Timestamps: 03:41 Movement Training 12:32 Passing Training 17:26 Finishing Training 21:40 Defending Training 22:54 Technique Training 25:40 Untrainable Traits
Can confirm that having my double BBM’s (Jude Bellingham and Andre Anderson) with try killer balls and tries long range passes works really well with my fast strikers running behind the opposition defence. They get so many assists like this
Another useful tip for player traits, especially for younger players, is to have them mentored by players who already have the trait. In my experiences, mentoring accelerates the process of learning new traits. However, be mindful that the mentors may also pass on traits that you may not want on a young player. There's no way to be selective about which traits are passed on through mentoring, but if your young player is also training to learn the trait, then they'll be more inclined to learn the trait you want from their mentor.
I've only watched a few videos at the moment, way late I know but you're very informative and you seem to respond to A LOT of questions in the comments (it's much appreciated and very rare)! You sir, have earned a sub!
Please do this series, I’m an MLS (LAFC) fan whose just picked up FM2020 as their first ever FM after having just gotten into soccer in 2018. Watching you has already helped a lot.
i take it you are talking about football.. the right kind played with the feet :-) he he J/K..... anyway welcome to the football community , may you have many fun and frustrating hours in this lovely game
@@Galantus1964 The word 'soccer' was common in the UK in the 19th century and used by some people much more recently. Rugby football ('rugger') and Association football ('assoccer' shortened to 'soccer'). I have met public school educated Brits in the past who used 'rugger' and 'soccer'. 'Americanisms' which we tend to think of as being new inventions are often actually archaic British usage.
Do FM academy on each and every role. Their movements, strengths, weaknesses, attributes needed for each and more importantly how they combine with other roles to make a good tactic in certain mentalities.
In my Levante save, one of my team leaders had "tries tricks," and he passed it to the entire mentor group. (Rochina, I believe, had it.) Basically it shows up as players "ghosting" defenders when they dribble more often. You don't see any fancy Ronaldo step-overs. But they do seem more likely to either beat defenders clean, or draw rash challenges. It's not a trait I would actively train. But if you have someone in your squad who does this, it seems easier than one would think to get it in mentoring.
I know this is super old, but I had one player with this trait (he also had obviously high dribbling but also very high flair). He was really good at one on ones but more important he was responsible for sending off players because of red cards like non stop, lmao.
I've just RECENTLY got into FM and I'm hooked. Trying to figure out how to play is how I found your videos and I watch ALL of them. If you haven't done the "Academy" idea- PLEASE DO IT!!
Try to go around keeper in one on one, tries long range free kicks and tries to play one-twos are my favorite traits in this version of FM. Trying to round keeper improves goalscoring in Advanced Forwards by a lot, long range free kicks are a thing of beauty if you have the right player and one-twos are very good with more attacking midfield roles like Mezzala-A.
Bro, easy 'American' explanation for the 1-2... which I didn't know until you tried to explain it. Basketball is now a pretty universal sport... so a 1-2 is the concept of the Give and Go. I pass to you (I give), I break to the goal (I go), you pass it back to me. And for Euro, where Big Men are astoundingly good passes, this concept travels well. Because Europeans have been keen on Give and Go since Vlade Divac days.
Yeah great vid Player traits one of the most important things to getting the most from ur player. every year I hear this from the creators mouth himself Miles Jacobson when he talks in live vids when the beta is running. Can’t emphasise how much he stresses it’s written into the game and programming massively effective. Hope this helps someone out.
Great info.. and plz make that academy series... eventhough i have quite some hours sunk into FM19 and now 20 i still learn a ton of stuff from you videos.
interesting vid thanks! As for the tries skills and tricks the last one movement you mentioned no its not new actually is very old but they removed it.in FM 2006 you can see jay-jay okotcha having this when he played for Bolton. cheers
Not sure if you have already video about training with additional focuses for the players. You know, when to use it,. How much to use it. For younger players or older players. Or when there is lot´s of games, like 2 games in a week, so should you just training with normal player position, or add also additional focuses. Thanks, your videos been fantastic.
Hey, loving your videos covering a wide range of FM topics. Was wondering if you could do a video on Mentoring? I've seen different opinions on how to use it like throwing a load of youngsters together with one good pro, or using it to develop lines of the tactics screen. Would be interesting to hear your findings.
I always thought that sliding into tackles suits players who DON'T have good strength. I mean, if you're doing a challenge standing up, you need strength to bump the player off the ball, but if you make a slide tackle, you don't need strength, just good timing (tackling, anticipation, bravery). When I used to play football IRL I did a ton of slide tackles and I was and still am far from a big or a powerful guy.
Hey Champ!! absolutely loving the vids!!!! thank you! just recently bought FM20 so these are very helpful! QUESTION.....You mention 'very good finisher' etc etc what does a very good finisher (or other player attributes) look like in attribute terms from 1-20???
I almost never bother with traits, because it seems like the tactic you're playing takes care of the same things. Like if I'm playing an inside forward, he's going to cut inside whether he has the trait for it or not, so what's the point of the trait? Same with wingers, they always hug the touchline and run with the ball. The only thing traits do in my experience is mess up tactics when a player has a contradictory trait to what the tactic is telling him to do.
What happens when a trait is in conflict with a condition of a role? Examples: My CM has a trait of gets forward when possible but I want to play him as a DLP which has holds position. Also a STC has a trait of plays with back to goal but I wish to play him as an AF which has gets forward. In both cases, the DLP and AF are their best and preferred position. Does the trait override the role’s condition? Or vice versa?
Fine vid, but i felt like it was mostly just explaining what a trait does.. but what about the more advanced stuff? Like how does it function vs a player role and player instructions? Take long passes.. Seems like its way more flexible to have no traits on any player and control how long/direct their passes are via the shot/direct passing wheel on the player instructions. Why would i ever want a static trait when i can configure it flexibly via tactics?
Mostly tacking and decision making, no teamwork needed. If an opposition player is fast and is about to dribble past you, you can counter that by slide tackling. You obviously don't want to be the last man because if you miss it'll be one on one, and I don't think the game counts how may team mates are behind you, they'll just do it if they think they can succeed. You also don't want to get carded or give away a penalty. So giving it to a defender is definitely risky, plus they already do it anyway when they see fit, so just leave it to them. Midfielders and attackers will usually just let the player through if they can't keep up, so giving it to them increases your defensive aggression higher up, but then again beware of cards. Also I've seen midfielders plenty of times being the last man and have dive into tackles, because I tell them to stay back during free kicks, so they will happily tackle.... and miss.... sometimes, it's actually a little annoying but they do succeed a lot too. My full backs are too slow so I still use it.
I've always been wondering what exactly "current ability" is. I mean, beside the stars I remember checking the exact value on tools like FM Scout. What I've never understood is what that value actually represents since it could be edited independently from the others. A player with 20 dribbling, composure and finishing but low CA is still going to be good at dribbling and scoring?
Yes, current ability is pretty much the summary of all stats combined (unless I’m much mistaken) if he has high stats in dribbling, composure and finishing but low CA it’s because he has weak other stats.
I’m doing a Spanish league online double love to see a video on the best way to deal with ur younger players in relation to which squad is best for them to be in. U19’s or b team. We’ve found our b teams/Castilla sides have no competition fixtures like they used to. Couldn’t find a way to change this. So b team became pointless. Need help!!!
Yeah the Academy would be good. If you get time can you do a video on developing players training, units, mentoring How you know it's working What to look out for Regards
FM Base what I mean more specifically is what is more important...having the right role for your tactic? or having a player be 100% comfortable with the role in your tactic and changing it to suit them??
Great video! I have a question though; I've read that getting a player to learn a trait will lessen their overall potential ability. Have you found any truth to that claim?
Traits DO add to the Current Ability (CA) value (as do positions a player can play in f.e.), but they don't lessen the Potential Ability (PA) value (injury prone players might have their PA reduced over time and many injuries, but I'm not 100% sure about that). So especially in lower leagues be careful with traits (and additional positions). Ever wondered why your 5* potential player with multiple traits and multiple positions playable has much worse attributes than your 3* one-trick-pony? That's why.
Love your videos help me a lot Iv recently started playing again not played it scince before it was called football manager so alot has changed scince I last played it n still trien to learn the basics 😂👍
I'm finding young players with good potential for under a million pretty easy but I'm not finding cheap established players anywhere got any advice for a young manager lol cheers
Im to lazy..usually..ask the coach to pick the trait for me 🤣.. doesnt help tho..if u had a direct tactic and ur midfielder have hogging the ball too long traitsssss..
@@ZealandonYT Thanks. I was actually thinking more of balance (I tend to get that mixed up with agility). Good point though, everything affects just about everything else.
FM Base awesome thank you sooo much for your video and insights on the game it been very helpful ive learn a lot from you even thou I still play 2017 fm I’ll upgrade soon when 2020 is on sale or wait for 2021 but I’m a big fan of the game and love your comedy and teach ways it very help keep up the good work bro
After working hard on his game in training, Victor Yan is now comfortable attempting first time shots.
Scores hat-trick in next game as a bwm....
Timestamps:
03:41 Movement Training
12:32 Passing Training
17:26 Finishing Training
21:40 Defending Training
22:54 Technique Training
25:40 Untrainable Traits
This presenter is GOLD! love the videos
Can confirm that having my double BBM’s (Jude Bellingham and Andre Anderson) with try killer balls and tries long range passes works really well with my fast strikers running behind the opposition defence. They get so many assists like this
Another useful tip for player traits, especially for younger players, is to have them mentored by players who already have the trait. In my experiences, mentoring accelerates the process of learning new traits. However, be mindful that the mentors may also pass on traits that you may not want on a young player.
There's no way to be selective about which traits are passed on through mentoring, but if your young player is also training to learn the trait, then they'll be more inclined to learn the trait you want from their mentor.
I've only watched a few videos at the moment, way late I know but you're very informative and you seem to respond to A LOT of questions in the comments (it's much appreciated and very rare)! You sir, have earned a sub!
Fm academy would be sick
Please do this series, I’m an MLS (LAFC) fan whose just picked up FM2020 as their first ever FM after having just gotten into soccer in 2018. Watching you has already helped a lot.
i take it you are talking about football.. the right kind played with the feet :-) he he J/K..... anyway welcome to the football community , may you have many fun and frustrating hours in this lovely game
@@Galantus1964 The word 'soccer' was common in the UK in the 19th century and used by some people much more recently. Rugby football ('rugger') and Association football ('assoccer' shortened to 'soccer'). I have met public school educated Brits in the past who used 'rugger' and 'soccer'. 'Americanisms' which we tend to think of as being new inventions are often actually archaic British usage.
"trying to beat a man repeatedly"
"beating man repeatedly is somewhat useful"
Do FM academy on each and every role. Their movements, strengths, weaknesses, attributes needed for each and more importantly how they combine with other roles to make a good tactic in certain mentalities.
@@ZealandonYT nice
In my Levante save, one of my team leaders had "tries tricks," and he passed it to the entire mentor group. (Rochina, I believe, had it.)
Basically it shows up as players "ghosting" defenders when they dribble more often. You don't see any fancy Ronaldo step-overs. But they do seem more likely to either beat defenders clean, or draw rash challenges. It's not a trait I would actively train. But if you have someone in your squad who does this, it seems easier than one would think to get it in mentoring.
I know this is super old, but I had one player with this trait (he also had obviously high dribbling but also very high flair). He was really good at one on ones but more important he was responsible for sending off players because of red cards like non stop, lmao.
I've just RECENTLY got into FM and I'm hooked. Trying to figure out how to play is how I found your videos and I watch ALL of them. If you haven't done the "Academy" idea- PLEASE DO IT!!
PLEASE do Academy. I've been looking for a series like that for ages. That would be great.
Try to go around keeper in one on one, tries long range free kicks and tries to play one-twos are my favorite traits in this version of FM. Trying to round keeper improves goalscoring in Advanced Forwards by a lot, long range free kicks are a thing of beauty if you have the right player and one-twos are very good with more attacking midfield roles like Mezzala-A.
Bro, easy 'American' explanation for the 1-2... which I didn't know until you tried to explain it. Basketball is now a pretty universal sport... so a 1-2 is the concept of the Give and Go.
I pass to you (I give), I break to the goal (I go), you pass it back to me.
And for Euro, where Big Men are astoundingly good passes, this concept travels well. Because Europeans have been keen on Give and Go since Vlade Divac days.
Wow old Zealand is crazy different to current Zealand in confidence
It makes so much more sense now thanks Z
Yeah great vid Player traits one of the most important things to getting the most from ur player. every year I hear this from the creators mouth himself Miles Jacobson when he talks in live vids when the beta is running. Can’t emphasise how much he stresses it’s written into the game and programming massively effective. Hope this helps someone out.
Thank you, thank you, thank you! So.. Do you live inside my head, or? I was literally looking for this video!
Great info.. and plz make that academy series... eventhough i have quite some hours sunk into FM19 and now 20 i still learn a ton of stuff from you videos.
Do it i have many mates wanting to go FM from FIFA but the amount of learning is daunting
interesting vid thanks! As for the tries skills and tricks the last one movement you mentioned no its not new actually is very old but they removed it.in FM 2006 you can see jay-jay okotcha having this when he played for Bolton. cheers
"even blind squirrels find nuts"
Not sure if you have already video about training with additional focuses for the players. You know, when to use it,. How much to use it. For younger players or older players. Or when there is lot´s of games, like 2 games in a week, so should you just training with normal player position, or add also additional focuses. Thanks, your videos been fantastic.
Tricks and skill are good on a player with good dribbling stats, they'll dominate a defender and reduce his morale
Hey, loving your videos covering a wide range of FM topics. Was wondering if you could do a video on Mentoring? I've seen different opinions on how to use it like throwing a load of youngsters together with one good pro, or using it to develop lines of the tactics screen. Would be interesting to hear your findings.
I always thought that sliding into tackles suits players who DON'T have good strength. I mean, if you're doing a challenge standing up, you need strength to bump the player off the ball, but if you make a slide tackle, you don't need strength, just good timing (tackling, anticipation, bravery). When I used to play football IRL I did a ton of slide tackles and I was and still am far from a big or a powerful guy.
Great content, thanks Zealand.
I mostly get the advice to train Switch ball to the other side for central advanced midfielders and central mids, not wide players. Dunno why.
Hey Champ!! absolutely loving the vids!!!! thank you! just recently bought FM20 so these are very helpful! QUESTION.....You mention 'very good finisher' etc etc what does a very good finisher (or other player attributes) look like in attribute terms from 1-20???
16 at least better 18+
I almost never bother with traits, because it seems like the tactic you're playing takes care of the same things. Like if I'm playing an inside forward, he's going to cut inside whether he has the trait for it or not, so what's the point of the trait? Same with wingers, they always hug the touchline and run with the ball. The only thing traits do in my experience is mess up tactics when a player has a contradictory trait to what the tactic is telling him to do.
Shoot with power is OP
Why cant i see the face of many players and the logo of many teams?
yes to fm academy!
Great video and well explained.
What happens when a trait is in conflict with a condition of a role? Examples: My CM has a trait of gets forward when possible but I want to play him as a DLP which has holds position. Also a STC has a trait of plays with back to goal but I wish to play him as an AF which has gets forward. In both cases, the DLP and AF are their best and preferred position. Does the trait override the role’s condition? Or vice versa?
what do you do when the coach disagrees? crack on or not? great vid btw
Fine vid, but i felt like it was mostly just explaining what a trait does.. but what about the more advanced stuff? Like how does it function vs a player role and player instructions?
Take long passes.. Seems like its way more flexible to have no traits on any player and control how long/direct their passes are via the shot/direct passing wheel on the player instructions. Why would i ever want a static trait when i can configure it flexibly via tactics?
Great video. Helped a lot
Can you make a video about negotiations? Like tips of how to negotiate to buy players and to make their contract.
@@ZealandonYT Fantastic! 🔥🚀
you're 17 and 32 at the same time :D
Is he 17?
For "Dives into Tackles" the player needs to read the game well. But it checks the Teamwork skill. Am I wrong or is this stupid?
Mostly tacking and decision making, no teamwork needed. If an opposition player is fast and is about to dribble past you, you can counter that by slide tackling. You obviously don't want to be the last man because if you miss it'll be one on one, and I don't think the game counts how may team mates are behind you, they'll just do it if they think they can succeed. You also don't want to get carded or give away a penalty. So giving it to a defender is definitely risky, plus they already do it anyway when they see fit, so just leave it to them. Midfielders and attackers will usually just let the player through if they can't keep up, so giving it to them increases your defensive aggression higher up, but then again beware of cards. Also I've seen midfielders plenty of times being the last man and have dive into tackles, because I tell them to stay back during free kicks, so they will happily tackle.... and miss.... sometimes, it's actually a little annoying but they do succeed a lot too. My full backs are too slow so I still use it.
I've always been wondering what exactly "current ability" is.
I mean, beside the stars I remember checking the exact value on tools like FM Scout. What I've never understood is what that value actually represents since it could be edited independently from the others.
A player with 20 dribbling, composure and finishing but low CA is still going to be good at dribbling and scoring?
Yes, current ability is pretty much the summary of all stats combined (unless I’m much mistaken) if he has high stats in dribbling, composure and finishing but low CA it’s because he has weak other stats.
When edit a player attributes n after 3 or 4 games, attributes changes by itself? What do I do?
I have to export import all the time, so tired of it.
Without doubt one of infact maybe the best FM TH-camr about, so glad I found your videos
I’m doing a Spanish league online double love to see a video on the best way to deal with ur younger players in relation to which squad is best for them to be in. U19’s or b team. We’ve found our b teams/Castilla sides have no competition fixtures like they used to. Couldn’t find a way to change this. So b team became pointless. Need help!!!
Yeah the Academy would be good. If you get time can you do a video on developing players
training,
units,
mentoring
How you know it's working
What to look out for
Regards
@@ZealandonYT superb mate thank you
Loving the videos. Can you do one on player roles? On how important they are. Thanks
FM Base what I mean more specifically is what is more important...having the right role for your tactic? or having a player be 100% comfortable with the role in your tactic and changing it to suit them??
FM Base fantastic. Thank you very much.
Zealand before becomes loan addict 😂
"LOANNNNSSSS!!!"
Would be a great idea. How would someone get involved to help?
You look so much better with beard :D
Great video! I have a question though; I've read that getting a player to learn a trait will lessen their overall potential ability. Have you found any truth to that claim?
@@ZealandonYT Somewhere on the SI forums. I can't seem to find the thread now - it was pretty old if I remember correctly.
@@ZealandonYT Yeah, makes sense. Thanks.
Traits DO add to the Current Ability (CA) value (as do positions a player can play in f.e.), but they don't lessen the Potential Ability (PA) value (injury prone players might have their PA reduced over time and many injuries, but I'm not 100% sure about that).
So especially in lower leagues be careful with traits (and additional positions).
Ever wondered why your 5* potential player with multiple traits and multiple positions playable has much worse attributes than your 3* one-trick-pony? That's why.
Joe willock has tries tricks trait
And Pepe likes to beat man repeatedly
Putting dribbling down the left flank on a offensive DL or right on a DR ain't such a bad idea often caughts defenders of guard
Does teaching player a trait reduce the effectiveness of attribute training?
Love your videos help me a lot Iv recently started playing again not played it scince before it was called football manager so alot has changed scince I last played it n still trien to learn the basics 😂👍
AN fm academy would be kind of cool
I'm finding young players with good potential for under a million pretty easy but I'm not finding cheap established players anywhere got any advice for a young manager lol cheers
Corners and set pieces please
Im to lazy..usually..ask the coach to pick the trait for me 🤣.. doesnt help tho..if u had a direct tactic and ur midfielder have hogging the ball too long traitsssss..
Yes
Doesn't Agility affect dribbling?
@@ZealandonYT Thanks. I was actually thinking more of balance (I tend to get that mixed up with agility). Good point though, everything affects just about everything else.
Ce la vi= It's Life
nice one
FM Academy shit yeah!
Yoo I'm either death & blind or there was nothing on dictates tempo /:)
Can Someone make a Manchester City fantasy shirt with Panasonic
When you are Herman and see that menu...
0:30 you sound like cell from dragonball haha
AHHHH! IT'S, "No, I am your father"- NOT 'LUKE'!!!
th-cam.com/video/W_a5I7Bf1kg/w-d-xo.html For this alone attempting overhead kicks is worth it :D
Ha, this guy only teaching 5 traits and I'm out here trying to teach my midfielders at least 8.
That's madness
Fm academy
FM Base we want a fm academy that you mention on the video sir
FM Base awesome thank you sooo much for your video and insights on the game it been very helpful ive learn a lot from you even thou I still play 2017 fm I’ll upgrade soon when 2020 is on sale or wait for 2021 but I’m a big fan of the game and love your comedy and teach ways it very help keep up the good work bro
FM Base it free on steam??
FM Base I got I downloaded so much better n a lot of info compare to fm 17 lol thanks bro peace
Th academy yes p!ease
It’s not painful lololol
Yeah Zealand is getting bald. Not funny at all