FOOTBALL MANAGER 26 · PLAYER REPORT

Mike Penders

RC Strasbourg · Belgium

GKFM26 launch age 20Progressor

SCOUTING SUMMARY

Tall development keeper for an ambitious defensive line

PLAYING STYLESupports the defensive line, manages the penalty area and starts attacks with risk adjusted to the team structure.

Tall development keeper for an ambitious defensive line. Independent FM26 role-based assessment.

STRENGTHSFrame; reactions; distribution potential

RISKSAmbitious progression can expose the team when passing options and rest defence are poorly structured.

DEVELOPMENT AREASDecision speed between short build-up, sweeping and secure longer distribution.

OUTLOOKDevelopment profile requiring patient minutes and a well-matched tactical role.

FM26 SYSTEM FIT

How to use Mike Penders

Build from the back / controlled possession suits this GK profile when the surrounding roles protect its main strengths and limit unnecessary responsibilities.

PRIMARY SYSTEMBuild from the back / controlled possession

SUGGESTED ROLESweeper Keeper · Support

KEY TEAM INSTRUCTIONCreate secure passing angles and a stable rest-defence structure.

Mike Penders

Tall development keeper for an ambitious defensive line

Dennis Seimen

Guillaume Restes

Bart Verbruggen

Lucas Chevalier