Football Manager 2021 Tactics
Find successful Football Manager 2021 tactics to download. Share your best FM 2021 tactics to help fellow managers struggling to create good FM21 tactics.
How to create a successful tactic on Football Manager
What makes a tactic successful? Which factors can we fine-tune until we get ourselves a tactic that works? What steps to take? Read this guide.
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What makes a tactic successful? Which factors can we fine-tune until we get ourselves a tactic that works? What steps to take? Read this guide.
My Own Philosophy
13054 729 6A recreation of the tactic I use in real life coaching an U13's team, which results in solid football with posession and high quality chances.
PPM FM21 Tactics Set (Tried and Tested)
15868 1587If you're struggling with your FM21 tactics, I'm sharing my set of 3 tactics you can use on different occasions in-game. Tweak to your own preferences.
WIN ALL Attacking 4-2-3-1 Wide
66343 14943 6I was able to win all competitions with SL Benfica using this tactic.
Pep Guardiola's Barcelona Masterpiece 4-3-3
336356 81408 26Recreating the all-conquering Barcelona team assembled by Pep Guardiola for FM 2021. The greatest club side in the modern era.
Ruben Amorim's 3-4-3 Braga / Sporting Recreation
66513 11511 5This FM21 tactic is a replication, created by RDF, focusing on Ruben Amorim's system at Braga/Sporting. The young coach has provided entertainment so far!
Otto Rehhagel Greece Euro 2004 Final Tactic
38560 2819 3A FM2021 recreation of the Otto Rehhagel's Greece that won the Euro 2004 Final.
4-3-3 Pressing Wingplay by AUTFabi
122542 22242 6Proven tactic for FM2021 that works for every team. My go-to tactic for every FM with magnificent results consistently.
Bozkurt Avengers v1.0.1 Undefeated
14131 2300 6You will run from victory to victory with your team, without knowing defeat. The Bozkurt Avengers tactic was tested and fine-tuned for you. Every match many goals, endless success.
The Professor Ralf Rangnick's Red Bulls 4-2-2-2
169728 42631 19Recreating the high octane football of Ralf Rangnick's Leipzig. Unbeaten in the Bundesliga scoring 102 goals and only conceding 23.
Steven Gerrard's 4-3-3 Rangers Recreation
82350 15464 4This Gerrard recreation for FM21 looks to win the ball back and attack at speed, with lots of crosses coming in from the wider spaces. This creates chances!
Rinus Michels - Total Football Ajax Inspired 3-4-3 Tactic
95726 15896 18Rinus Michels, named Coach of the Century by FIFA in 1999. With this tactic you should expect lots of possession, high pressing and also plenty of goals!
3-6-1 Positive by mithriandir
17526 1092 2FM2021 offensive tactics tested with Legia and the Polish National team. You need wing backs with good work rate for best results.
4-3-2-1 Create Space / Total Football
23156 1605 2This FM21 tactic is based on movement. When defending tactic will be 5-2-2-1, while attacking will change to 2-1-3-4.
Ottmar "der General" Hitzfeld - Dortmund 1997 Inspired 5212
53857 7716 12Unbeaten in my first year winning the Bundesliga AND Champions League. 96 points in the League and Erling Braut Håland scoring 67 goals in all comps!
The Tinkerman's Unbelievables 4-4-2
77026 10344 5Recreating the tactics of Claudio Ranieri that took Leicester to the unthinkable, a Premier League title! The Tinkerman's Foxes is a 442 cautious tactic for FM 2021.
The Protagnista 4-1-2-1-2 Narrow
54479 5161 12A vertical Tika Taka system for FM 2021 that controls the game through possession. Won the Domestic double in Italy with the best defence and the league's top scorer.
FM21 Double Broken Tactic
384535 96249 76Over 100+ Points in 1 season, 110+ Goals and positions. These tactics have aggression and brutal form with More and More Possession and Goals.
Jose Mourinho's Porto 4-3-1-2
70821 11072 3A modified version of Jose Mourinho's 4-3-1-2 Formation leading Porto to a Champions League win in 2003-2004
Counter Attacking 3412 for Underdogs
209131 55520 6Counter Attacking tactic designed for the underdog, works for everyone. Fulham 7th into Europe, Liverpool 104 points – Original Squads.
Maldini Doesn't Tackle 4-2-4 for FM21
31647 5302 3A 4-2-4 system based on using both 2 strikers focusing on Width, Pace and Power in counter attacks. Tested it on stream with ridiculous results. MDT 424 for FM 2021.
Orbit the Enganche 4-3-1-2
72119 9174 5A possession-based tactic for FM2021 that aims to get the best out of the Enganche. 2nd with both Valencia and Arsenal and 7th with West Brom.
Best Possession & Goals FM21 Tactic by RDF x FMScout
126439 26548 11Been looking for the best Possession based tactic? Look no further! Not only for nice football but also scores PLENTY of goals!
Klopp's Yellow Wall 4-2-3-1
104954 16688 7Recreating the Dortmund tactics used by Klopp. Won the domestic double with Haaland scoring 38 goals In the league.
Goal Hoarder
72397 12723 9High-scoring 3-5-2 tactic for FM 2021 with water-proof defence. 117 points with Hull City first season.
Ancelotti's Xmas Tree / FM21 Tactic by Daljit
38398 4237 2While it's not possible to replicate Ancelotti's magic 100% on FM21, we can come close. We adapt and try to achieve the direct fluid attacking Ancelotti's Milan was known for. Tactic by Daljit.
Aytac Emre's 4-2-3-1 // Better Results Tactic
64353 9917 3With this tactic your players will not get tired anymore and also you probably win with better defence.
Klopp + Guardiola 4-3-3 Combo Tactic by RDF
97578 20451 1This FM 2021 tactic is what happens when you combine Klopp and Guardiola tactical styles together. You create goals, possession and even a great defence!
Spen_Crow's 4-2-3-1 My Way
55598 8358 3A tiki taka type style that I have developed over the years of playing FM.
3-5-2 No 10 tactic by Vujevic
242678 7092 2My standard FM 2021 tactic with 3 at back what helped to win me instant title with Benevento in first season!
3-5-2-Pirate Poacher tactic by Vujevic
25652 1416Pirate Poacher tactic for FM 2021 with unique playstyle with two Poachers up Front!
