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.
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

850,000

335,000

420,000

668,000

715,000

814,000

387,000

270,000

27,000

13,250

13,500

0
Advanced 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.
Complete
When set to Complete, 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

112,000

338,000

244,000

457,000

677,000

14,500

12,750

0

28,500


700

700
Poacher
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.
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

206,000

271,000

23,250

0

21,250

273,000

18,500

0

0

37,500

4,000

0
False 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.
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

0

328,000

414,000

675,000

1,108,000

229,000

234,000

200,000

58,500

21,500

124,950

500,000