Tactical Mentalities
7 Mentalities documented
Explore strategic mindsets from Defensive to Very Attacking. Understand how risk profiles and positional focus shift across all game mentalities.
FM 26 Tactics Database
A complete FM26 tactical database for every mentality, tactical style, formation, role, team instruction, and player instruction. The guides are organized around the game's In Possession and Out of Possession split, so you can see what changes on the ball, off the ball, and across the whole team.
Browse each section by its tactical structure, or search all guides when you already know what you need.
Tactical Styles
11 Tactical Styles documented
Complete library of official FM26 tactical presets. View instruction sets, Core Strengths, and strategic blueprints for every style.
Formations
12 Formations documented
Master Field Coverage and Positional Superiority. View pitch layouts and player coordinates for each formation in FM26.
Player Roles
74 Roles documented
The definitive encyclopedia of FM26 roles. Detailed analysis of In Possession (IP) and Out of Possession (OOP) specializations.
Team Instructions
26 Categories documented
Define your tactical DNA. Detailed guides for Build-Up, Progression, and Final Third global directives and pressing traps.
Player Instructions
14 Categories documented
Granular control over individual player behaviors. Explore synergy with roles and individual instruction sets.