Alright YouTube, let's dive into some custom tactics! I've been rocking the 4-4-1-1 lately, especially after snagging Bobby Charlton from my rank one rewards. So, I've had to adjust my tactics to fit a CAM into the mix. Let's get into it!
Tactical Preset and Build-Up Play
We're going with the 4-4-1-1 formation, the one with the CAM and two central midfielders. For the build-up play, I'm going with Balanced. I know some of you might like Counter, and it's definitely a viable option, but I just prefer the feel of Balanced.
Defensive Approach
Now, here's where things get interesting. Because EA hasn't patched the first-time through ball meta yet, and everyone's abusing it in the Elite Division, I've had to lower my defensive approach. I'm going with 50 on the defensive width. This is just to try and combat those annoying through balls that are so broken right now. Hopefully, EA will fix this soon because it's a horrible meta to play against.
Player Instructions
Let's break down the player roles:
- Striker: Advanced Forward and Support. Simple, get in behind and offer support.
- CAM: Playmaker and Balanced. Classic 10 is also a great option here, but I'm using Playmaker on Bobby Charlton because he has the plus plus in that role.
- Left and Right Midfielders: Inside Forward and Attack. These guys are going to cut inside and get into the box.
- Right Central Midfielder: Playmaker and Attack. This guy has a license to get forward and help in the attack.
- Left Central Midfielder: Holding and Defend. This is your traditional number six, the defensive midfielder. Their job is to shield the back four, win the ball back, and give it to the more attacking players.
- Left Back: Wing Back and Balanced. I was liking the Wing Back Support role, but sometimes it acts like an inverted fullback, so I prefer the overlap.
- Both Center Backs: Defender and Defender. Stay back, defend.
- Right Back: Fullback and Defend. This is key! My right back will stay back and not get forward at all.
- Goalkeeper: Balanced.
In-Game Strategy
With the ball, this is how the team plays:
- The right-sided central midfielder is the more attack-minded one because the right back is on Fullback and Defend. This prevents us from getting overloaded defensively on that side.
- We get width from the left back on the overlap.
- The left and right midfielders will make penetrating runs inwards towards the striker.
- The CAM will play in that number 10 role, linking up play.
- The left-sided central midfielder is your traditional number six, holding things down.
There you have it, YouTube!