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FM 21: Daniel Farkes 4231 Possession And Goals Tactical Analysis
Daniel Farke has done a tremendous job at Norwich City and deserves a lot of credit for the team's recent success. So far in this 2020/21 season, we see some fantastic attacking display that we saw a couple of seasons ago that saw Norwich City promoted to the big time. At the time of writing this, Daniel Farke's team currently sit on top of the Championship and are favourites to seal the title, being 10 points ahead of Watford, who are in 2nd place. Norwich have won 25 out of their 37 league g
Antonio Conte 3-5-2 Inter Milan FM 21 Tactical Analysis
Antonio Conte's Inter Milan side are currently sitting on top of Serie A and 9 points ahead with just 11 games to go. They are also on red hot form, winning their last 7 Serie A games whilst keeping 4 clean sheets and throughout this season, Conte has used his trusted 3 at the back system and has stuck with the 3-1-4-2 formation he's used since taking charge. This tactical analysis will look closer at Antonio Conte's tactic used during this 2020-21 season.SHAPE Three at the back has served Anton
FM 21 Bob Paisley Genius 4-4-2 - Dominated Europe
FM 21 Tactic: The great Bob Paisley, to this day, is the most successful manager to have managed Liverpool Football Club.
Total Football - Johan Cruyff's 3-4-3
When most of his opponents would play a 4-4-2 formation, Johan Cruyff would play a 3-4-3. Johan Cruyff believed a certain way was the best way to win a football match, and that was to dominate your opponents in all areas on the pitch, which led to some eye-catching offensive displays. He believed playing 4 at the back was a waste (against two strikers) and that the extra player could be used elsewhere, in a more advanced area. This then allowed his team to form more triangles further up the pit
Sir Alex Ferguson's Greatest Manchester United Team - 2007/08 Tactic
Manchester United's team in the 07/08 season has always been considered as one of the greatest Manchester United teams, especially under Sir
Diego Simeone Defensive Masterpiece - Flexible Systems
Diego Simeone 2020-21 FM 21 Tactical Analysis. Simeone knows how to work his defence but maybe does not get enough credit for the attacking
FM21 Tactic: Italian Sauce! 5-4-1 Diamond! Regista, Treq & Mezzala
The GREATEST Italian FM21 Tactic | Regista, Treq & Mezzala ONE FM 21 Tactic | Football Manager 2021
Total Control - The BEST Possession FM 21 Tactic
Total Control 21.2.04-2-3-1 Highly entertaining - High Possession - High Success - Not Plug'n'Play-- General comments --This is my first uploaded tactic ever, and the reason is simple: For the first time, I've managed to make my players play the actual way I wanted them to play. Like many others, I've been inspired by Barcelona's high possession approach of the golden days '10-'11. Match engines of diverse FM editions have been tough on tactic creators with a possession-oriented mind. After tes
Marco Rose 4-2-3-1 Tactic & What Dortmund Can Expect
After two successful years with Red Bull Salzburg, German coach Marco Rose made a return to his home country to take on the role as Borussia Monchgengladbach manager for the start of the 2019-20 season. Rose has continued his success with Gladbach so far since taking charge and has only enhanced his reputation as a manager, with 50% of his matches won and his team well within the hunt for the top for again. Rose has since changed Gladbach's formation to primarily a 4-2-3-1, focusing more on quic
Julian Nagelsmann The Master of the Press! - FM 21 Tactical Analysis
Julian Nagelsmann never made it as a player, thanks in large part to knee injuries that forced him to retire before his career ever got started. However, that change of path allowed the German manager to take up coaching at a young age. After briefly working under Thomas Tuchel at Augsburg, Nagelsmann worked his way through the ranks at Hoffenheim, leading them into the UEFA Champions League for the first time in their history. After three incredibly successful years with Hoffenheim, Nagelsmann
Fatih Terim 4-1-4-1 - FM21 Tactic - Possession and Great Defence
The Man - Fatih TerimBelieve it or not. This is currently Fatih Terim's fourth term at Galatasaray. In December 2017, the ex-Galatasary player replaced Igor Tudor as manager but the contract was only until the end of the 2018-19 season. With the 18 games left remaining, they produce some great results, winning 14 games, drawing once, and losing 3. To no surprise, he was then offered a two-year extension, an interesting one as no wages were agreed with the club president the one deciding the wage
The Magnificent Trequartista - FM21 Tactic
What is a Trequartista? Translated from Italian, Trequartista means 'three quarters' and in Football, a Trequartista is someone who likes to roam around and look for space, often finding themselves between the defenders and midfielders which can be a headache as their starting position can be high, as far as a strikers position. They are creative players, who possess the ability to dribble. They are also goalscorers, whilst providing assists. In the correct system, a Trequartista could be your
Arsene Wenger's 2003-04 Invincibles Football Manager 2021 Tactic
This is a FM21 replication of THAT Arsene Wenger tactic
Maurizo Sarri's Sarriball FM21 4-3-3 by Boroboy
Dominate possession, score beautiful goals whilst remaining strong in defence. Sarri is considered an intelligent coach.
David Moyes 4-2-3-1 West Ham's Route to Champions League
The Hammers kickstarted their positive form this year in a 5-4-1 formation, but ever since the injury to Arthur Masuaku, they’ve reverted to a back-four and the 4-2-3-1 formation that they utilized most prominently under David Moyes. We will discuss the advantages of the 4-2-3-1 from a West Ham United perspective throughout this video and go in-depth with the FM21 David Moyes tactics that go me West Ham into the Champions League Moyes’ team have kept only 42% possession this season, the sixth
Jesse Marsch Tactical Analysis - RB Salzburg 2020-21 & FM21 Tactic
Jesse Marsch is one of the most buzzworthy managers in the world of football at the moment. Since taking over at Red Bull Salzburg, the American has developed a reputation as a tactical innovator and one of the most exciting young managers in the game. However, it’s not as though Salzburg’s record is anything out of the ordinary from previous managers. The buzz and attention surrounding the former MLS superstar is instead much more about how Marsch’s tactics and coaching styles have been out of
2-3-5 Pyramid by RDF tactics | best Football Manager 2021 Tactics
The 2–3–5, originally known as the "Pyramid", was a long-term successful formation back in the 1880s. Believe it or not, it was pretty much the normal football formation in the UK, something like today's 4-4-2, 4-3-3 or 4-2-3-1, it was hugely popular. The 2-3-5 pyramid shape is actually not too strange. Recently, I covered Pep Guardiola's Manchester City 2020-21 tactic and he achieves a similar shape but in transitions and not as a starting position. He may start of using a more traditional 4-3
Pep Guardiola - Manchester City Tactical Analysis 2020-21
After a slow start to the season, Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City are flying high and look like the most realistic title contenders as things stand. Interestingly enough, they’ve been playing without a natural striker, making Pep Guardiola’s side all the more tactically intriguing. With inverted fullbacks, possession-based football, and goals galore, Manchester City have been a joy to watch in recent months. This is RDF's x TheMasterMind latest Tactical Analysis into the mind of Pep Guardiola an
The Arrigo Sacchi Philosophy FM21 Tactic
Arrigo Sacchi was a nonconformist in Italy. Sacchi’s ability to stand out from the crowd helped his rapid rise through the Italian pyramid.
Thomas Tuchel First Chelsea Match FM21 Tactic
Thomas Tuchel’s first game in charge saw Chelsea put up a magnificent, tactically intriguing performance, and much promise for the future
Ralph Hasenhüttl Tactical Analysis - Southampton F.C 2020-21
At the time of writing this (24/01/2021), Southampton F.C are currently placed 11th in the 2020-21 Premier League.Feels like just yesterday when Southampton lost 9-0 (was actually on Oct 2019) and Saints fans would hate to see that result mention but since then, they have every reason to be optimistic about the club's future, certainly under the current manager Ralph Hasenhüttl. This 2020-21 season, Southampton got off to a bad start losing their two opening games followed by a 7-match unbeaten
Ole Gunnar Solskjær Tactical Analysis - Manchester United 2020-21
At the time of writing this (24/01/2021) Manchester United are currently placed 1st in the 2020-21 Premier League. At the start of the season probably nobody would have guessed or predicted that come end of January 2021, Manchester United would be sitting on top of the league. Ole’s job was possibly made even harder with the added pressures from fans and media when the results were different but it’s taken a few tactical tweaks for Manchester United’s form to improve. These tactical tweaks would
RDF's Deadly Counter-Attack! 4-4-1-1
EVERYTHING needs to happen at a quicker speed. With this FM21 tactic, we played some DEADLY counter-attacking football.
Marcelo Bielsa's 4-1-4-1 (Leeds) by VirgilFanDijk
This FM21 tactic is my interpretation of Marcelo Bielsa's tactics at Leeds United. Bielsa is a man of extremes. Extremely erratic.
RDF's Night Out In Istanbul 4-1-3-2
The FM21 tactic that got a Deep-Lying Forward to score 41 goals. My attempt to bring excitement to Istanbul with my tactical theory. ATTACK!
Jose Mourinho Tactical Analysis – Tottenham Hotspur 2020-21
Welcome! Today we have an FM21 tactical analysis on Jose Mourinho 4-2-3-1 with Tottenham Hotspur during the 2020-21 season.
Guardiola's Blue Moon (False 9 Version) 4-3-3 by Boroboy
Guardiola's use of the False 9 and how it's been successful so far! In-depth tactical analysis written by Boroboy
Brendon Rodgers Swansealona 4-2-3-1 by Boroboy
Excellent in-depth tactical analysis by Bororboy on Brendon Rodgers and his entertaining Swansea side. This is a must read!
The Double-Pivot/Double-Six Analysis
What is a Double Pivot? Double pivot is a term used in Football, mostly by analysts and in simple translation it means two defensive midfielders. Teams would use a double pivot for many different reasons but commonly used to help prevent counter-attacks, shield the defensive a lower block system or created a numerical advantage when building up play. Today, we’ll look at how effective they can be for you when you are building play from deeper areas as they can be very flexible. Depending on you
Tactic Textbook - The 3-3-4
When it comes to using a 3-3-4, some may believe it’s best used when you are in need of a goal rather than a formation to start a match with. When looking at the shape on paper, it’s easy to spot the potential weakness – the defence. Due to this having many players further up the field, it could leave your defence light when possession has been lost and opponents may find easy routes out for a counter attack Believe it or not, this formation was very common. In 1961, Tottenham Hotspur won the do
TOP 20 NATIONS TO SCOUT TO FIND THE BEST REGENS FM21
How important is scouting in Football Manager? Well, it can be as important as you want it to be BUT if you are searching for the very best wonderkids in FM21 then scouting will be very important and useful. In FM21, you are able to build your scouting knowledge across the world in attempt to find the next Lionel Messi, Ronaldinho or Robbie Savage ;)This list of 20 nations will include some of the bigger nations but also we have some of the 'lesser' known nations as they have a great chance of p
De Zerbi's 4-2-3-1 Recreation FM21 tactic
Learn how to play like De Zerbi on FM21
Club Vision & Club D.N.A - FM 21 Key To Long Term Success
Every club you manage would or should have a club vision or philosophy expecting to be followed in order to achieve success whilst maintaining the clubs values. This is believed to benefit the club in the future as well as the present and many clubs live by club values. For example, Barcelona's club value is "Més que un club" which translates to "More than Club". They believe on and off the field it's important to show Humility, Effort, Ambition, Respect and Teamwork. Each player and staff membe
Low Block, Mid Block and High Block. What's the difference?
Understand how you are defending!
Orbit the Enganche 4-3-1-2 by Boroboy
The idea behind this tactical system is to play a possession orientated game. with a midfield general providing a solid base, flanked by two Mezzala's who have the freedom to roam and attack the half-spaces whilst the Enganche sits in the hole pulling the strings. The forwards are an F9 who will drop into space dragging defenders out of position whilst the CF is tasked with doing it all, he can run in behind to exploit the space left by the counter-movements from the F9 or he can drop deeper to
RDF Training Schedules for FM21
DO NOT LET YOUR ASSISTANT TAKE CONTROL OVER TRAINING!Now, we know it's very simple and easy to allow the assistant manager to control training. I used to do it all the time also, believing controlling training is too much effort and time consuming. During FM20, I found myself to be wrong. Not only did I learn how to do it at a good pace, it was also very rewarding after seeing the results.This year, I feel fatigue plays an huge role in both match performances and training performances so these s
Steven Gerrard's 4-3-3 Rangers Recreation
Learn how to play like Steven Gerrard in FM21
The Tinkerman's Unbelievables 4-4-2 by Boroboy
Learn how to play like Claudio Ranieri in FM21
The Godfather: Antonio Conte's Nerazzuri 3-5-2 by Boroboy
Learn how to play like Antonio Conte in FM21