Guides/Tips Player Roles - Guidance for ‘Intermediate’ Players

[1shotz]

28 minutes ago, ericm544 said:

Really enjoyed these articles, the W and IF thread specifically is interesting and would wonder if W are currently stronger? I will test it with the V2 BlackHawk.

Let us know how it gets on 👍🏽

[Bahkareh.jnr]

Hi Dan, nice topic You've created here. I have a question on player roles I want to ask.

Here's how my team's setup currently 

                        AF                    IF

  IW                 SS.                    

                 BBM

                      DLP.              IWB

FB          BPD     BPD    

The purpose of this tactic is to make the goal scoring come from my AF and the SS which is working well for me.

But now I want my team to avrg. 59% possession rather than the 53 i do get. I'm thinking of having a AP/RP instead of the BBM in the LCM position what do you think?

But I feel having two or more playmakers might disrupt the gameplay🤔

And I've also thought of changing the DLP to a DM and the LCM to a AP/RP but I just feel my build up play will be affected. I've also tried the A role, it's a underated role but it's just too basic which is why I decided to try a DLP

Edited May 19 by Bahkareh.jnr

[DanEnglish]

1 hour ago, Bahkareh.jnr said:

But now I want my team to avrg. 59% possession rather than the 53 i do get. I'm thinking of having a AP/RP instead of the BBM in the LCM position what do you think?

But I feel having two or more playmakers might disrupt the gameplay🤔

And I've also thought of changing the DLP to a DM and the LCM to a AP/RP but I just feel my build up play will be affected. I've also tried the A role, it's a underated role but it's just too basic which is why I decided to try a DLP

To increase your possession % - I’m not sure which central roles you should go for - it depends what iou want then to do on/off the ball …

… but do have three related pieces of advice:

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• Wide APs - consider having one/two wide APs in the AML/R positions (instead of your IW/IF) - the APs drift centrally into space + help increase possession.
• Lower mentality - you didn’t mention what mentality you’re using (e.g. overload) - generally the lower mentalities (defend, counter) will play lower risk / lower reward passes,  which help increase possession.
• Pressing - to get a higher possession %, you also need to reduce your oppositions’ % - so a good high press is crucial to ensure the opposition don’t play hundreds of short passes between their defenders. Your SS should help with this, but am not sure about your other instructions.

Take a look at this year’s ‘Possession Cup’ badges of honour - it has screenshots + Gifs - may give you some ideas 🙂 

 

[Bahkareh.jnr]

22 minutes ago, DanEnglish said:

To increase your possession % - I’m not sure which central roles you should go for - it depends what iou want then to do on/off the ball …

… but do have three related pieces of advice:

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• Wide APs - consider having one/two wide APs in the AML/R positions (instead of your IW/IF) - the APs drift centrally into space + help increase possession.
• Lower mentality - you didn’t mention what mentality you’re using (e.g. overload) - generally the lower mentalities (defend, counter) will play lower risk / lower reward passes,  which help increase possession.
• Pressing - to get a higher possession %, you also need to reduce your oppositions’ % - so a good high press is crucial to ensure the opposition don’t play hundreds of short passes between their defenders. Your SS should help with this, but am not sure about your other instructions.

Take a look at this year’s ‘Possession Cup’ badges of honour - it has screenshots + Gifs - may give you some ideas 🙂 

 

Here's my tactical instructions;

Mentality - Attacking

Tempo- slow

Width- wide 

Creative freedom- Expressive

I keep a high line and I press all over, play offside trap and no time wasting 

Final third

 Look for overlaps, work into box and through balls.

Short passing and pass through all channels

Short GK passing

I'll look at that topic you suggested thank you👍🏿

P.S- I at times alternate the final third instructions I select LFO/WIB or WIB/TB or I select all three. I also alternate btw passing through center or mixed.

Edited May 19 by Bahkareh.jnr

[Bahkareh.jnr]

Here's my tactical instructions;

Mentality - Attacking

Tempo- slow

Width- wide 

Creative freedom- Expressive

I keep a high line and I press all over, play offside trap and no time wasting 

Final third

 Look for overlaps, work into box and through balls.

Short passing and pass through all channels

Short GK passing

P.S- I at times alternate the final third instructions I select LFO/WIB or WIB/TB or I select all three. I also alternate btw passing through center or mixed.

[DanEnglish]

This thread is still alive. I should start posting the remaining pieces in a week or less, after sone real life stuff is done 👍 

BWMs are next!

[Noam Cohen]

Such a great topic. Please continue:)

👑

[Meestercat]

18 hours ago, DanEnglish said:

This thread is still alive. I should start posting the remaining pieces in a week or less, after sone real life stuff is done 👍 

BWMs are next!

I will be very interested to see your comments about the BWM. It's a role I've generally avoided after it being such a nightmare in previous FM versions - employing a BWM was a recipe for disaster when your defensive structure was ruined by your holding midfielder tearing about like an over-stimulated Terrier, leaving gaps everywhere.

[lilgwanz]

Really nice read. I enjoyed it all especially the AP and DLP movements. Thanks 🙏 

[rseven]

Can not wait for the updates!

Please update ASAP.