: Identify the opposition's best player and assign a specific Man-Marking duty.
: Comparing the success rates of balanced formations versus the "Triangular" or asymmetrical 4-3-3 setups that dominated online forums at the time. Summary of FM 2007 Tactical "Metas" fm 2007 best tactics
Different player roles require distinct tactics to maximize their effectiveness. Here are some examples: : Identify the opposition's best player and assign
Success in FM07 often comes down to how you manage space and pressure: Closing Down: Here are some examples: Success in FM07 often
| Position | Must-have (15+) | Nice to have (12+) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Handling, Reflexes, Positioning | Rushing Out, One-on-Ones | | Full Back | Pace, Tackling, Work Rate | Crossing, Positioning | | Centre Back | Jumping, Tackling, Strength | Pace (to play offside trap) | | Defensive Mid | Work Rate, Tackling, Strength | Passing, Decisions | | Winger | Pace, Dribbling, Crossing | Flair, Agility | | Centre Mid | Passing, Decisions, Stamina | Long Shots, Work Rate | | Striker | Pace, Acceleration, Finishing | Composure, Off the Ball |
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Team Instructions: Mentality: 14 (Attacking) Passing: 10 (Mixed) Tempo: 16 (Fast) Width: 14 (Wide) Closing Down: 18 (Whole pitch) Time Wasting: 6 (Rare) Defensive Line: 14 (High) Tackling: Normal (Never hard - more red cards) Passing Focus: Mixed Counter Attack: Yes Offside Trap: Yes