Outcome metrics to track
are set to an advanced role to provide width and support the attack. Defensive Midfielder (DM) Outcome metrics to track are set to an
: A flat back four featuring a high defensive line to squeeze the play and an offside trap to catch opposition strikers. The Engine : A single Defensive Midfielder (DM) The name suggests a 4-1-2-3 formation that he
This is almost certainly a tactic created by the legendary FM forum user (from sites like Sortitoutsi or FM-Base) for Football Manager 2009 (or possibly FM 2010). The name suggests a 4-1-2-3 formation that he claimed could go unbeaten with Arsenal, last updated in October 2009. It was uploaded to community sites (like FM-Base
The evidence is still buried in 2009-era forum posts. One famous thread on FM-Base (since archived) showed a user named "Gooner4Life" posting a screenshot of Arsenal’s 2009-10 season:
This is a "plug-and-play" tactic designed for (likely the 2010 engine, though often associated with the end of the 2009 cycle). It was uploaded to community sites (like FM-Base or Sortitoutsi) in October 2009.
Technical strikers with high Flair , Pace , Off the Ball , and Technique are essential. The central striker is typically the primary goal source.