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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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Rico Lewis
FBFM26 age 20

Rico Lewis

England flag Manchester City · England

ProgressorHigh-level tactical specialist with elite value in a structured positional-possession system.
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Arda Güler
AMFM26 age 20

Arda Güler

Turkey flag Real Madrid · Turkey

CreatorElite creative ceiling with growing value as both a playmaker and a secondary scorer.
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Bradley Barcola
WFM26 age 23

Bradley Barcola

France flag Paris Saint-Germain · France

CreatorHigh-upside FM26 profile with immediate squad value and substantial room to grow in a well-matched role.
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Florian Wirtz
AMFM26 age 22

Florian Wirtz

Germany flag Liverpool · Germany

CreatorElite-system creator able to become the central reference of a possession and counter-pressing attack.
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Jamal Musiala
AMFM26 age 22

Jamal Musiala

Germany flag Bayern Munich · Germany

CreatorElite match-winner for a team that needs individual solutions against organised low blocks.
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Kenan Yıldız
WFM26 age 20

Kenan Yıldız

Turkey flag Juventus · Turkey

CreatorHigh-level multi-function forward with the ceiling to become the main creative scorer in an elite attack.
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Mathys Tel
STFM26 age 20

Mathys Tel

France flag Tottenham Hotspur · France

CreatorImmediate rotation value with elite upside if given a stable role and regular attacking responsibility.
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Michael Olise
WFM26 age 23

Michael Olise

France flag Bayern Munich · France

CreatorHigh-upside FM26 profile with immediate squad value and substantial room to grow in a well-matched role.
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Nick Woltemade
STFM26 age 23

Nick Woltemade

Germany flag Newcastle United · Germany

CreatorHigh-level tactical specialist with elite upside in a system built around central combinations.
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Nico Paz
AMFM26 age 21

Nico Paz

Argentina flag Como · Argentina

CreatorHigh-level option with immediate value and an elite long-term ceiling.
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Ousmane Diomande
CBFM26 age 21

Ousmane Diomande

Ivory Coast flag Sporting CP · Ivory Coast

DefenderHigh-upside starting defender for an aggressive system, with the physical range to succeed at elite level.
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Ryan Gravenberch
DMFM26 age 23

Ryan Gravenberch

Netherlands flag Liverpool · Netherlands

DefenderHigh-upside FM26 profile with immediate squad value and substantial room to grow in a well-matched role.
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Savinho
WFM26 age 21

Savinho

Brazil flag Manchester City · Brazil

CreatorHigh-level option with immediate value and an elite long-term ceiling.
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Victor Boniface
STFM26 age 24

Victor Boniface

Nigeria flag Bayer Leverkusen · Nigeria

CreatorImmediate high-level starter with the tools to anchor an elite transition or possession attack.
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Xavi Simons
AMFM26 age 22

Xavi Simons

Netherlands flag Tottenham Hotspur · Netherlands

CreatorHigh-upside FM26 profile with immediate squad value and substantial room to grow in a well-matched role.
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Álvaro Carreras
FBFM26 age 22

Álvaro Carreras

Spain flag Real Madrid · Spain

PressingHigh-upside FM26 profile with immediate squad value and substantial room to grow in a well-matched role.
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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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