Football Manager 2026 Tactics
Find successful Football Manager 2026 tactics to download. Share your best FM 2026 tactics to help fellow managers struggling to create good FM26 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.
Elmskov's Modern 4-4-2
12183 2259 2An attacking 4-4-2 with wing-backs on attack. Tested with Brøndby, made it to the Conference League final in season 1.
Underdog Upwards / Relegation Battlers at the Top
14134 2586 4Developed this FM 26 tactic with Sunderland who are expected to battle against relegation. It took me a season to develop then fine-tune it to make it most effective.
FM26 INSANE 2341 Tactic! 4.3+ Goals Per Game
29864 5726 82 Centre Backs? No Issues - Full instructions in video
Treble Winning 433 Classic V3
6951 1543 7105 goals, 28 conceded. Top Scorers in every competition. Tested with Liverpool. Suitable for top 4 teams.
Roberto De Zerbi's Olympique De Marseille 2025/26
11900 1992Tactical emulation of Roberto De Zerbi's Olympique De Marseille created by Magicomonta.
The Dynamic Dominator / 103 Pts, 117 Goals
25623 7136 4A revolutionary 4-2-3-1 formation that redefines attacking football! This Football Manager 26 tactic is your passport to glory!
Max Allegri's 3-5-2 AC Milan 2025-26 // Defensive Wall, Dominant in Attack
19145 2978 2Faithfully emulated Massimiliano Allegri's Milan in FM 26: direct football, defensive solidity, positive mentality, compact in defense. Won Serie A playing Allegri Ball.
Rook 3223 - Dominant Underdog (Top 3 with Sunderland!)
22267 3655 4Scores tonnes of goals, works for underdogs and favourites, and is optimal with versatile and physical players (high pace, high acceleration, and high workrate).
STRIKERLESS Fast Paced Counter V2 ((Highly Requested))
17930 3080 9This is a V2 version of my Fast Paced Counter tactic which has had very good feedback and I believe this is even better!
Parisian's 4-3-3 Classic v2 / 2.6 Goals per game, 55% Possession
12247 2887 7Solid Defense and lots of goals. 90pts across different leagues. Tested with Man city, Barcelona and Bayern.
BanerjeeBall 2.0 – The Morphing Fortress(Updated)
27347 8293 6A revolutionary hybrid tactic that transforms from a 4-3-3 in attack into a 5-2-3 in defense, mastering compact structure and efficient transitions — perfectly
Luis Enrique’s PSG 2025-26 / Order, Chaos, Control
22097 4417 8Luis Enrique’s PSG, rebuilt for FM26: 3-2-5 fluid structure, intelligent control, and real positional play. Feels alive, not scripted.
BROKEN 4-2-3-1 FM26 Tactic | Flick’s Barcelona!
23467 4922 5Flick's 4231 - Instruction Breakdown In video!
GYR's SWANSALONA 4231 / 134 Goal Season
65130 19353 23SWANSALONA V1 FM26 - I have reloaded the file for anyone who had a issue before.
Red Empire Domination 4-3-3 version4
19837 4319 1A relentless gegenpressing 4-3-3 designed for complete dominance. High tempo, wide attack, quick turnovers, and fearless transitions built for trophies.
Dominating 4-2-3-1
25157 4264High-pressing 4-2-3-1 focused on intense counter-pressing, quick transitions, and total dominance in possession and territory.
TFS - Maddux Treble Winning Napoli 433
7695 1243
GYR's RED GUARDIAN / Overpowered 343
50050 11444 3RED GUARDIAN - Tactic instructions breakdown in the video
STRIKERLESS - Goals Galore / 115+ Goals
24705 5958 13Direct fast paced counter attacking tactic with non stop goals and a joy to watch. Big scorelines! Tested with Wrexham, Man Utd and Liverpool.
Hannover 96 Promotion Engine – 5-2-2-1 Gegenpress
11381 2139 2High-octane 5-2-2-1 gegenpress built for Bundesliga promotion. Relentless wing-backs, compact press, dual AMs feeding a ruthless frontman. Intense, modern
The BEST 4-3-3 FM26 Tactic! | 4+ Goals Per Game!
71453 16066 10The Best 4-3-3 FM26 Tactic - - Tactic instructions in the video + more!
The BEST 4231 FM26 Tactic! (Beta) | 4.5+ Goals Per Game!
114591 25705 10My Improved 4231 For The Final BETA Version
Klopp's Legendary Dortmund
3330 548This 4-2-3-1 tactic for FM26 is based on Klopp’s Dortmund era (2008-2015) and aims to recreate that intense pressing, fast transition and dynamic attacking football.
Dynamic Triad 4-3-3
18962 3035 4Unleash the power of the Dynamic Triad, where fluidity meets ferocity!
Unbelievable 4-3-3 Ipswich
13965 3556 7Got me promoted first season with Ipswich, then first season in the Premier League I'm currently 2nd!
4-2-4/4-4-2 The Winner of Everything
18137 3955 1
2431 THE BEST DEFENSE IS A GOOD OFFENSE
14456 2461 2High-intensity 4-1-4-1 turning into 2-4-3-1. Press high, attack fast, create chances aggressive, direct football with solid defensive balance.
Pep's PERFECT 433 FM26 Tactics (46 Games Unbeaten)
24533 6166 13Pep's Man City - Tactic instructions in video!
