Football Manager 2023 Best Tactics: Become a managerial master

Football Manager 2023 has now been released across all platforms, with the PlayStation release the latest to receive critical acclaim.

With plenty of new players coming to the game, we want to take a look at some of the basics that will help you perfect your management skills and rise to the top in this year’s game.

With that in mind, let’s take a look at the best tactics you can use in Football Manager 2023.

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FM23 Best Tactics

Whilst signing the next best thing on a bargain transfer may be satisfying, it is ultimately the results on which you will be judged in FM23.

in order to avoid the managerial axe, you’ll need to perfect your system and quickly learn which tactical style best suits your players.

Gegenpress 4-3-3

Emulating the style that put Klopp’s Liverpool on the map, a gegenpressing 4-3-3 has proven to be one of the most effective styles we’ve used so far in Football Manager 2023.

Relentless pressing mixed with constant chance creation, this system is perfect for managers looking to dominate the division.

Of course, you can be susceptible to fatigue and sides with pacey counters, but overall this system is guaranteed to make your home ground a fortress.

There are a number of styles to choose from in FM23, and the options we’ve picked below are dependent on a number of factors.

One thing you must always do is make sure that your tactical instructions match the overall message within the tactical setup.

For instance, there’s no use being a cautious, counter-attack team who looks to load the box and walk the ball into the net.

Instead, you’ll need to find the perfect balance that allows you to succeed and reach the giddy heights of FM glory.

Counter-Attacking 5-3-2

For those managers that aren’t blessed with world-class players, a counter-attacking, cautious 5-3-2- could be the perfect way to earn your side some much-needed points.

This system not only lends itself to a pacey counter, but it can also frustrate opponents and leave them asking questions.

This system has proven effective for us in difficult matches on the road and we think you should be using it to fire yourself up the tricky divisions.

Tiki-Taka 4-2-3-1

The envy of Guardiola, this system is perfect for teams who boast incredible attacking talents.

Controlling possessing and creating chance after chance, this formation will certainly lead to some thrashing in FM23.

You can be undone by sides – as seen above – that like to sit-back and counter, but this formation denotes patience and won’t lead to your team tiring easily.

You will need a ruthless attacker to lead your line, so it may be worth checking out our list of the best strikers you can sign in Football Manager 2023.