La Liga 2nd (85 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
4-3-3
Used in 31 of 38 league games (82%)
* 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) | 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 |
| DMDeep Lying Playmaker | DMDefensive Midfielder |
| CM (C)Box To Box Midfielder | CM (C)Central Midfielder |
| CM (C)Advanced Playmaker | CM (C)Central Midfielder |
| AM (L)Wide Forward | AM (L)Tracking Winger |
| STFalse Nine | STTracking Centre-Forward |
| AM (R)Inside Forward | AM (R)Tracking Winger |
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
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 — recommended baseline for this role
Required
Preferred
CM (C) — 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.
CM (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)
In possessionFreedom of Movement: Roam From Position
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 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.
CB (L) — recommended baseline for this role
Required
Preferred
DM — recommended baseline for this role
Required
Preferred
CM (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.
Built from Xavi Hernández’s Barcelona side of 2023–24 (La Liga), this card turns real season data into FM26 settings. They finished 2nd. Their clearest trait: they built up heavily from the back (1st of 20), and they were among the faster sides, 2nd of 20 for tempo. Expect the settings below to build from the goalkeeper and defenders through short passes. On the other axes they ranked: defensive line 4th, pressing intensity 7th, width 14th. In FM26 this becomes a 4-3-3, with team instructions and role settings listed below. Ranks are within the La Liga 2023–24 field of 20 teams, where 1st is the highest value on that axis.
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