Football Manager 2026 Tactics

I'm back with a new FM video, this time testing out a new 4-2-4 formation in FM26. I put this attacking tactics to the test with Aston Villa in the EPL.

Tactic instructions breakdown in the video

Today I bring you the tactic I made in FM26 beta phase that works WONDERS! Avg 2-3xG per match on 60% possession. Tested with multiple mid & high tier teams.

3421 Italian Masterclass

I reveal my Elite 4-2-3-1 Tactic for Football Manager 2026 (FM26) — the tactic that helped Liverpool win the Treble and Napoli secure a domestic Double!

Goals and solid defense. Tested with Mancity, Liverpool and Real Madrid.

Tactical emulation of Manchester City 2025/26 by Guardiola created by Magicomonta.

Won every trophy and went unbeaten with Riga FC (Latvia) — then destroyed everything with PSG, winning all cups.

Tested With Blackpool And Chelsea

WORKING FILE: A modern 5-2-3 masterpiece inspired by Kovac dynamic style. Testet with BVB, Frankfurt, ManCity, and Barca, won title with all of them, UCL with ManCity and Barca (also tested with smaller teams, 1st with Brighton, 2nd with Werder in BL)

High-tempo, possession-based gegenpress that flips defence into attack in seconds. Compact build-up, ruthless transitions, and fearless pressing.

FM26 Brilliant Beta 4-3-3!

Zdenek Zeman 4-3-3 tactic recreation for FM 26. Attacking fast-paced football that is fun to watch. Incredible results in testing.

I’ve tried to recreate one of the most successful and exciting tactics of recent years. Atalanta have been one of the toughest teams to face in Europe : lately dynamic, aggressive, and fearless.

Tactic instructions breakdown in the video

Tactic created to use with Crystal Palace in first save on Beta. First season finished 5th in Premier League and won the Conference League.

Arsenal went UNBEATEN all season in the Premier League, McTominay GOLDEN BOOT/UCL/SERIE A winner at Napoli

Goals a plenty and still room for improvement

Manchester United DOUBLE, Barcelona UCL/League Title & over

High-intensity gegenpress built on twin playmakers, inverted wingers, and a complete forward spearhead. Compact mid-block, vertical surges, ruthless finishing.

Working file

Tactical emulation of Barcelona 2025/26 by Hansi Flick created by Magicomonta.

The Brilliant Beta 424 FM26 Tactic

Treble Winning Beta Tactic

THE DOWNLOAD LINK HAS BEEN UPDATED AND WORKS

High-intensity 4-2-3-1 gegenpress built for dominance—fast transitions, fluid attack, double pivot control, and relentless pressing for top-four consistency.

It's a very simple 4231 tactic and there are 2 version one that attacks down the left more and one down the right. For this test I used the Left Version.

Hand Played 4231 Tactic, Dominant Across Whole Season.

A realistic tactical recreation of Niko Kovač’s Borussia Dortmund. This 3-4-2-1 system blends compact pressing with vertical transitions and asymmetric wing-pl