Follow @FIFAscouting In the second part on wide players, this is the article on wide-left players, both LMs and LWs – there is often a lot of overlap (i.e. LWs are often mislabelled as LMs in the game, etc). As before, there is a distinction – the LM and the LW. The left midfielder (LM) plays deeper than a left …
FIFA 12 | So You Want A… Right Midfielder
Follow @FIFAscouting Today I will be posting guides to wide players. This first one is on right-sided midfielders, both RMs and RWs – there is often a lot of overlap (i.e. RWs are often mislabelled as RMs in the game, etc). There are two types of wide right player – the RM and the RW. The right midfielder (RM) plays …
FIFA 12 | So You Want An… Attacking Midfielder
Follow @FIFAscouting The final installment in the central midfielders mini-series is that of the attacking midfielders. These players usually have great dribbling skills (often with 4 or 5 skill move stars), although there are two main types of attacking midfielders. One type has great vision and passing abilities; these players usually control the game and pop up with a goal …
FIFA 12 | So You Want A… Central Midfielder
Follow @FIFAscouting Continuing the midfield theme, here is the guide for CMs – central midfielders. These usually have good vision and passing skills; many are also good going forward, whilst some play better as holding or deep-lying central midfielders. As usual, in an attempt to make this relevant to as many players as possible, I have not included any CMs …
FIFA 12 | So You Want A… Defensive Midfielder
Follow @FIFAscouting Today I’ll be posting guides to centre midfielders, including defensive midfielders and attacking midfielders as well. Even if you don’t explicitly have a CDM position in your starting lineup, it’s always essential to have at least one midfielder who is capable of defensive duties and mopping up any threats before they reach your back line. Although I usually …
FIFA 12 | So You Want A… Left Back
Follow @FIFAscouting Rounding off the defenders, here are my tips on which LBs to consider in your Career Mode. As usual, in an attempt to make this relevant to as many players as possible, I have not included any LBs whose OVR is above 73 – this way you can keep your costs down and have some cash left over …
FIFA 12 | So You Want A… Right Back
Follow @FIFAscouting Continuing the defensive positions, here are is the article on right backs. Listed below are some of the most promising young right backs in the game. In an attempt to make this relevant to as many players as possible, I have not included any RBs whose OVR is above 73 – this way you can keep your costs …
FIFA 12 | So You Want A… Centre Back
Follow @FIFAscouting Moving on from goalkeepers, the next important step is to find some decent centre backs. As before, listed below are some of the most promising young centre backs in the game. In an attempt to make this relevant to as many players as possible, I have not included any CBs whose OVR is above 73 – this way …
FIFA 12 | So You Want A… Goalkeeper
Follow @FIFAscouting Today I am going to help you find a goalkeeper. This is the foundation of any strong team, so it’s essential you find yourself a good one. When starting a new career mode you may be tempted to simply go into the free agents, pick up J. Smith (OVR 77) and stick with him (this is especially true …