Bundesliga 2nd (69 points)
Organised mid block + fast switches to the flanks
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Players only move where their role tag says — it's not a match replay
3-4-3
Used in 23 of 34 league games (68%)
* Suggested (limited data) — FM26 has no exact match, so the closest role is shown
Identity
Shows where the same player moves to between in- and out-of-possession phases.
| In possession | Out of possession |
|---|---|
| GKBall-Playing GoalkeeperSuggested (limited data) | GKLine-Holding Keeper |
| CB (L)Ball-Playing Centre-Back | CB (L)Centre-Back |
| CB (C)Ball-Playing Centre-Back | CB (C)Centre-Back |
| CB (R)No-Nonsense Centre-Back | CB (R)Centre-Back |
| CM (deep)Deep Lying Playmaker | CM (deep)Screening Defensive Midfielder |
| CM (high)Box To Box Midfielder | CM (high)Defensive Midfielder |
| WB (L)Advanced Wing-Back | WB (L)Full-Back |
| AM (L)Winger | AM (L)Tracking Winger |
| STFalse Nine | STTracking Centre-Forward |
| AM (R)Winger | AM (R)Tracking Winger |
| WB (R)Advanced Wing-Back | WB (R)Full-Back |
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.
* Suggested (limited data)
GK — recommended baseline for this role
Required
Preferred
CB (L) — recommended baseline for this role
Required
Preferred
Common approach (reference only)
In possessionPassing Risk: Take More Risks
A common tweak among users of this role — not something the game requires, so feel free to change it.
CB (R) — recommended baseline for this role
Required
Preferred
CM (deep) — recommended baseline for this role
Required
Preferred
Common approach (reference only)
Out of possessionTackling: Ease Off Tackles
A common tweak among users of this role — not something the game requires, so feel free to change it.
CM (high) — recommended baseline for this role
Required
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.
WB (L) — recommended baseline for this role
Required
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.
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 possessionFreedom of Movement: Roam From Position
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
CB (L) — recommended baseline for this role
Required
Preferred
CM (deep) — recommended baseline for this role
Required
Preferred
CM (high) — recommended baseline for this role
Required
Preferred
WB (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.
This card models Xabi Alonso’s Bayer Leverkusen in the 2024–25 Bundesliga. They finished 2nd. Their clearest trait: they attacked down the flanks, 1st of 18 for width, and they were among the faster sides, 2nd of 18 for tempo. Expect the settings below to stretch the pitch and put the work on wide players. On the other axes they ranked: build-up 2nd, pressing intensity 12th, defensive line 8th. In FM26 this becomes a 3-4-3, with team instructions and role settings listed below. Ranks are within the Bundesliga 2024–25 field of 18 teams, where 1st is the highest value on that axis.
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