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Testing "More Disciplined" because I could not find any reference to compare how it affects goals conceded.



Still in the pursuit of a reasonable defensive tactic. This one changes the pressing intensity of all midfielders.



Focus on low goals conceded. Three CMs during OoP.



Focus on low goals conceded. Changed PCM to CM to check the difference.



Mark said: I tend to sue a suite of tactics in my games based around the best tactic from FM Arena, using strikers where possible, a light tactics to reduce player fatigue and a park the bus when I dont want to lose a lead.

So for those interested, attached are the ones I currently use. I start with @ZaZ best striker tactic attached. If I go behind I use the strikerless one in the opening post. If we are going well and I want to reduce fatigue I go to the Light tactic based on my standard tactics that I tested. With ths Light tactic I will vary between Positive, Defensive and Very Defensive depending on the circumstances. In the final 15 minutes if I want to protect a lead I go to the Park The Bus tactic, which is a replica of the inappropriately name tactic that is the best for not conceding.

I reworked all these so that the positions align with the Zaz Autumn tactics and you can therefore easily moved between them without positions changing unless you have swapped positions during the game.

I stick Autumn 3.39 in the first slot, the Light one in the second slot and park the bus in the third slot. If I need to use the strikerless, I load it into slot 3 at the time I need it.

This system works for me. Please let me know if you try them and whether the system works for you.


Thank you for sharing! Is the PTB tactic tested here already?

I am working on a defensive version for this shape too, but I want it to bring a good balance between goals conceded and win rate. Ideally something like conceding less than 40 goals in FM-Arena tests, and over 83 pts in score.
Trying a more defensive alternative of Autumn, to be used when you want to hold a score, without changing the IP formation.




max 737 said: Thanks, but your tactic is smashing it mate,  its the best tactic currently on the FM :D

Thanks! I just mean you can train up to three tactics at once, and it might be worthy to setup one of those slots for a more defensive tactic with the same formation, for matches in which you want to hold a score. I will do some tests for a defensive version of this tactic, focused in conceding less goals without losing much win rate.
max 737 said: Do you mean you start off on defensive mentality and go to very attacking when need goals?

No, I mean "Attacking" is already the mentality that concedes the least with this tactic. If you want to concede less, it is better to switch to some tactic with the same formation and less goals conceded, like this: https://fm-arena.com/thread/19142-swaps/
Snsnnsjsjs said: I have a question, if you are a worse team should u play on cautious, balanced?

I tested positive here, and it not only had a lower win rate, but also conceded more goals than attacking. I did not test balanced and cautious here, but in my personal tests it did not do very well. That is why I prefer to do this tactic as the default defensive, and adjust to very attacking only if I need to score more goals.
AMCs falling back to CMs so they spread up in a line with DM in the middle, instead of forming a line in front of the DM.



max 737 said: The only tactic I manage win the the club world cup with, I lose only 1 game in 4 seasons invincible in 3 seasons. Win 8 trophies in 1 season. Unbelievable tactic :D

Thank you for testing! Glad it is working well for you.


Tiago Simoes said: @max 737  Do you think this is the best tactic for this version right now?

Most tactics of the first page are equally good. The difference of 0.1 pt per season is not enough to make a noticeable difference, so it is all about what kind of game the player wants to see in the field.
BreadMan said: this is pure gold coming from an unethical tactician

Are you talking about me or the author?
tzahy said: Hey Zaz, I just wanted to say a huge thank you for everything you do for this community. It's so great to have you here

Thank you! The community here is pretty friendly, so all I do is answer what people ask.

danielos2344 said: Hi. Files with training schedules is not working

Ohh, it might be the special characters. I will remove the parenthesis and reupload. Thank you for letting me know!

P.S.: Done!
Ajax said: 0 match

Growth 1

1 match

Growth 1

2 matchs

Rebalance 2 ??


You can also use Growth 2 in weeks with two matches. My recommendation is 3 Growths for 1 Rebalance, and I gave versions for one and two matches to make it easier to set up under any condition. If you have a week too busy (like three matches), you can move Rebalance to that week since it is easier to fit with super-rest after the matches.
Testing different roles in the flanks, because there is more space in the middle.



Testing different roles in the flanks, because there is more space in the middle.



Ajax said: Hi ZaZ,
I have a question about the training schedules.

How should we use:

* Growth 1 / Growth 2
* Rebalance 1 / Rebalance 2

depending on the number of matches per week?

For example:

* 0 match in the week
* 1 match in the week
* 2 matches in the week

Which schedule should we use in each situation?
And should we alternate between 1 and 2 every week?

Thanks 🙂


The numbers 1 and 2 are reference for the number of matches in the week (that means you use 1 when you have 1 match, and 2 when you have two matches). If you have a week with zero matches, you can either book a friendly match to keep match sharpness, or if you want to rest your players you can just use either Growth or Rebalance 1, and fill up empty days with one session of Recovery (to avoid drop in match sharpness).

I will rename them to "Growth - 1 Match" and "Growth - 2 Matches" to avoid confusion.
Faker said: what would you say your strongest striker tactics is?

Finally got past 80 pts with a tactic with striker.
https://fm-arena.com/thread/19215-zaz-autumn-3-39-st/
ccww said: I used Zaz's tactics, training program, and set-piece strategy. In my first season at Fenerbahçe, I won all the trophies. In big matches and tough away games, I only played defensively and with balance. I took control of the matches in the first 45 minutes and kept morale high with substitutions. It was a very enjoyable career, and at the beginning of my career, I made three transfers that suited my tactical system: Enzo Boyomo for 10 million plus 30 million in installments, Moussa Diaby on a free transfer, and Lewis Skelly on loan. It was truly a great tactic, thank you.@ZaZ

Thank you for sharing, and glad you enjoyed the season!

P.S.: Semi-finals against Arsenal seems to have been pretty intense!
Just testing two AMCs.