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
1,089,000
719,000
280,000
852,000
44,750
29,750
41,000
168,000
197,000
39,000
19,750
19,000
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
1,182,000
579,000
1,089,000
400,000
178,000
381,000
18,500
25,500
18,750
405,000
300,000
17,750
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
1,505,000
21,250
770,000
499,000
1,890,000
1,182,000
24,250
392,000
400,000
190,000
178,000
819,000
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
20,250
137,000
279,000
950,000
280,000
44,750
29,750
41,000
19,750
20,000
18,000
18,750