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    Winger & wide midfielder Profiles

    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.

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    Anthony Jouen profile photo

    Anthony Jouen

    ST • Advanced Forward • Attack
    High Finishing and Composure make him a clinical striker.
    Strong Off the Ball movement and Pace allow him to exploit defensive lines.
    RAM25 yrs
    €69.0M
    Key Attributes
    Runs With Ball Down LeftLikes To Try To Beat Offside TrapKnocks Ball Past Opponent
    Rot-Weiss EssenFrench
    Alex Delgado profile photo

    Alex Delgado

    ST • Advanced Forward • Attack
    High Finishing and Composure make him lethal in front of goal.
    Excellent Dribbling and Pace allow him to beat defenders.
    LAM21 yrs
    Free Agent
    Key Attributes
    Places ShotsTries First Time Shots
    FC KölnESP
    Kylian Mbappé profile photo

    Kylian Mbappé

    ST • Advanced Forward • Attack
    Exceptional pace and acceleration make him a constant threat in behind defenses.
    High dribbling and finishing skills allow him to create and convert chances effectively.
    RAM25 yrs
    €278.0M
    Key Attributes
    Runs With Ball Through CenterTries TricksCuts Inside From Both Wings
    Real MadridFrench
    Lamine Yamal profile photo

    Lamine Yamal

    AMR • Winger • Attack
    High Dribbling and Crossing make him effective on the wing.
    Excellent Technique and Flair enhance creativity.
    RAM17 yrs
    €142.0M
    Key Attributes
    Plays One-TwosTries TricksRuns With Ball Often
    Paris SGSpanish
    Khvicha Kvaratskhelia profile photo

    Khvicha Kvaratskhelia

    AML • Winger • Support
    Excellent dribbling and crossing ability make him a threat on the wing.
    High flair and vision allow him to create opportunities.
    RAM23 yrs
    €201.0M
    Key Attributes
    Tries Killer Balls OftenTries TricksCuts Inside From Both Wings
    Paris SGGeorgian
    Roony Bardghji profile photo

    Roony Bardghji

    AMR • Inside Forward • Support
    High Dribbling and Flair make him effective at cutting inside.
    Strong Off the Ball movement to exploit spaces.
    RM18 yrs
    €170.0M
    Key Attributes
    Shoots From DistancePlays One-TwosRuns With Ball Often
    Paris SGSwedish
    Ali Jaziri profile photo

    Ali Jaziri

    AML • Inside Forward • Support
    Strong dribbling and technique for cutting inside.
    Good passing ability to link play and create chances.
    LAM15 yrs
    Free Agent
    Key Attributes
    Huddersfield Youth CandidatesTunisian
    Franco Alfonso profile photo

    Franco Alfonso

    AMR • Inside Forward • Attack
    Strong dribbling and flair make him effective cutting inside.
    Good off the ball movement and anticipation enhance attacking runs.
    RAM23 yrs
    €26.0M
    Key Attributes
    Likes to Cut InsideGets Into Opposition AreaRuns With Ball Down Right
    GrêmioArgentina
    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
    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
    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
    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
    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
    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
    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
    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
    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
    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
    Borja Sainz profile photo

    Borja Sainz

    AMR • Inside Forward • Support
    Strong dribbling and finishing make him effective cutting inside.
    High flair and off the ball movement enhance his attacking threat.
    RAM24 yrs
    €50.0M
    Key Attributes
    Tries TricksLikes To Beat Opponent Repeatedly
    FC PortoSpain
    Kang-In Lee profile photo

    Kang-In Lee

    AMR • Inverted Winger • Attack
    High Dribbling and Technique make him effective at cutting inside.
    Strong Passing and Vision support playmaking from wide areas.
    RAM23 yrs
    €48.0M
    Key Attributes
    Tries Killer Balls OftenPlaces Shots
    Borussia M'gladbachSouth Korean
    Rodrigo Mora profile photo

    Rodrigo Mora

    AMR • Winger • Attack
    High Dribbling and Flair make him effective at taking on defenders.
    Strong Acceleration and Pace allow him to exploit wide areas.
    RAM18 yrs
    €62.0M
    Key Attributes
    FC PortoPOR
    Cardoso Varela profile photo

    Cardoso Varela

    AMR • Winger • Support
    High dribbling and crossing make him effective on the wing.
    Good acceleration and agility enhance his ability to beat defenders.
    RAM16 yrs
    €18.5M
    Key Attributes
    FC PortoPOR
    Gabriel Veron profile photo

    Gabriel Veron

    AMR • Winger • Support
    High dribbling and technique make him effective in taking on defenders.
    Good crossing ability to deliver balls into the box.
    RAM23 yrs
    €7.4M
    Key Attributes
    Curls BallLikes To Beat Opponent RepeatedlyRuns With Ball Often
    FC PortoBrazil
    Gabriel Veron profile photo

    Gabriel Veron

    AMR • Winger • Support
    High dribbling and crossing ability make him effective on the wing.
    Strong acceleration and pace allow him to beat defenders.
    RAM23 yrs
    €7.4M
    Key Attributes
    Curls BallLikes To Beat Opponent RepeatedlyRuns With Ball Often
    FC PortoBrazil
    Unknown Player profile photo

    Unknown Player

    AMR • Winger • Support
    High Crossing and Dribbling make him effective on the wing.
    Good First Touch and Technique enhance his ability to deliver quality balls.
    RAM26 yrs
    €17.5M
    Key Attributes
    Tries Killer Balls OftenPlaces Shots
    LiverpoolWelsh
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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
    • Ambroise Methalie — Spurs
    • Elyaz
    • Simon Dethier — Genesis United
    • Guillaume Coibion — Genesis United
    Browse all (81) 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
    • Gaspar Bertrand — Genesis United
    • Clinton Bassong — ADO Den Haag
    • Lee Jung-Hyung — Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors
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    Browse all (63) 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
    • Chema — Como
    • Thomas Muller — Genesis United
    • Shunto Kodama — Tokushima Vortis
    • Lesley Ugochukwu — Burnley
    Browse all (78) 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
    • Fermín — Huddersfield
    • Alex Scott — Huddersfield
    • Julian Boulay — Huddersfield
    • Jordan Ippolito — Genesis United
    Browse all (100) 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
    • Martin Baturina — Como
    • Unknown Player — Nazilli Bld.
    • Sebastião — Huddersfield
    • Francisco Costa
    Browse all (53) 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
    • Nico Paz — Como 1907
    • Facundo Guajardo — Huddersfield
    • Unknown Player — Nazilli Bld.
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    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
    • Gonçalo Pedro
    • Harry Kane — Huddersfield
    • Unknown Player — TSG Hoffenheim
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