • No-Nonsense Centre-Back • Defend
    High Determination and Teamwork make him reliable in defense.
    Strong Marking and Tackling skills suit a defensive role.
    CB18 yrs
    €6.2M
    Key Attributes
    VaduzSpain
    Juan Carlos Romero profile photo

    Juan Carlos Romero

    DC • Overlapping Centre-Back • Support
    Strong defensive attributes such as Tackling and Marking.
    Good physical attributes like Pace and Agility for overlapping runs.
    CB21 yrs
    €34.0M
    Key Attributes
    Refrains From Taking Long Shots
    VaduzMexico
    Bautista Vera profile photo

    Bautista Vera

    AMC • Advanced Playmaker • Support
    Strong passing and vision make him ideal for creating opportunities.
    High flair and technique allow him to dictate the tempo effectively.
    CAM18 yrs
    €10.0M
    Key Attributes
    Gets Into Opposition AreaGets Forward Whenever PossibleDictates Tempo
    VaduzArgentina
    Arián Hoyos profile photo

    Arián Hoyos

    DC • Ball Playing Defender • Defend
    Strong tackling and marking attributes make him effective in defensive situations.
    Good anticipation and positioning enhance his ability to read the game.
    CB20 yrs
    €18.5M
    Key Attributes
    Knocks Ball Past OpponentRefrains From Taking Long Shots
    VaduzArgentina
    Danis Lamprecht profile photo

    Danis Lamprecht

    AMC • Advanced Playmaker • Support
    Strong technical skills such as First Touch and Technique.
    Good mental attributes like Anticipation and Decisions.
    CAM16 yrs
    €850K
    Key Attributes
    Gets Into Opposition AreaDives Into Tackles
    VaduzAustria
    Jurgen Kuhlmann profile photo

    Jurgen Kuhlmann

    MC • Box to Box • Support
    Strong passing and vision for linking play.
    Good work rate and stamina for covering ground.
    CM16 yrs
    €5.8M
    Key Attributes
    VaduzLiechtenstein
    Daniel Martinez profile photo

    Daniel Martinez

    AMC • Advanced Playmaker • Support
    High Dribbling and Passing for playmaking
    Strong Flair and Vision for creativity
    CAM20 yrs
    €24.0M
    Key Attributes
    Tries Long Range Free KicksDoes Not Dive Into Tackles
    VaduzArgentina
    Marko Ćirak profile photo

    Marko Ćirak

    DL • Inside Full-Back • Support
    Strong defensive attributes like Marking and Tackling.
    High Anticipation and Positioning for defensive awareness.
    LB21 yrs
    €67.0M
    Key Attributes
    Plays Short Simple Passes
    VaduzCroatia
    Marcos Alvarez profile photo

    Marcos Alvarez

    DL • Wing-Back • Support
    High Crossing and Dribbling for attacking support
    Strong Acceleration and Pace for overlapping runs
    LB21 yrs
    €12.5M
    Key Attributes
    Knocks Ball Past Opponent
    VaduzSpain
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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