KCel 5-2-3 Domination // 90% Win Rate - 223 Goals in a Season

Dominating Football Manager 2024: 5-2-3 Wide WB Attacking Tactic with 90% Win Rate

Football Manager enthusiasts, prepare to elevate your game! I’m excited to share a tactical setup that helped me achieve a stellar 90% win rate and scored an astonishing 223 goals over a single season. With a structured 5-2-3 Wide WB attacking formation, this strategy delivers a mix of aggressive pressing, fluid attacks, and defensive solidity.



Key Achievements

Turkish Super League: First place with 103 points, finishing 20 points ahead of Trabzonspor.
UEFA Europa Conference League: Winner, showcasing European dominance.
Turkish Cup: Another trophy to the collection.
Turkish Super Cup: A clean sweep of domestic silverware.

This tactic not only helped me win 56 out of 62 games, but it also secured four major trophies in one season.

Formation Breakdown: 5-2-3 Wide Wing-Backs (WB)



This formation focuses on width and direct attacking play. The wing-backs push high, providing key assists and adding another dimension to the attack. Here’s a quick breakdown:

Striker (Edin Džeko): Deployed as a Target Forward (Attack), Džeko’s aerial presence and hold-up play was critical. With 42 goals and 65 assists, he was pivotal to the team's success.

Inside Forwards (Cengiz Ünder and Dušan Tadić): Both contributed heavily from the flanks. Tadić with 41 goals and 14 assists, and Ünder with 27 goals and 18 assists, providing consistent goal contributions.

Midfield: A combination of Fred (Box-to-Box Midfielder) and Rade Krunić (Ball-Winning Midfielder) ensured balance, providing energy in attack while pressing high defensively.

Wing-Backs (Bright Osayi-Samuel & Ferdi Kadıoğlu): Critical to the formation, pushing high up the pitch to overload the wide areas. Osayi-Samuel managed 21 assists, and Kadıoğlu contributed with 11 goals and 11 assists.

Defense: A solid backline anchored by Çağlar Söyüncü, Rodrigo Becão, and Alexander Djiku kept it tight at the back, conceding only 45 goals across all competitions.

Goalkeeper (Dominik Livaković): Commanding between the posts with several crucial performances throughout the season.

Tactical Approach



In Possession:
Passing: Slightly more direct passing, aiming to transition quickly and exploit spaces left by the opposition.
Tempo: High tempo to keep the opposition under pressure and create constant goal-scoring opportunities.
Overlaps: Both wing-backs provided attacking width, consistently overlapping and delivering dangerous crosses into the box.

Out of Possession:
Pressing: Much higher defensive line with intense pressing, forcing the opposition into mistakes.
Defensive Solidity: Despite the aggressive pressing, the back three and wing-backs ensured minimal exposure, conceding only 45 goals in 62 matches.



Key Stats

Goals For: 223
Goals Against: 45
Win Percentage: 90%
Highest Goal Scorer: Edin Džeko (42 goals)
Most Assists: Bright Osayi-Samuel (21 assists)

Trophies Won:

Turkish Super League – Dominated the league, finishing with a 20-point gap.
UEFA Europa Conference League – Comfortable winners of the competition.
Turkish Cup – A well-earned domestic double.
Turkish Super Cup – Secured the Super Cup to complete a near-perfect season.

This 5-2-3 WB tactic is a must-try for those looking to dominate in Football Manager 2024. With a solid balance of aggressive offense and disciplined defense, you can outscore any opponent while maintaining control over games. Feel free to download and give it a go in your own saves!