Sunday, June 8, 2008

Position Guide for Football Manager 2008: Attacking Midfielders (AMC)


Most important attributes

Passing & Creativity – these are vital attribute for attacking midfielder. He should create chances making not trivial passes to forwards

Dribbling – ability to get the ball past the opponent using technical tricks on speed.

Off The Ball – making good runs into space, taking the best attacking position.

Technique – high technique of AMC is important for better control of the ball.

Less important attributes

Pace & Acceleration – If AMC can use his technical abilities with high pace and acceleration, he will be even more difficult to stop and force the opposition to foul.

Agility – How agile the player is. Most likely accompanied with high acceleration and pace.

Decisions – taking correct and creative decisions will lead to dangerous attacks.

Composure – important when AMC is in front of goal.

Finishing – important when AMC is in front of goal.

Flair – ability to perform unexpected flamboyant attacking actions. This gives some diversity during attacks and simply beautiful football moments J

First Touch – passing and shooting from the first touch is very good and leads to quick attacks through the middle.

Examples of perfect attacking midfielders

Kaka, Deco, Ronaldinho, Steven Gerrard, Francesc Fabregas

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