Evaluate the weight of different attributes in FMM24 -Update

FMarena's research is very compelling. But I didn't see that they tested the mobile version. I have no computer science knowledge, so I spent a day playing the game manually in vacation modexD I tried all attributes except goalkeeper attributes or leadership. (Edit: I use in-game editor to improve every player's specific attribute by 5 to evaluate the weight of attributes.) I tested each attribute for 148 games, the sample seems small so it's not convincing enough, but I hope it works a little.

I chose Bournemouth for a couple of reasons: 1. they are stronger than the board expected so the manager is unlikely to be sacked 2. they are not a top team so there is room for improvement 3. they play an attacking 4-2-3-1, which is a common tactic 4. they have high hidden attributes so there are fewer negative incidents 5. they are young on average and raising their CA will not be higher than PA.

I started each season from round 2(they lost 0-2 to Arsenal in the first match), the manager is Kieran McKenna, he plays offensive 4-2-3-1(1 AMC, 2 MCs)

Here's the conclusion: (ordered by Pts/GD):

 

 

 

 

 

 

I think FMM24 is more balanced on attributes, maybe "Decision" can barely be considered a dominant attribution, but it's far from FMM22 and the earlier versions' "Pace". 

 

Edited July 18, 2025 by RiverToad
Add Pics, change Total to Average

[RiverToad]

Control Subject

GF	GA	GD	PTS
40	63	-23	39
54	91	-37	32
56	72	-16	41
45	58	-13	46
49	71	-22	39.5

 

Edited June 23, 2025 by RiverToad

[RiverToad]

PACE + 5 - I missed a pic

GF	GA	GD	PTS
47	62	-15	43
59	58	+1	54
52	64	-12	44
56	52	+4	57
53.5	59	-5.5	49.5

 

 

Edited June 23, 2025 by RiverToad

[RiverToad]

Stamina + 5

GF	GA	GD	PTS
36	59	-23	35
45	77	-32	30
52	51	+1	51
44	59	-15	37
44	61.5	-17.5	38

 

[RiverToad]

Strength + 5

GF	GA	GD	PTS
55	62	-7	46
51	73	-22	40
52	51	+1	51
48	50	-2	57
51.5	59	-7.5	48.5

 

Edited June 23, 2025 by RiverToad

[RiverToad]

Aerial + 5

GF	GA	GD	PTS
46	66	-20	37
43	54	-11	46
40	62	-22	36
42	67	-25	27
43	62	-20	36.5

 

[RiverToad]

Decision + 5

GF	GA	GD	PTS
52	52	0	56
59	35	+24	72
57	40	+17	66
44	48	-4	53
53	44	+9	62

 

[RiverToad]

Aggression + 5

GF	GA	GD	PTS
48	49	-1	56
45	58	-13	47
58	57	+1	53
54	52	+2	55
51	54	-3	53

 

Edited June 24, 2025 by RiverToad

[RiverToad]

Dribbling + 5

GF	GA	GD	PTS
63	49	+14	55
53	58	-5	48
47	54	-7	48
64	53	+11	53
57	53.5	+3.5	51

 

Edited June 23, 2025 by RiverToad

[RiverToad]

Passing + 5

GF	GA	GD	PTS
46	33	+13	51
57	56	+1	50
60	52	+8	59
61	56	+5	48
56	49	+7	52

 

[RiverToad]

Crossing + 5

GF	GA	GD	PTS
45	70	-25	49
60	71	-11	46
54	67	-13	38
58	58	0	47
54	66.5	-12.5	45

 

[RiverToad]

Technique + 5

GF	GA	GD	PTS
47	62	-15	39
59	74	-15	49
48	51	-3	51
50	44	+6	54
51	58	-7	48

 

[RiverToad]

I'm going to sleep, I'll update the remaining attributions tomorrow

[RiverToad]

Creativity + 5

GF	GA	GD	PTS
46	56	-10	47
62	57	+5	51
60	52	+8	55
46	50	-4	55
54	54	0	52

 

[RiverToad]

Tackling + 5

GF	GA	GD	PTS
49	50	-1	51
48	65	-17	38
60	60	0	49
58	54	+4	49
54	57	-3.5	47

 

[RiverToad]

Teamwork + 5

GF	GA	GD	PTS
54	62	-8	50
46	51	-5	44
47	48	-1	57
42	48	-6	46
47	52	-5	49

 

[RiverToad]

Shooting + 5

GF	GA	GD	PTS
49	57	-8	35
59	59	0	52
42	64	-12	34
42	58	-16	47
48	59.5	-11.5	42

 

Edited June 24, 2025 by RiverToad

[RiverToad]

Position + 5

GF	GA	GD	PTS
45	58	-13	39
63	53	+10	57
56	55	+1	47
54	59	-5	51
55	56	-1.5	49

 

[RiverToad]

Movement + 5

GF	GA	GD	PTS
55	61	-5	57
57	55	+2	55
65	55	+10	54
51	47	+4	63
57	54.5	+2.5	57

 

[RiverToad]

I also test Movement + 5 for FC, AMR, AML, 1/2 MC, Position + 5 for DC, DL/R, 1/2 MC, not as good as all Movement +5:

GF	GA	GD	PTS
49	59	-10	42
55	63	-6	48
60	49	+13	60
61	49	+11	60
54	55	-1	50
56	54.5	1.5	52

Edited June 24, 2025 by RiverToad

[fufi]

Good afternoon, could you be so kind as to explain the results, which I honestly can't understand. I apologize for the inconvenience.

[RiverToad]

Hi fufi, I use the in-game editor to change player attributes and evaluate the importance of each player. For example, I increase the pace of all Bournemouth players by 5 (12->17, 15->20, etc.) and then start the vacation mode until the end of the first season. After the first season, I recorded the results and restarted the 23/24 season so I could control a single variable. I tested it for 4 seasons and I can get the results as screenshots. I tested all attributes in this way. You can see that "Decision" is the most important attribute, while "Stamina" and "Aerial" are not at all.

Edited June 24, 2025 by RiverToad

[fufi]

11 minutes ago, RiverToad said:

Hola fufi, uso el editor del juego para cambiar los atributos de los jugadores y evaluar la importancia de cada uno. Por ejemplo, aumento la velocidad de todos los jugadores del Bournemouth en 5 (12->17, 15->20, etc.) y luego inicio el modo vacaciones hasta el final de la primera temporada. Después de la primera temporada, registré los resultados y reinicié la temporada 24/25 para poder controlar una sola variable. Lo probé durante 4 temporadas y puedo obtener los resultados como capturas de pantalla. Probé todos los atributos de esta manera. Se ve que "Decisión" es el atributo más importante, mientras que "Resistencia" y "Aéreo" no lo son en absoluto.

And what are the three or four main decisions, according to your conclusion? Thank you very much for your explanation and for such a great job. Who would have imagined that arial  wasn't so important? It's always the first thing I try to improve?

Edited June 24, 2025 by fufi

[RiverToad]

1 minute ago, fufi said:

And what are the three or four main decisions, according to your conclusion? Thank you very much for your explanation and for such a great job. Who would have imagined that air travel wasn't so important? It's always the first thing I try to improve?

In my opinion, Decision, Passing, Dribbling and Movement are most important attributes. These four attributes are about passing the ball, and I pick a team which plays 4-2-3-1, you know 4-2-3-1 have many short passes so it may make the advantage of passing attributes bigger. Next, I want to test a team with long-pass tactic. I am wondering if these passing attributes are also important for long-pass teams.

By the way, the physical attributes is weaker than ever. I think for FMM22 or earlier, and for PC all version, Pace( plus acceleration for PC), Strength, Aerial(Jumping reach for PC) are dominant attributes, but they're not important in FMM24 now. It's a big change

[fufi]

Thank you very much for taking the time to do this work and answering the questions as well. You have done an excellent job.

 

[Gaza]

Such a great project you have there. I’m curious about the endgame of the project itself. Keep up the good work, lad.

 

[DanEnglish]

This is one of my favourite opening posts on FMMvibe this year 🔥 Am still considering what it means - so happy to listen to anyone’s thoughts 👍 

Am also wondering what it means for a lower league team (e.g. VNL) - are physicals really more important in the lower leagues for example? 🤷 

Edited June 27, 2025 by DanEnglish

[HudsonOfSmeg]

3 hours ago, DanEnglish said:

Im also wondering what it means for a lower league team (e.g. VNL) - are physicals really more important in the lower leagues for example? 🤷 

I'm interested in this too. In my VNN/VNS saves i've dominated the leagues by having a main striker with high aerial (16+) and another with high pace, combined with 2 central defenders with high aerial too (which you send up for corners) you'll out-score most opposition. I'd assume that having lower stats across the board generally that you'd see better results when the physicals are pushed higher, rather than things like decisions or teamwork

[Bolajoko]

In short, aerial is a great attribute but it need assisters with high crossing meaning it is effective (to an extent) but In a TEAM setting decision making is the broken attribute 

 

I wonder if he'd get different results for different tactics so we'll know (442) is an aerial tactic or 424 is a decisions tactic 

Edited June 27, 2025 by Bolajoko

[rseven]

How about technique?