Hi guys,
Welcome to the latest edition of our best fm 2016 tactics series. This tactic is balanced and is wonderful in defence and attack. Testing has been carried with Valencia as I fancied having closer look at Gary Neville’s side who are currently struggling in the league.
Best FM 2016 Tactics: Formation
The formation is a 4-3-3, 4-5-1, 4-1-2-2-1 or whatever you wish to call it. The main feature of the tactic is the advanced wide players, which are advanced playmakers and they proved to be fantastic, they play in space usually tucked inside and cause havoc.
I think it’s quite a popular way of playing now for some wide players — think of Willian at Chelsea for example. He’s not an out and out winger, getting to the byline and putting in crosses, nor is he an inside forward cutting inside and driving at defenders — he can do both but he is mainly finding space, creative and good on the ball basically a wide playmaker.
The advanced playmaker role fits this perfectly on FM 2016 and they contribute a lot to the teams overall pattern of play. The striker bags most of the goals which is nice and the full backs get forward a lot to support attacks.
Best FM 2016 Tactics: Team Instructions
These instructions were kept constant throughout the season for all matches. I kept it pretty simple this time around, not too many instructions and it’s all self explanatory.
Best FM 2016 Tactics: Player Roles
GK — Goalkeeper (Defend) — Usual keeper
DR/DL — Full back (Attack) — Get forward to support attack well — good pace, stamina and crossing would be beneficial.
CD — Central defender (Defend) — Typical central defenders — get the best you can.
DM — Defensive midfielder (Defend) — Stays between midfield and defence to try and close down attacks and keep hold of the ball.
CM — Box to box & cental midfielder (Support) — quite similar in many ways. To decide which midfielder to put in each role. I would put the one better on the ball as CM and one with more stamina as box to box midfielder. Both will chip in with a few goals.
AMR/AML — Advanced playmakers (Attack) — Important players in the team, passing, vision and dribbling ability are important.
ST — Complete forward (Attack) — Scores the goals, Negredo got 27 in 27 games in the league. An all round striker is the best. Seems to get a good few chances in the air so heading ability is useful. Pace, finishing and aerial ability would be a brilliant combination.
Best FM 2016 Tactics: Training
Pre-season
I changed focus between fitness and team cohesion during pre-season and sometimes changed intensity to high but be careful you may get injuries.
During Season
This is the routine I used when the tactic was fluid. I’m not saying it’s the best or only way but it worked ok for me. For individual player training I trained them for the role they were playing in the tactic.
Best FM 2016 Tactics: Results
Liga BBVA
A good season in the league, winning by 11 points and having the best goal difference.
Champions League
Tough quarter final draw against Bayern done for us in the Champions League. Two good wins over Arsenal and solid group campaign were the high points.
Spanish Cup
We won the Spanish cup to make it a double winning season for Valencia. Highlights were victory in the semi-final at the nou camp to knock out Barca and convincingly beating a strong Atletico side in the final. All in all a pretty successful season — two trophies won and some wonderful football on display. Maybe a certain Mr Neville will come to ask for some advice…haha.
Best FM 2016 Tactics: Tinkerman’s Top Tips
- Get the tactic fluid as quick as possible – play at least 5 friendlies in pre-season and don’t have other tactics in the slots until this one is fluid. Placing this tactic in two or more slots will improve time until it becomes fluid.
- You need at least two players for each position, so build your squad with this in mind, if you have a small budget, players who can play two positions are invaluable.
- Use your AM or best coach with high tactical knowledge attribute for opposition instructions.
- Indvidual player instructions are crucial so you must download the tactic to get the best results.
Best FM 2016 Tactics: Download
If you would like to give the tactic a go, please follow the instructions below.
1. Click the download link above and download the file.
2. Once the file is downloaded move it to the following folder documents>sports interactive>football manager 2016>tactics
3. Now load the game as normal and enter the tactics screen.
4. In the tactics screen, click the tactic you currently have loaded then select ‘load’ from the drop-down menu
5. Select ‘Tinkerman’s Phenomenal Playmakers′ and click load.
Thanks for reading. Please feel free to leave a comment or feedback. Enjoy!
The Tinkerman
FMplaya
25 января, 2016 at 16:40
Hi I know this isn’t specifically about the tactics, but I was wondering what potential transfers I could make when managing Valencia?
The Tinkerman
26 января, 2016 at 09:39
Depends what tactic you want to use. I went for my favourite D.Gray for 5 million and lucas romero in midfield both were only back up players though.
You will get plenty of offers for you players as well, Valencia have some players in high demand, watch out for the minimum fee release clauses or you may lose someone you want to keep.
Tgooders
25 января, 2016 at 20:07
What would you say is better this or the Swansea tactic?
The Tinkerman
26 января, 2016 at 09:43
Hard to say because I tested in a different league with different players. I like that this one means you can play with natural AML/AMR position players in their natural position on the field.
Marijus
26 января, 2016 at 09:19
Looks not so far as Swansea tactics. Just Wingers are higher and SS striker returned down as CM. How do you think -it can be made with your Swansea 442 players? Demarai Gray and Ayew going up, Jack Cork as DMC, Ki Sung as CM support and Shelvey as BBM…What we have in result? What difference-more control in midfield, better deffence?
The Tinkerman
26 января, 2016 at 09:46
Yes there are some similarities but also a lot of differences including players roles and individual player instructions. I don’t know what the result would be only tested with Valencia.
Brutus
26 января, 2016 at 16:33
Will it work on FM2015?
The Tinkerman
27 января, 2016 at 15:16
My advice is get the new game — it’s awesome or if your continuing to play FM15 check out some of the other tactics on this site which are specifically for FM15
Brutus
27 января, 2016 at 16:29
I’m currently still playing on my one-and-only save from FM15. Since I adopted your ‘Goalscoring Strikeforce’, I’ve won everything with my Boro, and I’m having trouble moving on — it’s that much fun. Plus I’m married, which naturally limits my gaming time.
Jamie Goodrum
26 января, 2016 at 22:56
Just a quick question. With the corner routine you have, which player do you have taking them? Thanks.
The Tinkerman
27 января, 2016 at 15:23
I didn’t set a corner taker, it was just taken automatically by whoever the best on the pitch was. I think it was usually either CM or AMR/AML :)
Brutus
27 января, 2016 at 16:32
Why not just continue with corner strategy from your ‘Goalscoring Strikeforce’ tactic; that worked like magic and goals were pouring in from corners. Have you tried it on FM16?
ball boy
27 января, 2016 at 18:03
it doesnt work on this FM. the player taking the corner allways crosses the ball if theres no one near him. he doesnt pass it to the first post as in goalscoring strike force
The Tinkerman
28 января, 2016 at 10:22
Exactly, the set pieces have been revamped this year and such corners don’t work this time around
Marijus
27 января, 2016 at 19:31
Hello, do you use match focus-attack movement ?
The Tinkerman
28 января, 2016 at 10:20
It’s in the post…
Andrew
29 января, 2016 at 18:23
Have you tested en PL? in general I find that PL is a more demanding league and tactics that work in say Italy fall short.
Lupie
2 февраля, 2016 at 17:49
I’m currently trying it with Newcastle in my second season with them. I’m four games in and this is the result: 2-1 victory vs. Liverpool away, 2-2 against Palace at home, 1-0 victory vs. Norwich away and a 1-0 victory vs. West Ham away.
My opinion is that we’re playing well but we’re struggling with creating chances, we’ve around 1 or 2 clear-cut chances/game but that’s the only downside so far.
On the good side though is that the defense seem really solid and the opinion is struggling to get past your back six and creating opportunities.
The Tinkerman
5 февраля, 2016 at 08:47
Your attacking play should improve throughout season and with increased fluidity. Have you set focus to attacking movement? Yes as you defence is solid which is what I like about it. Feels quite realistic
Lupie
12 февраля, 2016 at 13:21
I’m half the season in now and my attacking play has improved as you said it would. I’ve located the problem to my strikers actually, Ayoze Perez have bagged 10 goals so far but I feel he’s struggling as he’s mainly a trequartista or a false nine, Mitrovic have been nothing but sh*t unfortunately… I’m currently playing with Pavón as AMR and Zivkovic as AML and they’re immense! Highly recommended.
Lupie
12 февраля, 2016 at 13:23
Pavón as AML and Zivkovic as AMR* I meant.
Andrew
29 января, 2016 at 18:23
Have you tested the tactic in PL?
Andrew
29 января, 2016 at 18:25
sry for double entry…trouble with code :-)
Jack Reacher
30 января, 2016 at 11:02
Do you believe this would work with the everton squad, no transfers? If no, what positions should i upgrade??
The Tinkerman
5 февраля, 2016 at 08:42
I think it should work well with Everton. I would look for someone else to play AMR/AML positions eg Zivkovic. Maybe a extra defender for cover that can play RB and CB if possible. Offload a few you won’t use much as well to raise funds.
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apvmoreira
4 февраля, 2016 at 22:51
Tinkerman, do you think the 2 wide playmakers can still make a good job with a AMC between them? And such a position deservers what kind of role?
The Tinkerman
5 февраля, 2016 at 08:36
Yes its possible but to have an AMC as well but you will lose someone from another position which may effect the defensive stability of the tactic
Ball boy
6 февраля, 2016 at 02:02
You need to step up thinkerman!
This and the previous 4 4 2 táctics are mediocre. Cant win shit! Im starting to doubt the screens you post. I try your táctics and your methods and it doesnt work! You need to recreate goal scoring strike force ASAP (best FM tactic ever — I praise You for that tactic). But lately your táctics are mediocre. But thanks for sharing anyway. Started a save with Aston villa using this tactic and after 6 PL games only 1 win!!! Im so frustated right now… I had to come here and let you know.
Paulie b
8 февраля, 2016 at 20:03
You could always create your own tactic mate
The Tinkerman
9 февраля, 2016 at 14:42
The results I post are completely genuine. Sorry you aren’t able to achieve similar success but there’s not a lot I can do about that I’m afraid.
Ball boy
10 февраля, 2016 at 21:48
I know. I was mad! I achieved so much on FM thanks to you. I was a bit asshole.
You got me spoiled with goalscoring Strikeforce.
I think lately your táctics are a bit defensive for my taste. But thats just me. I Belive in your results.
I made some mistakes using your tactics. Bought some wonderkids ( mostly defenders) and expected them to be great in first season. They weren’t PL ready.
I made my own 4 3 3 and made better tranfers, finished 4th with Aston villa.
Still looking forward to try your next tactics.
Darren Smith
9 февраля, 2016 at 19:35
Ball boy, While your comment wasn’t all negative I don’t think its fair to question Tinkermans ethics when you rightly so said that last years tactics were ‘best FM tactic ever’.
There is always the possibility that you are just struggling to make the transition from FM15 to FM16 and considering Tinkermans track record I’d expect a little more respect personally.
Ball boy
10 февраля, 2016 at 22:05
I know darren. Im sorry thinkerman.
FM makes me so mad sometimes. Im cool now.
daniel
15 февраля, 2016 at 22:31
ive used this in my southampton save and it’s working wonders! shane long has 29 goals in all comps (february of first season), and mane is averaging 8.25 from the right! Currently 3rd in the premier league, with 51 points after 27 games. thanks for this fantastic tactic tinkerman!
The Tinkerman
19 февраля, 2016 at 15:36
Hi Daniel, glad it’s working for you. Thanks for your feedback!
Atum
13 марта, 2016 at 18:35
Do this tactic and your other two still work on patch 16.3? Keep up the good work.
Radu
22 марта, 2016 at 08:21
Neah….not so well. Some changes is match engine I think. I’m struggling with Real Madrid with phenomenal playmaker…futile possession without goalscoring chances
Fm 16player
9 апреля, 2016 at 11:51
I am doing a save with bournmouth and I’m 5 years in. just started 5th season and I’m using your tactic. I drew 1-1 with Chelsea on the opening day and lost to spurs next game 1-0. I just lost to Newcastle 2-0. I think the problem is my striker misses to many chances can you help me out
OwlRaider
29 июля, 2016 at 01:50
What do you think about maintaining the 2 playmaker style with the same formation but instead of having them both at the wings have 1 at the wing and 1 as 1 of the 3 central midfielders? Using top teams just for the example, so with the likes of Barcelona, Bayern, etc, you have some very creative midfielders and defensive midfielders that fulfill the deep laying playmaker role perfectly. Moreover some of their wingers(say Neymar in Barca) that are better as Inside Forwards rather than advanced playmakers from the flank. So using Busquets in the Barcelona example as a deep laying playmaker from the defensive midfield formation with Messi as the advanced playmaker for the double trouble setup and Neymar as an inside forward. Of course you don’t have to be a top team for this concept, Thiago Maia is a great cheap wonderkid that most teams can afford who makes a terrific deep laying playmaker from the defensive midfield position and there are plenty of cheap inside forwards available as well.
Would the above still maintain your spirit of the double trouble concept? If you’d use it would you change any of the player instructions? What about preferred moves? You didn’t mention those if you use any.
The Tinkerman
19 августа, 2016 at 13:42
Thanks for your comment. Yes it may work, however I can’t comment as I haven’t tried it. Its good to adapt tactics to fit your team or how you would like to play. Makes the game more enjoyable I think. In relation to PM’s its common sense really i think. You need to watch your players and see what habits they have which prove useful and not useful and train accordingly. Play one twos always seems to help midfielders and forwards in my saves. Not all players can be trained to have it though.
Streeter
29 июля, 2016 at 21:50
Hello.I just wanted to really thank you for this tactic TINKERMAN.I used one of your tactics in FM15 for such a long time and it was incredible…i still remember,after the promotion with Watford,i finished 6th in first season and the next season we were champions and won everything.And the next season I won the ch league.I just used your tactics,got some good staff,proper training,set pieces and got some good players like saul,munir,mammana,balanta,rulli,lucas romero,grimaldo,jovic etc.I m playing this game for a long time but your tactic was devastating,the possesion,the chances,everything was incredible.I had some problems with this year FM tactics playing with Liverpool and i once again tried one of your tactics,this one,i won the league and the FA cup,and overall it was a very good season givin the fact that i had so many injuries.Thank you very much mate and keep up the good work.And thank you also Darren for keeping this website alive and you did such a great work.Greetings from a romanian currently living in Liverpool. (Stima!)
The Tinkerman
19 августа, 2016 at 13:42
Thanks for your comments. Glad the tactics are working so well for you.
Chiko
29 августа, 2016 at 02:54
How about the ground pitch dude?
The Tinkerman
29 августа, 2016 at 09:24
I just go for standard size most of the time.