Sunday, February 16, 2014

Top Eleven Manager - Counter Formations & Orders Brakedown - How to set up your team for the Win!



*** UPDATED EDITION ***






Before you choose your ideal counter formation, you need to compare both teams quality in order to decide about your team's orders. 




Team Mentality
If you are better 1 star or more quality, choose attacking mentality. If your opponent is better choose defensive mentality.
Focus Passing
If your formation has wingers focus passing should be set on down both flanks. If your formation has AMC focus passing should be set on through the middle. 
Pressing Style
Own half will do for 95% of your games. Whole pitch is only suggested when your opponent is really weak and you need to dominate the match.
Tackling Style
Normal for any team with a small roster to avoid injuries/cards. Hard for every team with a full roster that can take the suffering throughout whole season. Dont even try easy option.
Passing Style
Short will provide passes only if your lines are close to each other.(for example AML+AMR between middlefielders and strikers). If you are not sure about it, it is recommended to go with mixed. Long blends well with defensive mentality and counter attacks checked.
On a side note: short passing will boost your passes completed % ingame stat, while long passing will make your attacks occur faster.
Marking Style
Always play zonal because this way your players cover each other.

  • Force Counterattacks: Only with defensive mentality and long passes as mentioned above.
  • Play offside trap: Only if you have compared both teams speed and you are faster. Three defenders perform offside trap much better than four.












The following are only suggestions, they are not game changers.

Let's not forget there is a thing called RNG (Random Number Generator) and sometimes can mess things up pretty bad, no matter how awesome you are as a Football Manager. 




Opponent's Formation

5-4-1
5-3N-2
5-3W-2
5-1-3N-1
5-1-3W-1
5-1-2-1-1 Narrow Diamond
5-1-2-1-1 Wide Diamond
5-2-(2AML/AMR)-1
5-2(ML/MR)-2(AMC)-1
5-2-2(AMC)-1
5-2-1-2 X-Style
5-1-1-1-2
4-5-1 Flat
4-5-1 V-Style
4-4-2
4-1(DMC)-2-3
4-1-2-1-2 Narrow Diamond
4-1-2-1-2 Wide Diamond
4-1-2-2(AMC)-1 Loop
4-1-1-2W-2
4-1-1-2N-2
4-2(DMC)-1-2(AMC)-1
4-2(DMC)-1-2(AML/AMR)-1
4-3W-3
4-3N-3
4-1-3N-2
4-1-3N-1-1
4-1-3W-2
4-1-3W-1-1
4-2(DMC)-3W-1
4-2-3N(AMC)-1
4-2-3W(AMC)-1
4-3N-1-2
4-3W-1-2
4-3W-2(AMC)-1 Xmas Tree
4-3N-2(AMC)-1
4-3N-2W-1
4-2-2-2 Hexagon
4-1(DMC)-2(MC)-3
4-1-2(AMC)-3
4-2-1-3
4-1-4-1
4-4-1-1
3N-5-2 Flat
3W-5-2 Flat
3N-5-1-1
3W-5-1-1
3W-4-3
3N-4-3
3W-1-4-2
3W-1-4-1-1
3N-1-4-2
3N-5-2 V-Style
3W-5-2 V-Style
3W-2(DMC)-3W-2
3N-2-3W(AML/AMC/AMR)-2
3W-2-3W(AML/AMC/AMR)-2
3N-3-2W(AML/AMR)-2
3W-2-3W-1-1 Maple Leaf
3W-2(DMC)-2W-1-2
3W-2N-2N-2W-1
3N-2N-1-2W-2
3N-1-2-1-3
3W-1-5-1
3W-1-3W-2(AMC)-1
3N-1-3W-2(AMC)-1
3W-1-3W-1-2
3N-1-3W-1-2 Dandelion
3N-1-4-1-1
3W-1-3N-1-2
3N-4-1-2
3W-4-1-2
3N-2(DML/DMR)-3N-2
3N-2(DML/DMR)-2-1-2
3-2-2-2-1 Butterfly
Counter Formation

4-4-2 OR 3-5-2 Flat
3N-4-1-2 OR 4-4-2
3N-4-1-2 OR 4-4-2
3N-5-2 V-Style
3N-5-2 V-Style
3N-5-2 V-Style
3N-5-2 V-Style
4-4-2
4-2-2-2 Hexagon
3N-1-3W-1-2 OR 3N-1(DMC)-3W-3
3N-1-4-2
4-3-3 OR 4-2-2-2 Hexagon
3-5-2 Flat OR 3-5-2 V-Style
3N-2(DML/DMR)-3N-2 OR 4-3N-3
3N-4-1-2 OR 4-3W-1-2 OR 3-2-2-2-1 Butterfly
4-1-4-1
4-5-1 V-Style OR 3N-5-2 V-Style
3-5-2 Flat
4-2(DMC)-2-2 Hexagon
3N-3(DML/DMC/DMR)-2-2 OR 3N-2N-1-2W-2
4-5-1 V-Style
3N-1-4-1-1
5-2-2(AML/AMR)-1 OR 4-4-2
4-4-2  OR 4-5-1 V-Style
4-1-4-1
4-3N-2(AML/AMR)-1
3N-5-2 V-Style
4-5-1 V-Style OR 4-4-2
5-1(DMC)-2-2
3-2-2-2-1 Butterfly
3W-2(DMC)-3W-1-1 OR 3W-2(DMC)-3W-2 OR 4-4-2
4-4-2
4-3N-2(AML/AMR)-1 OR 4-5-1 V-Style
4-1-4-1 OR 3N-1-4-2
3W-2(DMC)-3N-1-1 Eiffel Tower OR 4-5-1 Flat
3W-2(DMC)-3W-1-1 Maple Leaf
4-4-1-1
3N-4-1-2 OR 4-5-1 V-Style OR 3-4-3
4-1-4-1
5-1-3W-1
4-5-1 V-Style OR 4-3N-2W-1
4-2-2-2 Hexagon OR 3W-4-3
3-5-2 Flat OR 4-5-1 V-Style
3-2-2-2-1 Butterfly OR 4-3-2(AML/AMR)-1
4-5-1 V-Style
4-1-2-1-2 Narrow Diamond
4-1-2-1-2 Narrow Diamond
4-2-2-2 Hexagon
4-3N-2(AML/AMR)-1 OR 4-4-2 OR 3-5-2
4-1-2-1-2 Narrow Diamond
4-5-1 V-Style
4-5-1 V-Style
4-3N-2(AML/AMR)-1 OR 4-2-2-2 Hexagon
3-2-2-2-1 Butterfly
3W-5-2 flat
3-2-2-2-1 Butterfly OR 4-1-2-1-2 Narrow Diamond OR 4-4-2
4-4-2 OR 4-3-3
4-3N-2(AML/AMR)-1
4-5-1 V-Style OR 3N-1-4-2
3W-5-2 V-Style
4-4-2
3-2-2-2-1 Butterfly
4-1-3N-2 OR 4-5-1 V-Style
4-3N-2W-1
4-5-1 V-Style
4-5-1 V-Style
3-2(DMC)-3-1-1 Eiffel Tower OR 3N-5-2 Flat
4-5-1 V-Style OR 4-4-2 OR 4-1-2-1-2 Wide Diamond
4-1-2-1-2 Narrow Diamond
4-5-1 V-Style
4-1-2-1-2 Narrow Diamond
4-1-2-1-2 Narrow Diamond
4-5-1 FLAT OR 4-1-2-1-2 Narrow Diamond OR 3-5-2 FLAT
4-1-2-1-2 Narrow Diamond
4-2-2-2 OR 4-3N-2(AML/AMR)-1













































































  • "W" = Wide
  • "N" = Narrow
  • "V-Style", "Narrow Diamond", "Wide Diamond" etc. = How the formation looks on the field.




Use at your own risk. If you have to choose one formation out of two or more, pick the one your players are better than your opponent's and on good shape at that given time. 







140 comments:

  1. Pro guide, thank you!

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    1. can i ask on how to make my left mieldfielder ( ML ) score because he has high quality than the others?? because this seasons he did not score any goals..

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    2. You can boost his morale, but in the end the best thing you can do is to allow him play and hope he scores. There is no direct way to influence a player on how to score for obvious reasons ;)

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    3. Hello...i have a friend who has 3N-2 (dml-dmc-dmr)-2N-1-1
      WHATS the best formation to counter?

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  3. Very helpful. +1

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  4. Counter formations table is under constant update. For example 4-5-1 V-Style does NO longer counter 4-4-2 as it has been considered obsolete for this formation.

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  5. + very helpful. My team's quality was 19+ and opponent's was 27+. Played with 45%-55% ball possesion. Scored first, but, however, the opponent's players were better in class, so the result was 1-2. I've lost but 2 goals from the opponent with 8 quality advance is not so bad. Thanks mate. This page in my |FAVOURITES| now!

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  6. great job your site.
    u saved us

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  7. How about the Arrow setting?

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    1. Arrows wont make a huge difference. Try basic tactics with arrows. For example :If you play with attacking mentality, place 3 blue arrows on your 3 dmc's to secure your defence.

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  8. Hey Bro, thank you for your blog :) Cheers!

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  9. what formation counter 3W-1-3N-3?

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    1. You could try daring 4-4-2, or conservative 4-1-4-1. Is he a weak opponent ? Choose wisely. Dont forget to set passing through the flanks. Good luck!

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  10. Hello SPY ROS! I love your guide, has shown great results for my team. I'm playing CUP finale tomorrow against a 3 star better opponent. He use formation 3N-3W-1(AMC)-3, any idea what to counter with? I am considering 4-3N-2W-1 or 4-5-1 V-style.

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    1. A 3 star better opponent maybe needs more dedication to defence than 4-3N-2W-1 has to offer. Give your team a great motivation by maximizing win bonus. Play against him 4-5-1 V-style.Passing through the flanks, long passing, pressing own half, hard tackling, man to man. No offside trap. Mentality normal (30% my choice) because it is risky, or even better defensive with counterattack involved (70% my choice). Blue arrows on your 3 dmc's and red arrow on your striker. The final choice is yours, good luck bro!

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    2. I forgot to comment on your dmc. He also needs a blue arrow along your 4(not 3) dc's (not dmc's)

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    3. Hey man! thanks for reply and good advices, I played 4-5-1 v-style with defensive and counterattack because that has given me great result in previous games versus better opponents. I unfortunately lost 3-5, even though I had some mates to cheer me on, somehow my players decided to play worse than they usually do. By the way, what is the logic behind having man-to-man? Trying to get more depthful insight in what the different orders accomplish, their pros and cons. Anyhow I'm playing champions league finale tomorrow against similiar starleveled opponent. Shall I continue with same strategy even though I didn't work this finale? Cheers.

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    4. Sad thing you lost that game. Sometimes the game decides your team has to play bad without any logic explanation. At least it happened to a superior team you should lose most of time and you managed to score x3 with just one striker. Since your players underperformed, next final try zonal marking style(zonal is what everyone uses 99%). This way everyone will cover the player near him and you will enjoy a more flexible defence wall. Man to man is hard core defensive but kinda obsolete, makes the player forget about given plan and hunt down his opponent, no matter whats going on around him.
      Now about the new final, you said similar team quality? It seems to me its about time you go with attacking mentality on this one. I cant give any in depth details, since I dont know what you are going to face this time. Better luck this time ;)

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  11. against 5-3n-1-1 3w-5-2v style is it good , with what orders?Thanks

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    1. Its the King. I will provide orders for a similar quality opponent.

      Passing through the flanks, long passing or short or mixed(not that important-watch it live, start with long and if not many chances for you after 30 mins, switch to mixed or short), pressing own half, hard tackling, zonal. No offside trap. x4 blue arrows on defence only. Attacking mentality and he wont stand a chance.

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    2. Excuse me I have just noticed you wrote 3W-5-2 V which is wrong. I was referring to 3NARROW-5-2 V. He plays with 3 mcs - 1 amc - 1 striker. You have no need for dr/dl. Just a dmc and 3 dc's!

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    3. Ευχαριστω Σπυρο αλλαξε 10 λεπτα πριν αρχισει ο αγωνας σε 4-3w-1-2 αλλαξα και εγω
      σε 4-5-1vstyle
      Passing through the flanks, long passing or short or mixed(not that important-watch it live, start with long and if not many chances for you after 30 mins, switch to mixed or short), pressing own half, hard tackling, zonal. No offside trap. x4 blue arrows on defence only. Attacking mentality and he wont stand a chance.αμυντικα ειχαμε ιδια ποιοτητα κερδισα εκτος εδρας 2-1Nick Lizas nicosfc

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  12. Hello spy ros, I was follow your blog from early this session. I had won 2 trophy this session, ch league and league. Almost get 3 trophy, but I draw CUP semi final. I lost because different away goal. Great job bro..

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  13. What about if i face a team with the same quality so what is the order i make in my team

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    1. I usually dare to go with attacking mentality most of time, when facing equal opponent.

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  14. What about players that have no morale

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    1. What about them? Either you can boost their morale with blue packs, or replace them with same quality substitutes, or just let them play with bad morale and take your chances with it.

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  15. What about arrows in the deffinsive mentanility?

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    1. For me arrows are just slight improvements that you may (or may not) try. Defensive mentality ? Start with none. Watch the game live, if a striker not good enough, then at halftime try a red arrow on him. Never forget, it is better to study hard about counter formations, than spend time on guessing the proper arrow.

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  16. Hi, i bought a 33 year striker with quality of 49. my question is: will he retire next season?
    if yes, why his contract is 3 years. if no, why i havent ever seen a 36 year player!
    tnx for answer.
    notice: he is a wonderful scorer and i need him!

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    1. Spend your tokens wisely if a player is young, so you can use him a longer time. You can check his contract / years left (at bottom left side of his info window). When a fresh season is around, you will see a text there like : "X player will retire this season" or "X player will not retire this season. I am sorry but some players play more years than others before they retire, there is no rule about age retirement.

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  17. Hi, Spy Ros,,how i can choose focus passing if my Team have a wings and Amc??

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    1. Mixed or, down both flanks with a red arrow on Amc.

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  18. Hey you guys. I hope you have become better managers with a little help of my blog.

    I will be glad to answer every question you have got, as long as you use proper English language for everyone to understand and ask about issues we have not spoken of yet.

    Thank you for visiting my page and dont forget to share with your friends - managers. See ya on the soccer field!

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  19. Hi !
    PLS explain about arrows and orders settings(mentality, focus passing, (pressing\tackling\passing\marking)style, offside trap and counterattack of these three formation:
    4-1Dmc-2-1-2 (Narrow diamond)
    4-1Dmc-4-1
    3-2W-3N-2
    TnQ very much!

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    1. Quoted from previous answer: "For me arrows are just slight improvements that you may (or may not) try."

      Mentality depends on your opponent. For example, If he is weaker or equal you should go with attacking mentality.
      Tackling should be set on normal or even hard if you can replace a banned player, depends on how complete is your roster.
      Passing is something you can focus on players you start with. For example you can not set passing through the flanks on narrow diamond formation, can you? How about a formation like 4-1-4-1 where you can feed passes from all sides, which is the best passing option ???? You tell me which player at your middlefield is going to play well and I will suggest you feed passes through him. I am sorry no clear answer on this.
      Marking should be set on zonal most of times. Pressing on your own half is considered a safer option. Counterattack blends well with defensive mentality and long passes. Offside trap needs a fast defence to execute well. Are you faster than your opponent? Dont try it however with more than 3 defenders, 4 defenders might have execution problems.

      You should go read thoroughly the top section of this guide for more details. You also need to improvise, there is no tactic that will deliver victory all the time. Good luck my friend ;)

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  20. Hey, hopefully you will see this; Do you anything against a 4- 3W - 3 - Formattion? I understood that 4-4-2 would do the trick but what tacts?

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    1. 4-4-2 Classic OR 4-5-1 V-Style. Depends on which formation your team performs well.

      Tactics? Tactics cannot be set in general. Read the top section guide.
      Check your opponent's squad. Check his players quality, check their ratings from previous games, check his main scorer and his goalkeeper. Check everything there is to be checked.
      Find his strength and reinforce there. Find his weakness and exploit it. Since you know the counter formation, rest is up to you to decide.

      You need to have confidence in you. Never forget, he who dares wins!

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  21. Strange formation! but he is sucessful : 4-2DMC!-1AMC!-3
    i have no ML\R or AMR\L. i cant play with them!
    pls say counter :) Tnx
    and a question! Do u agree with being online during the matches?
    sometimes i dont reach the match but won by a wonderful score! even against big teams!

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    1. 4-5-1 V Style. Place your best performing MC's to play as AML/AMR. Each player out of position gets a penalty of -3% ball possession. So -6% possession is a good exchange for the win.

      Watch it live if you can and get the bonus possession back. I agree with being online during all matches, but I also advise you to invest more time in real life than a pc game, no matter how good it is to you.

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    2. TNX but i afraid, he is 3rd and win the unbeaten team(1st) of leage with this formation(nearly equal quality). the 1st team play 4-5-1V! but lost against him : 3-1
      i know you will say happens just happens! veeeery grateful for your advices :)
      i hope it work!

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  22. Hey Spy Roy. Can you tell me please a counter formation for 3w-1-4-2. I've tried 4-1-2-1-2 ND, but it doesn't work. I lost with 2-1. The opponent has the same quality with me. Thank you

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    1. Maybe your AMC underperformed? Just because you lost, it doesn't mean that it ain't working no more. There are plenty of hidden factors in the game and you should accept it as a fact.
      Another counter ? Maybe 4-4-2 or 4-2MC-2AML/AMR-2 but I would not try them as counter formations, they are just good formations you could take your chances with. First one is the conservative suggestion, while second is a risky one. Good luck !

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  23. I assumed that with a hard tackling style there is a higher probability of fouls, so I in most cases chose an easy tackling style, but as i read through your blog, you mentioned never to choose an easy tackling style, why?

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    1. Easy tackling might deliver less fouls, but your opponent will have a higher chance to score against your team.

      Defeat or cards ? You cant have it all....

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  24. So should I choose a normal tackling style or a hard tackling style?

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    1. Lets keep the comments section clean for things that need clarification. Your question has been answered with details on top of this page.

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  25. how to beat this formation

    dr dc dc dl
    dmc
    mc
    amr amc aml
    st

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    1. Formations without a solid mc line are a joke, so I will quote from above :

      "You could try daring 4-4-2, or conservative 4-1-4-1. Is he a weak opponent ? Choose wisely. Dont forget to set passing through the flanks. Good luck!"

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  26. This is what I call a Guide.. It's very" complete.. This guide will very" helpful for me.. Good job brother.. (y)

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  27. i want to ask about focus passing.what if we have AMC and also wingers ? what i have to do ?

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    1. You can set u AMC-with red arrow..and the order will be down both flanks..

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  28. Hello,,Spy Ros,,How I can Beat this formation
    -----------GK--------------
    ------DC--DC--DC-----
    -----------DMC-----------
    ML---MC-----MC---MR
    ------------AMC----------
    -------------ST----------------

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    1. You could try 3W-1DMC-2MC-2AML/AMR-2. Good luck ;)

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  29. Hey, How can i beat this formation
    -------GK-------
    DL----DC----DC---DR
    ------------------------
    --------MC--------
    AML----AMC-----AMR
    ----ST-------ST-----

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    1. Since I see questions raised about crazy formations again and again, I will advise you to 4-4-2 all of them and everytime, because 4-4-2 is a beast against any crazy formation not mentioned in the guide above!

      Plz no more crazy formations, they dont stand a chance anyway against standard tactics...

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  30. hi top...
    i never win against 4-1DMC-2CM-1AMC-2 also they r better opponent (31.5 GK is 42 7stats) me (26.7)
    what should i use? tomorrow cup games level 3 first leg,

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    1. please make details orders, thx u so much guru... note: i don't know what 3N-5-2 Vstyle is... thx so much

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    2. ---DC--DC--DC---
      --------DMC--------
      ----MC-----MC----
      AML-----------AMR
      -------ST--ST-------

      This is 3n-5-2 V style....He is better you should play defensive with long ball passing and counter attack on and keep hoping. More details on this page top section.

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    3. thx so much guru... in 11.55 the second leg begin, first leg just lost 0-1 with 3N-5MC-2 that i didn't understand vstyle, now, i'm setting vstyle defensive, long ball, hard, zonal n counter attacks checked, thxthxthx .... :)

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    4. how r u guru? hope u fine, i got top ranking in my league with 28.3 overall, 45 points, 2nd position is the man.utd club with 36.3 overall, 42 points, first leg hammered by 4-0, now second leg in 3 days, he use 3N-2DML\DMR-2N-1-2 opposite of my current formation 3-5-2 vstyle, what should i used? he is realy monster in my 3 lvl league, goals 70-3 but me 63-13, what best formation u recomemded guru? thx so much, PRO!!!

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  31. plz can u help me for orders 4-5-1v style and the arrows and thx !

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  32. Counter table says to use 4-1-4-1 or 4-5-1 V against 4-3W-1-2.
    However, i read in some recent blogs to use either: 4-1-3N-1-1 or 4-1-3W-1-1. and it specifically says 4-1-4-1 OR 4-5-1 V will NOT work. Those showed the results from the matches also.
    Another option suggested (with result) was 4-2MC-3AM(AML,AMC,AMR)-1ST.
    Any comment on this please?
    I am confused now :(
    Very much appreciate your help!
    note: My team is stronger than the opponent

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    1. Ok. i won. Using none of the above formats. Wanted to share.

      Used 4-4-2- narrow diamond. Won 2-0 against a similar rated team.

      Statistics (me-opponent):
      ------------------------------------
      Possession: 71-29
      Total Shots: 18-6
      Shots on Target: 7-2
      Shot Efficiency%: 29-0
      Passes Completed%: 83-82
      Corners: 3-3
      Free Kicks: 0-1
      Yellow Cards: 0-0
      Red Cards: 0-0
      Saves: 0-1

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  33. SPYROS,
    In the table of Counter formations it says the Butterfly (3-2-2-2-1) is countered by 4-2-2-2, but is that a 4-2-2-2 Tower (through the middle) or a 4-2-2-2 Hexagon (down both flanks). Many Thanks

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  34. Hi..spy ros
    Can i get detailed clarification on focus passing orders???
    For example,when the best to use short,long or mixed for any formation stated above in counter table...

    And one more thing...cn u explain bout the function of red and blue arrows..wt are the difference between them


    P/s : pls reply as i need to win my matches

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  35. Oopss,sorry.
    There was a mistake over my doubt above..
    ~EDITED~ :
    Hi..spy ros
    Can i get detailed clarification on focus passing orders???
    For example,when the best to use through middle/down both flanks /mixed for any formation stated above in counter table...

    And one more thing...cn u explain bout the function of red and blue arrows..wt are the difference between them


    P/s : pls reply as i need to win my matches

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  36. HELLO Spyros..i play cup and another team play 4-4-2.i win 1 match in his field 1-2..what I should play?i am a little stronger than him...3-1-4-2 is good?what about arrows?

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  37. In a 4-1(dcm)-2(cm)-2(aml-amr)-1 whats will be the right orders?
    Greetings from a Belgian fan

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  38. Hi Spyros.

    I have tonight a game against a 4-1-2w-1-2 (Wide Diamond). Any suggestions? Hi is 3 stars lower than me. I will try to play 4-1-2n-1-2 (narrow) with focus in the middle. Thanks in advance

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  39. Anyone can help me suggest a counter for 3N-2(DML/DMR)-2MC-1AMC-2 formation? Thanks!

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    1. 3N-5-2 V style should work. if the opponent has higher stars, go defensive with long ball & counterattack

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  40. Hey,

    What tactics / mentality / arrows should I use on a 3-5-2 flat, against 3W-2N-3W-1-1? Should my defense be 3N or 3W? Thanks!!

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  41. What about red arrow and blue arrow? it is effective or not? thanks!

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  42. My formation is 4-3N-1-2, Please SPY ROS explain what arrows and orders should I use to make it very effective !??

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    1. Well against 4-4-2 I usually go with 4 3n 1 2
      Arrows on DR DL and mid MC
      Defensive
      Through the middle
      Own half
      Normal
      Mixed
      Zonal
      With Force counter and offside trap on

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  43. My formation is 3w-2dmc-3w-2 can someone explain what arrows and orders i should use which will make it as effective as possible?

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  44. Hello guys!
    I lost 2-4 away in the semifinal. I used 4-1-4-1 against 4-3-3. I have 2 strong forwards, and no wingers What formations works better?

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  45. hlo sir,
    How works arrow in 4-4-2,?
    & pls send the best oders of this formation...

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  46. help me how you do mean with this:"W" = Wide
    "N" = Narrow
    "V-Style", "Narrow Diamond", "Wide Diamond" etc. = How the formation looks on the field.

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  47. Top Eleven Manager - Counter Formations & Orders Brakedown - How to set up your team for the Win Guide has exceeded 100.000 views thanks to all of you and the least I can do to show you my appreciation is to update it with updated formations and counter formations. ;)

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    1. There you go my friends: Guide has been updated with fresh counter formations. New formations have showed up along with their counters. Text & abbreviations have been corrected to reflect formation without any doubts of player's position !

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  48. Hey everyone,

    I see there are many questions unanswered. I hope you all have found the answers you were looking for. Unfortunately due to real life obligations (sigh), I have no time to monitor and provide answers. I can only admin from time to time. I apologize for this and I kindly request any fan of my page with a decent top eleven knowledge to help any player asking a question, if he can deliver a valid answer. Afterall this blog belongs equally to everyone of us.

    Wishing you all happy holidays for you and your families. May New Year bring everything you wish and ofcourse more top eleven trophies to your showcase. See you around my friends :D

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  49. Hi Guys

    I Did enjoy this game but don't understand, when a higher rating team by 6+, gets beaten convincingly by a weaker team, I had better results being a weaker team than a stronger team that I am now. It seems you don't have to trade for more experienced players because they don't perform, bit of a let down, you spend money and to get supposedly better players to get better results, but instead you get worse.

    Anyway Happy New year to you all,

    Cheers

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  50. Hey Spy Roy. Can you tell me please a counter formation for 3-2-2-2-1 Butterfly ?????? It`s urgent!!!!

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  51. Please tell me and orders for counter formation...

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  52. Hi SPY ROS!!! Congratulations for the T11 passion and football, u idea is fantastic
    and i got two questions:
    1 - Counter formation for 5-1-2-1-1 ??
    2 - We need more explanations about arrows...a saw this from u (Arrows wont make a huge difference. Try basic tactics with arrows. For example :If you play with attacking mentality, place 3 blue arrows on your 3 dmc's to secure your defence. ) !!!!! IS NOT ENOUGHT BRO!!!!

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    1. Great guide blog, SpyRos, hope to help other fans of the game too.
      Sandro, for question 1, my advice would be
      - 3N-5-2 V style as suggested by the guide, flank, own, long, zonal, offside if you have fast defenders.
      Question 2,
      - arrows only guide your players where to focus, other factors that secure good defense would be player defensive qualities, special skills, speed, morale, and opponent players' stats. Possession would also be vitals in dead ball situation. Hope it helps. Cheers

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  53. How do I compare players on the new update?

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  54. 2 DC - 3W DMC - 3N MC - 2 ST

    His avg quality is slightly better than mine; around 0.2 only.

    Now how do you counter that?

    Thanks much!

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    1. 4-1-2-1-2 N.DIAMOND ATTACKING FOCUS MIDDLE PRESS OWN HALF TACKLING NORMAL PASSING SHORT ZONE FORCE ATTACK OFFSIDE NO

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  55. Hi everyone!

    I Have a game against a player. His average quality s 1 point lower than my team. The formation of it is this:

    Dc----Dc

    Dmr---Dmc---Dmr
    Mc--Mc
    Amc
    St--St

    What s the best training to break this situation?

    Tnkz, friends!!!

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    1. EDIT - - on the lines of dms , the correct is DMR---DMC---DML

      Sorry...

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    2. DONT EVER GET FOOLED BY THE AVERAGE QUALITY ALWAYS LOOK AT HIS TOP 11 PLAYERS THAT ARE IN THE GAME IF SOMEONE HAS 11 PLAYERS QUALITY 100 AND 11 QUALITY 50 HIS AVRAGE WILL BE 75 BUT WHEN YOU PLAY HIS BEST 11 HE WILL BE 100 QUALITY NOT 75

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  56. How to play against 4-2(dmc)-1(amc)-3??

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    1. conquer the midfield, play 4 1 3 2

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  57. Hey how do I beat 4-3N-2(AML/AMR)-1 formation??

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  58. hi how are you? how can i counter 5 2 1 2 X? The 3 1 4 2 was not effective. do You recommend another formation? 4 5 1 v? maybe?

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  59. hey I am a newbie. Pls how can i beat 3(DC,DC,DC)-2(DML,DMR)-2(MC,MC)-3(ST,ST,ST)..........my team is stronger

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    1. ATTACT THRU THE FLANKS THATS THE MAIN THING 4-5-1 V STYLE THRU THE FLANKS, IF YOU STRONGER THEN HIM ATTACK IF HE IS STRONGER PLAY DEFENSE AND YOU WILL BE FINE KEEP RED ARROWS IF YOU STRANGER BLUE IF HE IS STRONGER ON MOS OF UR PLAYERS

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  60. hi ros. i ve been following your blog for a time and you teach me the game thanks! :) i just want to ask a question. i'm having a trouble when playing against defensive minded team or man to man marking team. what do you suggest about it?

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    1. HOW DO YOU KNOW THATS HOW THE OTHER TEAM IS PLAYING?
      JUST ATTACK MORE HIS PLAYS WILL MAKE FOULS AND YOU WILL GET A CORNER KICK OR FREE KICK THAT WILL GO IN

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  61. Greetings and props on your guide.
    I have this opponent that plays a very weird looking set up.
    DC - DC
    DML - DMC - DMR
    MC - MC
    AMC
    ST - ST

    How do I beat that ?
    I am 2 points above him but never managed to beat him.

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  62. Quasimodo Florin, try 4-4-2

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  63. I have a League match against a player whose formation is quite unusual....He is playing 3N-2W-1-2W-2
    Plz help me out

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  64. How do i counter 3N-2W(DMR-DML)-3N-2? The opponent is 1 star weaker than me.

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    1. i guess 4-1-2-1-2 Narrow Diamond will work

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  65. How do i counter 3N-1-2N-3W-1? This formation it's not in the formation list!

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    1. i guess 4-4-2 will work.

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    2. Same like my formation 3-1-2-3-1
      I think i get beaten 2 times with 4-3-3 so i guess my formation weakness is 4-3-3

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  66. What formation should i use for 3N-3W(ml,mc,mr)-2N(amc)-2

    dc-dc-dc
    mr - mc - ml
    amc-amc
    st-st

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  67. Hi Manager,I'm using 4-1-3-2 (narrow). My opponent better with better team. Advise me about the arrow and the tactics. TQ

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  68. Play always with your best Team, 4-4-2 is the best tactic and without offside trap. Against strong teams Counterattack always "On". Buy only DC/DR, DC/DL, MC/MR, MC/ML, and ST (Young Players). Your Goalkeeper should be one of the best, and both ST too.

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  69. Against 4-1(Dmc)-2w-3..?

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  70. Pys you have instagram
    Let me follw you
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  71. I will play a 3(dl dc dr)-2(dmr dml)-1(mc)-2(amc's)-2(st's)... Anyone pls help with the counter formation

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  72. Please spy rose, I really need a counter formation against this formation. We played draw and he us thinly stronger than I am. He uses 4 (dl, DC, DC, dr), 3 MCs, 2(amc,amr) 1 St
    PLEASE HOW DO I beat him

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  73. I'm going against a guy that has a better team than me using 4-4-1-1 and I'm using 4-5-1 V-style. What orders should I use?

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  74. It is really very helpful for us and I have gathered some important information from this blog.

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  75. how about 4 def 3 MC 3 ST? what arrow ?

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  76. Up to date guide is very good. Bookmarked!

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  77. What is the most appropriate tactics against a team that concentrates its players on attack?
    It uses 3N-1(MC)-4(AML,AMC,AMC,AMR)-2 and I was defeated by 5-1 using 4-5-1 V Style. The teams are very even (mine is 103,8% and the other 101.4%).
    Any suggestions?
    Thank you

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    1. 4-4-2 is your friend when opponent brings unfamiliar to your table.

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  78. Hey I'm playing an opponent with a star quality of 102% while my quality is 98%. He plays a 4-2-2-2 hexagon formation. I have a LB suspended so I figured I have to play a 3-man backline. Tell me which formation suits me the best. Wouldn't 3-4-1-2 be overly attacking against a stronger opponent? Should I use a DMC against AML-AMR in 4-2-2-2?

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  79. Hey ros can help me? Im playing with formation 3-1(DMC)-2(MC)-3(AML. AMC.AMR)-1(ST) Im top at the league with 23+. But i cant defeat 4-3-3 eith 19. What is the tactics to defeat it

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  80. hey I'm playing a 3-2dm-3(1amc & 2 wingers)-2 strikers. What are the best tactics to use

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  81. How to counter 4-3w-1-2

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  82. How to beat 4-3-2-1 plz ? With orders of tactics

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  83. Could you explain the tactic of 3-2-2-2-1 butterfly?
    I need to counter same quality 4-4-2, I draw in my home leg. so I need to win this leg... ty

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  84. how i can beat
    3n-1(dmc)-2w(mr/md)-3w(Amr/Amd/Amc)-1st ? with orders of tactics and thank you

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  85. Hello, i need help, how to Counter-Strike 4-1MC-4-1

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