PhoeNiz

my question it about closing.My Man u is good on attack but it's very week on defensive.I cant set closing down correctly.How do I set each position for closing down. Thanks a lot

De Siem

Well it depends.

First you need to take in account what kind of formation you use as well as the tactics for that formation. Does the formation have a DMC, what's the defensive line and what mentality is the midfield set to? These will set the space the defense can close down in.

Then you would need to take a look at the attributes of your defenders. For closing down I'd look at the following:

anticipation - knowing where the ball/player will go to
positioning - knowing where to run to to get in the best defensive position
acceleration/pace - speed to get to to the required position
marking - for tracking the opponent with the ball
agility/balance acl/pace and perhaps strength - to keep up with the opponent with the ball

If these attributes are high >15, go for a hight closing down, if the players decision attribute is high as well, leave it to mixed but to the right.

ubos

Some people use progressive CD (low for defenders, higher for midfielders, then highest for strikers). This keeps you defensively compact and in shape. Personally, I prefer a team CD on max. Works a treat for me. If your team is a pacy team with good stamina, then this can the one for you. You see your players working hard to fight for the ball all over the pitch, and the teamwork is excellent. :thup: