Premier League 10th (54 points)
Low block + set-piece specialists
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Players only move where their role tag says — it's not a match replay
4-4-2
Used in 35 of 38 league games (92%)
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)Full-Back | FB (L)Full-Back |
| CB (L)No-Nonsense Centre-Back | CB (L)Covering Centre-Back |
| CB (R)No-Nonsense Centre-Back | CB (R)Covering Centre-Back |
| FB (R)Full-Back | FB (R)Full-Back |
| CM (L)Wide Midfielder | CM (L)Tracking Wide Midfielder |
| CM (C)Central Midfielder | CM (C)Central Midfielder |
| M C2Central Midfielder | M C2Central Midfielder |
| CM (R)Wide Midfielder | CM (R)Tracking Wide Midfielder |
| ST 1Target Forward | ST 1Tracking Centre-Forward |
| ST 2Poacher | ST 2Tracking 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
Required
Preferred
FB (L) — recommended baseline for this role
Required
Preferred
Set by the role
Holds PositionStays Wide
Every other player instruction stays at its default — those are yours to adjust.
CB (L) — 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 (L) — recommended baseline for this role
Required
Preferred
Common approach (reference only)
In possessionAttacking Width: Stay Wider
Out of possessionMarking Target: Mark Position
A common tweak among users of this role — not something the game requires, so feel free to change it.
CM (C) — recommended baseline for this role
Required
Preferred
ST 1 — recommended baseline for this role
Required
Preferred
Common approach (reference only)
In possessionHold Up Ball: Yes
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 2 — 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
CB (L) — recommended baseline for this role
Required
Preferred
CM (L) — recommended baseline for this role
Required
Preferred
ST 1 — 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 Sean Dyche’s Burnley in the 2019–20 Premier League. They finished 10th. Their clearest trait: they pressed little, 19th of 20 for pressing intensity, and they built up less than most (19th of 20). The settings below let the team drop off and protect space instead of chasing the ball. On the other axes they ranked: tempo 18th, defensive line 15th, width 8th. In FM26 this becomes a 4-4-2, with team instructions and role settings listed below. Ranks are within the Premier League 2019–20 field of 20 teams, where 1st is the highest value on that axis.
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