TACTICAL SHORTLIST · 4-2-3-1

FM26 Players for 4-2-3-1

Players suited to the key relationships in a 4-2-3-1: a balanced double pivot, an advanced creator, width and a connected striker.

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FBFM26 age 27

Achraf Hakimi

Paris Saint-Germain · Morocco

PressingImmediate elite-level FM26 option capable of becoming a tactical reference for an ambitious team.

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STFM26 age 26

Alexander Isak

Liverpool · Sweden

PressingImmediate elite-level FM26 option capable of becoming a tactical reference for an ambitious team.

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CMFM26 age 26

Declan Rice

Arsenal · England

PressingElite all-phase midfielder who raises the physical and tactical floor of almost any FM26 midfield.

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CMFM26 age 27

Federico Valverde

Real Madrid · Uruguay

PressingImmediate elite starter and an ideal balancing midfielder for an aggressive, star-heavy FM26 team.

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CMFM26 age 21

João Neves

Paris Saint-Germain · Portugal

PressingElite-system midfielder capable of becoming the intensity and connectivity reference of a leading side.

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DMFM26 age 30

Joshua Kimmich

Bayern Munich · Germany

ProgressorImmediate elite-level FM26 option capable of becoming a tactical reference for an ambitious team.

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STFM26 age 28

Lautaro Martínez

Inter Milan · Argentina

PressingImmediate elite-level FM26 option capable of becoming a tactical reference for an ambitious team.

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FBFM26 age 23

Nuno Mendes

Paris Saint-Germain · Portugal

PressingImmediate elite starter and a tactical weapon for any team seeking width from the back line.

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STFM26 age 28

Ousmane Dembélé

Paris Saint-Germain · France

PressingImmediate elite-level FM26 option capable of becoming a tactical reference for an ambitious team.

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DMFM26 age 29

Rodri

Manchester City · Spain

ProgressorImmediate elite midfield reference and one of the strongest foundations for a possession-dominant FM26 system.

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CBFM26 age 34

Virgil van Dijk

Liverpool · Netherlands

ProgressorImmediate elite-level FM26 option capable of becoming a tactical reference for an ambitious team.

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CMFM26 age 25

Vitinha

Paris Saint-Germain · Portugal

ProgressorImmediate elite controller and an ideal midfield hub for a technically ambitious FM26 team.

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GKFM26 age 33

Alisson Becker

Liverpool · Brazil

DefenderImmediate elite-level FM26 option capable of becoming a tactical reference for an ambitious team.

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DMFM26 age 25

Aurélien Tchouaméni

Real Madrid · France

DefenderElite defensive foundation for a possession side that commits multiple players ahead of the ball.

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CMFM26 age 27

Bruno Guimarães

Newcastle United · Brazil

CreatorImmediate elite-level midfield leader whose versatility supports several FM26 tactical identities.

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AMFM26 age 20

Désiré Doué

Paris Saint-Germain · France

CreatorElite attacking option capable of solving several tactical problems without requiring a fixed position.

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CBFM26 age 27

Gabriel Magalhães

Arsenal · Brazil

DefenderImmediate elite-level FM26 option capable of becoming a tactical reference for an ambitious team.

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GKFM26 age 26

Gianluigi Donnarumma

Manchester City · Italy

DefenderImmediate elite-level FM26 option capable of becoming a tactical reference for an ambitious team.

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STFM26 age 32

Harry Kane

Bayern Munich · England

CreatorImmediate elite-level FM26 option capable of becoming a tactical reference for an ambitious team.

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GKFM26 age 32

Jan Oblak

Atlético de Madrid · Slovenia

DefenderImmediate elite-level FM26 option capable of becoming a tactical reference for an ambitious team.

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WFM26 age 18

Lamine Yamal

FC Barcelona · Spain

CreatorImmediate elite match-winner and a natural attacking reference for an ambitious possession side.

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WFM26 age 33

Mohamed Salah

Liverpool · Egypt

CreatorImmediate elite-level FM26 option capable of becoming a tactical reference for an ambitious team.

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CMFM26 age 22

Pedri

FC Barcelona · Spain

CreatorElite midfield organiser with the potential to remain the creative centre of a dominant FM26 side.

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WFM26 age 28

Raphinha

FC Barcelona · Brazil

CreatorImmediate elite-level FM26 option capable of becoming a tactical reference for an ambitious team.

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Balance the double pivot

The two deeper midfielders should divide protection, progression and support. Two aggressive runners can expose the centre, while two conservative holders may leave the attacking midfielder isolated.

Connect the front four

The number ten, wingers and striker need complementary movement. Continue with our attacking midfielders, wingers and pressing forwards.

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Players suited to the key relationships in a 4-2-3-1: a balanced double pivot, an advanced creator, width and a connected striker.

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