Premier League 14th (41 points) · appointed in December
Steady mid-block + width from the wing-backs
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Players only move where their role tag says — it's not a match replay
4-2-3-1
Used in 26 of 38 league games (68%)
Identity
Shows where the same player moves to between in- and out-of-possession phases.
| In possession | Out of possession |
|---|---|
| GKNo Nonsense Goalkeeper | GKLine-Holding Keeper |
| FB (L)Advanced Wing-Back | FB (L)Full-Back |
| CB (L)No-Nonsense Centre-Back | CB (L)Centre-Back |
| CB (R)No-Nonsense Centre-Back | CB (R)Centre-Back |
| FB (R)Advanced Wing-Back | FB (R)Full-Back |
| DM (L)Defensive Midfielder | DM (L)Defensive Midfielder |
| DM (R)Central Midfielder | DM (R)Defensive Midfielder |
| AM (C)Second Striker | AM (C)Central Midfielder |
| AM (L)Winger | AM (L)Tracking Winger |
| AM (R)Winger | AM (R)Tracking Winger |
| STPoacher | STTracking Centre-Forward |
Amber badges are the identity-defining instructions. We only set a value where the data gives a clear signal; where it does not, the FM default is left in place and shown faded — those are yours to adjust. Click an item to check it off.
In Possession
Out of Possession
FM26 handles one in-possession shape, one out-of-possession shape, and the switch between them. The items below fall outside that — this card carries only what the game can take.
Not enough data to generate this yet — left blank rather than filled with uncertain names.
Tap a position on the pitch and the attributes that spot needs appear right there.
GK — recommended baseline for this role
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Preferred
FB (L) — recommended baseline for this role
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Preferred
Set by the role
In possessionGets Further ForwardStays Wide
Out of possessionHolds PositionStays Wide
Every other player instruction stays at its default — those are yours to adjust.
Common approach (reference only)
In possessionCross From: Byline
A common tweak among users of this role — not something the game requires, so feel free to change it.
CB (L) — recommended baseline for this role
Required
Preferred
DM (L) — recommended baseline for this role
Required
Preferred
Common approach (reference only)
In possessionPassing Risk: Take Fewer Risks
A common tweak among users of this role — not something the game requires, so feel free to change it.
DM (R) — recommended baseline for this role
Required
Preferred
AM (C) — recommended baseline for this role
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Preferred
Common approach (reference only)
In possessionForward Runs: Make More Runs
A common tweak among users of this role — not something the game requires, so feel free to change it.
AM (L) — recommended baseline for this role
Required
Preferred
Common approach (reference only)
In possessionAttacking Width: Stay Wider
Out of possessionTrigger Press: More Often
A common tweak among users of this role — not something the game requires, so feel free to change it.
ST — recommended baseline for this role
Required
Preferred
Common approach (reference only)
In possessionShooting: Shoot More Often
Out of possessionTrigger Press: More Often
A common tweak among users of this role — not something the game requires, so feel free to change it.
GK — recommended baseline for this role
Required
Preferred
FB (L) — recommended baseline for this role
Required
Preferred
CB (L) — recommended baseline for this role
Required
Preferred
AM (L) — recommended baseline for this role
Required
Preferred
ST — recommended baseline for this role
Required
Preferred
This is a well-founded starting point — the FM match engine is a separate system, so real match performance is not guaranteed.
Built from Sam Allardyce’s Crystal Palace side of 2016–17 (Premier League), this card turns real season data into FM26 settings. They finished 14th. Their clearest trait: they attacked down the flanks, 2nd of 20 for width, and they defended deep (16th of 20 for line height). Expect the settings below to stretch the pitch and put the work on wide players. On the other axes they ranked: build-up 16th, pressing intensity 7th, tempo 11th. In FM26 this becomes a 4-2-3-1, with team instructions and role settings listed below. Ranks are within the Premier League 2016–17 field of 20 teams, where 1st is the highest value on that axis.
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