2015 Key Attributes for each player role

[Dec]

Each player role will have primary attributes and secondary attributes, a primary attribute should be be very high and secondary be high (e.g. 15+ and 10+ for top teams though obviously the more 20s they have in these attributes will be desired.)
 

Player role	Primary Attributes	Secondary Attributes
Goalkeeper	Aerial, Agility, Handling, Reflexes,	Communication, Kicking, Decisions, Throwing, Positioning, Teamwork, Pace
Sweeper Keeper	Agility, Handling, Reflexes,Kicking, Positioning, Pace	Aerial, Communication, Throwing, Decisions Teamwork
Sweeper	Decisions, Positioning, Stamina	Aerial, Tackling, Pace
Limited Defender	Aerial, Tackling, Decisions	Aggression, Positioning, Strength
Central Defender	Aerial, Tackling, Decisions, Positioning, Strength	Aggression, Teamwork
Ball Playing Defender	Passing, Tackling, Decisions	Aerial, Technique, Positioning
Full Back	Dribbling, Tackling, Stamina	Aerial, Passing, Decisions, Movement, Positioning
Wing Back	Crossing, Dribbling, Tackling, Decisions, Stamina	Technique, Movement, Positioning, Teamwork, Pace
Deep Lying Midfielder	Passing, Decisions, Teamwork	Tackling, Technique, Creativity, Positioning
Ball Winning Midfielder	Tackling, Aggression, Strength	Dribbling, Decisions, Positioning, Teamwork, Stamina
Central Midfielder	Passing, Decisions, Teamwork	Technique, Movement, Positioning
Box To Box Midfielder	Shooting, Tackling, Stamina	Passing, Decisions, Movement, Positioning, Teamwork
Advanced Playmaker	Passing, Creativity, Decisions, Teamwork	Technique, Movement
Inside Forward	Dribbling, Movement	Passing, Shooting, Technique, Decisions, Teamwork
Defensive Winger	Dribbling, Tackling, Decisions, Stamina	Crossing, Movement, Positioning, Teamwork, Pace
Wide Midfielder	Dribbling, Passing, Teamwork	Technique, Movement, Positioning
Winger	Dribbling, Crossing	Technique, Movement, Pace
Defensive Forward	Tackling, Decisions, Stamina	Shooting, Passing, Movement, Teamwork
Deep Lying Forward	Passing, Movement, Teamwork	Dribbling, Shooting, Technique
Poacher	Shooting, Decisions, Movement	Teamwork, Pace
Advanced Forward	Dribbling, Shooting, Movement, Stamina	Passing, Technique, Decisions
Target Man	Aerial, Shooting, Strength	Aggression, Decisions, Teamwork
Complete Forward	Shooting, Decisions, Movement	Dribbling, Aerial, Technique, Teamwork, Pace, Strength
Trequarista	Creativity, Decisions, Movement	Dribbling, Passing, Technique, Teamwork, Stamina

 

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[catalin070697]

I guess that something is wrong

[Dec]

Tapatalk doesn't like custom codes, it is fine elsewhere. Sorry.

[catalin070697]

I checked the web view and is fine,sorry

[Lee-Roy]

I guess that something is wrong

You think that's bad, try looking at a shortlist (especially one of Dec's where he uses flags for nations) on tapatalk.

[benpotts]

Thanks very much, very helpful. Just wondering are these based on your opinion or have they been confirmed in some way?

Thanks again

[jack_xu]

what about sweeper keeper?

[Lee-Roy]

what about sweeper keeper?

. Combine the info Dec has given for GK and Sweeper

[Dec]

Nothing is confirmed in this aspect but these are pretty solid.

I will be updating heading to aerial and doing a sweeper keeper soon.

[Master-Sacker]

Nothing is confirmed in this aspect but these are pretty solid.

I will be updating heading to aerial and doing a sweeper keeper soon.

isn't aerial a mix of jumping reach and heading ?

[Peely]

Heading in FMH was a combination of jumping and heading in FM, if I remember correctly. The move to calling it Aerial is probably to make it a little clearer that it covers more than just the ability to head the ball well.

[Dec]

Peely is right.

[Dec]

Added in Sweeper Keeper and changed heading to Aerial.

[scass]

Do you have a view on the way FMH uses the roles?  For example - the only position Trequartista is available is centre forward, and in the front line, which is just inaccurate. And the designations are sometimes eccentric - Rooney isn't a trequartista, for instance, whatever he is.  And De Gea a sweeper/keeper?  Definitely not. Veratti is a ball winner in real life, not a playmaker.  Those are minor quibbles however.  

 

 

 And have you noticed any difference in how the choice of position effects performance in 2015?  Again, as a for instance, in 2014 I found that BBM were most consistently effective from the deep position, not in CM.  This time, I'm not seeing that.  

 

Thanks - I think the work you do on the game is always fascinating.

[Dec]

Players can have a preference but it doesn't mean they are right - look at Sturridge at Chelsea. He wanted to be a striker but never stepped up to the plate when played there. It is up to you to judge them.

The tactical side would change slightly, however it depends on multiple factors so you cannot point it down to clear cut observations most of the time.

[Giorgi]

Using Inside Forward's in a 4-2-3-1 is not recommended?

[Dec]

It depends what your middle AMC is and your forward. I wouldn't recommend using two.

[pauadrian]

What would be the best role for a striker in a one striker formation? This did explain a lot btw nice work

[Dec]

Depends on your striker but a Target Man, Poacher or Advanced Forward

[pauadrian]

Using a 4231 with inside forwards and a ACM..you think a complete forward would work there? Or am I gonna need to lower my midfielder to a cm

[Dec]

Yes it would work fine. You have players up front who can occupy spaces still.

[pauadrian]

Thanks for your help man

[Giorgi]

Why does my FMH say that Aubameyang's recommended role is as a winger while he has the better stats for inside forward?

[Dec]

That is what he prefers to play. He may not be right.

[addi123]

i have this little spreadsheet i made in excel, its nothing much, but it gives me an idea of player comparisons in each position according to dec's list. is there any way of me being able to upload it for people to use?

for the final add up there is a *1.5 multiplier for the primary stats as they are more important taking into account the 15s and 10s ratings dec suggested.

[Dec]

Sounds very good, please do.

[Rjgreeno]

i have this little spreadsheet i made in excel, its nothing much, but it gives me an idea of player comparisons in each position according to dec's list. is there any way of me being able to upload it for people to use?

for the final add up there is a *1.5 multiplier for the primary stats as they are more important taking into account the 15s and 10s ratings dec suggested.

can you tell us how you did this or upload it somewhere please

[philosophers stoned]

I'm playing a 4231 with two inside forwards,an advanced playmaker,BBM and DLM but I struggle to keep possession or create chances and my midfielders dont make runs forward. a little help please

[LostLegend]

Try changing the DLM to a BWM to try and win back possession quickly.

What role is your AMC playing? Having a decent APM here will help link up midfield & attack.

Pretty limited on the advice I can give you without more info on your tactical set-up

[Abdullah Al-Hasan]

Hi, I've had this strange observation that poachers with high agression seems to have more goals. Can anyone explain, please?