
4-3-1-2 Gamebreaker - What to expect
Fueled by pure hatred of the dominance 4-2-3-1 tactics, I decided to try and break them. Using a patient, narrow, short passing possession based style. I have received staggering results with this one and I will share them with you.This strategy marches down the centre of the pitch and a cold methodical way. Quick passes in a tight space with many options for the person in possession due to the amount of bodies in a small area. 90+ goals with West Ham after one season using this. Quite possibly a game breaker.
This tactic meets the philosophies of Play attacking football AND play possession based football without the use of wingers.
- High Possession
- High Shot count
- Plenty of goals from set plays.
- Return of the Target Man in Football Manager.
- Consistently punch above your weight.
- Meets criteria for both Play Attacking Football and Play Possession football Club Philosophies
4-3-1-2 Gamebreaker - Team Makeup
Positional sense is of the utmost importance. Solid, hardworking, committed physical players who will work as a team to win tackles and be able to pick the correct pass.

Gamebreaker - Key Attributes and PPM's per position
First line is PPM's and second line is key stats.GK: none
-Arial Ability, Command of Area, Concentration.
FB: none
-Anticipation, Strength, Positioning, Teamwork, Work rate.
BPD: Tries Long Range Passes
-Composure, Passing, Positioning
CD: Marks opponent tightly.
-Strength, Aggression, Jumping Reach, Bravery, Tackling, Positioning
BWM: Dictates Tempo, Stop Play. Dwells on Ball.
-Strength, Positioning, Team Work, Work Rate, Aggression, Decisions
DLP: Comes Deep to get ball, Tries Long Range Passes, Tries Killer Balls Often
-Composure, First Touch, Passing, Creativity, Anticipation, Positioning
APA: Moves into Channels, Plays One-Twos, Runs with Ball Through Centre, Tries killer balls often.
Set as primary set piece taker in the tactic be default.
-Composure, First Touch, Passing, Creativity, Anticipation, Off the ball, Flair, Vision
TM: Strength, Balance, Heading, Jumping Reach, Finishing, Teamwork.
-Plays with back to goal
Poacher: Likes to beat Offside trap.
- Anticipation, Off The Ball, Finishing, Acceleration, Agility, Composure
Remember, the above list is the IDEAL and you should aim for one or two of the PPM's at 'weaker' teams.
West Ham Key Players




4-3-1-2 Gamebreaker - Set Pieces


4-3-1-2 Gamebreaker - Results






Discussion: 4-3-1-2 Gamebreaker FM17 Tactic
23 comments have been posted so far.
1) Poacher changed to an Advanced Forward.
2)Target Man changed to a Complete Forward.
3) One of my Ball Winning Midfielders to a Box to Box Midfielder.
4) One of my Fullbacks to be Support instead of Attack.
Besides that I'm killing it!
The only position I'm not happy with is the target man, rarely produces and plays poorly for me. Tried a few. Wondering about alternatives, possibly a complete forward(support duty) instead would work or tweeks that would help the target man?
and people that say it doesnt work for you its because you are actually playing the game, picking the team, making subs. the reckonist doesnt do any of this so human error is taken away.
Still working, and then some.
As for the OI's. Having a set of premade OI's is suicide. It depends on who you are playing and all sorts of variables. The only one I try to use 100% of the time is here. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1tD9Ac8yY1g
Thanks for testing!
Thank you.
P.S Love your accent loll
first game 4-0 vs leverkusen in champions league
second game 5-1 vs Tottenham
What Training do you use preseason and do you change that when the tactic is fluid?