Defensive Midfielder FM24 Role Guide

[@FM_Console]

This is becoming a cult viewing just outstanding quality every time

[@Flexium_GG]

Been a cult, welcome!

[@TheDeepLyingPlaymaker]

I can assure you this cult won't end how most end...

[@vangeliskastanas]

It's the first time in my CM/FM years that someone changes my understanding of generic roles! Great prespective mate!

[@TheDeepLyingPlaymaker]

that's fantastic and glad the video helped out!

[@Micah6061]

These are exactly the videos I need to get into FM. I almost gave up, because all videos I found lacked the clear and visible description I was looking for. Thank you so much!

[@TheDeepLyingPlaymaker]

thank you! and welcome back to the FM addiction support group haha

[@merlin_494]

A comment to thank you for how intuitive and well-made your content is. I was stuck with a 3421 formation I couldn't score with. Binge watched all your videos. Turned my AF to F9, put both my offensive midfielders to SS, swapped my Anchor for a CM(D) and my VOL for a DLP to increase the presence in the midfield. With fast Complete Wingers and a Libero(D), the ball circulates so much better than before. Currently in position to steal PSG's first place in Ligue 1.

[@TheDeepLyingPlaymaker]

Hey being able to stick with PSG in Ligue 1 is a huge accomplishment!! What team are you running with? And thank you for the kind words!

[@merlin_494]

@@TheDeepLyingPlaymaker My local team Laval (Stade Lavallois Mayenne FC is the long name). It's a Ligue 2 club, one of the smallest budget of the league (well, not anymore).

[@drew3ism]

I particularly like the bit about the DM pairing with the BWM and how they compliment each other well

[@TheDeepLyingPlaymaker]

Nothing wrong with having two defensive midfielders focused on stopping the opponents! They all don't have to be playmakers

[@godwinvictory7933]

Finally! I've been waiting for this particular role for months. It's my favourite midfield role

[@TheDeepLyingPlaymaker]

It's a really really good DM role

[@nickenos76]

Bro you’re amazing the first guy I’ve found that is actually teaching and not half assing I’ve learned so much in just this video you got my sub !

[@TheDeepLyingPlaymaker]

I appreciate that man thank you!! And thank you for commenting and supporting the channel :)

[@Legend-zo9bc]

I like these videos, I used to just download tactics and plug and play, but I find my self more deliberately creating tactics now to suit the players I have at my disposal and signing players who better suit the team. It also brings a new perspective to the game that I didn't think about too much before. I have become a much thoughtful manager and not just racing through a season to get to the next transfer window ❤

[@TheDeepLyingPlaymaker]

man that's the best kind of thing I love to read about the channel. Really means a lot you would try to take these videos and try to implement them into FM into how you play

[@Agent_Viper7]

Loving the 80s champ manager vibes. True way to play FM in 2D classic mode

[@TheDeepLyingPlaymaker]

ha thanks! it's weird, it feels like an 80's aesthetic and Football Manager make a great pair. I need to make my own FM skin or something lol

[@bidzinooo]

Speaking of the enganche... but I can appreciate an instructionless role. The possibilities and player archetypes vary so much. Great video as always 🫡

[@TheDeepLyingPlaymaker]

Let's say a few of the roles in this one may be used in future videos

[@milesm6931]

So close, so close, I can see the DLP position video is coming!!!

[@TheDeepLyingPlaymaker]

The video will definitely (maybe) be released at some point in what we consider "the future"

[@milesm6931]

@@TheDeepLyingPlaymaker please don’t put it on ticketmaster with dynamic pricing 🥺🥺🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@Lauchinativ]

Such an underrated channel

[@TheDeepLyingPlaymaker]

thank you!!

[@mastiff85]

For now…in 10 months we could say “i was here since first days”

[@omisandetaiwo7947]

Finally. Some clarification. Appreciate it

[@TheDeepLyingPlaymaker]

no problem, glad you enjoyed it

[@subterraneanhomesickalien4]

These videos are always a highlight of my week

[@TheDeepLyingPlaymaker]

glad the videos can bring a little bit to your week!

[@hungotuan4431]

You have covered my 2 favourite DM roles: DM and Halfback 😂

[@yimingwong4391]

HB & DM(s) combo ?

[@TheDeepLyingPlaymaker]

I see that you have very cultured taste!

[@Abhi_810-s9b]

so simple yet so elegant

[@mainecp9]

If there is university course just for learning FM, these videos are the content of the learning subject. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@TheDeepLyingPlaymaker]

and without the stress of an exam at the end of the year! mostly because the thought of taking another test would make me physically ill lol

[@ardeeseus]

Please do keep it coming Maz! 👌

[@TheDeepLyingPlaymaker]

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[@ThaCheesemonger]

Another great video! Good shout on Fofana, he's a favorite of mine. Zero weaknesses in his profile.

[@TheDeepLyingPlaymaker]

I think Monaco may have the best collection of midfielders in the DM/BWM/BBM mold

[@tavaryzs]

Amazing video as always. I would like to see an example using AC Milan (because they have players with different characteristics. It will be interesting to see how the functions can combine with each other). I think you have the best FM content on YT. Thanks mate!

[@TheDeepLyingPlaymaker]

thank you for the kind words, that means a lot! It's funny, I've used AC Milan with a lot of my tactics and testing and messing around, but it is interesting that I've never used them in a video. Maybe I can get them in an upcoming video

[@tavaryzs]

@@TheDeepLyingPlaymaker keep it up with this unbelievable content 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@orangnormal9601]

You should get 100k subs with this quality content man

[@TheDeepLyingPlaymaker]

I appreciate that thank you!

[@DanBryanWrites]

I love this channel and this content. Such a great subject matter rather than showing the latest 4 3 3 variant where someone tweaks the passing directness and call it the latest greatest tactic 😂

[@TheDeepLyingPlaymaker]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@chukwuebukaodukwe4944]

Lovely content. Keep it up!

[@TheDeepLyingPlaymaker]

thank you!!

[@fahmipratama7750]

what some great videos you've made! please make an explanation video about player ability and potential from your perspective.. thanks!

[@TheDeepLyingPlaymaker]

thank you! and that's a great suggestion for a video; maybe I can do a video on that in the future

[@allezxander1232]

Just in time. I've been using DMs a lot lately and I honestly dont know what to do with them still lol

[@TheDeepLyingPlaymaker]

hope the video helped!

[@r3r33d]

defensive mid on support is, imo, the best all around role in the game. if you can't figure out a specialty role for your dms, just put them DM on support. They defend when you need them to defend, they support when you need them to support, they recycle when it's the best option as well, and they have decent/good positional awareness and responsibility. You just can't go wrong.

[@TheDeepLyingPlaymaker]

it's a really really really good role. I love that they can play in solo roles, with others, and with a variety of other player roles

[@TheElder90]

6:35 and that's what Indonesian team (that won FM world cup) did they used two DM on support with one playmaking minded player and one more attacking minded

[@TheDeepLyingPlaymaker]

very cool! Hey they showed for sure that they can make the DM work :)

[@mustermannfm]

Rekindling my desire to try a trait-first tactic. All vanilla/bland roles, few instructions, just let the players be themselves.

[@TheDeepLyingPlaymaker]

I was literally just thinking about trying a role with a bunch of the generic roles. I bet you could get some really fluid movement out of it without much instruction

[@lukewalker561]

Anyone else think he sounds like the Narwhal from Elf? I can't un-hear it now and love it

[@TheDeepLyingPlaymaker]

I've gotten a few random comparisons with my voice, but I think the Elf Narwhal may be the funniest/best... I mean it is a compliment right??? hahaha

[@lukewalker561]

@@TheDeepLyingPlaymaker Absolutely it is! Keep up the great videos buddy 👍

[@joshuajeager1887]

Love your videos! Can we get a video for enganche I’ve never used it before and I’m curious on how it works. Keep up the good work

[@TheDeepLyingPlaymaker]

thank you!! Hope to get an Enganche video out within the next chunk of releases

[@bosqueSP]

My man is making the SI's UX/UI team for free.

[@TheDeepLyingPlaymaker]

a little part of me hopes they include the 80's retro font somewhere

[@gibbyhunt2363]

I think SV(s) + DM(s) are very good combo!

[@Legend-zo9bc]

I use a Libero in a back four with one Full back inverted. Then a SV with a DM, works really well, you get more movement from your players and it seems to create more chances. Also works defensively as they will race back in to their original positions.

[@TheDeepLyingPlaymaker]

love those two! The DM pairs well with so many roles

[@NguyenHuy-fi7pi]

we need deep lying play maker

[@marcogobbo611]

hey, nice video! Could you make a video on how to play with 2 strikers? I'm always confused about what the best role combination is, I mean 2 AFs go well together? or maybe is better a "Big strikers" and a "little strikers"? I think that a video about that can be useful for all the community if you decide to do that :)

[@TheDeepLyingPlaymaker]

thank you for the suggestion! That would be a helpful video I think. I hope to get more tactical videos going as I get through the end of the player roles

[@zahreel3103]

Excellent stuff as usual. How many roles left to cover? You've done a lot of them already

[@TheDeepLyingPlaymaker]

I think there's 12? Including the Sweeper Keeper. But yea, we're approaching the end of the player roles. It's actually a little bittersweet, if I'm honest!

[@zahreel3103]

@@TheDeepLyingPlaymaker I can understand that feeling. You've put a lot of work into this. I'm sure you'll find more things to cover, though. Especially when FM 25 is out.

[@hungotuan4431]

Another very versatile role, ripe for customisation maniacs 😂

[@TheDeepLyingPlaymaker]

sometimes the simple roles can be the most effective!

[@Flexium_GG]

I’ve used a DM for ages but after your spacing video I’ve been loving the HB. Dropping back and vacating the middle leaves so much more space for me, in hindsight things felt so claustrophobic with a DM or anchor being in the middle. When might you recommend a dm or anchor over a HB? Maybe the former 2 are better for possession, the HB is better for counter attacking?

[@TheDeepLyingPlaymaker]

I think claustrophobic could be a good way to put that kind of midfielder haha. I will say the benefit of an Anchor and a DM is that they stay out of the way, and they don't need special considerations. So in that 433 formation from the Space video, when using a Half Back, you have to be at least a little cautious about the other midfielders since you now have another center back and have created a gap in your midfield. The benefit of the Anchor/DM is that you don't have to think about the other midfield roles, and in fact you can get really creative with the roles. Mezzalas, Playmakers, Central Midfielders (A) are all on the table since you have the dedicated holding midfielder. They all have their benefits and drawbacks, and I think they can all be used in different styles. In my play styles, I (generally) use a DM in a formation with another defensive midfielder, like a 4231. Gives me some freedom to use a playmaker (like a DLP), or a more aggressive role (like a Segundo Volante). Whereas I'll use an Anchor as the sole defensive midfielder (like in the formation I used in the Anchor video)

[@renys990]

DM on support is probably one of the best roles you can use, even without specific instructions. However, for whatever reason, DM on defend is one of the worst roles I' ever encountered in this FM version. Can't say if it was my tactics, but I remember using Ugarte as a DM D and he was always on 6.5 in game. Same thing happened on other saves as well.

[@TheDeepLyingPlaymaker]

it's soooo good.. I love the DM(S) can be so versatile and he can play in so many different ways and so many different roles

[@SihlonitshiweVazhure]

good role but i think the deep lying playmaker is probably the best holding midfield role in a single pivot

[@chicabu67]

I believe it's half back But there is good arguments to anchor

[@SihlonitshiweVazhure]

@@chicabu67 halfback is good shout anchor is good i dont know in a possession side team but i like to play defensive football/counter attack so yea i do like the anchor

[@TheDeepLyingPlaymaker]

anybody who compliments the deep lying playmaker role is good in my book

[@SihlonitshiweVazhure]

@@TheDeepLyingPlaymaker Yeah cant eait to hear your thoughts on the deep lying playmaker

[@jacoballison5039]

I'll echo what everyone else has been saying...great videos for those of us who really want to dive in and not just plug-and-play cheesy tactics with "Tackle Harder" on every single player. A couple of questions - during a save, how do you manage your three tactic slots? How much emphasis do you put on tactical familiarity, particularly with regard to individual position training? Seems like you don't necessarily roll with the same formation game after game - I'm really interested in playing more like that, but the anal retentive side of me wants that familiarity maxed out. Any thoughts?

[@TheDeepLyingPlaymaker]

thank you! That's the goal with these videos, really break down what they do and how they work. Yea I'll say I don't pay a ton of attention to tactical familiarity... I probably should haha, but I love messing around with tactics and trying things so I've learned to ignore it, for better or worse. For my three tactics in my proper saves, the first/primary one is a very generic one with hardly any instructions. The main reason is that the youth team will train with whatever your primary tactic is, so I don't do anything too strenuous or complex since a bunch of youth players are using it. The second tactic would be the one I use on game days; it would be something like in my "possession tactic" video with a handful of instructions. And the third tactic is match specific, so either something super attacking if I'm chasing the match. For individual training, I go back and forth, but I like to do general all around to train them in a variety of attributes. So a creative player would be trained on a roaming playmaker (since that role uses a ton of attributes, good for training), a striker would be a complete forward, etc... Hope that helps!

[@jacoballison5039]

@@TheDeepLyingPlaymaker Good points. I get stuck sometimes being afraid to adjust too much match-to-match. Going to use some of these ideas to try and break out. Thanks again!

[@isaacng315]

Comparing trash content from a particular creator featured in FMScout. What DLP does here is simply golden and absolutely informative, educational and value-added. Which useless creator from FMscout? The one always posts others GOAT FM tactics but never creates his own content 😅

[@nazyalenskyy66]

Hello can you explain what is trap outside/inside? 😅

[@TheDeepLyingPlaymaker]

I hope to make a video on what the trap instruction does! But trap outside makes your team play more compact, and trap inside makes them play wider

[@orangnormal9601]

can you explain me about Route one and No-Nonsense CB?

[@TheDeepLyingPlaymaker]

Route 1 is a type of play style where you're essentially focused on booting it up the field; the Non nonsense CB is great at booting it up the field, so a good fit for Route 1 tactics

[@westay4924]

Would you say it has less defensive output in comparison to a ball winning cdm? Might be hard to say because its case by case

[@TheDeepLyingPlaymaker]

They have less defensive output (tackles, challenges, etc...) but that's mostly because the BWM will see more of those challenges. So a DM will be a little less aggressive but provides better cover. A BWM will make more tackles but be out of position more

[@westay4924]

@@TheDeepLyingPlaymaker thanks appreciate it!

[@frayude]

we need ball playing defender

[@TheDeepLyingPlaymaker]

Hope to get to that role soon(ish)

[@asdcsd2682]

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[@MrBaerke]

Gosh diggidi dang it. Two bloody minutes in and I'm still second.

[@TheDeepLyingPlaymaker]

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