Ligue 1 16th (36 points)
Steady mid-block + 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
Mostly 4-2-3-1 — 4-2-3-1 (14), 3-4-1-2 (4) and 4-3-3 (4)
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)Advanced 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)Advanced Wing-Back | FB (R)Full-Back |
| DM (L)Defensive Midfielder | DM (L)Defensive Midfielder |
| DM (R)Central Midfielder | DM (R)Defensive Midfielder |
| AM (C)Advanced Playmaker | AM (C)Central Midfielder |
| AM (L)Winger | 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.
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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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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.
Common approach (reference only)
In possessionCross From: Byline
A common tweak among users of this role — not something the game requires, so feel free to change it.
CB (L) — recommended baseline for this role
Required
Preferred
DM (L) — 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.
DM (R) — recommended baseline for this role
Required
Preferred
AM (C) — recommended baseline for this role
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.
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.
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
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.
Nantes under Antoine Kombouaré in the 2022–23 Ligue 1 are the template for this card. They finished 16th. Their clearest trait: they attacked down the flanks, 1st of 20 for width, while they kept a balanced defensive line, 15th 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 14th, pressing intensity 10th, tempo 11th. In FM26 this becomes a 4-2-3-1, with team instructions and role settings listed below. Ranks are within the Ligue 1 2022–23 field of 20 teams, where 1st is the highest value on that axis.
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