DasMagicMullet Posted January 16, 2022 Share Posted January 16, 2022 Just wondering how people approach squad analysis either at the start of the save or when they start a new job. Do you export the data to excel, write it on paper, or do you have a specific squad view that has everything you need? And are there specific attributes that you look for? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MasterKano Posted January 16, 2022 Share Posted January 16, 2022 Personally I look at the squad, analyse it myself and see what I need in specific areas. Advanced statistics are just jargon and serve little purpose for me such as XG (whomever created that needs a lobotomy) With regards to attributes, I look for things like; Determination, Teamwork, Work rate, Stamina, Natural fitness. (Other attributes are position specific) Players have to be Non-Injury prone, Consistent, likes Important matches and are Professional My squad view is a preset that I made in FM20 and highlights all of those specific skills with basic statistics and most important unhides ALL of the "Hidden attributes" because they have no real need to be hidden. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kepz Posted January 17, 2022 Share Posted January 17, 2022 I have a core group of attributes that my players need to have. Going into a squad with that in mind enables me to better assess them overall and find the weakest links among the squad to either sell or leave on the bench. I also am stubborn and don’t find much enjoyment playing other formations, so in virtually every save I play a 433. If I don’t see players that fit that shape, then I know what I gotta do. Always check who is on long term deals. The last thing I want to deal with is some lazy player on a long contract with horrible workrate or some total flop star player that I can’t make sense of within my system. Basically, I look for my team to have a “spine” of players that can be utilized for a few years. One standout in each horizontal strata (attack, midfield, defense) is preferred, but it’s all situational. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomi6 Posted January 18, 2022 Share Posted January 18, 2022 I just base it on star ratings tbh, which ik isn't a good way but it its always slightly relevant. From there I pick the best players and put them into a tactic and see who can fit in around them based on what I like in players (the bare minimum is them being physically competent if we're in the top flight) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteinkelssonFM Posted January 18, 2022 Share Posted January 18, 2022 I always look at the squad comparison tab to establish what sort of tactic I can implement. Swiftly followed by going through every player and writing down their age, height, preffered foot, traits and coach report key strengths and weaknesses to identify my big game players and those with consistency. Some may see this as a bit of a ball ache but I find that It really helps establish my starting XI and second string. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fc.cadoni Posted January 18, 2022 Share Posted January 18, 2022 I am always start from Squad > Analyst Report > Comparison This is the most important tool of any club, any league, any team. For example, my defenders (IWB, CD, DM) is below av. for Work Rate = means I have to improve that area for my defense dept. But, I am always start for attributes: - Acceleration - Pace - Agility - Natural Fitness - Decisions - Teamwork - Work Rate - Determination Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
du Garbandier Posted January 19, 2022 Share Posted January 19, 2022 My first stop is the squad depth tool, to get a sense of position imbalance. I already know the attributes I look for, and expect to be bringing players in over a couple of seasons, but often there are positions that need addressing urgently. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
b2khn Posted January 19, 2022 Share Posted January 19, 2022 I do take a look at attributes and reports. I do consider the clubs vision, the rules I do give myself. In most instances I will try to promote players in the hyrarchie that do meet certain criteria, like consistency/big matches, personality/media handling. I do group attributes (that can be done in a spreadsheet), score players and will compare at the end of season if performance expectation is met. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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