retired_janay731

Hi all I read these forums since FM 2006 and i´m up to date with Tactical Theorems and Frameworks, TT&F II: The Rebirth of Tactical Theory and some other good posts by wwfan, cleon, justified, asmodeus to name a few.

Finally, i buyed FM 2007 today and very soon i´ll start with Werder Bremen.
I wish to implement 4x4x2 diamond as 4x1x2x1x2 and want constant pressing (high closing down) to take ball quickly and rest (slow tempo) when gain possesion.

So, my question is: which player attributes are more important to an effective CD (Closing Down)? I believe mental stats are required for this kind of job, altough pace/strenght are relevant too. When looking for a new player or choosing from team, which ones could constantly perform high CD?

Note: My main strategy will be designed for this team instructions (generally):

Mentality - mixed/offensive (home) - rule of two
Tempo - slow
Closing down - high (mixed for central players to maintain correct positions on the field; at least 1 CD, DMC, AMC, 1 FC)
Passing - short to mixed
Tight zonal marking for some players
High tackling for some players (others normal)

Thanks in advance :p

retired_elpata

Pace, decisions, workrate, stamina are the 4 essential attributes I look for. But good alround mental stats are needed in most cases I feel.

retired_thehpsleb

Workrate, aggresson, bravery and lots of stamina.

retired_janay731

Thanks for answering

Werder Bremen have lots of players who could perform task of high CD: Baumann, Frings, Borowski (center midfield).

However, for a 4x1x2x1x2 tactic i wnat my backs to make forward runs quite often, because my game will be more narrow using Diego quality for Klose and Klasnic (A. Hunt). I must search for two good wings with those attributes you told me.

Soon, i wil add more info about Werder Bremen