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Football Manager 2018 Tactics

Football Manager 2018 Tactics

Find successful Football Manager 2018 tactics to download. Share your best FM 2018 tactics to help fellow managers struggling to create good FM18 tactics.

How to create a successful tactic on Football Manager
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Klopp's Gegenpressing FM18 Tactic + Video
Klopp's Gegenpressing FM18 Tactic + Video
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Big Herb tries to replicate Jurgen Klopp's Gegenpressing tactic in Football Manager 2018. Tested with Liverpool for 2 seasons.
FM18 Tactic: Guardiola's Winning System CTW
FM18 Tactic: Guardiola's Winning System CTW
40439   5381   1  
Continuing the "Control The World" tactical series with yet another possession based tactic inspired by Guardiola's philosophy. A FM 2018 tactic by Klashman.
Turning Possession Into Points - FM18 Tactic CTW
Turning Possession Into Points - FM18 Tactic CTW
50618   10111   3  
Inspired by Pep Guardiola's tactics, the "Control The World" series continue with a new version for FM 2018. As always, we aim for possession play, high pressure & getting results.
FM18 Tactic: Il Metodo Brutale 4-3-3
FM18 Tactic: Il Metodo Brutale 4-3-3
19369   1829   1  
4-3-3 flat back 4, Segundo Volante, Centre Mid and old fashioned Right Winger, up front an AM, WTM and TM. Top of the EPL start of November with Everton.
4-1-2-3 The Beautiful Idea of Regista
4-1-2-3 The Beautiful Idea of Regista
49608   3722   1  
Inspired by Andrea Pirlo, Rijkaard, Albertini, and AC Milan's Great Playmaking Tradition. Got great results and played beautiful possession based football.
FM18 Tactic: 4-3-3 Match Engine Beater
FM18 Tactic: 4-3-3 Match Engine Beater
53613   8818   3  
This FM 2018 tactic beats the match engine! Too easy. Retired after 3 seasons. Won everything in my last season with Manchester United.
FM18 Tactic: 4-1-2-3 w/ 3 Strikers & Wingbacks
FM18 Tactic: 4-1-2-3 w/ 3 Strikers & Wingbacks
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This FM 2018 tactic has worked wonders for me in my save with Dortmund. It's a 4-1-2-3 formation utilizing 3 strikers and wingbacks.
Blitz Football for FM18
Blitz Football for FM18
24066   3219  
The Germans have been about efficiency from industry to their football and so this FM 2018 tactic came to be. The future is about the pace and I call it BLITZ FOOTBALL.
Easy 4-2-3-1 Beginner FM18 Tactic
Easy 4-2-3-1 Beginner FM18 Tactic
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A simple 4-2-3-1 tactic for FM 2018, mainly designed for strong teams. Tested with Arsenal and won the EURO CUP and 2 domestic cups.
FM18 Tactic: 4wingbacks 6-1-3
FM18 Tactic: 4wingbacks 6-1-3
22896   2503   15  
Utilizing full back and wingback both in same side, it's some kind of cheat I think. So I tried a special formation utilizing 4 wingbacks, and it works wonderfully. 2 variations included.
The Don't Ask Questions Killer Combo Tactic
The Don't Ask Questions Killer Combo Tactic
27245   3540   1  
I'm a tactical noob that accidentally made a really good (in my own opinion) tactic for FM 2018. Tested with Manchester United.
GoalHub v2 5-2-1-2 FM18
GoalHub v2 5-2-1-2 FM18
26526   4363   6  
This is Suk Sam GoalHub. This FM 2018 tactic will give you a super solid defense and will be much useful against top teams in away matches. An asymmetric 5-2-1-2 with 1 winger and 2 strikers.
Suk Sam 5-1-1-3 Asymmetric
Suk Sam 5-1-1-3 Asymmetric
17043   2017   10  
It looks crazy, but this is a powerful formation. Tested this asymmetric FM 2018 tactic with Newcastle without signing any players & went undefeated for half a season that I played.
Attacking 4-4-2: The lost art of attack
Attacking 4-4-2: The lost art of attack
62646   9345   14  
Attacking 4-4-2 that accommodates all kinds of players in one formation. Direct pacey football with loads of goals.
Defending Corners: The Jürgen Klopp Way
Defending Corners: The Jürgen Klopp Way
41285   7623   1  
Use Jürgen Klopp's Corner-Defending Routine on Football Manager 2018. Defend corners like Liverpool, as interpreted by Justice.
Devastating 3-4-3 Counter by modr69
Devastating 3-4-3 Counter by modr69
77184   13819   5  
Countering 3-4-3 which hits the opposition on the break to devastating effect. Won UCL, Bundesliga and Super Cup within first season with Dortmund!
Bag a Goal 4-1-2-3 Possession
Bag a Goal 4-1-2-3 Possession
42771   7777   2  
Possession and chances playing a narrow 4-1-2-3. Over-achieving with North Ferriby United with 3 promotions in 4 seasons.
5-2-1-2 Erik Galore (82% win rate)
5-2-1-2 Erik Galore (82% win rate)
67883   14609   3  
A very attacking formation for FM 2018 with an amazing 82% win rate (for as long as I've used it).
LADam's Leverkusen 4-4-1-1 2DM
LADam's Leverkusen 4-4-1-1 2DM
26584   4225  
This FM 2018 tactic has brought me great success in my first season in charge of Bayer Leverkusen, winning the league and the German supercup
5-3-2 Niko Kovac FM18 Tactics
5-3-2 Niko Kovac FM18 Tactics
47744   6158   2  
This FM 2018 tactic is inspired from the real life tactics of Niko Kovac who is using this tactical system with very good results at Frankfurt this season (finished 8th).
Goal Scoring Machine FM18 Tactic
Goal Scoring Machine FM18 Tactic
106264   23509   11  
Very fast paced attacking FM 2018 tactic with high pressing. Tested with West Ham (4 seasons) & Bayern (1 season). Goals galore imminent! Scored 207 goals in 47 games with Bayern.
Sarrismo - Legendary Sarri Tactics FM18
Sarrismo - Legendary Sarri Tactics FM18
116122   29901   3  
Replicating the tactics of mister Maurizio Sarri on FM 2018. Tested with Napoli.
Insane 4-3-3-0 FM18 Tactic
Insane 4-3-3-0 FM18 Tactic
42808   7882   1  
Best tactic for FM 2018 I've ever tried. Tested with great success at Napoli, winning everything and playing amazing football. Just try it!
TLD Attacking 4-2-1-3 WB
TLD Attacking 4-2-1-3 WB
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With this super attacking FM 2018 tactic, your team can go on to challenge for (and likely win) all the titles you're competing at.
Attacking Beauty v1.0 FM18 Tactic
Attacking Beauty v1.0 FM18 Tactic
32657   5211   1  
I tested this FM 2018 tactic on Fantasy Draft. It should be very effective for big teams, especially at home. Very nice fast paced build up play with high defensive line.
FMGizzmo 3-4-1-2 Control
FMGizzmo 3-4-1-2 Control
35274   4908   2  
A very successful FM 2018 tactic (for me at least) if you have the appropriate team of players for it. Speed and work rate are key.
Classic 4-4-2 Attack! FM18 Tactic
Classic 4-4-2 Attack! FM18 Tactic
68489   13348   2  
An attacking 4-4-2 tactic for FM 2018 with lots of goals. You need to have good strikers and wingers for best results. Tested with Leicester and Blackburn.
Joga Bonita FM18 Tactic - Lio's Ginga v2
Joga Bonita FM18 Tactic - Lio's Ginga v2
61045   11851   1  
A controlled "Joga Bonita" tactic for FM 2018, tested with FC Porto in the first season (2017/18). Got great results and played beautiful possession based football.
Sporting CP Champions 4-1-4-1 DM
Sporting CP Champions 4-1-4-1 DM
46090   10311   1  
Using this FM 2018 tactic I took Sporting CP to the top of Europe! Won Champions of the Liga NOS, Taça de Portugal and UEFA Champions League in the first season!
4-3-3 Asymmetric Crewe - FM18 Tactic
4-3-3 Asymmetric Crewe - FM18 Tactic
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A Very Sh-Crewe-d Tactic for FM 2018 that gives good possession, attempts on goal and defends solidly.

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