Premier League 4th (71 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
4-3-3
Used in 38 of 38 league games (100%)
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)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)Wing-Back | FB (R)Full-Back |
| DMDefensive Midfielder | DMDefensive Midfielder |
| CM (C)Box To Box Midfielder | CM (C)Central Midfielder |
| CM (C)Channel Midfielder | CM (C)Central Midfielder |
| AM (L)Winger | AM (L)Tracking Winger |
| STCentre-Forward | STTracking Centre-Forward |
| AM (R)Wide Forward | AM (R)Tracking Winger |
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
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.
CB (L) — recommended baseline for this role
Required
Preferred
DM — 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.
CM (C) — 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.
CM (C) — recommended baseline for this role
Required
Preferred
Common approach (reference only)
In possessionAttacking Width: Move Into Channels
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)
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.
AM (R) — 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.
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
CM (C) — 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 Eddie Howe’s Newcastle United side of 2022–23 (Premier League), this card turns real season data into FM26 settings. They finished 4th. Their clearest trait: they stretched the pitch wide (5th of 20 for width), while they kept a balanced tempo, 6th of 20. Expect the settings below to stretch the pitch and put the work on wide players. On the other axes they ranked: build-up 7th, pressing intensity 9th, defensive line 12th. In FM26 this becomes a 4-3-3, with team instructions and role settings listed below. Ranks are within the Premier League 2022–23 field of 20 teams, where 1st is the highest value on that axis.
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