FM26 Tactics

Here’s Kosta Runjaić 3-4-2-1 Tactic. Kosta Runjaić has successfully embedded a “European identity” at the Bluenergy Stadium, moving Udinese away from the overly defensive pragmatism of previous years. After his contract was extended to 2027 following a strong debut campaign, Runjaić has refined his system into a fluid 3-4-2-1, turning the Friulani into a formidable…

Here’s FM26 Albert Riera 3-4-2-1 Tactic. Albert Riera has taken the reins at Deutsche Bank Park, bringing his high-conviction Spanish philosophy to the Bundesliga. After a successful stint in Slovenia and a challenging period at Bordeaux, Riera was appointed by Eintracht Frankfurt on February 2, 2026, to revitalise a squad that had grown tactically stagnant….

Here’s FM26 Pellegrino Matarazzo 4-4-2 Tactic. The “Matarazzo Effect” has taken full hold at the Reale Arena. Appointed on December 20, 2025, to salvage a season that saw Real Sociedad languishing in the bottom half of the table, the American tactician has orchestrated a stunning turnaround. Since his arrival, La Real has climbed into the…

Here’s FM26 Michael Carrick 4-2-3-1 Tactic. Michael Carrick has transformed the mood at Old Trafford. Stepping in as interim head coach in mid-January following Ruben Amorim’s exit, Carrick has quickly dismantled the previous rigid back-three system in favour of a fluid, high-tempo 4-2-3-1. The results have been instantaneous: a dominant 2-0 victory over Manchester City…