Bundesliga runners-up (first season after promotion)
The original Red Bull system — high press + direct transitions
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Players only move where their role tag says — it's not a match replay
4-2-2-2
The prototype of the later Nagelsmann side — two attackers tuck in above the double pivot and the two strikers attack the space behind.
Identity
Shows where the same player moves to between in- and out-of-possession phases.
| In possession | Out of possession |
|---|---|
| GKNo Nonsense Goalkeeper | GKSweeper Keeper |
| FB (L)Wing-Back | FB (L)Pressing Wing-Back |
| CB (L)No-Nonsense Centre-Back | CB (L)Centre-Back |
| CB (R)No-Nonsense Centre-Back | CB (R)Centre-Back |
| FB (R)Wing-Back | FB (R)Pressing Wing-Back |
| DM (L)Defensive Midfielder | DM (L)Defensive Midfielder |
| DM (R)Box To Box Midfielder | DM (R)Central Midfielder |
| AM (L)Inside Forward | AM (L)Tracking Winger |
| AM (R)Inside Forward | AM (R)Tracking Winger |
| ST 1Channel Forward | ST 1Tracking Centre-Forward |
| ST 2Poacher | ST 2Centre-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 an appearance ranking — these players embodied the system’s roles.
Tap a position on the pitch and the attributes that spot needs appear right there.
Channel forward plus poacher in possession — both must be able to sprint in behind
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Preferred
Common approach (reference only)
In possessionAttacking Width: Move Into Channels
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.
In possession: No Nonsense Goalkeeper · Out of possession: Sweeper Keeper
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Preferred
In possession: Wing-Back · Out of possession: Wing-Back
Required
Preferred
Set by the role
Gets Further ForwardStays Wide
Every other player instruction stays at its default — those are yours to adjust.
In possession: No-Nonsense Centre-Back · Out of possession: Centre-Back
Required
Preferred
In possession: No-Nonsense Centre-Back · Out of possession: Centre-Back
Required
Preferred
In possession: Wing-Back · Out of possession: Wing-Back
Required
Preferred
Set by the role
Gets Further ForwardStays Wide
Every other player instruction stays at its default — those are yours to adjust.
In possession: Defensive Midfielder · Out of possession: Defensive Midfielder
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.
In possession: Box To Box Midfielder · Out of possession: Central Midfielder
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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.
In possession: Inside Forward · Out of possession: Tracking Winger
Required
Preferred
Common approach (reference only)
In possessionDribbling Direction: Cut Inside With BallAttacking Width: Sit Narrower
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.
In possession: Inside Forward · Out of possession: Tracking Winger
Required
Preferred
Common approach (reference only)
In possessionDribbling Direction: Cut Inside With BallAttacking Width: Sit Narrower
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.
This is a well-founded starting point — the FM match engine is a separate system, so real match performance is not guaranteed.
Built from Ralph Hasenhüttl’s RB Leipzig side of 2016–17 (Bundesliga), this card turns real season data into FM26 settings. Their clearest trait: they were among the league’s most aggressive pressers (1st of 18), and they held a high defensive line (5th of 18). Expect the settings below to ask players to close down quickly and win the ball high up the pitch. On the other axes they ranked: build-up 6th, tempo 7th, width 10th. In FM26 this becomes a 4-2-2-2, with team instructions and role settings listed below. Ranks are within the Bundesliga 2016–17 field of 18 teams, where 1st is the highest value on that axis.
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