RaySunshine Posted July 31 Share Posted July 31 My question is pretty much what it says on the tin really! I've just signed a new striker and pressing forward doesn't look like his best role. I wondered about changing his role to complete forward or advanced forward but, before I do that, I wondered how much effect it will have on his pressing effort at the spearhead of the team! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delial Posted July 31 Share Posted July 31 I must admit that Pressing Forward is a bit of a mystery to me. I played half of a season with Retegui as a PF(A/S). And he was one of my player that pressed the less. My wingers and my 10 pressed a lot more. I kinda like what a PF does while in possession, but I never saw the behavior expected from a role named Pressing Forward. And Retegui has all the attributes to press a lot. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cloud9 Posted July 31 Share Posted July 31 45 minutes ago, Delial said: I must admit that Pressing Forward is a bit of a mystery to me. I played half of a season with Retegui as a PF(A/S). And he was one of my player that pressed the less. My wingers and my 10 pressed a lot more. I kinda like what a PF does while in possession, but I never saw the behavior expected from a role named Pressing Forward. And Retegui has all the attributes to press a lot. Post your system? Roles operate only in the context for which you put them in. 2 hours ago, RaySunshine said: My question is pretty much what it says on the tin really! I've just signed a new striker and pressing forward doesn't look like his best role. I wondered about changing his role to complete forward or advanced forward but, before I do that, I wondered how much effect it will have on his pressing effort at the spearhead of the team! All three roles offer a spearheading option via the attack role. A pressing forward won't just sit on the oppositions shoulder like an AF forward will, as he will also charge around pressing. A CF is a much more demanding role compared to a PF, who can function quite well with a limited attribute spread. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaySunshine Posted July 31 Author Share Posted July 31 What would you look for in a complete forward? In my head, the role sounds like peak Harry Kane which, as spurs have proved over the last season, not many strikers can do! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cloud9 Posted July 31 Share Posted July 31 (edited) 6 hours ago, RaySunshine said: What would you look for in a complete forward? In my head, the role sounds like peak Harry Kane which, as spurs have proved over the last season, not many strikers can do! Kane is probably a DLF(a). A CF(a) needs to be able to run in behind and run with the ball as well! Imo Kane is a weird player IRL because he has a great passing range and poaching ability, but lacks the ability to hold up the ball/contest aerially which is a key point of a classical DLF. I'm not sure if that's represented well in game though Isak is a nice example of a CF(a), but he is a bit of a unicorn in the modern game. Edited August 1 by Cloud9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poison Posted August 3 Share Posted August 3 On 31/07/2024 at 22:54, Delial said: I must admit that Pressing Forward is a bit of a mystery to me. I played half of a season with Retegui as a PF(A/S). And he was one of my player that pressed the less. My wingers and my 10 pressed a lot more. I kinda like what a PF does while in possession, but I never saw the behavior expected from a role named Pressing Forward. And Retegui has all the attributes to press a lot. A pressing forward blocks passing lanes first, then presses if he can. On 01/08/2024 at 02:14, Cloud9 said: but lacks the ability to hold up the ball/contest aerially which is a key point of a classical DLF. That's a target man, not a dlf. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cloud9 Posted August 3 Share Posted August 3 (edited) 3 hours ago, Poison said: That's a target man, not a dlf. Actually both roles are required to hold up the ball. It’s one of the key differences between a F9 and a DLF! Edited August 3 by Cloud9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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