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    Curtis Jones profile photo

    Curtis Jones

    MC • Advanced Playmaker • Support
    High Dribbling and First Touch make him effective in tight spaces.
    Strong Passing and Vision support playmaking duties.
    CM24 yrs
    €41.0M
    Key Attributes
    Moves Into ChannelsLikes Ball Played Into FeetRuns With Ball Often
    LiverpoolEngland
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    Miloš Kerkez

    DL • Complete Wing-Back • Attack
    High Crossing and Dribbling for attacking down the flank
    Strong Work Rate and Stamina for up-and-down movement
    LB21 yrs
    €86.0M
    Key Attributes
    Runs With Ball Down Left
    LiverpoolSerbia
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    James Norris

    MC • Ball Winning Midfielder • Support
    Strong tackling and positioning make him effective in winning the ball.
    Good work rate and teamwork enhance his ability to support both defense and attack.
    CM22 yrs
    €40K
    Key Attributes
    Avoids Using Weaker FootLikes Ball Played Into FeetRuns With Ball Often
    LiverpoolEngland
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    Owen Beck

    DL • Complete Wing-Back • Attack
    High Crossing and Dribbling for attacking support
    Good Stamina and Pace for up-and-down movement
    LB22 yrs
    €1.3M
    Key Attributes
    Runs With Ball Down Left
    LiverpoolWales
    Stefan Bajčetić profile photo

    Stefan Bajčetić

    DM • Deep Lying Playmaker • Defend
    High Passing and Vision make him effective at distributing the ball.
    Good Composure and Decisions help in maintaining possession under pressure.
    CDM20 yrs
    €31.0M
    Key Attributes
    Brings Ball Out of Defence
    LiverpoolSerbia
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    Luca Stephenson

    DM • Ball Winning Midfielder • Defend
    Strong tackling and marking attributes.
    Good physical presence with strength and stamina.
    CDM21 yrs
    €53K
    Key Attributes
    LiverpoolEngland
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    Calvin Ramsay

    DR • Complete Wing-Back • Attack
    Strong crossing and dribbling abilities for attacking support.
    Good stamina and work rate for up-and-down movement.
    RB21 yrs
    €900K
    Key Attributes
    LiverpoolSCO
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    Conor Bradley

    DR • Wing-Back • Attack
    High acceleration and pace make him effective in overlapping runs.
    Good crossing ability to deliver balls into the box.
    RB22 yrs
    €22.0M
    Key Attributes
    Runs With Ball Down RightGets Forward Whenever PossibleKnocks Ball Past Opponent
    LiverpoolNorthern Ireland
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    Giovanni Leoni

    DC • Wide Centre-Back • Defend
    Strong defensive attributes such as Marking and Tackling.
    Good physical presence with Jumping Reach and Strength.
    CB18 yrs
    €13.5M
    Key Attributes
    LiverpoolItaly
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    Jaap Mulder

    MC • Advanced Playmaker • Support
    High Passing and Vision make him excellent at distributing the ball.
    Good First Touch and Technique allow him to control the ball under pressure.
    CM23 yrs
    €150.0M
    Key Attributes
    Gets Into Opposition AreaTries Killer Balls OftenPlaces Shots
    A. BalearesDutch
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    Glebinho

    DR • Complete Wing-Back • Support
    High Acceleration and Agility make him effective in wide areas.
    Strong Tackling and Marking for defensive duties.
    RB19 yrs
    €34.0M
    Key Attributes
    Does Not Dive Into TacklesLikes Ball Played Into Feet
    A. BalearesBrazil
    Edward Moloi profile photo

    Edward Moloi

    ST • Centre Forward • Attack
    High Finishing and Composure make him a lethal striker.
    Strong Off the Ball movement enhances his positioning in attack.
    CAM24 yrs
    €96.0M
    Key Attributes
    Runs With Ball Down RightPlays Short Simple PassesTries First Time Shots
    LiverpoolSouth Africa
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    Xander Dierckx

    DM • Deep Lying Playmaker • Support
    Strong passing and vision for playmaking
    Good anticipation and decisions for controlling the game
    CDM16 yrs
    €7.8M
    Key Attributes
    AntwerpBelgium
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    Sadibou Sane

    DC • Ball-Playing Centre-Back • Defend
    Strong marking and tackling abilities make him effective in defensive duels.
    Good passing and vision support playmaking from the back.
    CB23 yrs
    €24.0M
    Key Attributes
    Marks Opponent TightlyAvoids Using Weaker FootDives Into Tackles
    LOSCSenegal
    Abubacarr Sedi Kinteh profile photo

    Abubacarr Sedi Kinteh

    DC • No-Nonsense Centre-Back • Defend
    High Tackling and Marking attributes make him effective in defensive duels.
    Strong Heading and Jumping Reach are ideal for aerial challenges.
    CB20 yrs
    €39.0M
    Key Attributes
    SV Werder BremenThe Gambia
    Chibuike Nwaiwu profile photo

    Chibuike Nwaiwu

    DC • No-Nonsense Centre-Back • Defend
    High Tackling and Marking attributes make him effective in defensive duties.
    Strong Positioning and Concentration enhance his ability to maintain defensive shape.
    CB24 yrs
    €550K
    Key Attributes
    Plays Short Simple PassesDives Into TacklesRuns With Ball Rarely
    Wolfsberger ACNigeria
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    Saifudin

    AMC • Shadow Striker • Attack
    High Dribbling and Finishing make him effective in attacking roles.
    Excellent Passing and Vision support creative playmaking.
    CM20 yrs
    €131.0M
    Key Attributes
    Paris Saint-GermainIndonesian
    Cristhian Ortiz profile photo

    Cristhian Ortiz

    MC • Deep Lying Playmaker • Support
    Strong passing and technique make him ideal for controlling the tempo.
    Good vision and decisions enhance his playmaking abilities.
    CM18 yrs
    €1.2M
    Key Attributes
    OrenseEcuador
    Alan Lorenzo profile photo

    Alan Lorenzo

    DC • Central Defender • Defend
    Strong tackling and marking skills.
    Good anticipation and positioning.
    CB27 yrs
    €85K
    Key Attributes
    OrenseArgentina
    Thierry Henry profile photo

    Thierry Henry

    AMR • Inside Forward • Attack
    High Dribbling and Technique make him effective at cutting inside.
    Strong Finishing and Composure enhance goal-scoring ability.
    RAM19 yrs
    €60.0M
    Key Attributes
    Real SociedadFrance
    Ronaldinho profile photo

    Ronaldinho

    AMC • Advanced Playmaker • Support
    Exceptional dribbling and technique make him ideal for creating chances.
    High flair and vision allow him to unlock defenses.
    CAM16 yrs
    €45K
    Key Attributes
    Gets Into Opposition AreaTries TricksLikes To Beat Opponent
    Real SociedadBrazil
    Raul profile photo

    Raul

    AMC • Advanced Playmaker • Attack
    High Dribbling and Technique make him effective in tight spaces.
    Excellent Flair and Vision allow for creative playmaking.
    CAM19 yrs
    €81.0M
    Key Attributes
    Moves Into ChannelsPlaces ShotsCurls Ball
    Real SociedadSpain
    Hernan Crespo profile photo

    Hernan Crespo

    ST • Poacher • Attack
    High Finishing and Off the Ball make him a lethal goal scorer.
    Excellent Technique and Dribbling allow him to maneuver in tight spaces.
    ST20 yrs
    €109.0M
    Key Attributes
    Real SociedadArgentina
    Andriy Shevchenko profile photo

    Andriy Shevchenko

    AML • Inside Forward • Attack
    High Dribbling and Finishing make him effective cutting inside.
    Strong Off the Ball movement to exploit spaces.
    LAM19 yrs
    €122.0M
    Key Attributes
    Shoots With PowerComes Deep To Get Ball
    Real SociedadUkraine
    Lewis Brady profile photo

    Lewis Brady

    DC • Ball Playing Defender • Defend
    Strong tackling and marking skills
    Good heading ability
    CB18 yrs
    €380K
    Key Attributes
    ProfessionalBrave
    FulhamEnglish
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    Cristian Romero

    DC • Ball Playing Defender • Defend
    High Tackling and Marking make him excellent at defensive duties.
    Strong Aggression and Bravery enhance his ability to challenge opponents.
    CB26 yrs
    €70.0M
    Key Attributes
    Dives Into TacklesArgues With Officials
    TottenhamARG
    Mateusz Wieteska profile photo

    Mateusz Wieteska

    DC • Ball Playing Defender • Defend
    Strong defensive attributes such as Marking and Tackling.
    Good Heading ability for aerial duels.
    CB32 yrs
    €4.3M
    Key Attributes
    Gets Into Opposition AreaTries Long Range Passes
    WrexhamPolish
    Bashir Humphreys profile photo

    Bashir Humphreys

    DC • Ball Playing Defender • Defend
    Strong tackling and marking make him reliable in defense.
    Good passing and technique allow him to distribute the ball effectively.
    CB26 yrs
    €12.5M
    Key Attributes
    Dwells On BallTries Long Range PassesBrings Ball Out of Defence
    WrexhamUgandan
    Ben Sheaf profile photo

    Ben Sheaf

    MC • Central Midfielder • Support
    Strong passing and vision make him effective in distributing the ball.
    Good stamina and work rate allow him to cover ground effectively.
    CM31 yrs
    €180K
    Key Attributes
    Tries Killer Balls OftenLooks For Pass Rather Than Attempting To ScoreLikes Ball Played Into Feet
    WrexhamEnglish
    Federico Passarelli profile photo

    Federico Passarelli

    ST • Advanced Forward • Attack
    High Finishing and Dribbling make him a threat in front of goal.
    Strong Off the Ball movement allows him to find space effectively.
    ST23 yrs
    €5.8M
    Key Attributes
    Plays With Back To GoalTries First Time Shots
    Angers SCOItalian
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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