Premier League 5th (75 points)
High-line mid-block + central combinations
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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%)
Identity
Shows where the same player moves to between in- and out-of-possession phases.
| In possession | Out of possession |
|---|---|
| GKBall-Playing Goalkeeper | GKSweeper Keeper |
| FB (L)Full-Back | FB (L)Full-Back |
| CB (L)Ball-Playing Centre-Back | CB (L)Centre-Back |
| CB (R)No-Nonsense Centre-Back | CB (R)Centre-Back |
| FB (R)Full-Back | FB (R)Full-Back |
| DM (L)Deep Lying Playmaker | DM (L)Defensive Midfielder |
| DM (R)Box To Box Midfielder | DM (R)Defensive Midfielder |
| AM (C)Advanced Playmaker | AM (C)Central Midfielder |
| AM (L)Inside Forward | AM (L)Tracking Winger |
| AM (R)Inside Forward | 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.
GK — recommended baseline for this role
Required
Preferred
FB (L) — recommended baseline for this role
Required
Preferred
Set by the role
Holds 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)
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.
CB (R) — recommended baseline for this role
Required
Preferred
DM (L) — recommended baseline for this role
Required
Preferred
DM (R) — 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.
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 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
DM (L) — recommended baseline for this role
Required
Preferred
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 Arsène Wenger’s Arsenal in the 2016–17 Premier League. They finished 5th. Their clearest trait: they pushed the back line up the pitch, 3rd of 20, and they ranked 4th of 20 for build-up play. 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 15th, pressing intensity 7th. In FM26 this becomes a 4-2-3-1, with team instructions and role settings listed below. Ranks are within the Premier League 2016–17 field of 20 teams, where 1st is the highest value on that axis.
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