FM 2014 Tactics

The rare Xmas Tree formation is fluid yet relatively narrow and depends on full-backs to provide presence in wide areas.

It's just like watching Brazil! Use this FM14 tactic to have your team playing with a "Samba Style" in no time. Expect to see - Goals, Goals, Goals!

Martin's 4-5-1 / 4-2-3-1 tactic for FM14, that worked well with clubs such as Schalke, Roma and PSV.

Want a blast from the past? then check out this revamped version of the classic CM01/02 tactic, recreated for Football Manager 2014!

The modern version of Helenio's Herrera formation adapted to the demands of FM 2014.

My Sporting Lisbon tactic on FM14 that has seen the team lift 11 trophies and were currently in our 8th season.

The 5-3-2 tactic Feyenoord utilized this season (2013/14), also the one the Dutch national team is going to use on the 2014 World Cup in Brasil.

4-1-2-1-2 formation add-on to The Brendan Rodgers System

A quick, fast-paced tactic which will can make an average team look like a great team on Football Manager 2014.

A look at the tactic used by the Netherlands in the 2014 World Cup, specifically to defeat Spain 5-1 in the opening group game. Expect goals galore and some amazing wide play.

Used for 5 seasons so far with great success. Finished in the top 3 every season with Granada and won the Champions League! Also tested with Sport Recife, Almere City (Thanks to Andrej1972) and Wolfsburg (Thanks to scorpy95) with very good results.

A tactic based on the way the French national team has played in this World Cup. It combines an unbreakable defence with a quick, wide, and very effective attack to produce a great tactic.

A strikerless Barcelona style tactic for Football Manager 2014. Play possession football with great results. Successfully tested with various teams.

Creating a narrow 4-1-2-3 strikerless tactic in Football Manager 2014 the way Gullit envisaged it; fluid player movement and smooth passing. Insightful videos and pictures inside.

My best FM14 tactic so far, 8 titles in 3 seasons including 1 Uefa Champions League with Benfica (100% Portuguese squad).

Modern, evolutionary, perfectionism, high standards and masterminded work from Arrigo Sacchi. Apart from his classic 4-4-2, I give you two bonus surprise tactics.

This tactic is inspired by Pep Guardiola's Bayern. Use it with big teams as it's made for players with great skill.

I tried to make real-life tactic of Real Madrid in 2013/14. Carlo used 4-3-3, but I used 4-5-1 (a.k.a. 4-1-2-2-1) 'cause it's the most flexible FM 2014 formation which gives me everything I need to interpret Ancelotti's 4-3-3.

A balanced tactic that works well against big teams in Football Manager 2014 14.3.1. Successfully tested with Ajax and Trabzonspor!

Truly, play like Barcelona, with high ball possession at home or away to bigger teams or lower teams and good results.

Admin Martin from the Facebook page 'The Football Manager Whizzkids' on Louis Van Gaals famous Holland National team formation.

José Mourinho's "Anti-Football" system at Chelsea, including the infamous "Park The Bus" tactic.

Recreating the Man United glory days with a classic a 4-4-2 formation for Football Manager 2014.

Win every accolade, every championship with one simple tactic in Football Manager 2014.

2 Finisher, 2 Good Crossing Wings and 1 Technical AMC, Wide Play and Hopefully Lots of Goals :)

A counter-attacking tactic with very fast passing and movement for Football Manager 2014.

A surprisingly effective 4-2-3-1 working great with any medium team and even greater with better clubs. Lots of pictures with details included.

Won Seria A in first season with basic Roma team.

Your Classic Possession tactic for Football Manager 2014!

Luis Van Gaal's tactics. He used it during the world cup and with Manchester United during the pre-season's games...