Bundesliga 3rd (60 points)
High-line mid-block + organised transitions
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Players only move where their role tag says — it's not a match replay
3-4-3
No fixed formation — 3-4-3 (10), 4-4-2 (9) and 4-2-3-1 (7)
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 |
| CB (L)No-Nonsense Centre-Back | CB (L)Centre-Back |
| CB (C)No-Nonsense Centre-Back | CB (C)Centre-Back |
| CB (R)No-Nonsense Centre-Back | CB (R)Centre-Back |
| CM (deep)Defensive Midfielder | CM (deep)Screening Defensive Midfielder |
| CM (high)Box To Box Midfielder | CM (high)Defensive Midfielder |
| WB (L)Wing-Back | WB (L)Full-Back |
| AM (L)Inside Forward | AM (L)Tracking Winger |
| STCentre-Forward | STTracking Centre-Forward |
| AM (R)Inside Forward | AM (R)Tracking Winger |
| WB (R)Wing-Back | WB (R)Full-Back |
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
Required
Preferred
CB (L) — recommended baseline for this role
Required
Preferred
CM (deep) — recommended baseline for this role
Required
Preferred
Common approach (reference only)
In possessionPassing Risk: Take Fewer Risks
Out of possessionTackling: Ease Off Tackles
A common tweak among users of this role — not something the game requires, so feel free to change it.
CM (high) — 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.
WB (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.
AM (L) — recommended baseline for this role
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.
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
CB (L) — recommended baseline for this role
Required
Preferred
CM (deep) — recommended baseline for this role
Required
Preferred
WB (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.
Eintracht Frankfurt under Dino Toppmöller in the 2024–25 Bundesliga are the template for this card. They finished 3rd. Their clearest trait: they pushed the back line up the pitch, 1st of 18, and they played narrow (17th of 18 for width). Expect the settings below to push the back line up and squeeze the space between the lines. On the other axes they ranked: tempo 3rd, pressing intensity 8th, build-up 8th. In FM26 this becomes a 3-4-3, with team instructions and role settings listed below. Ranks are within the Bundesliga 2024–25 field of 18 teams, where 1st is the highest value on that axis.
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