Serie A 9th (62 points)
Positional pressing + width from the wing-backs
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Players only move where their role tag says — it's not a match replay
4-2-3-1
Used in 30 of 38 league games (79%)
* 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 |
| FB (L)Wing-Back | FB (L)Wing-Back |
| CB (L)Ball-Playing Centre-Back | CB (L)Stopping Centre-BackSuggested (limited data) |
| CB (R)No-Nonsense Centre-Back | CB (R)Stopping Centre-BackSuggested (limited data) |
| FB (R)Wing-Back | FB (R)Wing-Back |
| DM (L)Deep Lying Playmaker | DM (L)Defensive Midfielder |
| DM (R)Central Midfielder | DM (R)Defensive Midfielder |
| AM (C)Advanced Playmaker | AM (C)Attacking MidfielderSuggested (limited data) |
| AM (L)Winger | AM (L)Tracking Winger |
| AM (R)Wide Forward | AM (R)Tracking Winger |
| STFalse Nine | STCentre-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)
GK — recommended baseline for this role
Required
Preferred
FB (L) — recommended baseline for this role
Required
Preferred
Set by the role
Gets Further ForwardStays Wide
Every other player instruction stays at its default — those are yours to adjust.
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CB (L) — recommended baseline for this role
Required
Preferred
Common approach (reference only)
In possessionPassing Risk: Take More Risks
Out of possessionMarking Target: Mark Specific
A common tweak among users of this role — not something the game requires, so feel free to change it.
* Suggested (limited data)
CB (R) — recommended baseline for this role
Required
Preferred
Common approach (reference only)
Out of possessionMarking Target: Mark Specific
A common tweak among users of this role — not something the game requires, so feel free to change it.
DM (L) — recommended baseline for this role
Required
Preferred
DM (R) — recommended baseline for this role
Required
Preferred
* Suggested (limited data)
AM (C) — recommended baseline for this role
Required
Preferred
Common approach (reference only)
In possessionPassing Risk: Take More Risks
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 (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.
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.
ST — recommended baseline for this role
Required
Preferred
Common approach (reference only)
In possessionFreedom of Movement: Roam From Position
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
* Suggested (limited data)
CB (L) — recommended baseline for this role
Required
Preferred
DM (L) — recommended baseline for this role
Required
Preferred
* Suggested (limited data)
AM (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.
This card models Vincenzo Italiano’s Bologna in the 2024–25 Serie A. They finished 9th. Their clearest trait: they pressed hard, 2nd of 20 for pressing intensity, and they ranked 2nd of 20 for build-up play. 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: width 4th, tempo 8th, defensive line 9th. In FM26 this becomes a 4-2-3-1, with team instructions and role settings listed below. Ranks are within the Serie A 2024–25 field of 20 teams, where 1st is the highest value on that axis.
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