Manager Mode Guide & Tactics
Manager mode is a passive gameplay mode where you set the tactics for your team but have no control of the players themselves. During a match you can make substitutions and change tactics, either using the preset tactic sets or your custom tactics (which can be amended during a match). Currently it is not perfect but talks have been in place to make improvements to this game mode, including more customisation and even possibly change of formation during the match
The tactics menu features four built-in strategies—attacking, control, counter, and defensive—along with an extra slot dedicated to custom setups, allowing you to design your own unique approach. Keep reading for a step-by-step guide on building a personalized tactic. I will provide custom tactics below.
Tactics Menu
The 4 Pre Set Tactics are as follows:
- Attacking
- Control
- Counter
- Defensive
The 5th option is the pre mentioned Custom Tactics
Whilst in a match you can change which of these pre set tactics you are using, depending on what the current score is. For example if you are 2 goals up, you could change to Defensive or Control to try to maintain your lead. Conversely if you are a goal or 2 down you may want to switch to Attacking or Counter to try to grind out a result
Custom Tactics
There are 3 separate sections you can edit, each with 4 aspects of that phase of play, which can be edited.
Build Up
In the build up section you can adjust Speed, Passing Distance, Mentality & Positioning.
Mentalities:
- Balanced
- Defensive
- Attacking
Positioning:
- Organised
- Free
Offence
In offence you can adjust Passing tendancy, Shooting tendancy & positioning (Free or Organised)
Defence
Defence allows you to adjust Pressure, Width Aggression & Back line (Cover or Offisde Trap)
These can all be adjusted to form your custom tactic
Custom Tactics
