Premier League 8th (61 points) · FA Cup quarter-finals
high press + high line + fast tempo + width + build from the back — 4-2-3-1 in 24 of 38 games
Added as a style pick, not through the title, runner-up or survival tracks. The only basis is 88 opponent offsides (3rd in the league, level with Chelsea). The style axes are computed from this side’s FBref record against all 20 teams in the league that season, and the formation is the one used in 24 of 38 games. Only the role assignments and the in/out-of-possession split are a shared skeleton rather than individual research
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Players only move where their role tag says — it's not a match replay
4-2-3-1
4-2-3-1 base shape — role assignments are a shared skeleton
* 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) | GKSweeper Keeper |
| FB (L)Wing-Back | FB (L)Pressing Full-Back |
| CB (L)Ball-Playing Centre-Back | CB (L)Centre-Back |
| CB (R)No-Nonsense Centre-Back | CB (R)Centre-Back |
| FB (R)Wing-Back | FB (R)Pressing Full-Back |
| DM (L)Defensive Midfielder | DM (L)Defensive Midfielder |
| DM (R)Deep Lying Playmaker | DM (R)Central Midfielder |
| AM (C)Advanced Playmaker | AM (C)Central Midfielder |
| AM (L)Inside Forward | AM (L)Tracking Winger |
| AM (R)Winger | AM (R)Tracking Winger |
| STCentre-Forward | 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.
* Suggested (limited data)
In possession: Ball-Playing Goalkeeper · Out of possession: Sweeper Keeper
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Preferred
In possession: Wing-Back · Out of possession: Full-Back
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.
In possession: Ball-Playing Centre-Back · Out of possession: Centre-Back
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.
In possession: No-Nonsense Centre-Back · Out of possession: Centre-Back
Required
Preferred
In possession: Wing-Back · Out of possession: Full-Back
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.
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: Deep Lying Playmaker · Out of possession: Central Midfielder
Required
Preferred
In possession: Advanced Playmaker · Out of possession: Central Midfielder
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.
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: Winger · Out of possession: Tracking Winger
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.
In possession: Centre-Forward · Out of possession: Tracking Centre-Forward
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.
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 Fabian Hürzeler’s Brighton in the 2024–25 Premier League. They finished 8th. Their clearest trait: they pushed the back line up the pitch, 3rd of 20, and they pressed hard, 5th of 20 for pressing intensity. Expect the settings below to push the back line up and squeeze the space between the lines. On the other axes they ranked: tempo 6th, width 7th, build-up 7th. In FM26 this becomes a 4-2-3-1, with team instructions and role settings listed below. Ranks are within the Premier League 2024–25 field of 20 teams, where 1st is the highest value on that axis.
How the ranks are made: League style reports · How ratings work