Serie A 11th (44 points)
Pragmatic mid-block + organised transitions
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Players only move where their role tag says — it's not a match replay
3-5-2
Used in 19 of 38 league games (50%)
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 |
| WB (L)Wing-Back | WB (L)Full-Back |
| CB (L)No-Nonsense Centre-Back | CB (L)Covering Centre-Back |
| CB (C)No-Nonsense Centre-Back | CB (C)Covering Centre-Back |
| CB (R)No-Nonsense Centre-Back | CB (R)Covering Centre-Back |
| WB (R)Wing-Back | WB (R)Full-Back |
| DMDefensive Midfielder | DMScreening Defensive Midfielder |
| CM (C)Central Midfielder | CM (C)Central Midfielder |
| CM (C)Central Midfielder | CM (C)Central Midfielder |
| ST 1Channel Forward | ST 1Tracking Centre-Forward |
| ST 2Poacher | ST 2Tracking 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
Required
Preferred
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.
CB (L) — recommended baseline for this role
Required
Preferred
Common approach (reference only)
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.
DM — 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 (C) — recommended baseline for this role
Required
Preferred
ST 1 — recommended baseline for this role
Required
Preferred
Common approach (reference only)
In possessionAttacking Width: Move Into Channels
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 2 — recommended baseline for this role
Required
Preferred
Common approach (reference only)
In possessionShooting: Shoot More Often
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
WB (L) — recommended baseline for this role
Required
Preferred
CB (L) — recommended baseline for this role
Required
Preferred
DM — recommended baseline for this role
Required
Preferred
ST 1 — 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 Paolo Vanoli’s Torino in the 2024–25 Serie A. They finished 11th. Their clearest trait: they sat off the ball more than most (17th of 20 for pressing), while they kept a balanced tempo, 15th of 20. The settings below let the team drop off and protect space instead of chasing the ball. On the other axes they ranked: width 8th, build-up 12th, defensive line 10th. In FM26 this becomes a 3-5-2, 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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