retired_elpata

I thought I had done this thread already, but can't seem to find the original. So apoligies before hand if I'm just being blind

All these are just the stats that I prefer to look for personally and that other people will probably disagree.

Its also worth noting, that pace can be classed as crucial for everyone. A team full of pace always seems to excel that little bit more than a team of snails, regardless of other stats I have found. Teamwork and workrate are 2 other stats I like to look out for on all my players, so I won't mention these much as this is pretty much a standard for me to look for players with these attributes high.

Keeper

When I choose a keeper I always try and make sure he as handling, reflexes and agility as these are what make a good keeper and someone without one of these stats will not even get a look in by me, unless I am really desperate. There are a few other stats as well but the above are like a standard base imo. Remember goalkeepers mature very slowly and are not in their prime until after the age of 30 in most cases.

He also needs to have good jumping, positioning and strength for if the goalie is being bombarded game after game with high balls into the box. It will also help him when defending set pieces.

Vital Skills

Positioning, command of area, agility, stamina, jumping, strength, decisions and aerial ability

Other

Throwing, pace, concentration, composure, bravery and anticipation

Centre backs

There are two types of centre backs in my eyes and they are one who lumps the ball forward and is the un pretty sort of defender or there is the fancy one who likes to bring the ball out of defence and is very comfortable with the ball at his feet. It is always good to get a good mix in your team as it will offer you different options later down the line or if things are going wrong in a game.

Vital Skills

[i]Positioning, jumping, tackling, marking, aggression, strength, bravery and heading[i]

Other Skills

Stamina, anticipation, determination, pace and acceleration

Fullbacks

You can do a lot with fullbacks and you can actually have them very attacking if you wish, but if you do you need to remember to get someone to cover their position or you could be vulnerable to attacks down the flanks. The fullbacks can be deadly if you get a couple who are good dribblers and crosses of the ball.

Vital

[i]Work rate, stamina, teamwork, decisions, positioning and acceleration[i]

Other Skills

Determination, strength, crossing and dribbling

Defensive Midfielder

The defensive midfielder are key players for breaking up play and beginning attacks,
Whether it is a killer ball to your strikers or a last ditch tackle. These men are the engine room of most teams when played correctly. Attacking sides may not want to use one of these as they would have to sacrifice a player. A lot of lower league teams use anchormen to break up play of creativity and flair. These men act as the first line of defence in some cases and can make the defenders work a lot easier.

Vital Stats

Tackling, strength, aggression, marking, stamina, work rate, teamwork

Others

Pace, passing, acceleration, determination, concentration, creativity

Attacking Mids

These guys are the links between midfield and strikers and play in a very important position of the pitch. The ball is often there to be won in the last third of the pitch, so ideally you want an all round player a bit like a DMC. Also they can be the creativity of a team pulling the strings for all the game. These are the most difficult players to find on the game as they are a rare breed.
If you find one who works well try and keep hold of him as they are quite rare.

Vital Stats

Creativity, passing, off ball, technique, finishing, work rate

Others

Stamina, teamwork, flair, long shots, pace, acceleration

Wingers

These men provide the ammunition for your striker while hopefully chipping in with a few goals them selves. Many fans love wingers with their entertaining style of attacks. But many clubs can’t afford these types of player, or they can’t fit them into there team. These days a winger is also expected to defend which is far from the traditional winger. So now days a midfield who can play on the wings is a good idea.

Vital Skills

Crossing, creativity, dribbling, pace, acceleration, tackling, balance, technique, passing

Others

Finishing, long shots, teamwork, work rate, off ball

Forwards

Forward score goals but in the modern game there is a lot more too it.
If you find a good creating forward who can also score he can be devastating for the opponents, a real nightmare to mark.
The real life examples over the years have been Beardsley, Bergkamp, Scholes, Lampard and even Henry.

Vital Stats

Creativity, flair, finishing, off ball, dribbling, passing, technique, pace, acceleration

Others

Teamwork, flair, balance, long shots, anticipation, crossing

Strikers

The goal machines of any team. The people who can single handily change the course of an entire game. If you get a good striker make sure he’s not isolated and gets a regular supply of balls, If not your team will suffer. Make the wingers and midfielder support him as much as they can.
Play to the striker’s strength’s. So if you use a fast striker get the ball to him as fast as possible so he can turn and run at defenders, defenders hate this. If it’s a target man you use make sure he holds the ball up etc.

Vital Skill

finishing, off ball, jumping, heading, anticipation, technique

Other

Pace aggression, acceleration, strength, long shots

retired_debraamann

once again, an other grat post Cleon :thup:

Can help a lot of people looking for the right player.

But i would have add :
-> tackling for fullbacks
-> flair for striker
-> balance for striker
-> stamina for wingers

Silverblade

retired_elpata

Aye you could add all them in too. I didn't add tackling for fullbacks because I genuinly don't think its important for the way I play. My fullbacks have very poor tackling yet they are solid because they have all the nessecary stats.

But yes, many people will look for other stats that I've not mentioned. Be good to see what other people think or look for as well

retired_dannygirl82

Regarding the amc I agree with all your stats. However, if you particularly want an amc that puts your strikers in on goal I've found decisions to be essential.

Having two amc's in my squad the one who has great decisions seems to produce more chances for the forwards even though both are highly creative stats wise.

retired_jimcrry

You (Cleon) or someone else could add to this thread some stats that are unnecessary for each positions. For example, finshing isn't the one that you colud look for full back. That's simple and clear but some other stats won't. I think that would be nice.

retired_ccase315

I am not sure if I am correct. I think decisions also plays a part in a good gk. They will know when to and when not to come for the ball.

retired_elpata

I already mentioned decisions

retired_Komododragoon

I would certainly add pace to a vital stat for the fullback, especially if you want them to join the attack and therefore be able to get back quickly.

Although I also believe these are the very important stats for the specific positions, I would rather have a player with good allround stats then very high stats for these specific stats.

Do you do the same and do you just use these stats to eliminate possible transfer targets or would you still buy players with high values in these specific stats, but not so high in other stats and if so what are your results?

retired_br004

Is a sweeper considered the same as a centre back?

retired_meggan14

Cleon, i struggle to know what a high attribute is when i change the level i am playing at eg. premiership, conference etc.

Could you please outline, in the format of important and other, what the minimum value of an attribute i should be looking for in the n/s confernce and above.
eg. premiership important 15
other 13