Xabi Alonso
Quick Counter Specialist
High pressing, fast transitions, and aggressive attacking play characterize Xabi's style.
Quick Counter Tactics
The Quick Counter playstyle focuses on rapid transitions from defense to attack, exploiting spaces left by the opponent. Players need high speed, acceleration, and stamina to execute this effectively.
Key Player Requirements
Recommended Players
CF: Kylian Mbappé
Speed: 99, Acceleration: 97, Finishing: 90
LW: Vinícius Júnior
Speed: 95, Dribbling: 90, Acceleration: 94
CM: Jude Bellingham
Stamina: 88, Passing: 86, Ball Control: 87
Tactical Instructions
- Use good defensive players.
- Attacking style is "Fast Build-up"
- Fullbacks should be "Defensive Fullback".
- Wingers should "Cut Inside".
- Striker should have "Anchoring" instruction
Mikel Arteta
Long Ball Counter Expert
Defensive solidity with quick transitions to target forwards using long passes.
Long Ball Counter Tactics
This playstyle focuses on defensive organization and quick transitions using long balls to target forwards. Requires physically strong players with good positioning and heading ability.
Key Player Requirements
Recommended Players
CF: Erling Haaland
Physical: 94, Heading: 88, Finishing: 92
AM: Kaka
Ball Control: 93, Passing: 91, Dribbling: 90
CB: Virgil van Dijk
Defensive Awareness: 92, Heading: 90, Physical: 89
Tactical Instructions
- Quick transitions using long passes after winning possession
- Short build-ups and, focuses on direct play to forwards
- Mid Block defense with a compact shape to absorb pressure
- Flexible positioning allows fluid movement during attacks
- Best with fast strikers and accurate long-pass players
Frank Rijkaard
Possession Game Master
Focus on ball retention, positional play, and creating numerical superiority.
Possession Game Tactics
The Possession Game playstyle focuses on maintaining control of the ball, patient build-up play, and creating chances through positional superiority. Requires players with excellent technical skills.
Key Player Requirements
Recommended Players
CF: Lionel Messi
Dribbling: 97, Ball Control: 96, Passing: 90
AMF: Kaka
Passing: 93, Dribbling: 90+, Kicking Power: 90
DMF: Rodri
Passing: 86, Defensive Awareness: 88, Physical: 86
Tactical Instructions
- Short, controlled passes to maintain possession
- Players stay close for passing options
- High pressing to recover the ball quickly
- Emphasis on slow buildup and movement
- Requires technical, high passing players
Patrick Vieira
Out Wide Specialist
Focus on wing play with overlapping fullbacks and crosses into the box.
Out Wide Tactics
This playstyle focuses on creating chances through wing play, with overlapping fullbacks and crosses into the box. Requires players with excellent crossing ability and strong aerial presence.
Key Player Requirements
Recommended Players
CF: Cristanio Ronaldo
Heading: 95, Finishing: 96, Physical: 86
RMF: Trent Alexander-Arnold
Crossing: 93, Passing: 90, Long Balls: 91
LMF: Theo Hernández
Speed: 90, Crossing: 82, Stamina: 85
Tactical Instructions
- Focuses on wing play and crossing
- Full-backs and wide forwards overlap often
- Ideal for exploiting wide areas of the pitch
- Suits fast wingers and aerial strikers
- Builds play through the flanks, not the center
Patrick Vieira
Long Ball Expert
Direct play with emphasis on physicality and set pieces.
Long Ball Tactics
This playstyle focuses on direct play, bypassing midfield with long balls to target forwards. Requires physically strong players with good aerial ability and positioning.
Key Player Requirements
Recommended Players
CF: Olivier Giroud
Heading: 89, Physical: 84, Finishing: 85
CB: Rúben Dias
Defensive Awareness: 90, Heading: 86, Physical: 86
DMF: Declan Rice
Physical: 86, Ball Control: 85, Long Balls: 82
Tactical Instructions
- Fast counterattacks using long passes
- Skips midfield; targets strikers directly
- Flexible positioning for dynamic movement
- Mid block defense for absorbing pressure
- Works best with fast attackers and good long passers