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TOP 5 ATTRIBUTES BY POSITION IN FM26 #FootballManager Tips

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Storyline / Narrative

The video doesn’t follow a specific in-game “storyline.” Instead, it focuses on Football Manager 2026 (FM26) career progression—specifically how to improve your squad over successive seasons by:

  • Identifying the right player attributes
  • Adapting search/filtering habits to FM26’s interface quirks

Gameplay Highlights & Key Discussion Points

FM26 Player Attribute Searches: What Changed (and What to Do)

  • Attribute search returns too few players The creator explains this is often because the “Player interest” filter may be set to transfer-only.

  • Fix Switch “Player interest” to “Transfer or Loan” to expand results.

    • Example: results can jump from roughly 1,700 to 3,000.

  • Bigger issue (game/UX bug) Layered searches/filters don’t work reliably, even after the beta period. This includes combinations like:

    • “Edit search”
    • Attribute filters
    • Position
    • Contract status
    • Age band
    • etc.

  • Practical consequence Overly complex attribute searches can return players who technically fit, but play in different roles/positions than expected. Examples mentioned include strikers appearing in striker searches even though they’re more naturally midfield/side-role players.

Core FM26 Squad-Building Principle

The creator argues player attributes are the single most important factor for getting better season-on-season.

Once tactics and training are set, improvement mainly comes from:

  • Signing higher-attribute players, and/or
  • Targeting younger players who will develop into better attributes

“Top 5 Attributes by Position” (Attributes Emphasized)

Goalkeeper (two biggest standouts)

  1. Aerial Reach
  2. Agility
  3. Handling
  4. One-on-ones
  5. Reflexes

Mental attributes mentioned (not in the top five):

  • Anticipation
  • Concentration

Wing Back (more nuanced)

If the wing back provides extra width in the final third:

  • Crossing and Dribbling should be around 12+

Regardless of role:

  • Tackling
  • Positioning
  • Acceleration

If used more defensively:

  • Positioning rises in priority
  • Stamina becomes more important due to increased workload (up/down the pitch)

Central Defender (less nuanced, more “non-negotiables”)

Main top priorities:

  • Heading
  • Marking
  • Tackling

Also strongly emphasized:

  • Strength
  • Acceleration (framed as more important than raw “pace”)

Positioning matters across the back line, with an explained distinction:

  • Off the ball = when your team has possession
  • Positioning = when you’re not in possession

Bravery (major “top five” factor)

For center backs, Bravery is framed as a critical “last dice roll” attribute, affecting:

  • jumping for headers
  • committing to sliding tackles
  • making last-ditch blocks
  • applying strength under pressure (example mentioned: Erling Haaland)

Defensive Midfielder (screening / Kanté-style DM)

Priorities:

  • Tackling
  • Positioning
  • Work rate
  • Stamina
  • Composure

If more of a deep-lying playmaker:

  • emphasis shifts to Passing and Vision
  • Composure remains important

Central Midfielder

Similar to defensive midfield, but with added emphasis on:

  • Dribbling
  • Passing
  • Vision (especially if they have an attacking outlet ahead)

Also highlighted:

  • Work rate
  • First touch
  • Stamina (for repeated travel)

Attacking Midfielder (AM)

Top priorities:

  • Vision (to spot runs and opportunities)
  • Passing (to unlock defenses)
  • First touch and Dribbling (more important than in CM due to tighter space)
  • Finishing: minimum around 10–12

Long shots are mentioned but not top priority.

Wing Forwards / Wide Midfielders

Shares much with AM, but:

  • Agility becomes more important (cuts inside vs goes down the line)
  • Positioning is more important to receive passes in the right spaces

Other key attributes:

  • Acceleration
  • Dribbling
  • Crossing
  • Finishing
  • Pace

Center Forward (generic channel forward discussion)

Example rationale: the creator uses a “channel forward” style striker partly because the player lacks ideal “outside role” passing, so he’s used centrally instead.

Top priorities for this striker profile:

  • Finishing
  • Off the ball
  • Composure (highlighted strongly, especially for young players)

Physicals emphasized:

  • Acceleration
  • Pace

Non-Negotiables for Outfield Signings (Especially New/Young Players)

The creator lists baseline attributes they won’t compromise on:

  • Passing
  • Decisions
  • Determination
  • Pace
  • Acceleration
  • Strength

Threshold rule mentioned

  • If key attributes are 11 or below (noted around 10 or 10 and below), the player is rejected.

Determination nuance

  • For older players (e.g., age 33) with great attributes, low determination may be overlooked.
  • For young players, determination matters for development—low determination leads to rejecting the signing even with strong potential.

Stamina is also an “always check” attribute

  • roughly 11+ when signing.

Featured Gamers / Sources (Mentioned by Name)

  • Football Manager Tips / FM26 Football Manager Tips (channel/series context)
  • FM Immortal (channel/creator branding)

Player Examples Cited

  • Lovro Mayer
  • Enrico Henry
  • Jabber (named in the defensive midfield example)
  • Wesker
  • Kundo Buenote
  • Sorano
  • Prito (Pesca save example striker)
  • Erling Haaland (example of an attacking threat)

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