Target Forward
An attacking outlet whose physicality allows them to hold up play, shielding the ball from opponents, and bringing others into attacks. They feed on crosses as well as passes to feet.
Best Target Forward (ST)Wide
When set to Wide, the Target Forward will drift to the edges of the box in a search for space to make an impact.
Physical
Wide Support
Attacking
Support Centrally
Balanced
When Balanced, the Target Forward will drop off from the defensive line, hold up play, and lay the ball off to teammates. They will have minor defensive duties.
Physical
Build-Up Support
Defense Support
Lacks Mobility
Attack
With an Attack focus, the Target Forward is free to focus on going forward, without any defensive instructions.
Physical
Attacking
Build-Up Support
Lacks Mobility
CM93.5
1.5M
1.5M
CM93.51.6M
1.6M
CAM89.1863K
863K
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925K
CDM94.85.1M
5.1M
CDM94.85.5M
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CM90.2526K
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CDM86.4595K
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CM86.6689K
689KAdvanced Forward
A versatile attacker who usually stays close to the opposition's defensive line, but opens themselves up for passes in the build-up, and makes a run in behind for scoring chances.
Best Advanced Forward (ST)Complete
When set to Versatile, the Advanced Forward has the freedom to move wide when necessary to receive a pass or create space with a run.
Attacking
Versatile
Movement
Build-Up Support
Attack
With an Attack focus, the Advanced Forward will concentre on goal-scoring opportunities, usually positioning themselves high and central on the pitch.
Attacking
Pass Option
Versatile
Limited Width
CM89.0174K
174K
CM89.0426K
426K
CM83.5500K
500K
CM83.5585K
585K
RB87.9440K
440K
RB87.9498K
498K
CM89.01.2M
1.2M
CM89.01.3M
1.3M
CDM88.71.8M
1.8M
CDM88.75.5M
5.5M
RB86.7
500
500
RB80.82.7K
2.7KPoacher
This player has one objective: score goals. They stay forward and focus on making runs in behind the defence, hoping to fashion a chance to score.
Best Poacher (ST)Attack
With an Attack focus, the Poacher will lurk just off the defensive line, ready to capitalise on any defensive gaps or errors.
Attacking Runs
Support Centrally
Limited Width
Defence Support
CM87.7527K
527K
CM87.7577K
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RB89.7122K
122K
RM84.8146K
146K
RM84.8221K
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RB83.47.3K
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CM91.0280K
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RM86.295K
95K
RM86.2128K
128K
CM89.7245K
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CM89.7294K
294K
CM83.95.7K
5.7KFalse 9
Positioned in the forward line, this player drops deep to dictate play, in the space in front of a defence. This also allows them to contribute towards the defensive phases of the game.
Best False 9 (ST)Build-Up
With Build-Up, the False 9 will drop back from the opposition's defence, and operate as a playmaker, leading attacks.
Creative
Build-Up Support
Movement
Attacking
CAM91.21.6M
1.6M
CAM91.21.7M
1.7M
CM88.7937K
937K
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CM90.5770K
770KCM87.7527K
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CAM84.2180K
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CM83.077.5K
77.5K